Vertu Motors

Vertu, which runs a network of sales outlets across the UK, predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu and Macklin Motors brands, is led by CEO Robert Forrester. Picture: Neil Denham

Macklin Motors owner Vertu takes on Ferrari brand after sealing key acquisition

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Vertu, which runs a network of 160 sales outlets across the UK, predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu and Macklin Motors brands, is led by CEO Robert Forrester. Picture: Neil Denham

Vertu eyes further acquisitions as profits remain on track despite rising costs

Macklin Motors owner Vertu is headed by chief executive Robert Forrester. Picture: Neil Denham

Macklin Motors owner Vertu ups profits again as Scottish expansion accelerates

Macklin Motors owner Vertu is headed by chief executive Robert Forrester. Picture: Neil Denham

Macklin Motors to open four Scots dealerships and take on staff after Toyota win

Macklin Motors owner Vertu is headed by chief executive Robert Forrester. Picture: Neil Denham

Macklin Motors owner Vertu ups profit outlook again despite Covid concerns

Macklin Motors owner Vertu is headed by chief executive Robert Forrester.

Macklin Motors owner flags bumper profit but car supply and Covid worries linger

Macklin Motors owner Vertu is headed by chief executive Robert Forrester.

Owner of Macklin Motors warns of new car squeeze amid chip shortage

Robert Forrester is the chief executive of Vertu Motors, the car dealership group with 14 Macklin Motors showrooms in Scotland.

Macklin Motors sees pent-up lockdown demand lead to showroom rush

Robert Forrester is the chief executive of Vertu Motors, the car dealership group with a dozen Macklin Motors showrooms in Scotland.

Macklin Motors owner Vertu on road to forecast-topping profit despite lockdowns

Robert Forrester is the chief executive of Vertu Motors, the UK car dealership group with a dozen or so Macklin Motors showrooms in Scotland.

Owner of Scottish car chain Macklin Motors eyes possible takeover targets

The group, which has 134 sales outlets across the UK, is led by CEO Robert Forrester. Picture: Neil Denham

Owner of Scottish Macklin Motors showrooms reports further recovery in car sales

Robert Forrester is the group chief executive of Macklin Motors parent Vertu. Picture: Neil Denham www.neildenham.co.uk

Staycationing Scots drive up demand as car dealerships reopen doors

Robert Forrester, chief executive of Vertu Motors, which owns the Macklin Motors chain in Scotland.

Here's what buying a car will be like when Macklin Motors reopens in Scotland

Vertu chief executive Robert Forrester pointed to factors such as pent-up demand, aversion to public transport and increased staycations in the UK.

Vertu reopens all English car dealerships but Scottish Macklin sites stay closed

Chief executive Robert Forrester said sales showrooms would reopen when restrictions are lifted with a phased return of colleagues from furlough. Picture: Marc Schlossman

Macklin Motors owner takes orders for 1,500 cars despite showroom closures

Vertu Motors CEO Robert Forrester. Picture: Marc Schlossman.

Coronavirus: Necessity sees car dealership group Vertu shuts sites

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