Hyundai names new network chief

Hyundai has appointed Andrew Waite as head of network development.

He will focus on developing the brand’s representation across the country and will drive long term commercial improvements across the network in order to maximise profitability for Hyundai’s dealer partners.

He said: “I’m incredibly excited to join Hyundai, a brand that has grown hugely over recent years and that invests continually in new and innovative products. I am looking forward to working with my new team to help our retailers maximise profitability by delivering an exceptional retail experience.”

Meanwhile, six new Hyundai dealerships opened in the last month of 2019, increasing Hyundai UK’s representation to 167 outlets. Vertu Motors opened a pair of new sites in Newcastle and Morpeth whilst Howards Motor Group expanded to four Hyundai locations with their latest venture in Weston-Super-Mare.

In other parts of the country, Just Motor Group opened their first Hyundai operation in Preston, Lancashire and Ken Brown Motors who only joined the franchise in 2018 added a second Hyundai site to their portfolio in Letchworth.

Motorvogue expanded into Norwich, also adding a second Hyundai site to the group. In Surrey, Wilsons Group added Hyundai to their operation in Epsom, further strengthening Hyundai’s representation within the M25.