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Marshall Motor Group has opened its new Nissan store in Cambridge. It is the city’s only Nissan new car, approved used car, service and parts franchise.
The facility includes a six-car showroom, an exterior display area for 40 used vehicles, a six-bay workshop, a number of electric charging points, a customer lounge, and a coffee bar.
Craig Wilson, head of business at Marshall Nissan Cambridge, said: ‘‘Naturally we’re delighted that our new dealership is open – it’s great to be up and running and the showroom and workshop are looking superb.
‘‘We’re still adding a few finishing touches to the site but we’re very much ready to do business and we have been welcoming many customers who are new to Nissan, as well as others who are familiar with the brand.
‘‘The Nissan range of cars is second-to-none. In addition to the all-electric duo of LEAF and ARIYA, the crossovers Juke and Qashqai continue to be exceptionally popular and both have been comprehensively refreshed this year to keep them ahead of the competition.”
The new dealership has created 20 jobs which will be overseen by sales manager Alex Langford.
Jon Roberts, Marshall Nissan franchise director, added: “We are thrilled to welcome customers to our new Cambridge dealership – it’s a territory that is absolutely key for us.
‘‘The investment we have made in the site demonstrates the value we attach to our relationship with Nissan. The brand currently finds itself in a very strong position, thanks to its continuing focus on hybrid and all-electric technology.
‘‘Added to that, it’s great to remind customers that models such as Juke, Qashqai and LEAF are built right here in the UK, at Nissan’s hugely successful Sunderland factory.
“We are pleased to be investing further with Nissan and strengthening the partnership we share, whilst providing our customers with the very best experiences possible.’’