Vertu Motors Plc engages in the provision of distribution and retail trade of automobiles. The company is headquartered in Gateshead, Tyne And Wear and currently employs 7,610 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2006-12-20. The Company’s segments include Aftersales, Used cars, New car retail and Motability, and New fleet and commercial. The firm operates a nationwide chain of over 202 franchised and non-franchised motor dealerships which offer sales, servicing, parts and body shop facilities for new and used cars and commercial vehicles. The firm specializes in premium and prestige vehicles. The firm has outlets forming a national network, operating under the Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors and Vertu Motors brands. Its Manufacturer partners include Audi, BMW, BYD, Citroen, CUPRA, Dacia, Ducati, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, LEVC, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, MG, MINI, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, SEAT, SKODA, smart, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo. Non-franchised operations include Vansdirect, Ace Parts, Powerbulbs and The Taxi Centre.