SsangYong has appointed Lowdhams to run its franchise from Nottingham.

In addition to the Lowdham Road dealership, SsangYong has a 60-strong dealer network with 11 authorised service centres.

SsangYong Motor UK’s chief executive Paul Williams (pictured) said: “Lowdhams is the first of several new dealers joining us, and we look forward to making further announcements about other key locations shortly.”

Lowdhams’ group managing director Steve Sharpe said: “We look forward to playing our part in its continuing success. SsangYong has an impressive range, and we believe it will do extremely well in our area.”