Jennings Motor Group has completed its £5.5m multi-franchised development in Wearside, Sunderland.

The site, which is located on a former transport depot overlooking the A1231, is expected to increase annual turnover for the group from £170m to £180m.

“It is anticipated that we will sell 500 new and used Ford models, 500 new and 300 used Mazda models in addition to 800 new and 300 used Ford commercial vehicles,” says a spokeswoman for Jennings Motor Group.

Jennings’ previous dealership at North Hylton Road, Sunderland, has now closed.