Wolverhampton-based Co-operative Motors has closed its Volvo and Hyundai dealerships, with the loss of 23 jobs, reported Express and Star.

Following the dealerships’ demise, another site in the city, Evans Halshaw Vauxhall has reportedly made up to 33 people redundant.

The Pendragon-owned showroom would not comment but a worker’s relative said: “This is the last thing any of them would want at Christmas. It’s a sign of the times at the moment but everyone is just devastated.

It’s Ford dealership in Wolverhampton is believed to be unaffected.