Inchcape has closed its only Renault site, based in Southampton.

The French carmaker said it was looking to establish other representation in the area, but was unable to confirm further details.

An Inchcape spokesman said the company’s strategy moving forward was to focus on a limited number of scale relationships with manufacturers.

The former site has now been taken over by Richmond Group, where it has opened its third Hyundai dealership.

For more details on the new Hyundai site, see the next issue, AM May 15.