Ness Motors is taking over the Saab franchise in Inverness from County Saab. Ness Motors chairman, Scott Lauder with the Saab 9-3 2.0T

The new business will open on January 1, 2011 following the closure of County Saab’s Harbour Road showroom on December 31.

Chris Rankin, managing director of Ness Motors, said: “We are pleased to open this new Saab franchise and see great potential for increasing Saab’s market share in Inverness.

“Understandably some local Saab customers have expressed concerns over the changes, but I’d like to take this opportunity to reassure people that Ness Motors will take care of all their motoring needs.”