Suzuki GB has appointed a new franchise to its network, bringing the total number of dealers to 153.

The new dealership, Lanehouse Suzuki, is in Dorchester.

Dale Wyatt, general manager of dealer development, Suzuki GB, said: “Lanehouse Suzuki joins us at an exciting time having just launched the latest SX4 with further product developments planned for later in 2010.”

Dominic Avery, from Lanehouse Suzuki, said: “Suzuki will add to the continued and sustained success of our family-run business in Dorset and I believe this manufacturer will provide our customers, in and around the Dorchester area with a fresh new look at the car market.”

For 35 years traded with just one franchise, Vauxhall, within the group.”

Lanehouse Suzuki opens on March 10.