Media group Johnston Press is to launch a local, online motors platform powered by Motors.co.uk.

The new motors platform will be integrated into each of Johnston's local websites and will carry the local website brand.

Motors.co.uk search functionality and database of used cars for sale will be integrated into the local Johnston Press websites, giving users the ability to search more than 150,000 cars for sale and motor dealers a locally focused platform to promote their business and car stock.

Johnston Press publishes 238 newspapers and 223 community focussed websites.

* In March Motors.co.uk was acquired by Manheim.