Marshall Motor Group has been appointed the authorised Nissan sales & service franchise for Doncaster, taking over the territory from Pendragon's Evans Halshaw.

The new dealership on Merchant Way will open on 1 December and create 25 local jobs.

The 1-acre facility will be Doncaster’s only Nissan new car and van, approved used car and van, fleet/business, service and parts franchise serving customers across South Yorkshire and beyond.

This new facility includes  a 12 car/van double height showroom, 40 used car/van display, 10 bay workshop, a hub of electric charging points, customer lounges, customer interaction areas and a coffee bar.

Paul Stapylton, Marshall Nissan franchise director, said: “The Doncaster market is a key territory for the Nissan brand, and this investment represents another step in our growth strategy, working closely with our valued brand partner. With Nissan cars and vans in such a strong position, backed by their extensive focus on Hybrid, e-POWER and all electric technology, we are delighted to represent Nissan in a territory that we know very well.

"Marshall are one of the biggest motor retail groups in the UK and this new facility will also create additional jobs across sales and service departments. We are confident and pleased to be investing further with Nissan and growing our partnership in this way, expanding our sales volumes, whilst providing our customers with the very best new facilities to visit and enjoy.”