Charles Hurst, one of Ireland's largest motor retail groups and part of Lookers Plc, today (August 18, 2010) announced that it has purchased the Audi Centre Ltd in Dublin.
All 25 existing employees have been retained and plans are underway for future development of the Audi Centre, which includes recruitment of additional staff and the introduction of new site facilities.
Audi Centre Ltd currently operates across two sites in Dublin, incorporating prestigious sales facilities in Ballsbridge and a new aftersales centre in nearby Sandyford, in close proximity to the M50 motorway.
Audi Centre Ltd is poised for growth following the investment from Lookers, which is one of the UK's leading motor retail and distribution groups. The Group's franchised businesses operate over 120 motor retail outlets across 32 brands at 76 locations in the UK.
The business will operate under the Charles Hurst brand, but continue to trade as 'Audi Centre Ltd'. Completion is timed for 1 September 2010.