Cambria Automobiles has acquired Bentley and McLaren New Forest from Harwoods.
The transaction, completed for an undisclosed sum, will see the Bentley and McLaren operations in the New Forest join Cambria’s Grange Motors luxury retail division. All 25 employees will transfer to Cambria.
Tim Duckers, group managing director at Cambria Automobiles, said: “The acquisition represents another important step in our strategy to strengthen and expand our luxury retail operations through carefully selected opportunities that align with our values, culture and long-term ambitions.
“Bentley and McLaren are two of the world’s most respected luxury and performance brands. The New Forest team has built an excellent reputation for customer service and brand representation, and we look forward to building on that success.
“We continue to see attractive opportunities within the luxury automotive sector and remain focused on opportunities that complement our existing footprint, strengthen our manufacturer relationships and deliver long-term value for customers, colleagues and brand partners.”
The acquisition is the latest step in Cambria’s strategy to build scale within the premium and luxury automotive sector.
Archie Harwood, chief executive of Harwoods, said: “We are proud of our association with Bentley and McLaren in Hampshire, and after careful consideration, we believe Cambria is now the right long-term partner for the brands.
“The business, its colleagues and customers will benefit from joining a group with significant experience in premium and luxury automotive retail.
“We thank the team for their service to Harwoods, and we wish them every success for the future.”
