Waylands Automotive has increased its representation with Polestar taking on the Chinese brand in Bicester.
The move was announced by Waylands CEO John O’ Hanlon on LinkedIn today.
“Delighted to announce that Waylands will take over the operation of Polestar Bicester from 1st June, our second representation point for the Brand…
“We are genuinely excited to expand our partnership with Polestar. Supporting customers in Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley to experience these incredible electric performance cars is a privilege we look forward to continuing.”
John O’Hanlon who has a strong record in motor retailing. O’Hanlon headed up the Ridgeway Group before it was sold to Marshall in 2016 for £107m.
He subsequently created Waylands which now represents Kia, MG Polestar and Volvo and has outlets in Reading, Oxford, Bicester, Newbury, Swindon and Bristol.
O’Hanlon has been an enthusiastic backer of EVs since he started up Waylands. He was a strong advocate of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and its Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme.
The EVA scheme was developed in 2019 to encourage retailers to enhance their expertise in the electric vehicle sector and support consumer confidence. EVA certifies the efforts and investments that retailers are making in the EV sector to meet the consumer demand.
