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Charles Hurst reveals new Aston Martin luxury showroom
Charles Hurst Group, Northern Ireland’s biggest car retailer, has revealed its brand new, state-of-the-art car showroom designed exclusively for luxury brand Aston Martin.
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he major investment, of almost £1 million made by the company adds an additional seven new jobs at the Boucher Road-based dealership. Officially opened by Aston Martin Regional Director, UK and South Africa, Marcus Blake, the news comes as Aston Martin prepares to take centre stage with the upcoming premiere of Spectre, the latest instalment in the James Bond franchise. The Aston Martin DB10, designed and built exclusively for the film, was unveiled for the first time at the launch of the new showroom. Charles Hurst – the only car retailer on the island of Ireland licensed to offer this elite brand – has constructed a bespoke, high-tech new retail unit to exacting standards for this sought-after
marque, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a unique luxury interior. Customers will have access to exclusive services such as the “Atelier”, an intimate environment where customers are invited to use their creativity and imagination to tailor their new vehicle to their own specification. Charles Hurst Group is Northern Ireland’s largest car retailer. A division of Lookers plc, one of the UK’s principal automotive retail and distribution groups, Charles Hurst covers 20 franchises across seven sites, offering customers across Ireland the most comprehensive choice of new and used vehicles, parts and servicing. Founded in 1911, its headquarters are located in Belfast on a 20-acre site, making it the largest automotive retail park in Europe.
The new Aston Martin DB9
(l-r) Richard Gould & Marcus Blake (l-r) John West, Alan Watson, Harold Hassard, Maurice Hassard and Nelson Todd
(l-r) Sophie McCormick, Ivan Ford & Bryony Gambier-Christy
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