National dealer group Lookers has upgraded it’s Edinburgh Audi dealership with a £2 million extension, taking the Manchester based group’s investments in it’s Scottish dealerships to over £6.5 million in the past 2 years.

As part of its investment, the company, which has sites in Glasgow, Stirling, Ayr and Edinburgh, also opened a brand new £3.5 million Audi Approved new and used car base in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, directly creating 30 new jobs.

Talking about the group’s actions, Lookers Audi Group Managing Director, Steve Dean, said “With the backing and long term commitment of one of the largest automotive groups in Europe, Lookers Audi has a clear vision in Scotland supported by a strong set of employee values, initiatives and a team spirit which sets us apart.

“In Edinburgh, after several years of growth and building capacity for long term success, the impact of our investment in a new £1.5 million expansion and £500,000 showroom enhancement will be the cementing of our position as the region’s leading specialist in the luxury car market.

“We are dedicated to the harnessing of the best talent and our Technician Immersion Programme has ensured we can attract and maintain the technical talent in the marketplace.”

Lookers trumpet the Technician Immersion Programme as a first for the UK automotive industry and have rolled out across all nine dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

Lookers CEO, Andy Bruce, adds, “The level of growth, success and ambition seen within Lookers Audi across Scotland is testament to the commitment of the entire team. As an integrated, ambitious and forward-looking company, we continue to strengthen our presence in the local marketplace and remain dedicated to offering the highest quality service provision in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ayr, Stirling and Hamilton.”