Vertu Motors plc (which trades under the Farnell Land Rover, Farnell Jaguar, Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors, Vertu Mercedes-Benz, Hereford Audi and Vertu Motors names), was formed in late 2006 to acquire and consolidate UK motor retail businesses. The group was founded as a new entrant into the UK motor retail sector and is listed on the AIM market (UK:VTU).