SAGA Truck and Van has completed the acquisition of Motus Truck & Van, the Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van division of Motus Group.
The integration forms one of the largest Mercedes-Benz Truck, Mercedes-Benz Van, and FUSO partnerships in the UK.
While there will be no change in the teams and services offered by Motus, new SAGA branding will be rolled out over the coming weeks for locations in Essex, Hertfordshire and East Anglia.
The expansion by SAGA Truck and Van follows the acquisition of Sparshatt Truck and Van in Kent last year, which launched the SAGA brand in the UK. The combined businesses now have 10 dealerships and a dedicated bodyshop service
Philippe Canetti, European director of SAGA Trucks, said: “Together we represent a potential 1,200 trucks and 2,500 van sales in the UK, with six hundred employees and a revenue around 400 million Euros. “
The business is part of RCM SAGA, a company with operations spanning six European countries with more than 134 dealerships, including over 60 Mercedes-Benz Car, Truck and Van sites.
Heiko Selzam, managing director of Daimler Truck UK, said: “SAGA’s commitment aligns perfectly with Daimler Truck’s vision. This partnership strengthens our ability to support our customers with industry-leading products, service and innovation.”
Leonhard Niemann,head of network development and training at Daimler Truck UK, said: “This marks a pivotal step in strengthening our foundations to meet the evolving needs of customers while driving innovation and sustainability within our operations.”
SAGA Truck and Van
Essex – Witham, Thurrock (Truck), Thurrock (Van)
Hertfordshire – Hatfield (Welham Green)
Kent – Dartford, Tonbridge, Sittingbourne (including Bodyshop), Ashford
Norfolk – Norwich
Suffolk – Ipswich (Van Centre), Ipswich (Truck and Aftersales), Newmarket (area of coverage)
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