The group, Vertu Motors plc (which trades under the Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors, Vertu Honda and Bristol Street Motor Nation brands) was formed in late 2006 and now operates in over 80 locations across the UK.

Bristol Street Motors originated in the early 1900"s as a single Ford dealership located on Bristol Street in central Birmingham. Since those early days the business grew to become one of the largest dealer groups in the UK with a nationwide chain of franchised motor dealerships. The Group also operates a number of Bristol Street Motor Nation used car outlets and a number of Honda dealerships. In 2010 Vertu Motors expanded into Scotland, trading under the Macklin Motors brand. Vertu Motors plc is now the 8th largest motor retailer in the United Kingdom and was awarded the Motor Trader Dealer Group of the Year in 2008.