A NEW Jaguar and Land Rover dealership is to open at Milton Gate near Didcot.

Marshall Motor Group, which acquired the Ridgeway dealership in May, will open the new state-of-the-art showroom on October 31.

Following the acquisition of Ridgeway, the new facility will be named Marshall Jaguar Oxford and Marshall Land Rover Oxford.

Five Milton Gate is the largest plot next to the A34 Milton Interchange and is close to Milton Park.

The new Jaguar Land Rover base will showcase both brands side-by-side from the same location serving customers across Oxfordshire.

The facility will include a drive-in service reception, 18-car showroom, 20-bay workshop and Barista coffee bar.

Adrian Wallington, Marshall JLR Franchise Director, said: "The opening of this stunning facility represents another step in our growth and investment strategy in Oxfordshire for the Jaguar and Land Rover brands.

"Both brands have a fantastic range of products and some exciting developments planned.

"This new facility will enhance both the customer and our colleague’s experiences.

"Milton Gate, is perfect for our requirements, both in terms of the immediate neighbourhood and the road network.

"Having the second largest business and science park in Europe next door to us will certainly help our plans to further increase penetration of the Jaguar and Land Rover brands in Oxfordshire."

Staff at Ridgeway Land Rover and Jaguar facilities in Cumnor will transfer to Milton Gate.

There are also Vauxhall and Volkswagen dealerships at Milton Gate.