Fiat Professional has announced the appointment of a new franchise dealership in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

The T H White Group has been in business since 1832 and has an established local name for both the Fiat and Alfa Romeo brands and the addition of the Fiat Professional brand completes the family.

The new franchise, which opened on 1 March, will provide customers with full servicing facilities. MOT testing and an extensive after sales department supplying parts and accessories will also be available.

Nick Down, the director responsible for T H White's Vehicle Division commented: "We are very pleased to be appointed as Fiat Professional dealers for the Cirencester and Swindon area and are confident that with Fiat Professional's superb range of vehicles we can significantly increase sales volume for the Group. I look forward to delivering a first class service to our new and existing customers."

Sebastiano Fedrigo, director, Fiat Professional UK said: "I am delighted with the continued expansion of the Fiat Professional network and believe this latest appointment will further enhance the success of Fiat Professional's award-winning range of  vehicles in the UK. The T H White Group has a wealth of experience in the motor industry and we are very pleased to welcome them into our network of dealers."