British drivers could soon get their hands on some of the most popular vehicles in the United States through a new partnership.
The UK has welcomed the launch of GM Specialty Vehicles, allowing motorists to get behind the wheel of premium American models as soon as spring.
Drivers across the UK now have access to models including the Cadillac Escalade‑V, GMC Yukon Denali, and Chevrolet Silverado through Clive Sutton.
The vehicles have been fully equipped to meet UK standards, and also come with a comprehensive warranty, financing, aftersales and service support.
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Commenting on the launch, Jean-Pierre Diernaz, managing director of GM Europe, highlighted the benefits for British motorists.
He said: "We're excited to be working with Clive Sutton to bring to UK customers our iconic North America vehicles.
"We've selected incredible vehicles from our global brands - Cadillac, GMC and Chevrolet - through a dedicated GM facility in North West London and the nationwide network of retailers that is set to follow."
All of the UK-specified models will be available through a "full retailer experience" with a total of nine vehicles available through the new offer.
The Chevrolet Silverado is now available to UK customers through Clive Sutton
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General Motors will supply the vehicles directly to the UK and deliver either through the Clive Sutton location in London or the wider retailer network as it grows.
Drivers can place orders immediately through GM Specialty Vehicles' new website, while retailers will begin taking orders as the network expands.
Each model will come equipped with a comprehensive three‑year, unlimited‑mileage warranty with two further years' cover as an optional extra.
GM Specialty Vehicles will sell the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade-V, the GMC Yukon Denali, Sierra 1500 Denali and Sierra 1500 AT4, and the Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, and Silverado.
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The Cadillac Escalade
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A total of nine models are available through GM Specialty Vehicles and Clive Sutton
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Clive Sutton, founder and CEO of the retailer, said it was an "exciting moment" for UK retailers who have appreciated GM's lineup from afar.
He continued, saying: "For the first time, buyers in the UK can view vehicles such as luxurious Cadillac Escalade and GMC Yukon Denali SUVs, or US favourite pickup trucks including the popular Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra - with warranty, finance, UK homologation, and nationwide servicing.
"We are delighted to be the first GM Specialty Vehicles franchise in the UK and to lead development of the nationwide network."
Clive Sutton is also the first retailer to import Europe's first Corvette ZR1 supercar ahead of its wider launch.
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar is also available through Clive Sutton in the UK for the first time
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The first supercars arrived in the UK in January, including a "Competition Yellow" ZR1 and a black model with twin red racing stripes.
Chevrolet has manufactured the most-powerful Corvette yet, with a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8-powered engine, reaching a top speed of 233mph and a 0-60 time of just 2.3 seconds.
Mr Sutton added: "We've imported the world’s most desirable high-performance and luxury vehicles for almost 40 years, but I still get excited by supercars like the ZR1.
"We expect demand to outstrip supply for this iconic American supercar and we're confident that our seamless, premier experience is what customers at this exclusive end of the market expect."