More than 100,000 Mirages Sold Worldwide

Figures out this week have shown that sales for the Mitsubishi Mirage- know within Mitsubishi as the "Global Small"- have topped the 100,000 mark. Quite a feat considering the vehicle was only launched in March last year!




The Mitsubishi Mirage in 'Pop Green'



The Mirage was first introduced in Thailand in March 2012 and is now available in more than 45 countries worldwide. It arrived in the UK earlier this year and is already creating waves- helping Mitsubishi become the fastest-growing car manufacturer in the UK with sales for the first half of the year across the brand running 40 percent ahead of the first half of 2012!

But it isn't particularly surprising- the Mirage gas quickly won itself a reputation as a compact and clever city car - it's so efficient it has zero road tax across the range, has the smallest turning circle among it's peers and offers an astonishing 65mpg.

Fancy test driving the Mirage? Call us on 01271 342600, email sales@devonshire-motors.co.uk or pop into our showroom in Barnstaple, we'd love to see you!

It's Official: We Have the Country's Best Dealer Principal!

We have serious cause for celebration this week following last weeks annual Motor Trader Awards 2013! Our very own Dealer Principal- Nathan Tomlinson- suprised many of us (including himself!) by beating off the opposition and picking up the prestigious 'Dealer Principal of the Year Award' at the glittering ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Wednesday evening.

Nathan Tomlinson and Sunday Times General Manager Jim Murray-Jones

The awards honour the hard work and achievements of those in the Motor Trade and Nathan was selected by a panel of industry experts. BBC Sports presenter John Inverdale hosted the evening, Comedian Stephen K Amos entertained the 1500 strong audience later in proceedings and there was even an appearance from racing legend Sir Stirling Moss! We took full advantage of the London Taxi photo booth on offer (check out our Facebook Page for a cheap laugh!) and the Lotus Racing simulator- with variable results!



All of this years Motor Trader Award Winners

 Following the event Nathan said "I am naturally delighted to have won. The Motor Trader Industry Awards are well respected by everybody in the business so of course I am very pleased. I see this award as a tribute to what is more than just a typical dealership. We benefit as a direct result of the hard work that everybody puts in at Devonshire Motors, the team here are amazing. More than just that though, we are representing a dynamic brand who work closely with their dealer network to encourage profitability.


"We're successful on a local level because our staff are passionately committed to looking after customers, but our overall success comes from a combination of what we do and the people we work with. I'm exceptionally proud for all of us".  

Considering the sheer number of car dealerships in the UK I'm sure that you'll agree this is an incredible achievement and one all of us at Devonshire Motors are very proud of!