Summary:
Motorpor opens a new €5 million facility in Faro, Algarve.
45 new jobs created in the region.
Facility to host seven Stellantis brands, including FIAT and DS Automobiles.
Training center established in partnership with CEPRA for automotive skills.
Inauguration attended by over 200 guests from the automotive sector.
Motorpor's New Facility in Faro
Motorpor has officially opened its new 9,000 square meter facility in Faro, which will feature a showroom, workshops, a collision unit, a parts center, a vehicle logistics center, and soon, a training center. This new space will be home to seven Stellantis brands: FIAT, Abarth, Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, Jeep, and DS Automobiles.
According to Motorpor, this investment of €5 million in the Algarve marks the end of a three-year commitment to the region. CEO Manuel Coutinho stated that this investment is a significant milestone in the company's national expansion strategy and reinforces their presence in the Algarve.
© Motorpor - The new facilities will feature a training center in partnership with CEPRA (Automobile Repair Professional Training Center).
Motorpor has created 45 new jobs in the Algarve and plans to expand further into Portimão to meet customer needs. The inauguration event was attended by over 200 guests, including notable figures from the Algarve and the automotive industry, such as Rogério Bacalhau, the Mayor of Faro, and Pedro Lazarino, the country manager for Stellantis in Portugal.
The Secretary of State for Tourism, Pedro Machado, sent a congratulatory video message as he could not attend the event.
© Motorpor - The Motorpor Group currently has 269 employees nationwide and closed 2024 with a turnover of nearly €100 million.
The opening of the new facility also marks the launch of the first DS Automobiles dealership in the Algarve, Stellantis' premium automotive brand. To commemorate the occasion, the new DS Nº8 model was unveiled in Portugal.
A Space for More Than Just Car Sales
Prior to the inauguration, Motorpor signed a protocol with CEPRA to establish a training center for automotive technical skills in the Algarve. Motorpor will provide the facilities and carry out necessary renovations. The first course, focused on body repair, has already commenced and will last for seven months.
Manuel Coutinho expressed confidence that this new training center will serve not only Motorpor but also the entire region, providing essential technical skills in a rapidly transforming sector.
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