DxB Auto Investments Completes Major Acquisition of Premium Harwoods Group Sites
DxB Auto Investments is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of a major segment of the Harwoods Group's automotive division.
The transaction comprises the prestigious Jaguar Land Rover operations, alongside the BMW, Mini, and Volvo authorised repairer and bodyshop businesses across Basingstoke, Brighton, Crawley, Croydon, Southampton and Chichester.
Moving forward, the newly acquired sites will operate under the trading name Southeast Motors is committed to driving sustained growth and innovation within the UK automotive sector. The transaction marks the first step in DxB’s ambition to build a global automotive business with turnover exceeding $3 billion.
A Commitment to Continuity and Excellence the Al Ghandi Group brings a distinguished record in managing premium automotive brands. The firm is uniquely positioned to elevate both the customer and employee experience, whilst retaining the established day-to-day teams who have proudly served their local communities for years.
Saeed Mohammed Al Ghandi is a UAE self-established businessman whose family enterprise has been rooted in Dubai and the UAE for generations. This heritage and long-term commitment to the region underpin our approach: investing responsibly, supporting colleagues, and building lasting relationships with customers and communities.
DxB Auto Investments founder, Saeed Mohammed Saeed Al Ghandi commented: "We are immensely proud to acquire these esteemed businesses. Harwoods has built a magnificent legacy, and we are committed to building upon those high standards. With fresh investment and our proven expertise, we are confident that Southeast Motors will set a new benchmark for quality and service in the UK automotive market."
Mark Jenkins, CEO of Southeast Motors, commented: “We are delighted to make Harwoods the first of our investments in the UK. We are especially proud that this first acquisition is with Jaguar Land Rover, a marque that embodies the quality and prestige we are committed to. The UK is an ideal market for our expansion, and this acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategy of building a strong presence in the premium and luxury segment.”
DxB Auto Investments is owned by a Dubai-based investment company focused on building a global automotive group with a turnover target of $3 billion. The business operates under the Southeast Motors brand in the UK and is committed to premium, luxury, and super-luxury automotive retail and aftersales excellence.