LEXUS expert Chris Cowling has been appointed to head up the largest Lexus showroom in Europe.

As Lexus centre manager, Chris is leading the team at the new Lexus Hedge End dealership officially opened this week.

More than £8m is being invested in the new site for Snows Motor Group, which also includes a brand new Toyota facility on the corner of Botley Road and Charles Watts Way in Hedge End.

Lexus customers from throughout Hampshire can take advantage of a state-of-the-art dealership with both new and used cars on display under cover.

Chris is the perfect person to oversee the opening of Lexus Hedge End, having been involved in the launch of Lexus Woodford in Essex.

He said: "My experience in Essex will certainly help ensure a smooth opening here in Hedge End but this dealership is the largest I have overseen and we are going to have some fantastic facilities for customers."

With more than 13 years experience in the motoring industry, Chris said he was looking forward to welcoming existing and new customers.

Chris, who is married and lives in Dorset, said the opening of Lexus Hedge End was a milestone in the expansion of the Snows Motor Group which has dealerships throughout the south.