NIDD Vale Group of Harrogate, one of Yorkshire's largest independent motor retailers which recently invested about £3 million in a new 100-car showroom on a 3.4 acre site in Harrogate, has announced a record turnover of more than £75million.

The figure, for 12 months to April 30, represents a 14 per cent increase over the previous year. Overall vehicle sales also rose to 6,500 - an increase of 500 over the previous year.