TMS Motor Group wants to invest £10 million in a new 34,000 sq ft car dealership in north Leicestershire.
The family owned group - which operates from five Volvo and Kia sites in Coventry, Hinckley and Leicester - wants to build a new premises in Melton Road, which would lead to 20 new jobs.
The sixth centre will include showrooms and a service centre.
Property developer HBD (Henry Boot) has submitted a planning application after agreeing terms with TMS Motor Group for the building.
Josh Spicer, development surveyor at HBD, said: “We’re pleased to be working with TMS to deliver a new dealership for Leicester - it’s positive to see investment being ploughed into the city, driving up confidence and creating new jobs.
“Melton Road is very well-located, providing straightforward access for both TMS and its customers, and I’ve no doubt it will prove a successful addition to the Group.”
Len Hallows, managing director of TMS Motor Group, said: “This development represents the largest investment made by TMS to date - it will combine both Volvo and Kia on one site and provide customers with a modern retail facility with plenty of car parking, along with electric charging points.
“The proposed new site will also provide opportunities for new employment across our business, including apprenticeships.
“It’s a fantastic location close to the outer ring road, coupled with new facilities that will create a relaxed, comfortable environment for customers, with flexible waiting, working and assessment areas that will be designed and built sustainably.”
HBD has seven UK offices and the project is being led by its team in Birmingham.
HBD continues to grow both its development and investment portfolios, focusing on schemes across the industrial and logistics, residential and urban regeneration sectors.
