Dodge and Ram to be sold in the UK under new import deal:

Dodge is returning to the UK after a seven year absence under a new import and distribution deal with Auto Export Corporation (AEC). The move will also see the introduction of the Ram truck brand to the UK.

AEC currently supplies 130 dealers across Europe including one site in the UK, David Boatright Partnership in Braintree, Essex. The importer’s agreement with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) covers the supply of left-hand drive Dodge Charger, Challenger and Durango models and the Ram 1500 pickup as well as MOPAR parts.

“We plan to have a handful of specialised and passionate dealers in the UK that understand the product and the buyers’ needs,” said Natalie Gitter, AEC’s development director.

“At this point we are already in discussions with several potential partners. The vehicles will be offered in their original left-hand drive state, fully homologated for the UK market in our European technical facility.”

AEC has represented both US brands in Europe since 2011. Since then it developed its dealer network across the continent, notably in Germany where it now has 40 retailers.

The vehicles are built in North America by FCA and re-engineered at AEC’s vehicle-processing centre in Antwerp to meet European standards and regulations.

The importer said all dealers benefit from its technical and aftersales support as well as warranty packages and finance programmes.

The last Dodge vehicles to be sold in the UK were the Caliber and Journey before the brand withdrew in 2010.