DOZENS of cars lined up in the city's High Street for the Worcester Motor Show.

On a sunny Saturday, 15 local dealerships showcased their models to the public who admired them in their thousands.

The show which was organised by the Worcester News, was a chance for people to discuss different cars without the pressure of being inside a dealership.

The mayor of Worcester, Cllr Jabba Riaz was amongst the interested visitors to the show.

He said: "It is great to see local dealerships coming to the High Street. It gives people the opportunity to see the models from all of the different businesses without the pressure of being in a showroom.

"Worcester does events very well and the motor show is always popular with residents.

"Anything which brings people to Worcester High Street is a good thing."

Pershore Motor Group organised various entertainments in Cathedral Square, including a talent show and an afternoon of live music.

Taylor Wilkinson, parts manager of Pershore Motor Group which sell Subaru's and son of the owner, said: "It is a good opportunity to get our name out there.

"People usually associate Subaru's with old fashioned cars but they have changed and we want to show that.

"We have done this for three years but having Cathedral Square now is a real added bonus, it has changed Worcester."

Motorline Hyundai, Startin Group Honda, Skoda, Suzuki and Peugeot, Lister Volvo, Listers Volkswagen and Listers Seat, Motorline Toyota, Chevron Motors Citroen and Baylis Vauxhall were also showing their models off.

Edwards Mazda and Kia, Autovillage Cheltenham and Main Road Motor Company completed the line-up.

Lauren Mullin, brand specialist at Listers Volkswagen said: "It is not so much about selling cars today, but to encourage people to come to our showroom and see our full collection.

"It is good to come to the public rather than waiting for them to come to us."

The weekly market in the high street was also held alongside the show, with stallholders selling crafts, artisan products, fine foods, vintage clothes, gifts, ethnic and fairtrade items, handcrafted jewellery, street food, art, organic soaps and fragrances and shabby chic items.