Ford of Britain has appointed Andy Barratt as its new chairman and managing director, from July 1.
The Motorist’s Organisation has appointed former executive director of Auto Trader Craig Stevens (pictured) as its non-executive director.
Mercedes-Benz Vans has appointed Sarah Palfreyman as its new network operations manager.
JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) has made two new appointments to strengthen its sales team.
The chief executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry Steve Nash has welcomed the ambitious apprenticeships target of the new Government, but questions whether it’s achievable.
Senior consultant Adrian Baker has been appointed to the Coachworks-Consulting board of directors in recognition of his contribution to their business.
Peugeot UK has appointed Mark Pickles as its new marketing director.
Close Brothers Motor Finance has appointed a new account manager covering the Portsmouth and Isle of Wight areas.
Marshall Motor Holdings has been named by Great Place to Work as one of the UK’s best workplaces.
Auction firm City Auction Group has created a new fleet management department, following significant growth and development of its corporate vendor portfolio.
Black Horse managing director Chris Sutton is to retire from the motor finance provider this summer.
Former Next Group finance director David Keens has been appointed to the board of automotive digital marketing firm Auto Trader Group.
F&I product provider GardX Protection has appointed Ashely Robson as regional account manager.
The Employment Tribunal has ruled that UK law can be rewritten to reflect commission in holiday pay - but has left car dealers with unresolved issues.
Sam Pettengell will be joining MHA MacIntyre Hudson from May 18 as a director in Steve Freeman's specialist motor sector team.
A need for more technicians is leading Volvo Car UK to mandate that every dealership in its network will engage in apprenticeships.
Audi has launched a website designed to attract apprentices for its car dealer network.
Treating employees like an extended family drives performance, Swansway Group director Peter Smyth will tell delegates at the AM/IMIIMI People Conference.
City Auction Group has appointed Natalie Young as national sales manager.
Automotive Management quizzed car dealers to find out how they make their customers feel extra-special.
Your buyers are the best advertising money cannot buy. But how do you turn a buyer into an advocate for your dealership?
To set your customers on the road to recommending you and your products, first you have to give them something to recommend.
By supporting managers with a clear policy and procedure, examining in advance the staffing requirements of the business will assist them in consistently dealing with requests and justifying their decisions.
In the April issue of Automotive Management magazine, we ask if manufacturer targets for 2015 are too high and how turning carbuyers into customer advocates can help.
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has appointed three new directors to its board.
