This time, in our monthly advice series for automotive managers and business leaders, Sewells' managing director Gail Harrison encourages AM readers to reflect and identify how they can lead from the front and ensure their teams are aligned with the strategy.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed the 24 winners of its its 2024 Skills Competition.
Autotech Academy has helped place 200 interns as new technicians at dealerships over the last three years and there are 1,000 more students waiting in the wings.
John Veichmanis, chief executive of Carwow Group, has become a Gold Patron for the Automotive 30% Club
Industry charity Ben is once again bringing festive relief to automotive families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis through its Christmas Families Project.
RRG Toyota Denton and RRG Toyota Rochdale have earned the prestigious Gold Accreditation in Toyota GB's "Best Employer in Town" (BEIT) programme, marking them as standout workplaces in the sector.
The gap between a brand’s ambitions and the practical realities of those in the dealerships and retail networks must be acknowledged, according to Max Tuttle.
Dublin-based commercial vehicle distributor Harris Group has charged Andrew Lawson with leading lead the company's growth initiatives and overseeing its UK dealer network.
Despite rising costs and technology change, the UK repair market remains dynamic and resilient, according to a new FixMyCar report which urges garages to leverage EV training and digital tools to not only build loyalty but also expand their revenue base.
Electric vehicles have been around for a decade yet owners are driving around in circles when finding specialist technicians to fix their motors, according to Marc Russell, chief commercial officer of FixMyCar.
LSH Auto is set to welcome three Australian apprentices for a week-long cultural and career development experience.
Family-owned Hendy Group is set to launch its new Apprentice Ambassador programme, designed to inspire more individuals to pursue careers in the automotive industry.
Automotive training provider Our Virtual Academy, is supporting the ‘EV Edge’ campaign launched by Garage Services Online.
In this month's people management topic from Sewells, managing director Gail Harrison hopes that automotive managers will reflect on the importance of getting value from team meetings.
Today is World Mental Health Day and this year's theme is 'workplace mental health', which is why the automotive charity Ben is raising awareness about mental health within this industry so that automotive people get the support they need.
Dealerships risk a halt to their car loans provision in 2025 if they've not put staff through the Specialist Automotive Finance accreditation programme, warns Lisa Watson, sales director at Close Brothers Motor Finance.
Warrantywise’s time-serves Antony Diggins is to step up as its new managing director.
Gail Harrison, managing director of Sewells, offers crucial coaching tips for automotive managers with a reminder that their solution is not necessarily the best one and harnessing the brainpower of employees pays dividends.
Delphi has held its first ever Tesla service and maintenance course at its training centre in Warwick to help independent repairers tap into the growing pool of Tesla drivers.
CECRA, the European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs, has applauded a significant ruling by the Austrian Cartel Court, which found Peugeot Austria (PSA) guilty of abusing market power.
Stellantis has confirmed the death of its parts and service director Mark Pickles.
New data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reveals a critical shortage of UK automotive technicians qualified to work on vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Glyn Hopkin's Chelmsford Training Centre has been awarded IMI approved centre status
Center Parcs’ Sherwood Forest venue was transformed into a fully branded car showroom and training camp for French car maker Peugeot.
The dynamic landscape of the automotive industry means that business leaders must manage the risks of change fatigue in their workforce and ramp up their communication, according to Sewells managing director Gail Harrison.
