Lookers' director of group operations Paul Bentley has revealed that he is taking “time out” to pin-point his next challenge after departing the AM100 car retail PLC.
Motus Commercials has won the Motor Transport ‘Apprenticeship of the Year’ Award 2022.
Verity Hall has been appointed general manager at Bristol Street Motors Sunderland Vauxhall, in addition to the brand’s neighbouring Peugeot dealership.
Lookers chief people officer Chris Whittaker has voiced fears the cost-of-living crisis affecting the car retail sector’s workforce is “not going to be a short-lived”.
Halfords has outlined a number of senior leadership changes, including the appointment of a new chief operations officer, as it mergers customer and commercial functions.
Automotive data integration specialist One Auto API has appointed former Cazoo and Cazana vehicle data expert Rupert Pontin as its new commercial director.
Engineius has is preparing to embark on its next level of growth following the appointment of Tristram Benson as its new commercial director.
The new prime minister Liz Truss has appointed Jacob Rees-Mogg to the post of business secretary and Anne-Marie Trevelyan to the post of transport secretary, both responsible for policies critical for the success of the UK motor retail industry.
Donnelly Group has appointed Stephen Hughes as business manager at its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) dealership in Dungannon.
Mfldirect has appointed Theo Kortland as managing director of its new vehicle refurbishment centre in Leicestershire.
Tim Smith has been named as the new CEO of Automotive Transformation Group, stepping up from his current role as chief revenue officer.
Volvo Cars has announced the appointment of Steve Catlin as managing director of Volvo Car Financial Services UK (VCFSUK).
Andy Duke has been appointed as general manager of Donnelly Honda, in Dungannon.
Group 1 Automotive has appointed its current president of US operations Daryl Kenningham as its new chief executive after Earl J. Hesterberg announced his retirement after 17 years with the car retail group.
Keyloop has made a series of senior appointments to drive the success of a new Alliances division aiming to help accelerate digital transformation within large retail groups and car manufacturers.
Vijayacittā Harvey, head of the IMI Diversity Task Force, explains why these actions are key to nurturing a diverse workforce.
Tributes have been paid following the death last week of Elsie Brooks 60 years after she and husband Ron co-founded Ron Brooks Group, which has now represented Toyota for half a century.
Decreased immigration, an ageing population and policies driving us to zero emissions vehicles are creating a major skills challenge for the automotive labour market, according to a new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry.
Audi Halesowen welcomed in four students on a programme for young people with special educational needs to help them develop their personal and business skills within a workplace setting over the course of a school year.
Verex Group has appointed ex-Volvo manager Tony Grice as a senior key account manager.
Former ASE chief commercial officer Mike Fazal has left the automotive retail advisory business to go “all-in” with his car subscription business Karzoom.
As car retailers across the UK look to combat soaring energy prices with the installation of renewable solutions, AM interviewed Journey Energy Solutions managing director Darren Riva.
AM columnist professor Jim Saker highlights a challenge for many looking at motor retail careers if that they don't see themselves reflected in the people employed already.
Agustín Martín, president and managing director of Toyota GB, has become a patron of the Automotive 30% Club.
Ennis & Co, the global automotive and mobility executive search specialists, has appointed Natalie Stacey as its new managing director.
