James Mackay, director of Autotech Academy, argues that if we don’t make space for young talent, the industry risks losing them altogether, not just from our own businesses, but from the sector entirely
The differing styles of business leadership come under the spotlight of Professor Jim Saker, regular Automotive Management contributor and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
More than 20 female workers in the motor retail industry have been celebrated in this year's Inspiring Automotive Women Awards, in roles ranging from vehicle technician and journalist to sales director and head of HR.
In a new series of monthly Executive Views, Keyloop's Jacqui Barker - a one-time colleague of the Automotive Management team and last year's winner of the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year trophy for inspiring automotive women - will share her thoughts on the changing dynamics in motor retail, from technology's influence to the necessary evolution of its workforce.
The market for ambitious technicians able to work on a variety of powertrains is only set to become more competitive, which means dealer groups and franchised networks must get working on their employer brand, advises AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
The latest Auto Trader Insight webinar brought together Catherine Faiers, chief operating officer at Auto Trader, and Jason Cranswick, chief operating officer at Marubeni Auto Investment, to discuss where opportunities lie in the coming year.
In this latest leadership lesson from the business improvement experts at Sewells, its managing director Gail Harrison challenges dealership leaders to tackle the 'energy vampires' in the business rather than allow a culture that passively accepts toxicity.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The leadership of England's football squad in the recent Euros inspires AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, emeritus professor of Loughborough University's business school and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
Glyn Hopkin's employee ownership trust sale marks a shift in how groups are looking at succession planning, argues Alison Ashley, RSM UK head of motor retail.
In this latest part of our series of leadership advice from Sewells, headed by chairman Dr Will Holden, this time its managing director Gail Harrison shares advice to reduce complexity when leading teams, and break down massive tasks into focused, achievable wins.
Dr Will Holden urges automotive managers to deliver the 4 Rs of motivation and see their teams' sales rise
Some cite motor retail’s lack of flexibility as one barrier to recruitment. Can it do more? Tom Seymour asks the experts
TrustFord has won the Community Hero Award for the second year in a row as the business continues to view positivity and care as part of its core values.
TrustFord's HR director Sharon Ashcroft collects the Leader in Diversity and Inclusion award from AM Awards judge professor Jim Saker (right) and celebrity host Rob Beckett
Adam McCullagh, winner of DP/GM of the Year at the 2024 AM Awards, collects his trophy from judging chairman Christopher Macgowan
The TrustFord business which Stuart Mustoe, our winner of the 2024 Business Leader of the Year award, heads up is well reputed for its investment in retail innovation, in its people and in its facilities.
The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire, says Dr William Holden, chairman of Sewells, in his latest installment of Sewells' series with AM-online, providing monthly insights into people and performance management to help automotive retail leaders to inspire, motivate and guide their dealership teams more effectively.
The phenomenal women in the running for Cox Automotive’s Barbara Cox “Woman of the Year” Award 2024 have been revealed.
