Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has appointed David Parry as its new general manager of sales operations and franchising.
Citroën UK has announced the appointment of Bekir Hassan as sales director, with effect from July 1. He will take over from Charles Peugeot, who is returning to Citroën France to lead part of the team that will develop future DS models.
Sam Burton, a former Subaru UK sales director, has joined MG Motor UK to develop its franchised network.
Mercedes-Benz has appointed Andrew Mallery as its new marketing director for Mercedes-Benz Cars effective from June 3.
Nigel Fletcher is joining Manheim as group development director.
Volkswagen Group UK’s customer quality director, Alison Jones, has accepted the role of vice president for the Institute of Customer Service.
The national minimum wage is to rise by 12p an hour to £6.31 for adults and by 5p to £5.03 for 18-20-year-olds from October.
Gateway Peugeot in Crewe has promoted Alex Walker to general manager.
Glass’s has announced the appointment of a new chief car editor.
Glass’s has appointed of Ian Tilbrook as its new managing director, starting on April 15.
Eco City Vehicles, the co-developer and exclusive supplier of the London licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, has appointed a former Lookers and Dixon Motors executive as its new chief executive.
Gerry Keaney has been appointed as the new chief executive of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
Motor trade accountancy firm ASE is warning that many dealers are unaware of important changes to PAYE due to take effect next month.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has recognised ‘the leading lights in the automotive industry’ at its Annual Dinner.
Honda (UK) has appointed Phil Webb as its new head of dealer development, effective from April 1.
Jason Pritchard has been appointed as the group marketing manager for Wessex Garages based in South Wales and the South West.
Harratts, the family-owned and run motor group, has announced the appointment of Andrew Venn as its head of operations.
Mark Ovenden will take on Joe Greenwell’s role as chairman of Ford following his decision to retire at the end of April.
Ford says it is investing £250,000 in the recruitment of up to 50 additional apprentices for its UK commercial vehicle dealerships during 2013.
As National Apprentice Week kicks off, the Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Academy has been awarded a ‘Grade One Outstanding’ for ‘Outcomes for Learners’ by official inspecting body, Ofsted.
Will Samuel will step down as a non-executive director at Inchcape at the group’s AGM on May 16.
Adam Chamberlain has been appointed sales director for Mercedes-Benz Cars, as the premium brand continues to build upon its sales growth and new model line-up.
Lookers Plc has promoted Andy Bruce to the newly established position of chief operating officer (COO).
Motor trade training provider GTG, owned by the Arnold Clark Group, plans to open its new £10m academy in Wolverhampton on 8 April.
A couple who started a trust to provide parents with lifesaving training after the accidental death of their baby are appealing for support from dealers and manufacturers in their campaign to raise funds for a car.
