DS Automobiles UK has appointed Robins and Day’s head of marketing and connected customer, Keely Davidson, as its new marketing director.
AutoProtect Group has appointed former Manheim and Aston Barclay managing director Tim Hudson to the newly-created role of chief sales and marketing officer.
Cox Automotive International president Martin Forbes and Manheim Auction Services and NextGear Capital MD Liam Quegan have become the latest additons to the Automotive 30% Club.
Cazoo has added Barnado’s deputy chairperson Moni Mannings to its board of directors as it continues to make preparations for its £5 billion public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
Vertu Motors has achieved NFDA Electric Vehicle Approved Status (EVA) at three of its sites and expects more to be accredited this year.
V12 Vehicle Finance (V12VF) has named David Nield as its new managing director, replacing David Mercer.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned that garages could face 'significant' income loss if they fail to complete annual training by April 30.
Volkswagen UK has appointed Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK’s James Douglas as its new head of sales operations.
Auto Trader and Ennis & Co are collaborating on a new series of webinars to bring together leaders in the automotive sector to discuss and share diversity and inclusion (D&I) best practice.
Automotive retail ecommerce specialist drivvn has appointed Lucy Trott as its new client director.
Lookers will aim to drive its electric vehicle (EV) sales strategy with the help of newly-appointed business development director Andrew Hall.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have teamed-up to publish assets and advice to help car retailers re-open safely after COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’.
Former Peugeot UK managing director David Peel is set to replace David Lewis as the MD of AM100 car retail group Pentagon.
M&M Group has announced the appointment of former Trend Tracker managing director, Mark Bull as its new commercial director.
Andy Pearce has been appointed by CD Auction Group as its managing director, meanwhile warranty firm WMS Group has hired Neil Monks as head of sales.
Groupe Renault UK has completed a leadership reshuffle as part of its Renaultution strategy to “secure long-term plans for growth”.
Marshall Motor Holdings has signed up as the first platinum member of the [M]enable automotive mental health movemement, and Marshall's chief executive Daksh Gupta has agreed to become its patron.
The Austrian Supreme Cartel Court has banned Peugeot from tying dealers payments to customer satisfaction surveys and from subsidising vehicle prices sold at its manufacturer-owned sales outlets.
Snows Motor Group has appointed Autocar Great British Women in the Car Industry awards winner Diana Mackinnon as head of business for its BMW/Mini division.
Activate Group has appointed Victoria Turner as its new chief commercial officer as it looks to sharpen its "strategic focus" on growth.
Northridge Finance sales director Alan Carson has announced that he is departing the business after 26 years.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has appointed Rob Collison as its new chairman.
Macklin Motors has completed the £1.5 million development of a new Motornation used car and van showroom in Lookers’ former Glasgow Volkswagen Van Centre.
Manchester-based car finance company Zuto has hired 100 new staff members since June 2020 to increase its workforce by 40% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sales executives will be replaced in DS Automobiles showrooms by a new single contact for a customer's lifecycle. UK dealerships introduce ‘DS Concierge’ role.
