Women in car retail are losing out disproportionately during the COVID-19 pandemic as they step back from their careers amid the pressures of home schooling and stereotypical household responsibilities.
The first retailers who applied to be part of the NFDA’s re-launched Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme have now been accredited.
Chorley Group managing director Adam Turner has thanked The British Army and Lancashire County Council for their help in getting a twice-weekly COVID-19 test procedure up and running for its entire retail operation.
University students have developed technology solutions to solve day-to-day operational issues for car retailers as part of the CDK Global 'Dealer Tech Competition'.
Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer group Rygor Commercials has promoted Tim Smith to the role of finance director.
Marketing Delivery has appointed Mark Cyrans as its new business development director as its targets "bigger audience" of dealers and OEM clients.
The Peter Vardy Foundation has announced the launch of a new initiative to “help improve the lives” of young people in Scotland.
CarShop, has been named as one of Glassdoor’s Top 50 Best Places to Work in 2021, ranking at number 35.
Motor industry figureheads voiced concern that there isn't sufficient technician capacity to support the transition to electric cars that UK Government demands.
Former CDK partner programme director and CitNow commercial director, Alistair Jeff, has joined the board of RTC Automotive.
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer group, Rygor, has promoted Sean Joyce to service director, from his previous role as service manager at the company’s Heathrow Van Centre.
Sytner Group is launching a new competition aimed at supporting teachers and students during ‘Lockdown 3’ in partnership with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
UHY Hacker Young has appointed Ryan Wear as its new audit partner as the firm plans for further grow in 2021.
Time is running out to nominate someone inspirational in automotive for the 2021 Barbara Cox Award Woman of the Year Award.
Vauxhall Motors will welcome Paul Willcox into its managing director role next month following the promotion of Stephen Norman into the role of senior vice-president, sales, aftersales and marketing for Opel/Vauxhall worldwide.
Automotive charity Ben, is launching access to its digital mental health and wellbeing platform, offering immediate support to those in need.
Former Pendragon chief executive Trevor Finn has been appointed as a non-executive director of Sweden’s Hedin Group after the business completed the acquisition of Ford of Sweden.
Cox Automotive insight and strategy director Philip Nothard has been elected as the new chair of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA), succeeding Sam Watkins.
The cinch online car retail platform has appointed Robert Bridge as its new chief customer officer – bringing leadership experience from Yahoo, The Telegraph and Childs Farm.
Carzam has expanded its senior management team with the appointments of two motor trade experts.
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the diversity and inclusion agenda across businesses and highlighted the importance of brand perception, according to Ennis & Co founder Lynda Ennis.
Jardine Motors and Trustford HR directors Clare Martin and Sharon Ashcroft gained special recognition as the Automotive 30% Club presented its annual ‘Inspiring Women’ automotive sector awards.
Ocean Automotive has appointed Adam Street as the new general sales manager of its Volvo Cars Poole dealership.
Volvo Car UK has appointed Mercedes-Benz UK national operations manager Robert Morris as its new head of fleet and remarketing.
Brexit and COVID-19 have combined to a create a variety of challenges for car dealers attempting to manage their workforce over the past ten months.
