JCT600 has promoted operations director Richard Hargreaves to the post of managing director, praising his “nurturing” approach and his “key role” in the growth of the Bradford-based car retail group.
Park’s Motor Group master technician Alan Williamson will contest Mitsubishi Motors' Global Technician of the Year title in Tokyo after securing a podium finish in the European stage of the competition.
Porsche Retail Group, TrustFord and Motorpoint were all recognised among the UK’s top employers in the annual Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For rankings.
Honda UK announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Streng as its new managing director ahead of the retirement of current MD David Hodgetts.
Citroën UK has handed out more than 30 awards as it celebrated the top performing dealerships and employees from its UK retail network at an annual Dealer Excellence event.
Autotech Recruit has re-branded its business, placing its three existing divisions - Autotech Recruit, Autotech Training and Autotech Apprentice – under one umbrella company, Autotech Group.
Ferrari hosted more than 400 students at dealership aftersales facilities across the UK to showcase its apprenticeship opportunities during National Apprenticeship Week.
Glyn Hopkin is kicking off 2020 with a recruitment drive to attract 35 new members of staff in sales and aftersales positions at its car dealership sites across the South East.
Members of the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Drive My Career reached over 350,000 potential automotive industry employees of the future with an ‘Apprentice Takeover’ publicity campaign during National Apprentice Week 2020.
Business owners are being urged to ensure their teams are trained in first aid after a bodyshop boss saved the life of one of his colleagues.
Motor industry training and assessment specialist Steer Solutions has welcomed three automotive retail leaders to its expanding team.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has said that the “race is on” to get vehicle technicians ready for 2035’s ban on new petrol and diesel cars.
Car dealers and their manufacturer partners have been highlighting their efforts to recruit the next-generation of automotive sector talent to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2020.
Allianz Partners has committed to training all of its roadside technicians to the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) L3 Award in electric and hybrid vehicle system repair.
Hyundai Motor UK has appointed a new head of network development after expanding its franchised dealer network to 167 locations with the addition of six new dealerships.
Hendy Group’s 2019 Group Awards has recognised the top performers among its 2,000-strong workforce after what was described as a “landmark year” for the 160-year-old business.
Lookers Group will target “improved operational execution” in 2020 following the appointment of Mark Raban as its new chief executive and Cameron Wade as chief operating officer.
Porsche Retail Group has appointed Adam Flint as its new managing director following the retirement of Ade Smith.
Vertu Motors’ Bristol Street Motors Ford Birmingham dealership employee Andy O’Grady has been named as Ford Technician of the Year 2019.
Holden Honda Norwich has appointed Dean Aldous as its new general manager, leading the dealership’s 30-strong team.
Inchcape chief executive Stefan Bomhard has resigned his post with the car retail and import business to take up a position as the chief executive of Imperial Brands.
Aston Martin has announced a series of key leadership appointments after news that a consortium led by F1 race team owner Lawrence Stroll has acquired a 17% share of the British sports car maker.
Mercedes-Benz UK has appointed Mercedes-Benz Financial Services’ customer operations director Sally Dennis as its new used cars and remarketing director.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) chief executive Ralf Speth will step down when his contract ends in September.
Volvo Car UK will aim to recruit 130 new apprentice technicians to maintain a flow of new workshop talent for its franchised car retail network.
