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Santander Consumer Finance has launched a ‘customers for life’ programme in response to dealer demand.

Nissan’s UK dealer principals will be among the first crop of graduates from a new management programme teaching leadership skills and steeping them in “Nissanness”.

Renault UK dealers will be supported by a team of ten areas sales managers after restructuring its fleet operation into two divisions.

In a company first, Hatfields Group has appointed a remarketing partner, Aston Barclay.

AA executive chairman Bob Mackenzie has been fired for "gross misconduct” amid falling share prices at the roadside assistance and vehicle warranty specialist.

CitNOW has bolstered its customer support infrastructure with the appointment of a product expert team.

Vertu Motors has announced the launch of a pioneering apprentice scheme offering the chance for participants to gain a free degree and the promise of an £18,000-a-year base salary.

Swansway Garages has promoted used car manager Matt Knowles to the post of general sales manager at its Land Rover Stafford facility.

Cap HPI has promoted Chris Wright to the role of managing director of its global operations.

Delegates at the AM and Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) People Conference gain new insight into the apprenticeship levy and compliance.

The Ben charity will take the pulse of those employed in the automotive industry via a survey which seeks valuable insights to help shape its future services.

Nissan Motor (GB) Limited has appointed a new network sales director and head of leasing, specialist fleet sales and rental as it targets market share growth.

Jennings Motor Group managing director Nas Khan has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Teesside University.

Martec Europe has strengthened its business with the appointment of Marc Matthew MSc as non-executive chairman.

Hull Mitsubishi is celebrating after two of its staff marked 40 years of combined service at the Livingstone Road dealership.

TrustFord has announced the appointment of Stuart Foulds as its new chairman and chief executive officer after predecessor Steve Hood took a permanent post in Asia.

Mitsubishi Motors UK has strengthened its area manager team with the appointment of Brett Dawson.

Aston Barclay Group has appointed David Smith (pictured) as its new sales director as the remarketing specilaist targets a 100% rise in volumes over the next five years.

Cap HPI has appointed Amanda Hardcastle as head of human resources as the business embarks on a talent search to drive its growth into international markets.

Euro NCAP members have elected Pierre Castaing (pictured) as its new president and chairman, having serveded as a member on the board of directors since 2000, representing French MoT.

Dealerweb has promoted its former divisional sales director Mark Bennett to the role of sales director as it looks to drive growth and introduce new products.

Coopers Solutions has bolstered its accounts team with the appointment of; Ian Batcheldor account executive, Adam Trinder internal account manager and Paddy Chadderton account manager.

Cox Automotive’s initiative Women with Drive (WWD) is sending 10 brave members to climb Mount Kilimanjaro next February.

Dealerweb has appointed 10 new members of staff to bolster its technical development and account management teams.

Smart Insurance Services has appointed Nick Franklin as its new sales director.