The Finance & Leasing Association has won government approval to develop a motor finance specialist apprenticeship standard for the motor finance industry.
Bain Capital Private Equity has acquired MSX International as it looks to profit from a trend for automotive companies to outsource more business processes.
Volvo Car UK has appointed Chris Eady as its head of network and distribution strategy.
DEKRA Automotive has announced the appointment of former Inchcape chief executive Robert Hazelwood as its UK managing director.
BCC Group has bolstered its senior management team with a trio of changes, including the appointment of Richard Haytack as managing director.
Kia Motors (UK) has appointed former Mazda, Hyundai and Nissan man Steve Hicks to the role of sales director.
Volvo has seen 40 sales professionals pass through its 13-week induction programme designed to encourage those with a background in sales into automotive retail.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) announced the appointment of Andy Savva as its new vice-president after exploring the theme ‘How to survive and thrive post Brexit’ at its annual conference.
Inchcape has appointed the former managing director of Stratstone, James Brearley as chief executive of its UK retail business effective from January 1.
Dealer profitability experts ASE has appointed Graham Gaddes as chief operating officer.
Ben has seen a 51% increase in the number of automotive industry professionals seeking its assistance in the third quarter of 2016.
Andy Savage is poised to become Vauxhall’s new national commercial vehicle and B2B sales manager, with effect from January 1st.
Startline Motor Finance has created a new commercial team to improve the company’s motor finance penetration.
Dealers have been warned of significant changes in employment law in 2017.
Richard Roberts has been appointed fleet marketing and Motability manager at Vauxhall.
Arnold Clark has been named employer of the month for December for its work in supporting young people in employment.
Car dealers who manage Motability Scheme customers are being urged to sign up now for a series of free Business Briefings taking place early next year.
Independent Motor Auctions has appointed a new sales director as it embarks on a period of recruitment following the acquisition of a Lancashire firm as part of its plan to expand.
Changes at the top at Moneybarn are set to see Shamus Hodgson move from his current role as commercial director to the position of managing director.
FCA Automotive Services is celebrating after gaining IMI accreditation for its own finance training program.
Valeter-turned general sales manager Craig Christopher has celebrated with colleagues after racking-up 30 years of service at Robins and Day’s Preston dealership.
High-flying Harry Garraway has claimed the Gold Award at UK Skills Show after becoming the Volkswagen Group’s youngest-ever Master Technician – at the age of 20.
Listers Honda Northampton has appointed Gareth Earl as sales manager.
The next generation of automotive engineers are being encouraged to sign-up up for an internship at the SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre (SMTC UK) in Birmingham.
The RAC has boosted the size of the team selling branded warranty products to dealers by more than a third as it targets a greater presence in the independent sector.
