Stoke Audi's head of business has become a Master of Science three years after signing up to complete his degree through the business.
Imperial Commercials has appointed a new director.
Gareth Kaye has taken responsibility for the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle division of dealer group Imperial Commercials.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) plans to replicate the success of its Midlands training centre with the creation of two more as it looks to increase MOT training provision for garages.
From April, businesses with annual payroll costs of £3 million or more will pay 0.5% of their annual payroll bill, minus an allowance of £15,000, into a special account.
Independent finance provider Alphera Financial Services is expanding its bespoke premium captive team to deal with increased sector demand.
The Government is pressing ahead with the introduction of its apprenticeship levy in April 2017 despite calls from industry to delay its introduction.
The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed to AM it will release more detailed information about its apprenticeship levy this Friday.
Alphera Financial Services has released the second instalment of its industry research report, ‘Financing the Car of the Future’.
AutosOnShow.TV has appointed a new commercial operations director as is looks to strengthen its relationships with manufacturer partners.
Myron Smaczylo, parts advisor at Bristol Street Motors Ford Bolton, has been given an award in recognition of his 40 years with the dealership.
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has appointed Glenn Sturley as its new chairman, with Sam Watkins becoming his deputy.
Cap HPI has appointed Ian Denny as its head of digital media sales as it focusses on growth in areas which are “are transforming the automotive industry”.
Seven apprentice vehicle technicians have graduated from Mitsubishi Motors’ advanced apprentice scheme and will now be working in dealerships across the UK.
Accountancy firm BDO has launched its 2016 Motor Salary Survey to track average salaries across 27 positions in the industry.
Zara Ross has officially started as chief executive at automotive charity BEN.
Pendragon is now offering a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship to develop the next leaders within its business.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK is recruiting a new managing director following Steve Zanlunghi’s move to become president and chief executive of FCA Australia.
SsangYong has expanded its aftersales team with four new appointments following the arrival of Doug Lincoln as aftersales director in March.
Startline Motor Finance has appointed Kelly Ventham as its northern regional sales manager as the business continues in its “growth phase”.
Paul Bennett, former director of international business development at Cap HPI, has joined Autofutura as its director of business development.
The NFDA has backed calls for a delay to the imposition of the government’s proposed apprenticeship levy, citing “economic uncertainty” following the UK’s Brexit decision.
BCA has made a series of internal appointments as part of continued efforts to strengthen its national auction network.
SsangYong is set to pursue dealer its recruitment programme with renewed vigour following the appointment of Steve Prew as dealer recruitment manager.
Motor finance technology specialist iVendi has appointed Phil Harding to head up its marketing operations after expanding its client base from less than 3,000 to over 7,000 in the past year.
