SsangYong Motors UK has launched its inaugural vehicle technician apprenticeship, which is nationally-recognised by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Direct Line has teamed up with Thatcham Research, DG Cities and the Women’s Engineering Society to deliver a view of the car workshop of the future in a bid to attract an new generation of technician talent.
The divisional director of Pendragon’s loss-suffering Car Store used car retail network is away from the business on ‘gardening leave’, AM has discovered.
Pendragon has welcomed former AutoNation president and chief executive William Berman as its new independent non-executive director as Gillian Kent stands down.
G3 Remarketing has appointed Russell Gill to the role of buyer services manager to head up a newly-developed customer support team which focuses on buyer experience and engagement.
Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) has announced the release of an enhanced renewals platform which offers free training for car dealerships' sales staff.
SsangYong Motors UK has appointed Jon Winrow as its new dealer commercial manager (DCM) for the north of England and Scotland.
Volvo Car UK’s newly-created post of new business sales manager has been filled by former Vauxhall fleet sales operation manager Steve Canton as the brand sets its sights on ‘an increased focus on fleet’.
Nissan Motor GB has appointed Kalyana Sivagnanam as its new managing director four months after the announcement that his predecessor Alex Smith would replace Paul Willis as Volkswagen Group UK managing director.
Hepworth Motor Group managing director Stephen Brighton is set to continue his eight-year commitment to the Pedal for Pounds bike ride with a 313-mile ride around northern Europe.
Drive Vauxhall retailers will take part in a two-week training roadshow from CitNOW to improve the Group's video engagement skills.
The UK Automotive 30% Club has revealed Volkswagen Group UK will sponsor its fourth annual Inspiring Automotive Women (IAW) Day 2019.
Windsors of Wallesey will remember war-torn dealership facilities, long lost car brands like Wolseley, Humber and Crossley and a century of community spirit in the Wirral as it marks its 100th anniversary.
SsangYong Motor has announced the promotion of chief operating officer, Byung-tae Yea, as its new chief executive.
A Ferrari supercar dealer from Leeds has been jailed for two months after being arrested over the use of a laser jamming device to block speed cameras and avoid speeding fines.
Seat UK head of sales Steve Catlin will make the move to fellow Volkswagen Group brand Audi UK following the departure of Peter Brookes at the end of June.
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has appointed Katie Dulake as its new general manager of marketing and communications.
Marque Group has appointed former Lookers managing director Allan Rushforth as its new managing director for Europe.
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has had his bail interrupted as Japanese prosecutors re-arrested him once again amid allegations that he caused the carmaker £3.8 million in losses.
The number of people taking up Apprenticeships in January were 21% down on the same month in 2017, despite showing a 15% year-on-year increase at the start of 2019.
The Finance and Leasing Association’s (FLA) director general Stephen Skarloff will leave the organisation later this year after spending twelve years in the post.
A car salesman named as ‘Volvo’s most successful’ in 2018 has been convicted of attacking his ex-partner after she confronted him over a text from another woman.
Ben has launched new online support to help automotive industry people who are struggling with depression - an issue that affects 350 million people across the world.
Volvo Car UK has appointed brand veteran Kristian Elverfors as its new managing director ahead of John Wakefield’s to new role in Sweden.
Aston Barclay has announced two senior appointments to head up its new Digital Solutions business, based in the group’s new mega auction centre in Wakefield.
