Almost a year on from the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy, motor retailers are struggling to reap the full benefits of their own funds.
Isuzu’s Sean Smith on why sharing in-depth product knowledge is vital and why he gets his me-time at the gym
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK appointed Rob Lindley as managing director following the departure of Lance Bradley.
EDAM Group has appointed Ben Parry as business development director to “grow presence in key sectors”.
Vertu Motors has promoted Simon Horabin to the role of franchise director to oversee its Bristol Street Motors Seat and Skoda dealerships.
Autotech Recruit has introduced a manufacturer-led recruitment programme reduce the time taken to employ temporary technicians.
The NFDA has joined with its members to launch an innovative new online platform aiming to highlight the wide range of career opportunities in the automotive retail sector.
Chris Graham will lead Subaru UK as managing director after replacing Paul Tunnicliffe, who has moved to a different role within the business.
TrustFord is hoping to attract 78 talented workers to share its “business success” with the opening of the application process for its largest ever intake of apprentices.
The IMI has called for the industry to stamp out bias towards men ahead of the Gender Pay Gap deadline.
Vertu Motors’ Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Reading Slough and Ascot will be overseen by Mark Gibbings after the experienced brand operator was appointed as market area director for the brand.
CarGurus has welcomed Wendy Harris to its Dublin offices as vice president of European sales.
Oodle Car Finance has announced the appointment of former HSBC and Santader director Rodger Lovering as chairman.
WMS Group has targeted success in an “exciting year” with the help of new appointment Keith Pipe who has joined the group as its new head of sales.
DS Automobiles UK will gain its first dedicated managing director when Alain Descat takes up the newly-created post in April.
Cap HPI has announced the appointment of Max Robert Mueller as future car value manager for Germany as it continues to drive growth on the continent.
Arnold Clark is opening its doors to 300 new apprentices, this summer, across a variety of roles.
Hendy Group is celebrating its top technicians and administrative staff following the 2017 Service Awards.
Glyn Hopkin MD Fraser Cohen says centralised management and beating customer expectations allowed the dealer group to keep standards and profits high as it grew
Lookers put five cars on ice for the British Olympic Bobsleigh team as it struck a deal to provide transport for the racers ahead of the 2018 Winter OIympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.
David George has been appointed as director of Mini UK following predecessor Chris Brownridge’s move to BMW UK.
Vertu Motors has appointed Phil Caine as general manager for Vertu Lease Cars as it looks to drive forward brokerage deals.
The IMI has claimed that a combination of confusion surrounding the Apprenticeship Levy and the “increased administrative burden” it placed on employers could be to blame for a 26.5% decline in new apprentices.
Former Renault UK managing director Ken Ramirez has been appointed as Nissan Europe’s new senior vice-president for sales and marketing.
Premia Solutions has appointed a business development director and business development manager as it looks to share "the industry's best kept secret".
