UK employers are planning to give pay rises of just 1% this year, the lowest increase for more than three years, reports the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.
West Way, Nissan's biggest dealer group, is celebrating the graduation of its first apprentices.
Bowker BMW Blackburn has appointed Richard Cowell as general sales manager.
BCA is building its training capacity with the appointment of Richard Allen as dealer trainer.
FCA Group has appointed former Seat UK head of marketing Andrew Tracey has its brand country manager for Alfa Romeo and Jeep.
Technicians in the Mitsubishi Motors UK dealer network are set to receive Institute of the Motor Industry qualifications following specialist training on EV and hybrid vehicles.
While training and development form a vital part of modern motor retail operations, the sector still suffers from a poor perception among job-seekers and struggles to attract high-calibre applicants.
Subaru UK has appointed William Brown as its operations director as the brand looks for new leadership in sales strategy.
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions and the Energy Saving Trust have teamed up to launch a series of EV training sessions which aim to educate the motor trade on all aspects of selling electric cars.
Picador plc stalwart Betty Williams decided it was now or never if she was to fulfil her ambition of retiring and paying a pilgrimage to Nashville – after working at the same dealership for 54 years.
Prof Jim Saker asks if UK businesses, apprentices and training providers will get a fair deal from the apprenticeship levy.
Audi National Contract Hire and Leasing Manager Tom Brennan has been appointed as the German premium brand’s new head of fleet sales.
Auto Trader’s former head of product development, Tom White, has joined customer acquisition specialist The Lead Agency as managing director of its automotive division.
Phil Morgan, former chief finance and operating officer at GoCompare.com, has become as head of a new business at MotoNovo Finance.
The former managing director Evan Halshaw Contract Hire, Ken Trinder, has passed away following a short battle with cancer.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK has announced a restructuring of its senior management team.
Former CitNOW director Alistair Jeff has joined GardX International as consultant for new the business’ new 360-degree vehicle imaging solution.
Small to medium sized dealer groups may experience a delay in receiving their apprenticeship funding due to the number of companies applying to access levy money.
The IMI has welcomed calls from Daniel Zeichner MP for licensing of motor industry professionals working on electric vehicles.
Vincent Tourette has been appointed managing director of Groupe Renault UK, effective today.
An in-house architect, Phil Lambert loves the challenge of making sure Chorley Group gets the best value for money from fit-for-purpose buildings.
Staff retention is one of the key areas where car dealers can improve their processes according to a business which has spent a decade analysing the science behind car sales and customer behaviour.
Flexible working can increase staff retention and attract women to the motor retail industry.
Vertu Motors has rewarded the hard work of a Bradford-based accountant with special recognition at its annual Chief Executive’s Awards.
Swansway Peugeot Chester has found its first general manager with promotion of sales manager with “an eye for detail”.
