GMAC UK has appointed Dennis Foley as its new managing director of sales and marketing.

The role has been created to handle the growth of the General Motors brands (Vauxhall, SAAB, Chevrolet, Corvette, Cadillac and Hummer) in the UK.

Foley will be responsible for the GMAC UK sales activities in addition to the management of the GMAC and GM UK relationship. Foley will also continue in his role as European brand relationship manager.

Ed Paulat, GMAC UK managing director will continue to be responsible for all other GMAC UK operational and risk management functions. Both Paulat and Foley will report to Carlos Ribeiro, vice president of GMAC European Operations.

Foley said: "In 2008, we will aim to achieve strong sales objectives, maximising new car finance offers and improving upon our comprehensive F&I strategy in the showroom."