James Taylor has been appointed as Vauxhall's new fleet sales director.

Taylor takes over the role from Maurice Howkins who is moving into the newly created position of fleet sales customer relationship director.

Howkins' new remit is to further enhance Vauxhall’s "strategic fleet relationships".

Both report directly to Duncan Aldred, Vauxhall’s managing director.

Taylor moves from his current role of Vauxhall’s national fleet sales and contract hire manager. He has been with Vauxhall for 11 years, joining the company as a graduate.