Peter Clist, former managing director of Clist & Rattle, the Bristol-based dealer group, has died.
Peugeot has appointed Andrew Didlick, formerly Peugeot UK public relations director, as regional director for its central region.
Toyota has opened a new training academy in Nottinghamshire which will deliver training programmes for 350 apprentices annually.
A round up of the latest appointments in the automotive industry.
Darren Hawkins (33), Franchise Manager, Snap-on Tools.
Scottish motor retailer John Clark Motor Group has bought Aberdeen-based van dealer Clark Commercials.
Sir John Egan has been appointed to the board of Modec Group, the UK-based manufacturer of zero emission light commercial vehicles.
Scunthorpe used car dealer Jason Large has been jailed for 12 months for clocking cars.
Dealership changes within BMW and Mini's franchised network, predicted following the end of dealers' franchise contract in April, have begun.
Ford has revealed the first details for its new Fiesta which will hit UK roads in October.
Fiat Group Automobiles UK has appointed contract hire and leasing managers as part of a strategy to support the country's top 50 contract hire companies.
The BMW Group has started field tests with electronic engines in its Mini vehicles.
Nigel Griggs has taken the role of head of aftersales at Seat UK from incumbent Gary Wells, who is leaving the Milton Keynes-based brand for a post with Volkwagen India.
Chrysler has squashed rumours that it’s at risk of bankruptcy.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is holding a seminar on August 7 for vehicle makers and body builders to discuss changes in the law regarding Whole Vehicle Type Approval.
NAC MG UK has sent contracts to its 55 dealers ahead of the sales launch of the new TF model this summer.
Car billboard adverts will have to show climate impact following the Government’s decision to change its advertising guidelines.
Insolvency advisors are offering a free hour of impartial guidance to business owners in financial trouble during the credit crunch.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has named North Devon College as approved centre of the year and presented awards to its four outstanding achievers for 2008.
Autologic will switch away from its commodity supply business and move towards automotive service supply, following the arrival of a new management team brought in last year and the hike in fuel prices.
An eight-figure management buy-in at Vans Direct has put Langley Davies at its helm.
Citroen established a new vendor record in a BCA Live online sale this week, selling 128 cars to online bidders in a single sale.
Renault UK has denied reported allegations by the managing director of the collapsed Bridges Motor Company that its headquarters in France stopped a rescue plan.
The toughening of banks’ criteria for lending is providing an opportunity for independent finance companies to work with motor retailers.
A used car website has been launched in order to take advantage of the growing private sellers market.
Clive Brook Volvo in Bradford has sold more cars in its first five months of trading than previous owners Harratts did in the whole of 2007.
Auto Trader’s stock management tool Dealer Edit will be available online from autumn, following a phased roll-out.
Manchester-based dealer group Horners is in talks with its banks over the future viability of the business.
Pendragon’s 500 redundancies were essential because of falling sales of new cars to retail buyers and small businesses, said chief executive Trevor Finn.
