Coachworks appoints Martin Riddell as management consultant

Karl Davis, Coachworks Consulting managing director and a former car dealer, believes aftersales departments need to look at the basics and “ditch the desk” to get the most from their teams.

Coachworks Consulting has received approved centre status from the Institute of the Motor Industry.

Eden Automotive chief Graeme Potts is to take the helm as chair of the board at the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

Luscombe Motors founder and managing director Robin Luscombe is to step back from the day-to-day business operations, handing the reins to son Sam Luscombe.

Glyn Hopkin has promoted group operations director Paul Stapylton to be its new chief operating officer only three months after joining the business.