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New MD revealed for Pentagon Motor Group as David Peel exits

A new managing director has been appointed by Pentagon Motor Group to take the place of David Peel, who is taking early retirement.

Car dealer news 15 May

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WhoCanFixMyCar confirms Amanda Webb as CEO and Isaac Hughes as CPTO

Online car repair marketplace WhoCanFixMyCar has confirmed the permanent appointment of Amanda Webb as chief executive and Isaac Hughes as chief product & technology officer (CPTO).

Supplier news 12 May

Calum James, Jameel Motors head of sales

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Jameel strengthens leadership team with key industry appointments

Jameel Motors UK is expanding its leadership team with the appointment Calum James as head of sales as the company accelerates its UK launch strategy with the recent debut of the Farizon SV large electric van.

Manufacturer News 12 May

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Legal and compliance firm Auxillias expands team

Regulatory investigations and authorisations expert Andy Smith has joined the team at Auxillias, the specialist legal and compliance firm.

Supplier news 8 May

Russell Borrie is now chief executive of Arnold Clark Automobiles

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Borrie steps into CEO role at Arnold Clark Automobiles

Russell Borrie has officially stepped into the chief executive role at Arnold Clark Automobiles, succeeding the car dealer group's veteran leader Eddie Hawthorne.

Car dealer news 25 Apr

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BYD expands leadership team to drive growth, elevate customer experience

BYD has strengthened its leadership team as it continues to grow its UK market, by targeting delivering a best-in-class experience for customers and retail partners.

Manufacturer News 25 Apr

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Nikhil Rathi reappointed as Financial Conduct Authority chief

Nikhil Rathi has been reappointed as chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a second five-year term.

Supplier news 11 Apr

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Car dealer group Stan Palmer welcomes Bernard Wharam to support growth ambitions

Family-owned regional motor group Stan Palmer has appointed Bernard Wharam as a non-executive director to help steer the group’s strategic direction as it builds on over six decades of service across Cumbria

Car dealer news 10 Apr

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Assurant appoints Sam Michel as business development manager

Warranty and insurance specialist Assurant has appointed Sam Michel as business development manager for its UK automotive division.

Supplier news 9 Apr

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Richard Rhodes to head Vertu Toyota dealership following acquisition

Vertu Motors has named Richard Rhodes as the new general manager for its Toyota dealerships in Rotherham and Worksop following Vertu’s acquisition of Burrows Motor Company in October

Car dealer news 9 Apr

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Cooper Parry accelerates growth with new sector chief appointment

Ian McMahon has been named as the new head of automotive at Cooper Parry (CP) - auditor for the AM Awards – signalling a major step forward in the firm’s national sector strategy.

Supplier news 8 Apr

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Another former Lookers director joins Hendy Automotive

Hendy Automotive has continued to build up its leadership team, with its latest hire being Lookers' former finance director.

Car dealer news 8 Apr

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Sarah Sillars is back to lead Institute of the Motor Industry

Sarah Sillars OBE, who stepped down as chief executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry in 2009, is returning to the role 16 years later.

Supplier news 28 Mar

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Daksh Gupta returns to motor retail as non-exec chairman of AM100 group

Industry heavyweight Daksh Gupta is to take the reins as non-executive chairman at Hendy as the AM100 group seeks to strengthen its senior management in readiness for expansion.

Car dealer news 27 Mar

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Ed Jones returns to Nissan as sales chief to lead EV launches

Ed Jones is back at Nissan after seven years with Audi UK, stepping into the role of sales director as the Japanese brand accelerates momentum ahead of its latest electric and e-Power model launches.

Manufacturer News 21 Mar

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Stellantis veteran James Taylor takes MD role at rival car brand

James Taylor, who spent more than 20 years with Stellantis-owned Vauxhall until leaving the company earlier this year, has secured the managing director role at a rival car brand.

Manufacturer News 20 Mar

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Nova AI to transform AutoChat online appointment booking

AutoChat is embarking on the phased rollout of its Nova AI tool designed to improve online appointment booking across workshop, showroom, and test drive scheduling, replacing traditional chatbot-style appointment flows with a more flexible and intuitive experience.

Supplier news 19 Mar

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Nissan announces leadership overhaul as Ivan Espinosa takes over as CEO

Nissan has announced that Makoto Uchida will step down as CEO on April 1 with Ivan Espinosa, the current chief planning officer, set to succeeds Uchida who retains his position as director until the annual general meeting of shareholders in June.

Manufacturer News 11 Mar