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Manufacturer 6 FebHyundai adds dealerships and appoints new head of network development
Hyundai Motor UK has appointed a new head of network development after expanding its franchised dealer network to 167 locations with the addition of six new dealerships.
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Car Dealer News 5 FebHendy Group kicks-off 160th anniversary year with 2019 Awards
Hendy Group’s 2019 Group Awards has recognised the top performers among its 2,000-strong workforce after what was described as a “landmark year” for the 160-year-old business.
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People News 5 FebLookers targets ‘improved operational execution’ under new CEO
Lookers Group will target “improved operational execution” in 2020 following the appointment of Mark Raban as its new chief executive and Cameron Wade as chief operating officer.
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People News 4 FebPorsche Retail Group appoint Adam Flint as managing director
Porsche Retail Group has appointed Adam Flint as its new managing director following the retirement of Ade Smith.
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People News 4 FebBristol Street Motors’ Andy O’Grady named Ford Technician of the Year
Vertu Motors’ Bristol Street Motors Ford Birmingham dealership employee Andy O’Grady has been named as Ford Technician of the Year 2019.
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People News 3 FebInchcape chief executive Stefan Bomhard resigns post at AM100 PLC
Inchcape chief executive Stefan Bomhard has resigned his post with the car retail and import business to take up a position as the chief executive of Imperial Brands.
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People News 31 JanLeadership changes at Aston Martin as consortium acquires 17% share
Aston Martin has announced a series of key leadership appointments after news that a consortium led by F1 race team owner Lawrence Stroll has acquired a 17% share of the British sports car maker.
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People News 31 JanMercedes-Benz UK's Sally Dennis appointed used cars and remarketing director
Mercedes-Benz UK has appointed Mercedes-Benz Financial Services’ customer operations director Sally Dennis as its new used cars and remarketing director.
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Manufacturer 30 Jan
JLR chief executive Ralph Speth to step down in September
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) chief executive Ralf Speth will step down when his contract ends in September.
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People News 30 JanVertu welcomes Justin Boon back to Mercedes-Benz Aylesbury site
Vertu Motors has welcomed experienced car retailer Justin Boon back to the Mercedes-Benz Aylesbury car and van dealership as general manager.
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People News 30 Jan
Inchcape appoints BP's Alexandra Jensen as non-executive director
Inchcape has appointed BP’s chief marketing officer, global retail and senior vice president, Alexandra Jenson, as a non-executive director.
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People News 29 JanRenault names Luca de Meo as new chief executive
Renault has appointed former Seat president Luca De Meo as its new chief executive more than a year after the departure of Carlos Ghosn from the brand.
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People News 28 JanCitroën UK appoints Eurig Druce as managing director
Citroën UK has announced the appointment of Eurig Druce as its managing director.
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Manufacturer 28 JanSsangYong apprentices 'lov it!' on IMI accredited training scheme
SsangYong UK is in celebratory mood after a group of apprentice technicians completed the first module of its Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) approved apprenticeship programme.
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People News 27 JanSnows Motor Group’s Richard Betts appointed group corporate director
Snows Motor Group has promoted group corporate sales manager Richard Betts to the post of group corporate director to boost commercial vehicle, lease and fleet business.
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People News 27 JanJCT600's Tordoff completes 3,000-mile Talisker trans-Atlantic row
JCT600 Vauxhall Bradford dealership manager James Tordoff and his good friend Chris Nicholl have successfully completed a gruelling 3,000-mile trans-Atlantic rowing challenge.
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News 23 JanAvailableCar becomes Automotive 30% Club member
AvailableCar chief executive Michael Bell has said that the used car supermarket group is looking forward to the “successes” a more diverse workforce can bring after joining the Automotive 30% Club.
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People News 22 JanMitsubishi Motors Europe appoints new president and CEO
Mitsubishi Motors Europe has appointed Opel France boss Eric Wepierre as its new president and chief executive.
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People News 21 JanVolkswagen UK MD gets patriotic tattoos for Australia fire fund
Volkswagen UK managing director Andrew Savvas has gone under the tattooist’s needle twice to smash a £1,000 charity fund-raising target to benefit WWF Australia’s bush fire relief fund.
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People News 20 JanTom Hartley director handed suspended prison sentence after Ferrari crash
A director of classic car dealer Tom Hartley has been handed a nine-month suspended jail sentence following his involvement in a crash involving a Ferrari 458 Spider and a Porsche 118 Cayman GTS.
