talent & people
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Manufacturer 14 MayKia wins NFDA Spring Ball 2019 Manufacturer Award
The NFDA’s Spring Ball 2019 awarded Kia with a Manufacturer Award for “impressive results” in Dealer Attitude Survey.
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People News 13 MayPaul Barnes appointed as CD Auction buyer development manager
CD Auction Group has appointed Paul Barnes as buyer development manager to work across Auction and Salvage Auction.
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People News 10 MayInchcape CFO Richard Howes steps down
Inchcape’s chief financial officer Richard Howes has stepped down from his position with the AM100 car retail group to pursue another opportunity outside the sector.
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People News 10 MayVindis Skoda welcomes Nathan Rook as new head of business
Vindis Motor Group has promoted Nathan Rook to the post of head of business and Paul Garratt into the role of group used car manager.
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Latest News 10 MayManheim's charity auction boosts Hendy Foundation funds
A Manheim charity auction has raised £850 for the Hendy Foundation, following a pledge to donate £5 for every car sold.
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People News 8 MayVertu Motors chairman Peter Jones to step down 'in coming months'
Vertu Motors chairman Peter Jones will step down from his position with the AM100 retail group “in the coming months”.
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People News 8 MayCazoo hires AutoTrader, Tesla and Manheim trio
Cazoo has announced three new appointments who have joined from AutoTrader, Tesla and Manheim, following a £30m cash injection.
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People News 8 MayLotus appoints Geoff Dowding as global sales and aftersales director
Lotus has announced the appointment of Geoff Dowding as global sales and aftersales director, reporting to Lotus Cars chief executive, Phil Popham.
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People News 7 MayJCT600’s Beryl Carney: ‘You drive your results through your people’
JCT600 head of commercial vehicles Beryl Carney was awarded the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award earlier this year in recognition of her work to transform the fortunes of the Bradford-based AM100 retailer’s Volkswagen van centres.
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People News 3 MayDealerweb appoints Heather Upchurch as new chief technology officer
Dealerweb has appointed Heather Upchurch as the company’s first chief technology officer to support the next phase of growth.
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People News 2 MayGroupe Renault’s first intake of apprentices graduate with honours
The first group of 18 technicians to complete Groupe Renault’s Advanced Apprenticeship Programme have all graduated from the scheme “with honours”.
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Supplier News 1 MayBCA joins NFDA’s Drive My Career campaign
BCA has become the first member of the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) to sign up to the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Drive My Career initiative.
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People News 30 AprVertu Motors recruits Justin Shipley as national fleet sales manager
Vertu Motors has recruited Justin Shipley as national fleet sales manager, supporting group fleet director Jonathan Snelson.
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People News 30 AprVertu Motors' Matt Irzyk earns Mercedes-Benz Leading Light recognition
Colleagues at Vertu Mercedes-Benz Reading are celebrating after Matt Irzyk was named a ‘Leading Light’ in the Mercedes-Benz retailer recognition programme.
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People News 30 AprBristol Street Motors Birmingham Seat welcomes Mark Gibson as general manager
Bristol Street Motors Birmingham Seat has welcomed Mark Gibson as its new general manager as it embarks on a new era with the Cupra performance brand.
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Car Dealer News 26 AprLookers apprenticeship programme awarded for diversity
Lookers has celebrated AAC Apprenticeship Awards recognition, after its programme was acknowledged as the most diverse in the country.
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Car Dealer News 25 AprStar treatment for loyal Newton Honda customer of 40 years
Newton Honda has given the star treatment to its longest-standing customer, 92-year-old Mr Bickerstaff, who has been with the dealership for more than 40 years.
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Manufacturer 23 AprSsangYong Motors UK launches vehicle technician apprenticeship
SsangYong Motors UK has launched its inaugural vehicle technician apprenticeship, which is nationally-recognised by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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Technology 18 AprWorkshop of the future aims to lure new generation of car technicians
Direct Line has teamed up with Thatcham Research, DG Cities and the Women’s Engineering Society to deliver a view of the car workshop of the future in a bid to attract an new generation of technician talent.
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People News 18 AprFormer AutoNation president and CEO becomes Pendragon non-executive director
Pendragon has welcomed former AutoNation president and chief executive William Berman as its new independent non-executive director as Gillian Kent stands down.
