The chief executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry talks about leadership skills and his organisation’s role in ensuring automotive retail is an aspirational career path.
Citroen UK has appointed Jeremy Smith as its head of commercial vehicles and business sector operations.
Gary Savage has been appointed as chief executive and managing director of Mercedes-Benz UK following Marcus Breitschwerdt’s promotion to head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Europe.
Stephen Butt has been announced as Porsche Cars GB's general manager, ownership, replacing its aftersales head Graham Lightfoot.
The hunt for the UK’s best young automotive apprentices has commenced, with the opening of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI’s) 2014 SkillAuto competition.
Tim Tozer has been appointed as the new chairman and managing director of Vauxhall Motors UK and chief executive officer of Opel Ireland.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed Kirsten Stagg as its new head of marketing with effect from March 11.
Peugeot UK has appointed Stéphane Le Guevel as its new managing director.
Kia Motors (UK) has won the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI)’s award for People Development Programme of the Year for its academy dealer training.
Glews Garage has appointed David Giles as dealer principal at its Goole dealership.
Tim Lwin has been appointed head the automotive-specialist tax team of ASE’s professional services division, previously known as Trevor Jones Chartered Accountants.
Chris Hayden, chief executive of the UK division of US-owned Group 1 Automotive, has resigned.
Car dealer group Lookers has announced that Richard Walker has joined its board of directors.
Car dealers need staff who’ll challenge the norms and share their deductions, says Prof Jim Saker
Some businesses struggle to recruit the very best sales people using a commission-based pay structure
Renault UK has announced Mihai Bordeanu as its new marketing director following the exit of Phil York.
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin is on the hunt for a retail network development manager.
James Rothnie, a former EasyJet director, tells dealers how to build a brand.
HR Owen has announced the launch of its new training academy.
Uwe Dreher has been appointed as the new marketing director for BMW UK with immediate effect. He succeeds Chris Brownridge who is now director for Mini UK.
