Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Vice President, Graham Smith of Toyota (GB), has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2006 GreenFleet Awards held at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
After 10 years as Toyota (GB) managing director, Graham Smith is moving to an international role with the carmaker.
Graham Smith, managing director of Toyota (GB) plc for the past decade, is to take up a dual role within Toyota.
Former Toyota (GB) aftersales operations general manager David Collins (right) has been appointed aftersales director at Fiat Auto (UK).
Toyota (GB) has launched a marketing internet site for its dealer network. The portal provides Toyota dealers with an interactive communications system with a customised marketing service, aimed at helping dealers plan their marketing activities online.
Toyota GB has appointed Peter Howarth as its commercial vehicle manager, reporting to Jon Pollock, general manager fleet sales.
Inchcape this week agreed to sell its 49% stake in Toyota (GB) back to parent company Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) for £42.1m, subject to EC approval. Last year, the division contributed £5m to Inchcape's pre-tax profits.
