Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu importer, International Motors Limited, has created three new regional manager positions to promote and develop nationwide parts and accessories sales.

Russell Smith (38) will give dealer support throughout IM’s east region. Previously with Nissan GB, he joins IM with 23 years’ automotive experience.

Scott Glover (33) joins IM from Audi UK where he was area quality manager. He brings more than 16 years’ of retail motor industry experience to the role and will cover the west.

Dave Gregg (37) will have the responsibility of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Northern England. He too joins IM from Nissan GB where he was a trade development manager and has 19 years’ experience in the motor industry.

All three regional managers will report to Nick Pugh, general manager IM Parts and Service, based at the official importer’s West Bromwich headquarters.

He said: "We face an exciting opportunity to grow Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu sales and are determined to match this with improved parts and accessories business, which will also help dealer profitability."