A round up of the latest appointments in the automotive industry.

Siemens Motor Contracts has appointed Peter Austin as general manager. He will also continue managing its vendor finance businesses.

Former BG Automotive sales manager Paul Payne has been appointed manager at Denso Aftermarket Sales UK.

Blue Bell has promoted Nicola Dougall to group customer relationship manager and made Rob Farmer Mini new car sales manager. Dougal has worked at the group for eight years while Farmer joins from Stockport Audi.

Mike Rowe, formerly at GP Automotive, has joined Comline as field sales agent, West Country and south Wales.

Manheim has promoted James Leese to the new post of sales director, manufacturer remarketing services.

Hytek has taken on Christopher Barton as technical support adviser and Lisa Rudland as customer support.

TRW Automotive has appointed Jon Sellars as independent aftermarket marketing manager. Mike Dynes has been promoted from business development manager to sales manager.

Autoquake has recruited Andy Shields as vice-president of vehicle supply and logistics.

Alan Hale has joined GEFCO as commercial operations manager. He has previously worked for Manheim and Inchcape Fleet Solutions.