Paul Williams, currently head of the National Franchised Dealer Association and chairman of Vertu, will become the new chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) on October 1.
Mazda has appointed Mark Cameron, formerly marketing director, as sales director, following the promotion of Jeremy Thomson to managing director.
Euro Car Parts this morning announced its acquisition of rival LSUK
Fiat has launched a new ECO version of its Panda in the UK with carbon dioxide levels of 119g/km.
Suzuki’s revised Grand Vitara will go on sale in the UK on October 1.
Almost a third of male drivers and a fifth of female motorists now resent their cars, according to a Nationwide Autocentre survey.
Autotech’s paperless system reduces costs and helps to keep down staff numbers.
The lines between accident management and credit hire are becoming increasingly blurred as insurers build relationships with credit hire companies.
Dealers are still maintaining used car sales activity, according to Manheim Retail Services managing director John Simpson.
The trend of disinterest in large vehicles and the steady sale of small value for money cars continue.
There are ever-increasing corporate identity standards implemented in car dealerships. Every time I visit a dealer, particularly on a small site, fears about major investment for renovation or relocation due to new standards are voiced.
Britain’s sharp economic slowdown has left companies more reluctant to take on new staff than at any time in almost 15 years.
Volvo Cars has appointed Stephen Odell as its new president and chief executive.
Manbat has recruited Jason Walton as sales manager.
Fleet Alliance’s asset finance division has appointed Sharon Sime as business development executive
Jonathan Blackmore, formerly Experian consumer marketing manager, has joined HPI as marketing manager.
Ai Claims Solutions has taken on Steve Hunter as claims manager.
Delphi has appointed Graham Borley as global training manager for its diesel aftermarket business.
Rob Lindley will resign as managing director of Mazda UK tomorrow to pursue a career with McLaren Automotive.
Wednesday sees the ninth increase in the national minimum wage since it was introduced in 1998.
AXA Insurance's transition to Audatex claims management and estimating systems goes live today.
The partial nationalisation of the Fortis finance and insurance group by the Benelux nations is a temporary solution.
Bosch may be about to cut jobs at its car components plant near Cardiff.
Peter Johnson is one of 150 business leaders interviewed in a new book, The Secrets of CEOs.
Hodgson Newcastle in joint venture to bring custom-built space-saving car towers to UK.
Paying penalty for damaged goods.
Mike Edgeley joins ACM ULR, the claims management arm of the BGL Group.
Kia’s plan for world domination continues unabated.
The SMMT cuts its forecasts for new car registrations as market shows 18.6% decline on last year.
Internal EC row puts brakes on 2012 emissions law.
