The automotive retail sector must do more than simply “rely on a person’s passion for cars” when attracting the talents of the future, according to TrustFord HR director Sharon Ashcroft.
The AM Award 2017 for business leader of the year went to Andy Bruce, chief executive, Lookers.
The AM Awards 2017 retailer of the year was Peter Vardy.
This year's inductee to the AM Hall of Fame was Michael Smyth, chairman, Swansway Group.
The creators of a mobile-optimised app to connect retailers to aftersales customers is being offered as part of a free three-month trial.
Drive on damage has emerged to be amongst the more common defences raised by dealers.
Volkswagen is set to plead guilty today to three felony counts in the US relating to the Justice Department's diesel emissions investigation.
Jaguar’s promotion of the in-car technology in its XE has been criticised by the advertising watchdog for jeopardising safety.
The PSA Group has published real-world mpg figures for 1,000 Peugeot, Citroen and DS models.
McLaren Automotive is eyeing two franchise open points as it eyes a further 20% growth in sales during 2017, its executive director of global sales and marketing revealed to AM.
The Jaguar brand has returned to the Lincolnshire town of Boston, with the opening of a new dealership by Martin Duckworth.
HR Owen has made an exclusive agreement which will see Accident Exchange become its exclusive accident aftercare provider.
Japanese and German 4x4s and SUVs have the highest MoT pass rates, with the Audi Q3 taking the top spot.
Jardine Motors Group has launched the latest evolution of its website with a renewed focus on the connected consumer made possible by a partnership with GForces.
Listers Group has appointed Joyce Pavier as Motability account manager across its four Honda dealerships.
Chancellor Philip Hammond has said he expects to reveal changes to the tax treatment of diesel vehicles in his autumn budget.
The AM Award 2017 for digital initiative of the year went to Marshall Motor Group.
The AM Award 2017 for manufacturer of the year went to Mazda.
Too many dealers handle bad reviews inappropriately, resulting in a damaged reputation and loss of potential customers.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and ITN Productions have teamed-up to launch a news and current affairs-style programme.
Seat has unveiled the new Ibiza hatchback at the Geneva motor show.
Tax reforms aiming to bring the self-employed in-line with full-time employees and renewed investment roads infrastructure have been announced in the Spring Budget 2017.
An air ambulance was called to an Arnold Clark dealership after a 55-year-old employee suffered leg injuries in an incident in its workshop.
Shukers Ltd has acquired the full share capital of Aberystwyth Land Rover and Hyundai retailer Cambrian Garages for an undisclosed sum.
Kia Motors UK president and chief executive Paul Philpott said that he was “punching the air” after reading his dealers’ appraisal of his franchise in this week’s NFDA Winter Dealer Attitude Survey.
The average UK car retailer made a profit of £2,600 in the month of January, beating the result from January 2016 when the figure was just £182 in the black.
Safety checks carried out by dealers when servicing cars and vans need to provide “more useful information” to fleets, according to fleet software specialist FleetCheck.
A change in online strategy for the 1,100 strong RAC Dealer Network is designed to place an emphasis on “cars not dealers”.
The AM Award 2017 for best retail group (up to and including 10 sites) - Delgarth Motor Group
The AM Award 2017 for best retail group (more than 10 sites) went to Arnold Clark Automobiles.
