Vertu Motors chief executive conceded that he is “perhaps known for not being very human” before concluding that his fortnight of filming for ITV’s Undercover Big Boss had done him “no harm at all”.
In the latest instalment of AM's ‘Eight Questions to…’ series of industry profiles JCT600 group property director Mark Taylor gives an insight into the tough decisions needed to help “future-proof” car retail.
Carzam has appointed CarShop’s Dave Palmer as its new chief vehicle preparation officer as it aims to deliver the “highest quality of vehicles” to online used car buyers.
Automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched its own Fantasy Football League for the 2021-22 season, which kicks off this week.
Vertu Motors chief executive Robert Forester has revealed that he wore a 35-year-old wig worn by Benny Hill in Cagney and Lacey as part of his disguise for ITV’s Undercover Big Boss.
Vertu Motors has appointed Steve Rowe as its new group sales director as is recruits 50 new head office employees to improve online sales and customer relationships.
Automotive Management (AM) Editor Tim Rose sat down with WMS Group commercial director Craig Grant for the latest instalment in the '5 minute with…' supplier interview feature series.
Former Lookers duo Andy Bruce and Nigel McMinn have joined board of the Fleet Alliance as the £1 billion business looks to accelerate its growth in leasing and personal mobility.
Dealers are being urged to address the lack of financial education among their youngest employees, as a new study reveals its impact on mental wellbeing.
Automotive charity, Ben, has announced the launch of its ‘Big Breakfast’ fundraiser in October.
Autovia has appointed ex-Amazon, Moneysupermarket and Microsoft product expert Dan Cohen as its new chief product officer.
MotoNovo has promoted Karl Werner to managing director after its chief executive Mark Standish left the business as part of a restructure of the business.
Drive Motor Retail has appointed Rygor Mercedes-Benz group marketing manager Emily Mead as its new head of marketing.
ITV has shared a trailer revealing a sneak preview of Vertu Motors PLC chief executive Robert Forrester’s starring role in its Undercover Big Boss fly-on-the-wall reality TV series.
A 24-year-old Arnold Clark car salesman who says his job allows him to “have banter all day with customers” is preparing to put his charms to the test on ITV’s Love Island.
MG Motor UK has appointed former Volkswagen, Hyundai and Nissan franchised car retail specialist Andrew Stewart as its new head of sales.
Sytner Group’s CarShop used car supermarket division has promoted its Bristol site’s head of business, Carl Jackson, into the role of regional operations director.
Colewood Automotive has appointed Chris Higgins as its new finance director to help develop new business relationships and support the growth of the company.
Sytner Group rewarded 39 top technicians from its 2020 Elite Technicians Programme with a trip to the Goodwood Festival of Speed and lunch with business owner and racing driver Roger Penske.
Keyloop chief executive Tom Kilroy has insisted new owners Francisco Partners “don’t have a set philosophy of making a lot of change” as the business embarks on a wide-reaching restructure.
