Two AM100 car dealers have come in first and second position in the Sunday Times Best 100 Companies To Work For survey.
Volkswagen Van Centre Wrexham, part of Swansway Group, has appointed James Caffel as aftersales manager.
Four industry leaders and winners at the 2016 AM Awards were questioned about their plans to build on their success, the impact of winning, future aspirations and maintaining momentum, the factors behind success - and in one case the reasons behind the decision to sell their business.
Swansway Garages has emulated its awards double-double as a Volkswagen retailer with success in the brand’s Commercial Vehicle Awards.
Swansway Group have done the double-double after its Crewe Volkswagen dealership was named Volkswagen’s retailer of the year and the group was named the manufacturer’s Best Retail Group – for the second year in a row.
A Jeep dealership has been recognised with the brand’s New Dealer Outstanding Contribution award, despite operating in ‘less than ideal premises’ ahead of the opening of a new facility.
Newly appointed general sales manager Matt Aston said that he has found his ‘perfect fit’ at Swansway Group’s Crewe Audi dealership.
Carl Hough has been promoted to new car sales manager at Swansway dealership Stoke Audi.
A ringing endorsement from staff has seen the Swansway Group end 2015 on a high with Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation status and inclusion in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Former apprentice technician Mark Groom has been singing the praises of dealership apprenticeships after progressing to the role of workshop controller after just three years.
Swansway Group new recruit Mike Jeffs claims his decision to join the business was all down to "brotherly love".
An award winning Liverpool team has retained its top position for business excellence and customer care after scooping its fifth national award this year.
Stoke Audi have said a fond farewell to their experienced Transaction Manager, who has begun his retirement after 40 years in the trade.
Swansway has expanded its Honda representation with the acquisition of Gordon's Honda in Bolton for an undisclosed sum.
Swansway Group has promoted John Doorbar to head of business at Crewe Audi from his current role as general sales manager.
Swansway has appointed John Nimbley as head of business at its new Stafford Land Rover showroom.
Swansway Group’s investment in its own contact centre will help the group generate around 2,500 additional service booking next year.
John Clark Motor Group has topped the Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 for automotive companies and placed third in the overall list.
John Buckley has been promoted to used car sales manager at Swansway Garage’s Crewe Audi dealership.
Andrew Hartshorn has joined Swansway Chester Citroën as sales manager.
