A lack of opportunity has been highlighted as a key issue for women pursuing a career in the automotive sector, with 57% failing to see a career path to their desired post and 42% perceiving a bias towards men.
City Auction Group has appointed former TrustFord and Charles Hurst man Keith Logan as its head of light commercial vehicles (LCV).
Genesis Motor Europe has appointed former Audi and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) marketing chief Dominic Chambers as its new head of marketing and communications.
A new mobility provider backed by Cambria Automobiles and run by former Citroen managing director Karl Howkins is promising an innovative leasing model for businesses and consumers.
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK managing director Steve Bridge is set to join eStar Truck and Van as the newly-established commercial vehicle business’s new MD.
Former Ford of Britain managing director Andy Barratt has ended a brief “retirement” period to take up a new role with Lexus in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Lookers has said that the launch of a recruitment drive to take on largest-ever intake of apprentices in 2021 is a sign of its “confidence and ambition for the future”.
Vertu Motors has appointed Chris Harris as retail and marketing director for its specialist and premium brand car dealerships.
Kellie Grocott has been appointed as director of sales for RAC Dealer Network at Assurant following the promotion of Sean Kent into the role of UK client director for automotive.
Mission Motorsport is able to equip ex-services personnel for a new career in the automotive sector after gaining electric vehicle (EV) training centre approval from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Motor repair executives have paid tribute folllowing the death of Tony Lowe, who was a board member of the Retail Motor Industry Federation from 2003 to 2018.
Ford of Britain's managing director Andy Barratt has opted for retirement less than a month after the carmaker announced he was taking a temporary leave of absence.
Kia Motors (UK) has created a new focused role to support its dealerships with public relations as they continue their electrified vehicle push in the UK.
AM100 dealer group West Way has recruited Alan Rotchell and Barry Beeston to its board.
Ben is extending its support to industry people who have lost their jobs or are at risk of losing their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
Autotech Recruit has highlighted the automotive sectors' aftersales skills shortage in celebrating the growth of its Manufacturer Led Programme (MLP) for temporary staffing.
Online vehicle remarketing company Adesa UK has appointed Eddie Thomson as its new head of business development.
Motorpoint has promoted Isaac Barrett into the role of sales manager at its Oldbury used car supermarket site.
Isle of Man TT motorbike racer and Truck mechanic turned TV star Guy Martin has joined the electric movement with the purchase of his very own Honda e.
Drover claims it is "primed to challenge a car retail and ownership model" after attracting further investment of £2.25 million and recruiting a new chief operating officer and chief marketing officer.
