Robins & Day by PSA Retail has announced that it is extending its £1aftersales survey pledge across its sales department, to raise more money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Kris Collinson has achieved master technician status with Peugeot UK, making him one of the youngest people in the UK to receive the accreditation.
NextGear Capital has appointed Simon Baldwin to its leadership team as operations director.
Michael Bell has been appointed chief executive officer at Available Car Ltd by his parents, who founded the business.
Aston Barclay is introducing a new employee wellbeing programme inspired by the mindset of special forces operatives and elite military units.
Gravells Kidwelly has announced winners for its Europa League ticket draw, which ran alongside the UEFA Europa League Trophy Tour, encouraging customers to donate old pairs of football boots.
The NFDA’s Spring Ball 2019 awarded Kia with a Manufacturer Award for “impressive results” in Dealer Attitude Survey.
CD Auction Group has appointed Paul Barnes as buyer development manager to work across Auction and Salvage Auction.
Inchcape’s chief financial officer Richard Howes has stepped down from his position with the AM100 car retail group to pursue another opportunity outside the sector.
Vindis Motor Group has promoted Nathan Rook to the post of head of business and Paul Garratt into the role of group used car manager.
A Manheim charity auction has raised £850 for the Hendy Foundation, following a pledge to donate £5 for every car sold.
Salaries in the automotive industry have risen by 7.5% in the last year, according to CV Library.
Vertu Motors chairman Peter Jones will step down from his position with the AM100 retail group “in the coming months”.
Cazoo has announced three new appointments who have joined from AutoTrader, Tesla and Manheim, following a £30m cash injection.
Lotus has announced the appointment of Geoff Dowding as global sales and aftersales director, reporting to Lotus Cars chief executive, Phil Popham.
JCT600 head of commercial vehicles Beryl Carney was awarded the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award earlier this year in recognition of her work to transform the fortunes of the Bradford-based AM100 retailer’s Volkswagen van centres.
Dealerweb has appointed Heather Upchurch as the company’s first chief technology officer to support the next phase of growth.
The first group of 18 technicians to complete Groupe Renault’s Advanced Apprenticeship Programme have all graduated from the scheme “with honours”.
BCA has become the first member of the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) to sign up to the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Drive My Career initiative.
Former Sturgess Motor Group chairman Robin Sturgess died peacefully at his home in Rutland more than 60 years after being bitten by a motor racing bug that would help put him on the fast lane to a career in car retail.