Tributes have been paid following the death of Dave Turney, who was the owner and chairman of Delgarth Motor Group until its sale to Supergroup's Allen Motor Group last year.
The Kia Academy is set to open in Derby, in the heart of England, to prprovide training for apprentices and other retail network staff.
An inquest was opened this week into the sudden death of Dan Kirby, founder of Trade Price Cars in Wickford, Essex and co-founder of brokerage Octane Finance who died from hanging.
Tom Brennan has been appointed UK country manager for National Vehicle Distribution, a logistics firm serving carmakers and dealer groups with vehicle deliveries and preparation.
Omoda, the Chinese car brand starting new car sales in the UK in 2024, has hired Matthew Banks as its dealer network development manager for the UK.
Stellantis UK makes key senior management changes
UK motor retail executives have shared their tributes following the sad deaths of two automotive sector experts, Brian Hawkins and Dan Kirby, this month.
After UK prime minister Rishi Sunak suddenly eased off the 2030 deadline for final sales of petrol and diesel new cars last week to 2035, Steve Nash, chief executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) shares an urgent warning about a fundamental risk to automotive aftermarket services in the coming years.
Laura Brailey has been promoted to the position of sales director at Mazda UK in recognition of her 28 years’ experience and familiarity with Mazda UK and its dealer partners.
BDO partner Chris Bond has taken over from Steve Le Bas as its new head of motor retail in the UK.
Mark Bridgland, who recently left the managing director's post at Group 1 Automotive UK after 10 years with the motor retailer, has joined truck and bus firm Scania.
Volkswagen UK's sales director James Douglas has left the carmaker to take on a new role in the leasing sector.
Hendy Group has admitted 20 long-serving colleagues to its prestigious 25 Year Club which now numbers 145 members.
Sweden's lead time management tech firm Carcare is entering the UK and has recruited ex carwow and Roadster exec John Miele
The National Franchised Dealers Association is launching a campaign entitled #ChooseAutomotive to make GCSE and A-level exam students more aware of the varied jobs and careers available in automotive retail and repair.
Vertu Motors has made two senior appointments to its leadership team as it continues to consolidate its position in the UK’s motor retail sector.
Automotive charity Ben is seeing a jump in the number of requests for help from those struggling with money worries
Alan Thompson has been tapped as the family-owned Shelbourne Motors’ first ever chief operations officer to support the retailer’s ambitious £3 million capital investment programme across its multi-franchise sites.
A decision by fleet maintenance operation Rivus to close 48 of its 78 light commercial vehicle garages could provide opportunities for franchised dealers seeking technicians.
Some 14 years after he co-founded carwow its chief executive James Hind is stepping down from the driving seat at the car buying marketplace.
