Licensing motor technicians will boost confidence, says the IMI, but critics warn it will increase bureaucracy
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From consumer law to pensions and holiday pay to energy audits, we round up the regulatory changes that will affect automotive retail businesses in the year ahead
Perrys Motor Sales has announced the appointment of Darren Ardron as managing director with immediate effect.
Ford of Britain's wholly owned dealer group TrustFord has announced the appointment of Steve Hood as chairman and chief executive officer.
Bridgestone’s new UK managing director is Robin Shaw, who replaced John McNaught with responsibility for UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries.
The managing director of Luscombe Motors has committed to donating £50 to charity for every new car sold in a weekend of fundraising.
Newer, more visual social media channels, such as Pinterest and Vine, are being used by a growing minority of motor trade candidates to advertise their skills.
Chris Benham has been put in charge of manufacturer and major dealer group relationships at The Warranty Group.
Glass’s has appointed a new head of valuations. Rupert Pontin will lead the editorial team in delivering on Glass’s commitment to provide data and support to all sectors of the UK automotive market.
Jaguar Land Rover has launched its 2015 apprenticeship recruitment campaign.
Richard Parkin (pictured), former head of valuations at Glass's, has joined Grant Thornton's transaction advisory services as an automotive sector specialist.
A selection of images from AM's recent interview with Alex Matschy, head of business with Oxford Audi, Ridgeway's sparkling new "terminal" site.
A service adviser at Vertu Honda in Sunderland has seen his dedication to customer service rewarded with a Honda accolade.
AM100 dealer group Sytner has appointed Darren Edwards as its new group managing director.
A campaign, aimed at women, on the importance of regular car maintenance is being launched by the Institute of the Motor Industry.
GardX Protection has appointed Richard Hage as head of insurance services, representing its expanding insurance brand, GardX Assure.
Renault Retail Group (RRG) has appointed Richard Hemming as managing director of its UK operations.
Accountant UHY Hacker Young has announced the addition of David Kendrick and Paul Daly to their automotive sector team in Manchester.
ClickMechanic, the London based online market place for car repair, has appointed former AutoTrader director and MailOnline managing director James Bromley as a key strategic advisor and investor.
