The 2015 AM Awards will take place on Thursday, February 19, at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham. This year's awards will acknowledge the high achievers – companies and individuals – in 24 categories, two of them new this year.
Linda Moir, who led the 15,000 'games makers' during the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, will share her experiences in recruitment, training and communication style with automotive executives.
Matthew Hanson has joined Manheim as head of marketing projects and planning.
Katie and Lucy Trinder have been appointed joint managing directors at online motor industry recruitment specialist Jobco-op.
CitNow, the provider of video support services to the automotive industry, has appointed Chris Lacey as non-executive director.
The Suzuki brand is back in Derby with the opening of Beechwood (Derby) Ltd's new showroom in Siddals Road.
The launch of a campaign - Get In, Go Far - by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills to encourage young people to get an apprenticeship has been welcomed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
British adventurer Bear Grylls has been announced as a long-term global ambassador for Land Rover.
Bentley Motors has announced it will launch a new Upskilling programme, aimed at strengthening its focus on training and development, as part of its people and development strategy.
The September 'aftersales issue' of AM - Automotive Management is out now
In response to the fact millions of teenagers receive their GCSE results today, a week-long social media campaign has been launched to encourage them to consider a career in automotive.
Benfield Motor Group has appointed Heike O’Leary as group marketing director.
The dealer principal at a car dealership in Grantham is celebrating after notching up 35 years with the firm.
Directors and staff at Ron Brooks Limited on Derby Road in Ilkeston have wished a fond farewell to aftersales director Alan Bates who has retired from the business after 52 years.
Mike Whittington has been appointed this month the director of global dealer operations for Jaguar Land Rover.
Chris Masters has been appointed to the newly-created role of account director at dealer online technology specialist iVendi, working exclusively with the top 100 UK dealer groups.
Vehicle information expert HPI has appointed Neil Hodson as managing director.
Thousands of school-leavers may soon learn a very important life lesson; getting a well-paid, enjoyable and interesting job with prospects is hard.
Car dealers will get more from their employees if they leave some things up to their own initiative.
Simon Bailes Peugeot has appointed Bridget Charlton as marketing director as it plans growth in 2014.