Barry Holt of Blue Bell Crewe, has retired from his role as dealer principal after 28 years with the Blue Bell Group.
A former motor trade finance specialist has swapped figures for letters in retirement and is now a published author.
The effect of personal contract purchase (PCP) deals on customer loyalty and car dealer incentives.
The first graduate trainee at dealer group Vertu Motors has progressed into a senior role at Bristol Street Motors Lichfield.
Transforming a regional business into a national company and increasing turnover from £250 million to £1 billion can only succeed if its people are genuinely at its heart, according to Daksh Gupta, CEO of Marshall Motor Group.
Michael Stewart has joined Nissan Motors GB as corporate sales planning manager where he will head up corporate sales planning and marketing.
By creating a new management and leadership development programme which identifies and addresses the skill gaps, Vauxhall has generated an unprecedented level of support from its dealer network.
Dealer group Ford Retail, which operates 65 Ford sites in the UK, has redefined what makes a good sales executive after analysing the personality traits and abilities of its top salespeople.
AM's May issue asks if manufacturers have struck the correct balance between target-driven volume sales and the controls they place on a customer’s brand experience.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has acquired an e-learning system which is used to train light vehicle technicians in over 200 colleges in the UK and Ireland for an undisclosed sum.
Dealer groups are being warned not to disregard management training if employers are to reach their maximum potential.
Hyundai UK has promoted its fleet operations manager Paul Williams to become national fleet sales manager.
DSG Financial Services has appointed a head of compliance to help dealers implement the new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) directives.
Bentley has appointed Wolfgang Durheimer as its new chairman and chief executive.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is backing a scheme to give automotive retailers the professional status they deserve and create a nationally recognised qualification for the millions of pounds the sector spends on non-accredited training.
Isuzu UK has appointed a new regional dealer manager for the south east and a new national fleet manager.
Mercedes-Benz UK has started its Van Talent Development Programme which focuses on sales and aftersales skills in the van sector.
Paul Dillon has been appointed joint managing director of the Westover Group.
Award-winning car dealers share a common trait – they are willing to take a risk.
AM has joined forces with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to launch a new conference to help automotive business retain and nurture their greatest asset – their staff.
