The government has launched a review of apprenticeships in England.
Dany Bahar has been dismissed as Group Lotus chief executive by new owners DRB-Hicom following an audit into the running of the company and an unspecified complaint against him.
Nissan has appointed president of Audi of America Johan de Nysschen as its new senior vice president at Infiniti.
Bentley Motors has appointed Dr Wolfgang Schreiber as its new chairman and chief executive.
Ford is addressing the skills gap in its commercial vehicle network with one-on-one skill needs assessments as many of its experienced sales executives approach retirement age.
Andy Bartrum has been appointed as telemarketing manager by All Fleet Services, the contact centre solutions provider to the fleet and automotive industry.
A new pay-per-view online video channel for car dealership staff has now gone live in the UK.
Volkswagen Group and Volkswagen Financial Services have been recognised as among the UK’s best employers in the 2012 Great Place To Work survey.
Loughborough University’s School of Business and Economics has launched a specialist retail automotive programme in Singapore.
William Holden, chairman, Sewells Training and Consultancy, looks at transforming performance.
Dealers will learn how to improve engagement with staff, make the most of apprenticeships and boost customer service levels at the AM Franchised Dealer Conference on June 14.
Valeo Service UK, the automotive component supplier for the independent aftermarket, has appointed Matthew Robinson as managing director.
Seat UK has appointed Philip Allan as its new national fleet and business sales manager as it seeks to sustain its growth in the UK’s fleet sector.
Nissan has appointed a new national LCV sales manager, reinforcing the brand’s intent to further build its LCV sales and market share in the UK.
Chris Marsh has been made Nissan GB aftersales director.
Pendragon has been hit with a £35,000 fine by Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) after deductions from staff pay took 40 employees below the national minimum wage.
Kia has appointed Lawrence Hamilton as its new marketing director.
Snows Peugeot of Romsey has appointed Dale Johnson as its new commercial vehicle manager to help drive new business for the recently established dealership.
Mercedes-Benz UK wants its retail network to ramp up approved used car sales and has invested in a series of training workshops for its dealers.
Ex-Audi UK boss Jeremy Hicks has been appointed as the new group managing director of Jaguar Land Rover UK.
