Infiniti Centres across the UK is now able to provide a range of cars through the Motability Scheme following training of a specialist sales consultant for each location.
Good funding links and a trained sales force can boost local sales of company cars.
Carspring addresses 'ridiculous' industry gender imbalance with new scholarship
Toyota UK’s manufacturing and sales and marketing businesses have completed a joint venture to establish a new national skills centre at the brand’s Burnaston production centre.
The manufacture of cars and commercial vehicles has increased enormously worldwide – more than 25% in the last decade alone.
The IMI has launched its new Apprenticeship Standard (Trailblazer) programme for motor vehicle service and maintenance technicians working in the light vehicle sector.
JCT600 has taken 35 more apprentices, bringing the total for the year to a record breaking 185.
The Government has released more details of the apprenticeship levy, but there has been no movement on the April start date despite industry objections.
Eighteen new apprentices have joined the Mitsubishi Motors network and will now begin training at its headquarters in Cirencester.
The head of the industry training and skills organisation warned of a skills shortage due to government funding cuts at last week’s presentation of awards recognising the ‘best of the best’ apprentices.
Training for a career in the sector has just been given a boost with the launch of a new bursary from the Fellowship of the Motor Industry (FMI).
Bristol Street Motors Volvo Derby is celebrating after its 19-year-old apprentice technician was named as Volvo’s Second Year Service Apprentice Technician of the Year.
First-class staff collaboration and participation at JCB Group has been recognised with an Engagement Leader of the Year award for HR manager Anna-Lisa De Voil.
CitNOW has delivered a series of training workshops to Skoda retailer across the UK to help them maximise their use of the company’s innovative video technology.
Digital car buying firm The Car Buying Group has appointed two apprentices to its team as it looks to continue its recent growth.
Government proposals to cut apprenticeship funding are a “ticking time bomb” for the sector.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) marks six months since the start of the Senior Managers’ and Certification Regime by proposing ways to strengthen it.
Five Ferrari apprentices graduated from the manufacturer’s three-year apprentice training programme to become fully-fledged dealership technicians during a sun soaked event at Silverstone race circuit.
Motor industry leaders tell Tom Seymour that patience, the right attitude and learning every day are key to their success.
Car dealers need to look beyond the sales department to identify their rising stars.
JCT600 has seen 20 of its dealership managers become trained mentors as part of a commitment to supporting young people through a partnership with the Prince’s Trust.
Automotive sales training company Symco Training has gained accreditation by the Institute of Motor Industry for its courses.
Chorley Group is challenging the industry-wide norm by rolling-out a four-day working week.
MG Motor UK has accepted seven new undergraduate students onto its automotive engineering internship programme for 2016/17.
Stoke Audi's head of business has become a Master of Science three years after signing up to complete his degree through the business.
