SEAT has now opened for ordering on its first large SUV and new flagship model, Tarraco, coming to Britain early 2019.
The seven-seater, which sits above Arona and Ateca to complete the Spanish brand’s SUV line-up, is attracting attention with its high level of standard spec: metallic paint, 17” Alloys, DAB, alarm and Full Link for just £28,320.
Alex Smith is to return to Volkswagen Group UK Ltd as Managing Director in the New Year, replacing Paul Willis who is leaving the company.
Smith re-joins the Group from Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd, where he has been Managing Director since 2016. This announcement follows the resignation of Willis, who is to pursue a new opportunity outside the Volkswagen Group following five years as Managing Director and, previously, as a Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
Ford is implementing key leadership and organizational changes to improve the fitness and agility of its European operations as it undergoes a fundamental reset and redesign of its business.
Graham Hoare is appointed executive director, Business Transformation, Ford of Britain, leading the transition of Ford’s business in the UK, reporting to Steven Armstrong.
Former Mitsubishi, Kia, Daihatsu and SsangYong boss Paul Williams has died.
He was regarded as one of the UK motor industry’s most charismatic ceos and suffered a short illness, his family has announced.