Arnold Clark has opened its apprenticeship applications for the September 2023 intake. There will be more than 175 places available throughout the UK, covering a number of different disciplines. The apprenticeship programme offers anyone over 16 years of age the opportunity to learn skills and gain a recognised qualification. All apprentices receive training as they work at an Arnold Clark site, ...
Read More »DMS provider Pinewood beefs up cyber security
Dealer Management System (DMS) provider Pinewood has beefed up its cyber security after undergoing assessment by the Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX). This is an assessment and exchange mechanism for information security in the automotive industry. The profile of cyber fraud has grown in recent months in the motor sector with two dealer groups subjected to attacks, including Pinewood’s parent ...
Read More »Arnold Clark threatened by hackers following cyber attack
Arnold Clark is being reportedly ransomed by international hacking ring Play. This follows the cyber attack on the company over the festive period, in which customers had their addresses, passports and national insurance numbers stolen and have now, the Mail on Sunday has reported, been leaked on the dark web. The newspaper reported that hackers have posted 15GB of data, and ...
Read More »Arnold Clark hit by cyber attack in late December
Arnold Clark has confirmed that it was hit by a cyber attack late on the evening of 23rd December. The attack resulted in the Group bringing down its network voluntarily as a protective measure, which resulted in cutting connectivity to the internet, dealerships and its third-party connections. The Group took to LinkedIn to explained the situation. It said: “Our priority ...
Read More »Arnold Clark to represent Chinese EV brand BYD in Scotland
Arnold Clark is to represent Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD early next year. The partnership will mark another step forward in the UK’s shift towards EVs and reinforce Arnold Clark’s commitment to achieving a net zero carbon future. The group will open a new retail space dedicated to BYD in Glasgow early 2023. This will be used as a base ...
Read More »Arnold Clark set to welcome 400 new apprentices in 2023
Arnold Clark has opened apprenticeship applications, with 400 new recruits set to join the company during 2023. The apprenticeship programme offers anyone over 16 years of age the opportunity to learn skills and gain a recognised qualification. All apprentices will receive training as they work at an Arnold Clark site, and some will also attend week-long training blocks at one ...
Read More »Arnold Clark takes part in BVRLA conference on economic outlook
Arnold Clark is taking part in the BVRLA’s flagship Industry Outlook Conference which is returning next month. The in-person event taking place at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon on Wednesday 7 December. As part of the Conference, the association will launch the findings of its Industry Outlook Report. The Report will contain data and views of BVRLA members to ...
Read More »BLOG Consistent excellence – Arnold Clark
Last week, Arnold Clark filed their financial results for calendar year 2021. As a private company, there was no press release or media event associated with this – they were just filed with Companies House. We know that the last year or so has been remarkably good for dealers due to the combination of government support during the pandemic restrictions ...
Read More »Arnold Clark Autoparts opens branch in Chesterfield
Arnold Clark Autoparts is set to open a brand-new branch in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. An experienced team has joined the national motor factor’s latest branch in Chesterfield, which opens in September. Arnold Clark Autoparts was established in 1991 and now has 15 branches across the UK from Inverness to West Bromwich, including its parts warehouse in Glasgow. Racking has been installed ...
Read More »Arnold Clark opens new Innovation Centre in Stafford
Arnold Clark has opened a new Innovation Centre in England, following the successful launch of its first in Scotland. The second Innovation Centre has opened at its Stafford Motorstore. The Stafford Innovation Centre is an educational space dedicated to alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and exciting new car technologies. The first Arnold Clark Innovation Centre opened in August 2021, where the ...
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