Auction/Wholesale News
GM, Chrysler, BoA, Ford & Avis/Budget to Lead National Event
-- September 03, 2008
SAN DIEGO — How are some of America's biggest companies reacting to the challenging used-car market and positioning themselves for future growth in market share and profitability? Top executives representing major banking institutions, rental companies, auction companies and automakers ...
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Donlen Names President, COO
-- September 03, 2008
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — In order to allow management to provide more focus to certain areas, Donlen Corp. announced a shift in its leadership structure on Wednesday. Appointed as the new president and chief operating officer is ... [ Full Story ]
Black Book Unveils FirstValue for Current Model-Year Units
-- September 02, 2008
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Black Book announced Tuesday that it will soon provide its customers with daily values of current model-year used vehicles as soon as ... [ Full Story ]
ADESA Names New Senior VP
-- September 02, 2008
CARMEL, Ind. — ADESA announced late last week that it has hired a new senior vice president of real estate, construction and facilities. Appointed to the position is ... [ Full Story ]
IAA Completes Integration of Verastar Auctions
-- August 28, 2008
WESTCHESTER, Ill. — Insurance Auto Auctions announced that all 11 Verastar locations it acquired in February are now ... [ Full Story ]
Gain Best Practices to Drive Remarketing Efforts on both Retail, Wholesale Side of Business
-- August 27, 2008
CARY, N.C. — In the current atmosphere remarketing executives are really feeling the pressure on their recovery values. A mixed portfolio can make all the difference; however, certain vehicle segments continue to falter in the lanes under less dealer demand. In response to this challenge ... [ Full Story ]
CARS, Fiserv Partner to Ramp Up Repossession, Remarketing Services
-- August 27, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. — As more consumers run into financial difficulties, driving up defaults on auto loans, lenders are demanding additional services when it comes to repossessing and remarketing these non-performing units. To meet this demand, Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems and Fiserv Automotive Solutions announced ... [ Full Story ]
Manheim Names Strategic Execution Officer, New Senior VP
-- August 27, 2008
ATLANTA — Manheim announced Wednesday that it has promoted two of its online operations leaders to serve in new roles. In the newly created position of ... [ Full Story ]
CentralDispatch Launches Price-Per-Mile Calculator
-- August 26, 2008
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — CentralDispatch announced the launch of its price-per-mile calculator, which is now available for all vehicle shipments ... [ Full Story ]
Manheim Recognizes NAAA's 60 Years of Service
-- August 26, 2008
ATLANTA — On behalf of Manheim's 34,000 employees, on Tuesday, the company's president and chief executive officer Dean Eisner extended congratulations to the National Auto Auction Association on its 60th anniversary, which it celebrates this month. In recognition of the special occasion ... [ Full Story ]
Experian: Almost 200,000 Titles Washed So Far this Year
-- August 25, 2008
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — An alarming number of damaged vehicles have been re-titled as clean so far this year, and that figure could continue to grow in the aftermath of ... [ Full Story ]
National Auto Auction Week Kicks Off
-- August 25, 2008
FREDERICK, Md. — Leading up to the group's 60th anniversary celebration at its October convention in Washington, D.C., the National Auto Auction Association is encouraging member auctions to showcase their individual business and community contributions by participating in the association's inaugural weeklong promotional venture, which begins ...
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ServNet to Host Another Meet the Owners Event
-- August 25, 2008
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — As part of a series to help its auction owners better connect with consignors, ServNet will be hosting ...
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Triad Financial Launches New Remarketing Program
-- August 25, 2008
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — In an exclusive interview Friday with Auto Remarketing, Triad Financial's senior vice president of portfolio management announced the launch of a comprehensive vehicle certification program called Trademark by Triad, and shared details about its development, in addition to ... [ Full Story ]
ADESA Hires New Software Development VP at AutoVIN
-- August 25, 2008
CARMEL, Ind. — ADESA recently announced that it has named a new vice president of of software development at AutoVIN. Appointed to the post is ... [ Full Story ]
ARI Shifts Leadership in Fleet Solutions Department
-- August 25, 2008
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — Automotive Resources International announced late last week that it has made two key changes in its fleet solutions department. Appointed as utility business development manager is ... [ Full Story ]
Kroshus Joins PAR North America as President
-- August 20, 2008
CARMEL, Ind. — ADESA announced late Wednesday that Jerry Kroshus has joined PAR North America as president. Most recently, Kroshus served as ... [ Full Story ]
BSC America Unveils Leadership Realignment
-- August 20, 2008
BEL AIR, Md. — BSC America named a new assistant general manger at its Bel Air Auto Auction earlier this week while also unveiling a few shifts in its leadership structure. Hired as the auction's new assistant GM is ... [ Full Story ]
ServNet Continues NAAA Leadership, Highlights Expansion
-- August 19, 2008
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — As Bob McConkey, co-owner and president of DAA Northwest, prepares to begin his presidency of the National Auto Auction Association this fall, he becomes part of a long line of ServNet leaders who have served at the NAAA helm. As he steps into this role, McConkey and other officials reflected on ... [ Full Story ]
Will the Continuous Upswing in Transportation Costs End Soon?
-- August 19, 2008
SAN DIEGO — While vehicle transportation costs continue to increase, the rate at which they are climbing has become less severe lately, according to CentralDispatch.com. The company attributes this trend to falling diesel prices, which could lead to the ...
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