CARMEL, Ind. –

KAR Auction Services has acquired Flint Auto Auction, which will now operate as ADESA Flint.

“Fortifying KAR’s presence in the epicenter of the U.S. automotive industry has been a long-term strategic priority,” KAR chief executive officer Jim Hallett said in a news release. “ADESA Flint enhances KAR’s end-to-end remarketing platform in Detroit and positions us to accelerate growth in the very dynamic Midwest marketplace.” 

This marks the sixth KAR location in the Detroit area.

“Flint Auto Auction has a successful 63-year history serving customers in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and beyond,” ADESA CEO and president Stéphane St-Hilaire said in a news release. “By integrating ADESA’s technology solutions and complementary online, digital and mobile capabilities, we will empower those buyers and sellers and simplify their auction experience.”

Flint AA is an eight-lane facility located on 60 acres. Lawrence Cubitt will remain general manager.

“ADESA is a leading brand in the industry, and Flint Auto Auction is very pleased to join their international network of auctions,” Bill Williams Jr., president of Flint Auto Auction, said in the release. “Both companies share a culture of innovation and a strong commitment to customer service. Joining the KAR platform will help us meet the demands of our increasingly sophisticated buyers and sellers, many of whom have been with us for generations.”