Scott Morrow has assumed the role as operations manager for Akron Auto Auction, overseeing the recon department, lot crew, security department, condition reporting, and the outside repossession department operations. Morrow, who has been with AAA for 23 years, will be responsible for all the auction's outside operations and functionality on sale day. Starting his auction […] [Read More]

Motley’s Richmond Auto Auction in Virginia received three awards from C&F Finance Co. and C&F Remarketing, including Auction of the Year. It is the second year that Motley’s has received the auction of the year award from C&F Finance, an indirect finance company based in Richmond that provides automobile, marine and RV financing in 22 states. […] [Read More]

With the auction's general manager describing her as an essential member of the America’s Auto Auction Chicago team since 1996, America’s Auto Auction recognized the auction’s assistant general manager, Maria Perez, with its February 2021 Spotlight Award. Perez is a natural-born leader, and the auction’s many customers hold her in the highest regard at the […] [Read More]

While some dealers might be using some of their available screen time to join the virtual version of NADA Show 2021, managers who are still on their devices tasked with finding used-vehicle inventory continue to confront rising wholesale prices. And the newest Black Book Market Insights detailed how buying dealers are dipping deeper into their […] [Read More]

Coinciding with Black Book releasing its first index reading of the year, Cox Automotive reported the latest upward moves of the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index; similar to what the analyst team at J.D. Power Valuation Services spotted, too. Cox Automotive indicated that wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) rose […] [Read More]

Global digital marketplace IAA says its AuctionNow platform improves the bidding experience and allows for enhancement based on customer feedback and recommendations. It has been in use throughout IAA’s Canadian operations since 2016 and in the United States since 2019. On Thursday, the company said its UK-based business unit has launched IAA AuctionNow, which is […] [Read More]

Saying that it is looking to improve the experience of car buyers who communicate in non-English languages, Copart has added auction sounds to its web site in five languages. The auction sounds were previously available only in English, and Copart said its live auction sounds are now available in six languages at www.copart.com, www.Copart.ca, and www.CrashedToys.com. […] [Read More]

Fueled in part by several vehicle segments showing value rebounds, Black Book reported on Wednesday that its Used Vehicle Retention Index for January ticked up month-over-month, prompting experts to declare spring’s arrival in the lanes (albeit not in the chilly, post-Groundhog Day outdoors). With values for two particular vehicle segments rising more than $80 during […] [Read More]

Manheim has appointed two new general managers and promoted three leaders into auction management positions, with one of the promotions a new vice president and general manager for its third-largest auction location. “Manheim is tapping the broad knowledge and experience of this talented team of leaders to help position our company for future success,” said Patrick […] [Read More]

Manheim has named Brad Burns as associate vice president of vehicle information, saying that the move takes place as digital wholesale continues as a primary source for buying and selling vehicles. The move comes amid 81% of Manheim’s 2020 sales going to digital buyers. Burns has been with Manheim for 17 years, and he has […] [Read More]