Frank Hackett will retire from his position as chief executive officer of the National Auto Auction Association — in July, most likely — capping a 17-year run leading the trade organization. NAAA has hired executive search firm SpencerStuart, which began the process of finding a new CEO for the association about eight weeks ago, Hackett […] [Read More]

Manheim Pennsylvania brought back its annual Xtreme Spring Sale last week, seeking to fulfill its commitment to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna Valley. The event was canceled last year because of COVID-19. Participating dealers in the physical and digital sale event had an opportunity to bid on nearly 400 unique vehicles. A replica […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing is recognizing the 2021 Women in Remarketing honorees in the March issue of the magazine, and will be posting Q&As with each of these outstanding leaders on the website. Next up is Ellen Westpfahl, who is assistant general manager at Manheim Orlando Market Center. Auto Remarketing: What do you enjoy most about working in the remarketing industry? But, also, what […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing is recognizing the 2021 Women in Remarketing honorees in the March issue of the magazine, and will be posting Q&As with each of these outstanding leaders on the website. Next up is Chipo Taylor, who is regional controller – Southwest at XLerate Group. Auto Remarketing: What do you enjoy most about working in the remarketing industry? But, also, what aspect(s) […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing is recognizing the 2021 Women in Remarketing honorees in the March issue of the magazine, and will be posting Q&As with each of these outstanding leaders on the website. Next up is Laura Wehunt, who is vice president of automotive valuations at Black Book. Auto Remarketing: What do you enjoy most about working in the remarketing industry? But, […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing is recognizing the 2021 Women in Remarketing honorees in the March issue of the magazine, and will be posting Q&As with each of these outstanding leaders on the website. Next up is Emily Barber, who is a partner at State Line Auto Auction.  Auto Remarketing: What do you enjoy most about working in the remarketing industry? But, also, […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing is recognizing the 2021 Women in Remarketing honorees in the March issue of the magazine, and will be posting Q&As with each of these outstanding leaders on the website. Next up is Britney Egbert of Dealers Auto Auction of Idaho.  Auto Remarketing: What do you enjoy most about working in the remarketing industry? But, also, what aspects of […] [Read More]

Seriously. This value spike hasn’t happened since Black Book started to track week-over-week wholesale price changes in 2009 when smartphones were in their infancy. According to Black Book’s newest Market Insights, wholesale prices increased 1.49%, breaking the previous week-over-week record rise of 1.46% established during the week ending July 25. “Sellers continue to report that […] [Read More]

To help its auction employees and their families pursue their dreams of a higher education, ServNet has opened its 2021 Scholarship Program. Up to 10 awards totaling $20,000 are available in 2021. The program is geared toward full-time and part-time ServNet auction employees, and the children, stepchildren and grandchildren of full-time employees who plan to […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing is recognizing the 2021 Women in Remarketing honorees in the March issue of the magazine, and will be posting Q&As with each of these outstanding leaders on the website. Next up is Melissa Trujillo, who is director of efficiency and agency relations at KAR Global.  Auto Remarketing: What do you enjoy most about working in the remarketing […] [Read More]