While the overall reading made just a modest rise month-over-month, Black Book spotted a couple of elements within its February Used Vehicle Retention Index that analysts deemed to be a bit “surprising.” This week, Black Book released its latest index update, reporting that the overall reading from February came in at 115.2, representing a rise […] [Read More]

In light of Tuesday morning’s devastating and deadly tornadoes that hit Tennessee, the auction community in the Nashville area was assessing the impact. Matt Trapp, Manheim’s regional vice president for the East, confirmed in a statement that Manheim Nashville, located in Mount Juliet, was “severely affected by powerful storm conditions” that came through the area Tuesday. […] [Read More]

Vehicle buyer and seller marketplace IAA and claims management technology company Snapsheet say their new integrated partnership will reduce the time insurance carriers take to process claims for total loss vehicles. The companies say the integration combines IAA’s total loss claims and salvage services with Snapsheet’s configurable claims management platform. The news marks what the […] [Read More]

Dealers are on the hunt for inventory that matches potential-buyer preferences as we continue toward spring. As a result, the latest Black Book Market Insight report details price moves on those more popular units, including trucks and SUVs as well as sporty cars and luxury models. Black Book vice president automotive valuations Laura Wehunt — one […] [Read More]

In 1945, World War II came to an end, kicking off an era of economic expansion in the United States that would eventually include the auto industry. That same year, a one-lane auto auction opened in southern Pennsylvania. Less than 15 years later, with the auto industry humming along, Manheim Auto Auction was the world’s […] [Read More]

In light of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, KAR Global is taking a precautionary measure, announcing a temporary air travel restriction for its employees through March 31. In a news release, KAR stressed that this temporary measure is a proactive one, and “not in response to any heightened or specific threat of exposure or spread of […] [Read More]

Black Book made three executive promotions on Monday, broadening the leadership roles of Alex Yurchenko, Laura Wehunt and Kyle Luck. Meanwhile, Anil Goyal, who had been Black Book’s executive vice president of operations, announced via LinkedIn on Sunday that he was returning to Corserv Solutions as its president. Goyal was a co-founder of Corserv and […] [Read More]

Next up on our series of Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes from NADA Show 2020, EBlock and EDealer CEO Jason McClenahan explains how digital and brick-and-mortar can complement each other in the wholesale marketplace. Plus, McClenahan shares an update on the integration between EBlock and remarketing technology provider Auction Edge, which gives independent auctions an avenue into […] [Read More]

Tom Kontos succinctly summarized his opinion about how the wholesale market behaved to begin 2020. “The new year started with a bang as wholesale used vehicle prices were up on both a month-over-month and year-over-year basis in January,” the KAR Global chief economist said in his latest installment of the Kontos Kommentary. “Just as in […] [Read More]

For used-car managers who watch for a sharp wholesale price jump in sporty cars as a sure tell that the spring market is taking hold now have confirmation thanks to the newest Black Book Market Insights report. Black Book reported that values for sporty cars increased 0.38% percent this past week, mirroring the rise generated […] [Read More]