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]

Integrated Auction Solutions president John Lilly says digital wholesaling “is no doubt the future.” “But we believe the first step is optimizing an auto auction’s internal processes, workflows, and financial reporting,” Lilly said in a news release. With that in mind, the company launched AuctionMaster, its next generation wholesale auto auction management system, at Northern […] [Read More]

ADESA president John Hammer says that although the majority of the company’s sales occur online and through its apps, its customers still experience a strong need for the facilities and services at its auction sites. “Promoting high-quality, internal candidates into leadership positions at our physical auction locations provides smooth transitions and sets the stage for […] [Read More]

Eric Autenrieth says ServNet’s participation in support of The Hourglass Foundation is two-fold. Autenrieth, who is chairman of the board for ServNet, said that across the United States, ServNet auction locations make cash donations to the foundation’s scholarship program for every Flexco vehicle sold at auction. ServNet has joined with remarketing partner Flexco Fleet Services […] [Read More]

Peter Mogk has strong feelings in favor of the independent auto auction business. “It’s extraordinarily exciting to be on the ground on auction days when vehicles are rolling, and guys are bidding,” said Mogk, who is senior partner for private equity firm Huron Capital. In his early days out of college, Mogk was a trader […] [Read More]

After loading up on cars during the first few weeks of 2020, dealers appear to be turning their inventory-management attention to trucks and SUVs. Data and anecdotes from representatives working the lanes contained in the newest Black Book Market Insights report offered more details as the spring market begins to show stronger indications of arrival. […] [Read More]

One of the consignors that uses Motley’s Richmond Auto Auction rewarded the operation for its wholesale performance with a high honor. C&F Finance Co. named Motley’s Richmond Auto Auction as its 2019 Auction of the Year Award recipient, highlighting the operation posted the highest combination of retention and volume among the 26 auctions in 20 […] [Read More]

IAA recently added to its board of directors in an effort to sharpen its strategy as the wholesale market navigates a “digital transformation.” Coming aboard the leadership group as of Feb. 5 was Gail Evans, chief digital officer of Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and career, and a wholly owned subsidiary […] [Read More]

McConkey Auction Group president and chief executive officer Bob McConkey says his company is seeing more dealers in their 20s, 30s and 40s as of late. “We’ve also got a great team of young leaders emerging throughout our company,” McConkey said in a news release. He continued, “The Rock & Roll Sale’s 25th Anniversary will be […] [Read More]

We conclude the Auto Remarketing Podcasts from Used Car Week 2019 with a keynote presentation from KAR Global president Peter Kelly. The episode begins with a few opening words preceding the session, followed by Kelly's presentation on "The Future Is Today: What’s Next for Automotive Remarketing." To listen to this episode, click on the link available […] [Read More]