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Wholesale
How can auto auctions differentiate themselves as employers?
Tuesday, May. 21, 2019, 08:14 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
It’s spring, so that means a new crop of talented graduates have turned the page (and their tassels) and are about to enter the workforce. But how do you attract the best and brightest of these to work for your auto auction? That question is especially important amid recruiting challenges in the auction industry and as new […] [Read More]
ServNet continues helping students pursue their higher-education dreams
Tuesday, May. 21, 2019, 06:06 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
As leaders of many family-owned businesses, ServNet owners take a strong interest in their employees, says Greater Rockford Auto Auction owner Ryan Clark. “ServNet’s scholarship program is a great way for us to encourage the members of our auction families and to help lay the groundwork for the next generation that follows,” Clark said in […] [Read More]
With summer straight ahead, spring impact still in the lanes
Tuesday, May. 21, 2019, 05:03 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
The unofficial start of summer is just ahead with Memorial Day weekend coming, but the wholesale market is still seeing a few signs of the spring market. This week’s Market Insights report from Black Book indicated that the spring market has been persistent through the middle of May. “Prices remained stable for a second consecutive […] [Read More]
UPDATED: IAA proposes senior notes related to spin-off from KAR
Monday, May. 20, 2019, 04:04 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
In another development related to the upcoming spinoff of Insurance Auto Auctions from KAR Auction Services, IAA Spinco Inc. — which will be renamed IAA — announced a proposed senior notes offering Monday morning. Specifically, IAA said in Monday's news release it intends on offering (subject to market conditions) an aggregate principal amount of $400 million […] [Read More]
Veros Credit names Auction of the Year recipient
Friday, May. 17, 2019, 02:43 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
This week, Veros Credit, a finance company that specializes in the subprime space, announced the winner of its Auction of the Year. Earning the accolade was North Bay Auto Auction of Fairfield, Calif. Veros Credit officials said North Bay AA was chosen this year for its excellence in overall inventory management, retention and customer service. […] [Read More]
Growing sales, expansion at Texas Lone Star-Lubbock auction
Thursday, May. 16, 2019, 06:43 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
The newly completed 20,000-square-foot reconditioning facility at Texas Lone Star Auto Auction includes features such as 14 mechanical bays with 10 lifts and three state-of-the-art detail lanes. XLerate Group Auctions’ Texas Lone Star Auto Auction also added two lanes to the six auction sales lanes it currently uses. “And we have increased our dealer sale […] [Read More]
ADESA names GMs for Iowa, Utah auctions
Thursday, May. 16, 2019, 05:53 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
ADESA has named new general managers for its auctions in Salt Lake City and Des Moines, Iowa. The company said in a news release that both new GMs bring “decades of auction industry experience and will help advance ADESA’s customer-focused strategies.” The company appointed Kevin Stumm as general manager of ADESA Des Moines. Jeff Brinkley […] [Read More]
Manheim integration aids in transportation efficiency for dealers
Wednesday, May. 15, 2019, 06:29 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Manheim says its new integration with what it describes as “the largest transportation platform in the industry” can help dealers handle vehicle transportation more simply and easily. The company says its integration with Central Dispatch is part of its broader strategy to help dealers make good use of “new digital technologies to more efficiently run […] [Read More]
Pons to step down from ServNet CEO role
Wednesday, May. 15, 2019, 02:28 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
After 12 years in the position, Pierre Pons will step down from his role as chief executive officer of ServNet Auctions at the end of 2019. ServNet will move to a single executive director system, which it had before Pons became CEO in 2008, versus its current corporate staff operation. “Ten years is a solid […] [Read More]
PODCAST: A digital-based ratings system for wholesale auto
Tuesday, May. 14, 2019, 08:36 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Could a digitally based ratings system, like we see in retail, help with conversion rates in wholesale? Kelly Bianchi, president of AuctionVCommerce, discusses that and more with Cherokee Media Group president Bill Zadeits in this podcast recorded at the CAR Conference in Las Vegas earlier this year. The full discussion can be found below. Download […] [Read More]
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