ADESA announced Monday that dealers have another way to utilize its LiveBlock tool — through the convenience of their smartphones. The company has launched the LiveBlock mobile app, which is available free for iPhone users. ADESA officials pointed out the move means registered dealers can now participate in live vehicles auctions at ADESA locations across […] [Read More]

It was an abbreviated week in the lanes with the Fourth of July holiday, but prices continued to fall as the market entered the dead of summer. And following a trend seen this past spring, the car segments continue to see larger declines than the more stable trucks. According to the latest “Beggs on the […] [Read More]

Flint Auto Auction recently picked up a pair of top awards from two of its commercial consignors — US Bank and Automotive Credit Corp. First, the auction received a rare recognition from US Bank, which presented the auction with its Director’s Award for 2013.  US Bank has presented this award only three times and honored […] [Read More]

The General Motors Regional Auction Operational Awards for the first quarter of 2014 were recently revealed, and taking home the honors were five auctions spread throughout the country. By region, they were: —North Central: Manheim Detroit —North East: Pittsburgh Auto Auction —South Central: ADESA Houston —South East: Manheim Orlando —West: ADESA Los Angeles Manheim released […] [Read More]

It was reported by a Bobit Business Media publication and other news outlets that the company’s founder and chairman Ed Bobit died Sunday. He was 86. The company’s flagship publication, Automotive Fleet, reported that Bobit “died peacefully in his sleep,” and is survived by five children, 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Bobit began Automotive Fleet […] [Read More]

Auction Broadcasting Co. president Jason Hockett highlighted the company is expanding seven of its eight locations in anticipation of upcoming volumes. Hockett indicated construction started earlier this year at those facilities as management based its decision on the anticipation of off-lease returns and an uptick in repossessions. At ABC Baton Rouge, the company just celebrated […] [Read More]

Auction Academy graduated its first class group this past March, but it’s been plenty busy during the second quarter of 2014, as well, organizers said. The Auction Academy already launched its third class group this past April, followed in May with a session at Southern Auto Auction for the group.  “In mid-April we launched our […] [Read More]

As June wrapped up in the lanes, talk of gas prices pervaded the auctions last week. According to Black Book’s Ricky Beggs, gas prices continued to be the topic of conversation last week as the $3.70 per gallon average was 13 cents higher than year-ago-levels. The Black Book senior vice president and editorial director highlighted […] [Read More]

ServNet president Patty Stanley acknowledged there are alternatives for remarketing vehicles such as wholesalers, dealer-to-dealer transactions and direct selling to consumers. But Stanley recently reinforced what auto auctions offer, highlighting six specific benefits. The owner of Carolina Auto Auction and Indiana Auto Auction covered a wide array of attributes and services when compiling her list, […] [Read More]

Used car price drops are expected to drop by over 1 percent at auction during this first week of summer. NADA Used Car Guide’s AuctionNet data indicates used-car prices will drop by 1.1 percent or $175 this week. Overall losses will be “moderate” said David Paris, automotive analyst at NADA UCG, but a few segments […] [Read More]