ADESA revealed today it has made a few changes within the reporting structure for a few “key” personnel in an effort to better serve its dealer customers. Now, the company’s e-business department, customer relationship management team and inside sales division will report directly to Tim Zierden, senior vice president of dealer sales and services.   […] [Read More]

KCI Kansas City will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Nov. 7 by honoring employees and hosting a KCI Cares Charity Sale as its last promotional event of 2013.  "Our staff and customers are excited and looking forward to this event," said Doug Doll, KCI Kansas City president. "This is our last big event of the […] [Read More]

Fuel efficient vehicles have seen consistent declines in price this year, making hybrid and electric vehicles more affordable options for consumers. Vincentric shared this week that alternative-fuel vehicles are becoming more cost-efficient to own, as well. According to the results of its 2013 Hybrid Analysis, 13 of the 33 hybrid vehicles on the market were identified […] [Read More]

Two auctions within the ServNet family have recently made leadership announcements, as Pittsburgh Auto Auction appointed a chief financial officer and Plaza Auto Auction of Iowa named a sales manager. Starting with Pittsburgh, the auction’s chief executive officer Dave Angelicchio announced that Shelley (Angelicchio) Walker has taken on the CFO role, replacing Bob Bilinsk. Bilinsk […] [Read More]

A growing market trend regarding dealer consignment is at work at Brasher’s Northwest Auto Auction.  Brasher's 64th Anniversary Sale was held here on Sept. 25, with company officials noting that dealer consignment, which was on the rise through the summer months, is continuing to build even beyond a particularly strong showing at the anniversary sale […] [Read More]

Changing up the car buying experience a bit, Edmunds.com will be setting up shop at a St. Louis dealership as Bommarito Nissan / Honda / Volkswagen / Ford of Hazelwood allows the site to “take over” its showrooms.  During this event — scheduled for Friday through Monday — every new car will be available at […] [Read More]

During the Owners’ Business Meeting earlier this month bringing together the owners of the 32 ServNet auctions, the members of ServNet confirmed their planned leadership transition. Patty Stanley — the co-owner of Carolina Auto Auction and Indiana Auto Auction — takes on the role of ServNet president for the next two years. This meeting was […] [Read More]

Enterprise Holdings, which operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, has announced 16 auto auction houses as winners in its annual Auction Achievement Awards. The awards are given for outstanding performance in the areas of strategic planning, communication, operational success, customer service, marketing and reconditioning. “Our auto remarketing strategies […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing announced this morning its first-ever National Remarketing Executive of the Year, presented by ServNet, and earning this inaugural distinction is Dan Kennedy, manager of GM Remarketing. [Read More]

Though the end of summer brought a respite from the spiking wholesale prices that dealers have suffered all year, it seems rates are on the upswing once again.   According to ScotiaBank’s Global Auto Report, Canadian used-car prices “picked up” in early October. The report also shared some factors behind the price increases, that may […] [Read More]