In a push to help automakers influence buyers at what KBB.com is calling a “crucial point,” the site revealed its new ad program: Accelerator.  The new offering provides an ad package that includes a one-week exclusive advertising placement on Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com home page, which the company shared sees more than 14 million monthly […] [Read More]

El Paso Independent Auto Auction's staff is preparing to celebrate its upcoming anniversary with customers on Feb. 5 and Feb. 6. Management highlighted the two-day event at the ServNet operation begins with a private party at Rosa’s Cantina — a local landmark made famous by Marty Robbins’ 1960 hit song. Dealers and their guests will […] [Read More]

The Auto Auction Services Corp. has announced a memorial service next month for the company’s late president and chief executive officer Don Meadows. The event in honor of Meadows is scheduled for Feb. 28 in Atlanta and will be held from 11 a.m. (EST) to 2 p.m. at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North. This hotel […] [Read More]

By invitation only, dealers were in attendance physically and virtually as Columbus Fair Auto Auction hosted its inaugural “Auction Everywhere” simulcast event on Tuesday. Held at the Pinnacle Golf Club in Columbus, Ohio, the independent, family-owned CFAA hosted more than 50 attendees and virtually presented 200 frontline ready vehicles in this first of what the […] [Read More]

As the company continues its growth plans, JMN Logistics said Wednesday that it has added several new services to its vehicle transport offerings. Specifically, JMN said it now is providing enclosed hauling and has opened up a new “General Freight” division. “It seems like a natural progression,” said chief operating officer Cindy Darnell. “We have […] [Read More]

Brasher’s Auto Auctions named a new general manager at Brasher’s Northwest Auto Auction in Eugene, Ore., on Thursday. Promoted to the role was Mark Melton, who has worked for Brasher’s since 1998 when he joined the sales team at Brasher’s Portland Auto Auction. After 18 months in Portland, Melton moved to Eugene to oversee the […] [Read More]

Dale Pollak and Todd Kinzle from vAuto are hosting a free webinar for used-car managers and other dealer executives aimed at helping to ease the challenge of purchasing the “right” auction vehicles for the “right” money in today’s competitive wholesale environment. The one-hour session titled, “Turn Car-Buying Frustration Into Competitive Advantage,” will include time for […] [Read More]

ServNet is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, tracing its growth as a group, marking its contributions to the industry and stressing its collective commitment to independent ownership and superior service. Initially conceived as a way for independently owned auctions to increase their national visibility, ServNet has grown to include the nation's leading independent auctions […] [Read More]

GE Capital Fleet Services said on Tuesday that it identified $460 million in customer cost savings last year with accelerated and optimal replacement analyses cited as the leading areas for savings. By analyzing customers’ fleets to maximize efficiency and reduce costs, GE Capital has identified a total of $1.4 billion in potential savings opportunities for […] [Read More]

During this past week, a large number of no-sales plus an industry “hesitancy” to build inventory from the auction lanes prompted Black Book’s Ricky Beggs to question where these trends are coming from. The managing editor said, “The numbers out of the used wholesale activity during the past week seem to have indicated hesitancy in […] [Read More]