Batman has defeated James Bond. Well, at least when it comes to their cars. Barrett-Jackson announced Tuesday that the original 1966 TV series Batmobile sold for a cool $4.62 million at the company’s 42nd annual Scottsdale, Ariz., auction earlier this month. [Read More]

When the 2013 World Automobile Auctioneers Championship gets underway this spring, the panel of judges will feature some familiar names in the remarketing and auctioneering businesses. Among the judges at 25th annual event are: Jack Neshe  National Auto Auction Association Sandy Schwartz, Manheim Tom Caruso, ADESA Pierre Pons, ServNet Angela Crooke, America's Auto Auction J.J. […] [Read More]

As $45,000 went to support a children’s charity, ADESA Phoenix recently wrapped up its Annual Legendary Sales Week with more than 1,600 dealers participating in the three-day event. Attendees were able to access a diverse selection of inventory during the auction’s regular weekly fleet and consignment sale as well as several special events. In addition […] [Read More]

Though 2013 may have started out slow in the lanes, Rick Beggs of Black Book says “the tide may have started to turn.” After experiencing strength in the middle of November — due in part to demand created by Hurricane Sandy — auction activity “took a slight step back” during the first couple of weeks […] [Read More]

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]