Two companies within the remarketing industry offered updates this week on their charitable endeavors. First, Insurance Auto Auctions announced it is supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s ninth annual National Lemonade Days. In June, IAA plans to sell lemonade at 142 of its 160 North American branches from coast to coast as well as its Chicago-based […] [Read More]

Sharing what Black Book editors observed for themselves in the lanes or what the commentary survey personnel reported back to the home office, Ricky Beggs indicated that dealer sentiment is becoming more consistent about how wholesale conditions are nowadays. In his latest video blog, “Beggs on the Used Car Market,” the Black Book managing editor […] [Read More]

With its latest acquisition, American Auto Auction Group  has expanded its number of auction operations to 20. Extending its presence into the Upper Midwest, AAAG’s recent addition is Badger State Auto Auction in Fond du Lac, Wis., which officially became a group member on Friday. Keith Lelux, AAAG founder and chief operating officer, said: “We […] [Read More]

One Arizona dealership is apparently seeing big results from implementing DealerRater’s Certified Dealer Program, noting that it has helped boost sales by 20 to 25 percent. The program, which offers a suite of online review-gathering and leveraging tools for car dealerships, was utilized by Scottsdale, Ariz., dealership Certified Benz and Beemer, and the store noted […] [Read More]

In addition to sharing with Auto Remarketing how its business model can benefit dealers, Auctions In Motion — a Southern California company giving dealers an alternative way to buy and sell wholesale units by blending mobile and “hybrid” auction sales — has brought in a new director of sales of marketing. Tapped for the position […] [Read More]

I was always taught that a dealer should never apologize for anything when it came to used vehicles. This meant that we would always spend the time and money to “go the extra mile” with the reconditioning of every used car at my family’s dealership. [Read More]

Maryland’s Bel Air Auto Auction recently revealed it has appointed a new general manager of its powersports division. Tapped for the position is Michael Taylor, who on top of managing the auction’s monthly powersports, boat and RV sale, will also work with Chuck Comfort, who handles the auction’s salvage/inop and truck & equipment Sales.  [Read More]

When it comes to the intrinsic value of a brand selling vehicles in the Canadian auction space, one mainstream brand, in particular, stands head and shoulders above its competitors, according to ALG Canada. [Read More]

Two major players in the Canadian used-car marketplace have announced a new partnership meant to increase transparency in the industry by providing real-time vehicle data for dealers and buyers. Effective Friday, ADESA Canada and CarProof will partner to offer CarProof reports on the majority of dealer, public and local fleet vehicles consigned at auction, on […] [Read More]

About a week after announcing its expanded footprint, Copart revealed its third-quarter financial statement Wednesday, highlighting gains in revenue, operating income and net income. For the quarter that ended April 30 — the third quarter of its 2012 fiscal year — Copart calculated its revenue, operating income and net income came in at $244.1 million, […] [Read More]