NORTHBROOK, Ill. -

Earlier today, Donlen named its annual best-in-class vehicle auctions, including an award for Auction of the Year as well as regional and categorical winners.

Receiving this year’s recognition as Auction of the Year was Manheim Southern California.

Among the other top performers were:

—West Region Winner: ADESA Golden Gate

—Central/Northeast Region Winner: Manheim Milwaukee

—South/Southeast Region Winner: Carolina Auto Auction

—Best Retention Dollars: Manheim Southern California

—Best Days to Condition Report: Carolina Auto Auction

—Best Days to Sell: ADESA Colorado Springs

—Best Expense Control: Brasher’s Portland Auto Auction

Explaining more about the annual awards, Donlen noted that the its remarketing group recognizes its auction partners achieving the strongest levels of service delivery.

“One of the things we look for in our auction partners is that they excel in all areas that affect our customers,” stated Dan Powers, Donlen’s director of vehicle remarketing. “We not only look at the numbers, but at those who constantly communicate with us, looking for ways to improve service delivery.”

Powers added: “Our monthly remarketing scorecard is a way for us to ensure our auctions are performing at top level for our customers; the annual awards recognize the hard work the auctions put in all year. We appreciate that, and think it’s important to acknowledge their efforts.”