A discussion of how the vehicle transport industry has changed over the past 10 to 15 years would have to include the obvious: Technology advancements have allowed most transport transactions to be electronic. JD Glover is president and CEO of vehicle transport company, First Source Auto, and he said that when a First Source Auto […] [Read More]

While sales of new electric vehicles are slumping, used EV sales are healthy. Some 262,372 were sold in the first half of 2026, up 21% compared to the same period last year, according to Cox Automotive. Those EVs must be moved around the country, and the special considerations around transporting them go far beyond just […] [Read More]

As thieves become ever more sophisticated, fraud is the biggest issue facing vehicle transportation firms these days, industry participants told Auto Remarketing. But a plethora of other concerns weigh on the minds of those providing services to the sector. Strategic theft While some may think of vehicles disappearing off a lot when they envision fraud, […] [Read More]

Here’s a misconception: Shipping electric vehicles is a lot different than shipping gasoline vehicles. “In reality, the process is … nearly identical,” said Chris Velazquez, vice president of sales at Montway Auto Transport. Velazquez, however, notes one main difference: vehicle weight. The dimensions of a gasoline-powered Honda CRV are about the same as a CRV […] [Read More]

At the 2026 World Remarketing Convention in Seattle this fall, Tommy Rogers will be inaugurated as new National Auto Auction Association president. He is currently president elect of the NAAA. If not for his wife, Tommy Rogers might not even be working in the auction industry. Having grown up bagging groceries as a part-time job, […] [Read More]

Tammy and John Swofford are auto auction industry superstars. Both have had long careers in the industry which included several stints working for the same company and now working for competitors. They’ve handled both situations with their characteristic humor. Currently, Tammy is senior director, national sales and marketing for Auto Auction Holdings. John is vice […] [Read More]

Using artificial intelligence models can go a long way toward helping auto auctions exponentially increase productivity as they save money on some parts of their operations. But to reap these benefits, companies have to use the technology in the right ways. The following are some AI best practices that help users get the most out […] [Read More]

There’s no doubt that AI is everywhere these days — and across all industries, organizations are looking for ways to best take advantage of the technology. Auto auctions are no exception, and companies have made AI part of their business in numerous ways. The following are some examples of how AI is changing the way […] [Read More]

When he met ACV CEO George Chamoun in February 2023, Conor O’Boyle found a kindred spirit in business, an ocean away from his native Ireland. A year-and-a-half later, ACV would end up acquiring Drive Inc., the company O’Boyle founded with Shane Ennis that operates wholesale digital marketplace TradeBid and electric vehicle platform Nevo. But if […] [Read More]

When he spoke to Auto Remarketing in late summer, National Auto Auction Association executive director Paul Lips had just returned from a trip to the U.K. to visit NAAA’s sister organization, the National Organization of Motor Auctions (NAMA), and attend its board meeting. “And I think I would say they’re ahead of us (digitally) only […] [Read More]