Led by commercial consignor volumes, annual auto auction sales volumes reached their highest point in six years, beat prior-year figures by more than 4% and have turned a corner from the pandemic-aftermath lows of the early 2020s. That’s according to the latest AuctionNet data and commentary from the National Auto Auction Association, which said there […] [Read More]

Robert Guerrero spent nearly 14 years as an executive with Insurance Auto Auctions, so he understands the complexities of damaged vehicles, distraught owners, auto insurers and repair shops. Now as the president and co-founder of ClaimBuyout, Guerrero explained how damaged vehicles with plenty of viable life remaining can be another plentiful source of dealership inventory. […] [Read More]

ACERTUS has fired the latest shot in the war against fraud in the auto transport business, launching a new authentication feature designed to verify driver identity during the pickup stage. The logistics-as-a-service platform said ACERTified, its new security safeguard, directly addresses fraud and misrepresentation, the biggest threat to the vehicle logistics industry today. Customers who […] [Read More]

Automotive software platform Dealerware has been acquired by a group of growth investors with a goal of speeding product development and expanding the company’s range of offerings for its customer base of OEMs, retailers and fleet operators. The investors were led by Wavecrest Growth Partners and Radian Capital, with participation from Automotive Ventures, auto industry […] [Read More]

The future of used-car reconditioning isn’t about tires and brakes. It’s about technology and data. “If you’ve been to any of the sessions so far here or at any other conference, you have likely seen and heard everybody talk about the changes that are happening to the automotive industry from the use of automation and, […] [Read More]

Total bankruptcies in 2025 increased 11% year-over-year, according to data provided by Epiq AACER on Monday. But the number of filings still is more than 200,000 less than what went through the bankruptcy court system before the pandemic. Epiq AACER reported there were 565,759 total bankruptcy filings last year. That’s 11% more than the 508,953 […] [Read More]

Here’s an example of how dramatically situations can change for even well-established service providers connected with auto finance. On Dec. 15, McGlinchey Stafford announced the hire of four associates who previously clerked or worked at the law firm across three of its offices. Then last Monday, “after assessing several strategic alternatives,” McGlinchey’s equity members voted […] [Read More]

Overall wholesale vehicle volumes are expected to be flat in 2026, followed by modest growth in subsequent years. It’s a different story, though, for off-lease volumes, according to Cox Automotive. Lease maturities, says Cox Automotive interim chief economist Jeremy Robb, “are at a critical inflection point” both in terms of actual volume and the makeup […] [Read More]

2025 was a volatile year in the history of electric vehicles in the U.S., with wild fluctuations in demand, the overturn of California’s zero-emission vehicle mandate, the end of the federal EV tax credits and the buying frenzy that immediately preceded it. So how does 2026 follow that act? That question was the focus of […] [Read More]

Rivian has hired business leader and entrepreneur Greg Revelle as chief customer officer, responsible for overseeing the electric vehicle manufacturer’s entire customer journey and leading its go-to-market strategy, including sales, marketing and operations. Revelle recently closed Revatek, a startup battery charging systems provider he founded in 2024 to enhance the off-grid outdoor experience. He previously […] [Read More]