Here’s an opportunity dealers might be missing: consumers are willing to pay more for CPO than you think. On average, a consumer would shell out $3,000 more on a certified pre-owned car than a non-CPO version of the same car, according to the Cox Automotive 2016 CPO Study. But here’s the thing. Dealers think they […] [Read More]

Costco Auto Program announced that in the first month of its General Motors Holiday sales event, 70 percent of purchases were for truck crossover and truck segments. In addition to its members showing the most interest in the crossover and truck segments last month, Costco said October also included the highest registration day for a promotion. […] [Read More]

Two years after opening its second location in Moncton, Canadian Auction Express traded it for a larger site nearby. The new location, at 72 Urquhart Ave., has three lanes featuring state-of-the-art simulcast equipment and top-notch auction software, an 8,000-square-foot building and 5 acres of parking.  Last week’s grand opening attracted buyers from as far away as […] [Read More]

Cars.com on Monday announced the appointment of Brooke Skinner Ricketts as chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Skinner Ricketts most recently served as vice president of brand and design at Avant. Prior to that she was head of brand strategy at Twitter. “Cars.com is here to help people win, and by welcoming Brooke, we’re delivering on that promise,” […] [Read More]

You will see a “more holistic, enterprise approach” in a few areas at KAR Auction Services. The company announced Monday morning that it has created new enterprise functions and leadership roles in product development, data analytics and strategy to help drive innovation in the auction business. “Our industry is rapidly evolving, with emerging new markets […] [Read More]

ServNet added another facility to its roster of independent auction locations. The group’s president Kevin Brown on Friday introduced the group’s newest member:  Houston Auto Auction. Founded in 1964 by James Bowers, the auction continues under the second-generation ownership and operation led by brothers Tim Bowers, James “Chip” Bowers II and Mark Bowers. During the five […] [Read More]

EVOX Images has unveiled a mobile app that lets truck shoppers research and compare models through a virtual reality experience. Equipped with dynamic content uploads and other features to provide the ultimate car viewing experience, RelayCars 5.0 provides a first-hand look inside truck models from the expansive EVOX VR library.  With more than 115 trucks […] [Read More]

On Thursday, ADESA announced the promotion of Kevin Rhoads to general manager of ADESA Kansas City. “Kevin has been a vital part of the growth at ADESA Kansas City in recent years, bringing a positive focus to building lasting customer relationships,” said Paul Lips, chief operating officer at ADESA. “Our consignors, dealers and staff will benefit […] [Read More]

On Friday, Cox Automotive announced that new tools offered by the OVE platform contributed to independent auction partners' double-digit growth in digital remarketing transactions over last year’s performance. “The tangible items are not the most important part of these improvements, but rather the OVE team’s efforts to seek out and address our biggest needs,” said Brandon Bailey, director […] [Read More]

Nicholas Financial top management explained intense competition for subprime paper triggered not only modifications of its infrastructure and human capital, but also how many contracts the finance company booked during the second quarter of its current fiscal year. The company reported during the three-month span that finished Sept. 30 that it secured 3,592 contracts, down […] [Read More]