Over the next three years, dealers are expected to face ongoing inventory challenges, with a shortage of about 8 million used vehicles and lease returns down by 50%. In some cases, dealers are going to have to offer vehicles they may not have thought of as retail units in the past. One thing to keep […] [Read More]

In this session from the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage, sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, Pam founder Abdullah Baig, Zen AI CEO Olivier Vincent and BlinkAI Automotive CEO Dave Perry join Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby for a conversation about the role of artificial intelligence in the auto industry. They bust myths about […] [Read More]

Steve Rowley, president of Cox Automotive, said there are a lot of forces currently impacting the auto industry landscape. Vehicle electrification, new technology and consumer affordability are among the challenges and changes the wholesale and retail auto industries have to navigate to competitively buy, sell and service vehicles, he said. But perhaps the most prominent force impacting the auto industry ... [Read More]

The method in which auto dealers acquire used inventory is rapidly changing. Historically reliant on auctions and trade-ins, a surging demand for pre-owned vehicles and persistent market scarcity are compelling dealers to aggressively purchase directly from consumers at an unprecedented rate. Some groups aim to increase these direct purchases by up to 40%. This shift […] [Read More]

You may have seen LinkedIn posts this week involving Manheim.com, OVE and the vehicle listings from independent auto auctions. On Friday, Auto Remarketing connected with Joe Kichler — senior vice president, digital and supply chain at OVE and Manheim parent Cox Automotive — to get some clarity on the decision made by the company and […] [Read More]

Rivian’s commitment to Georgia is bigger than the factory it’s preparing to build there. The electric vehicle manufacturer, along with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, announced its plan to open an East Coast headquarters in Atlanta. “We are excited to establish our East Coast head office in Atlanta,” Rivian founder and […] [Read More]

Ship.Cars, a provider of software for car hauling companies, has partnered with auto transport broker Auction Direct Transport, giving ADT‘s carrier network access to the Ship.Cars platform at a discounted monthly rate. The companies said the collaboration will offer the carriers efficient dispatch operations, real-time load alerts and improved profitability. “ADT is a high-volume shipper […] [Read More]

ServNet Auction Group has added two more locations to its network of independent auctions. McConkey Auction Group’s newest additions — MAG Alaska and DAA Portland — are now on board, which ServNet said marks not only MAG’s continued expansion but also ServNet’s “commitment to fostering innovation, operational excellence and trusted service within the automotive remarketing […] [Read More]

In no particular order, Jeremiah Wheeler is an auto industry executive. He’s a Used Car Week Hall of Famer. He holds an MBA from SMU. He’s a husband. A dad. And this week, he became a published author. Wheeler, who is president at DRN, MVTRAC and SCM, talked with Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby […] [Read More]

In another episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Canada’s Used Car Week 2025 in Toronto, Cherokee Media Group associate editor Andrew Friedlander is joined by a man who thinks outside the box — Chris Schellenberger, founder and CEO of Purr, whose unique business model offers a retail consignment platform for repossessed vehicles. The […] [Read More]