COX Automotive Canada Acquires Manheim Source Edmonton
TORONTO — Cox Automotive Canada, through its Manheim Canada operation, has acquired complete ownership of Manheim Source Edmonton. The auction will now operate as Manheim Edmonton and will continue to serve clients in its existing market. This announcement follows Cox Automotive Canada’s announcement in October that it is broadening its footprint in Western Canada. “We ... Read More »
TORONTO — Cox Automotive Canada, through its Manheim Canada operation, has acquired complete ownership of Manheim Source Edmonton. The auction will now operate as Manheim Edmonton and will continue to serve clients in its existing market.
This announcement follows Cox Automotive Canada’s announcement in October that it is broadening its footprint in Western Canada.
“We are appreciative of the partnership that we had with Manheim Source Edmonton that served our clients in the Alberta market,” said Maria Soklis, president of Cox Automotive Canada. “Today’s announcement will allow for Manheim Canada to continue to service our clients and offer a full suite of products and services.”
Manheim offers physical and digital auction channels, data analysis, financing and transportation and mobile products and solutions. It provides vehicle remarketing services in North American and connects buyers and sellers of used vehicles to the largest wholesale and used vehicle marketplace.
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