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Wholesale Prices Rise Again in May, Manheim Reports

ATLANTA — Wholesale used-vehicle prices increased again in May, suggesting dealers have continued to achieve efficiency gains that allow them to bid-up auction prices even as gross margins narrow. The May increase, which followed an April increase, resulted in a year-over-year gain, according to Manheim’s Used Vehicle Value Index. Total used retail unit volumes rose 6% in the ... Read More »

Used-Vehicle Pricing Continues to Ease

ATLANTA – Wholesale used-vehicle prices declined in March for the third consecutive month, illustrating the long-anticipated dip in pricing. This brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index — a measure of wholesale prices adjusted for mix, mileage and season — to a reading of 122.5 in March, a decrease of 1.6% from a year ago. ... Read More »

COX Automotive Execs Named Leading Women

ATLANTA, Ga. — Three top executives at Cox Automotive were named to Automotive News’ 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry during the publication’s annual awards ceremony. Jane Barnard, president of Manheim North America, Lori Wittman, vice president and general manager of VinSolutions and Sharon Kitzman, vice president and general manager of Dealer ... Read More »

Q3 Used-Car Market Remains Strong, Manheim Reports

ATLANTA — With wholesale used-vehicle prices increasing in September for the fourth consecutive month, wholesale pricing remains one of strength and stability. This brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index — a measure of wholesale prices adjusted for mix, mileage and season — to a reading of 124.8 in September, representing an increase of 2.8% ... Read More »

Manheim Vehicle Imaging Generates Gains For Toyota Financial Services

ATLANTA — Toyota Financial Services (TFS) saw a 17% rise in conversion rates during a 16-week trial of Manheim’s Enhanced Vehicle Imaging. The results of the trial were documented in a recent case study released by both organizations. TFS formed a partnership with Manheim to implement the EVI technology. The company was looking for a ... Read More »

ADESA Pulls Out of Proposed Multi-Platform System

CARMEL, Ind. — ADESA will not participate in the automotive remarketing industry’s initiative to establish a multi-platform system (MPS) that would allow simultaneous bidding on vehicles listed on multiple online auction sites. Manheim, ADESA, and other independent auctions began developing the MPS after announcing it at 2014 Conference of Automotive Remarketing. Auction representatives formed a ... Read More »

Manheim: Year-End Used-Car Values Stay Strong

ATLANTA — Wholesale used-vehicle values increased in the fourth quarter by nearly 2% to finish the year slightly higher than last year, as consumer demand for used car and trucks remained strong, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, a measure of wholesale prices adjusted for mix, mileage and ... Read More »

DriveTime Selects Manheim, Go Auto Exchange as Remarketing Partners

ATLANTA — Manheim announced this week that it has been selected by DriveTime as an exclusive remarketing partner along with Go Auto Exchange. This first-ever partnership makes Manheim and Go Auto Exchange DriveTime’s primary source for remarketing wholesale inventory through its physical locations, mobile auctions and online. DriveTime operates 122 stores in 47 markets. “Through ... Read More »

Manheim Places Experienced Executive on Leadership Team

ATLANTA, Ga. — Manheim selected Shane O’Dell to be the senior vice president of wholesale service, a new role within the company. O’Dell has worked in the vehicle finance industry since 1995. “We feel putting in place a leader with Shane’s industry and operation experience will help us drive continued innovation and growth in this ... Read More »

Manheim, AutoTrader Parent Forms Cox Automotive

Last week, Cox Enterprises announced the formation of Cox Automotive, an entity that includes more than 20 wholesale and retail auto brands — among them Manheim, AutoTrader.com and Kelley Blue Book, reported Auto Remarketing. Forming Cox Automotive, officials said, “further strengthens the company’s investment in the automotive industry and provides end-to-end global solutions for customers ... Read More »