Top 10 News Items from 2012
TORRANCE, CA - 2012 was a tumultuous year for the remarketing industry. Here are the top 10 most-read news items from Vehicle Remarketing for 2012.
TORRANCE, CA - 2012 was a tumultuous year for the remarketing industry. Here are the top 10 most-read news items from Vehicle Remarketing for 2012.
Top 10 News Items for 2012
(No. 1 being the most read)
PAR North America Selects Del Mar Recovery Solutions to Provide Additional Skip-Tracing Services
Thermo Fisher Realizes Premium in 2011 From Short-Cycling Leased Vehicles
Black Book Says Seasonal Drop in Resale Values on the Horizon
Black Book Lists Top Vehicle Segment Resale Value Drops In 2012
Used Car Market Report Shows Increase in Auction Prices for Midsize Cars
State Line Auto Auction Sets Absolute Sale for GM to Celebrate 22 Years
Additional, notable news from 2012 includes the passing of Matt Marks, long-time executive director of the IARA, and the passing of Don Meadows, founder of AutoIMS.
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Used EVs Strengthen Overall Electric Vehicle Market
The latest sales data point to several reasons for the divergent trends in new and used EVs that can factor into fleet cycling decisions.
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The Data-Driven Haul: 5 Ways AI is Leveling the Playing Field in Auto Transport
Large and small transport fleets are becoming more competitive as predictive analytics and real-time data inform the logistics decision chain.
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How to Speak the Same Language on Fleet Safety
Drivers, supervisors, and data often speak different safety “languages.” Getting on the same page will drive better results.
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2026 CAR Awards Celebrate Industry Excellence
CAR’s annual Fleet Remarketing Awards opened a reimagined 2026 conference designed to bridge the worlds of fleet management and automotive remarketing.
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The Predictive Pivot: How AI and Data Are Redefining Auto Logistics in 2026
AI is no longer a luxury but the baseline for profitability in 2026. Auto haulers that adopt these tools now will quickly outpace those using manual workflows and taking a wait-and-see approach.
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The Predictive Pivot: How AI and Data Are Redefining Auto Logistics in 2026
AI is no longer a luxury but the baseline for profitability in 2026. Auto haulers that adopt these tools now will quickly outpace those that use manual workflows or take a wait-and-see approach.
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CAR 2026 Recap Part 2: Closing the Gap Between Data & Remarketing Value
The second half of CAR 2026 examined how fleets can translate lifecycle strategy, vehicle data, and market shifts into higher real-world results.
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CAR2026 in Two Words: Velocity, Value (Part 1)
The 2026 Conference of Automotive Remarketing convened with a mandate to involve a new constituency — fleet managers — and an updated mission to demonstrate unrealized value in de-fleeted vehicles.
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CAR 2026: Get the Wall Street Update on the Key Players in Remarketing
From a Wall Street analyst's take on remarketing's key players to whether fleets need their own version of Carfax, CAR 2026's afternoon roundtables will answer key operational and industry questions.
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CAR 2026 Session to Uncover the Missing Data That's Costing Fleets at Disposal
Work trucks lose value at remarketing, not because they aren't worth more, but because the data to prove it rarely makes it to the auction.
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