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The 2018 Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) detailed the biggest topics concerning wholesale remarketing, and also elaborated on technological developments that may impact the industry as a whole. Read the full story here. Photos by Andy Lundin.
As vintage Chevrolet trucks increase in popularity with enthusiasts, more trucks are going up for auction and sale prices for the most coveted trucks keep increasing. As we look back at 100 years of Chevy truck history, here’s a gallery of the nine most expensive Chevrolet trucks sold at Barrett-Jackson auctions to date. Photos courtesy of General Motors.
Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich visited the PARS company headquarters in early October, where met with leaders of the vehicle transportation company. Read more here. Photos by Mike Antich.
CAR was highlighted by discussions addressing trends that will affect the future of the remarketing industry. The conference was held March 1 to 2 at the Paris hotel in Las Vegas and was held in partnership with the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) and the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA). Photos by Steve Reed and Andy Lundin.
The 2016 Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) took place March 16-17 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Now in its 21st year, CAR delivered high-quality discussions and information on subjects ranging from automating the if-bid system to how to maximize auction earnings to a look forward to residual values for 2016-2017. In addition, attendees had plenty of opportunities to network and build their personal and professional connections. Photos by Chris Wolski and Steve Reed.
The International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) held its 2015 Summer Roundtable event August 18-19 At the Hilton Fort Worth in Texas. There were more than 200 registrations for this year’s conference. For more information about the Alliance, visit www.IARAonline.org
CPS (Consumer Portfolio Services) announced their 2014 top performing auctions through its Auction Performance Program at the CAR conference in Las Vegas on March 18. Categories included: The CPS Top Gun Award, The CPS Heavy Hammer Award, The Operational Excellence Award, Highest Online Sales Percentage and the CPS Small Market Top Gun Award. (PHOTOS: CPS)
The 2015 Conference of Automotive Remarketing, which is produced by Bobit Business Media, publisher of Automotive Fleet, celebrated its 20th anniversary in Las Vegas from March 18-19. Highlights included keynote addresses by Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills quarterback and cancer survivor Jim Kelly and Auction Broadcasting Co. Founder and CEO Mike Hockett Sr. Photos by Chris Wolski and Steve Reed.
The behind-the-scenes journey a vehicle takes from input to auction and beyond is an exciting experience. The following is a visual road map of an auction from beginning to end at Manheim's Riverside, Calif., operation. Photos by Blake Bobit and Chris Wolski.
