The Summer Roundtable was highlighted by discussions from key figures in the remarketing industry on how they’ve thrived in the current climate and their...

Now in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, pressure on residual values is predicted to increase lender’s credit losses as vehicle sales slow and...

Companies such as Manheim and ADESA have invested time and money to bolster the digital side of their business to meet the demands of this growing field,...

Online remarketing has been a growing trend for the past few years and it promises to continue. As more remarketers are selling and buying wholesale...

CUV/SUVs saw year-over-year declines to their wholesale values, but are still performing well due to continued demand for these segments and cheap gas...

TradeRev cut down vehicle delivery times by nearly 50% in the first half of 2019. The company is now on pace to deliver cars within 100 miles in two days

There is a lot that sellers — and buyers — should know about the pre-owned alt-fuel market before selling or purchasing alternative-fuel trucks.

Manheim's president who oversees the inventory solutions unit offers thoughts on fleet mobility services, bringing artificial intelligence to inspections,...

Through the 12-month period ending in June 2019, overall manufacturer incentive spend has declined, and the strength of fleet sales this year has been a big...

Change is constant in the remarketing industry, and 2019 continues to see new trends emerge. Here are four trends that remarketers should have on their mind.

Overall used vehicle values are at strong levels. Crossover values are holding steady but there is cause for concern in the near future. Sedan values are...

Over the past three years commercial remarketers have cut the time it takes to sell a vehicle from the moment it arrives at auction by five days.

Sedan wholesale values are expected to improve as more SUVs and crossovers return to the used market. Meanwhile, SUV and crossover wholesale values are...

Manheim made its first digital sale a little over 20 years ago. Over the past 20 years, the company's digital sales have grown from fewer than 100 annual...

The 2019 Consignor of the Year award was given to Chris Clarke of ARI this year. He spoke with Automotive Fleet to talk about his win, the remarketing...

Fleet management company remarketers discussed trends affecting their day-to-day jobs and the industry as a whole.

Current sales of electric vehicles are largely driven by incentives, and while incentives help move the metal on the new-vehicle front, they have a negative...

A steady supply, thriving shipping market, and increased demand helped stabilize wholesale values going into 2019.

Deprecation was low through most of 2018. Segments such as sedans performed better than they have in years past, while trucks and SUVs continue to retain...

More SUVs, the retention of higher mileage vehicles, and new methods of remarketing are some trends fleets are observing in the wholesale market.

TradeRev started as a dealer-to-dealer mobile app, but has expanded its offerings to give more real-time auction access to commercial fleets and fleet...

Used-vehicle values have held strong this year. A strong economy and more efficient remarketing strategies are helping make 2018 a banner year for...

Disruption in the automotive industry will affect many businesses with close ties to it, including those in wholesale remarketing, health care, and accident...

Faye Francy of Auto-ISAC and Andrea Amico of Jack Cooper Logistics led a discussion on the steps that could be taken to protect personal identifiable...

Fleet mainstays such as pickups and vans are expected to perform well at wholesale this year. Higher-end vehicles, such as those found in executive fleets...

It never ends; management wants cost reduction, and fleet managers must come through, year after year. Beyond those ‘hard’ costs that are easily measured...

Depreciation can account for a large portion of a vehicle’s lifecycle costs. While there is no escaping from the fact that vehicles are depreciating assets,...

The 2018 Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) detailed the biggest topics concerning wholesale remarketing, and also elaborated on technological...

Sarah Riggs Amico plans to take her boardroom strategy to Georgia’s Gold Dome and deliver the results that other politicians have merely promised.

Typical seasonal highs and lows were disrupted this year due to a run of natural disasters destroying hundreds of thousands of vehicles and causing a surge...

As consumers and automakers continue to migrate away from sedans toward crossovers, there are no clear winners when analyzing total cost of ownership of...

Fleet managers should consider seven areas of a vehicle, when maximizing resale value. Condition reports generated by third-party inspectors can help spell...

While the effect that Hurricane Irma had on Insurance Auto Auction's and Copart's operations in Florida was relatively mild, Houston was a different story.

For some fleets, a truck’s value does not come up until it’s time for remarketing. But getting the most profit for these assets requires careful planning...

The former International Automotive Remarketers Alliance chairman and president was the picture of remarketing leadership. After nearly a decade as...

As manufacturers continue to release new vehicles into the luxury segment, the number of vehicles in the segment has grown. This along with overproduction...

When it comes time to put used police cars for sale, there’s more work to be done than just turning the vehicles over to the auctioneer.

By implementing one or two new strategies — such as timing sales based on mileage or seasonality, expanding sales channels, or considering purchasing...

With Canadian membership its fastest growing segment, the IARA wanted to give credence to the “International” part of its name by holding its first...

Public fleets teaming up on vehicle remarketing, whether with another public agency or a private auctioneer, talk about how they do it and what they’ve learned.

While depreciation is the biggest fleet expense, there are steps fleet managers can take before purchasing a vehicle, while it’s in the fleet, and when it’s...

The new Centralized Vehicle Data Repository offers a single place for remarketers to access build data, MSRP, recall, and warranty information at the VIN...

The 21st edition of the Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) saw nearly 700 consignor and remarketing professionals gather to learn, exchange ideas,...

Newly named President Gary Mott outlines FLD's short-term focus on new technologies; its near-term focus on cloud-based inventory management; and a...

After an accident or major equipment failure, fleet managers often have to make a hard decision to either repair or replace the damaged vehicle. There is no...

Vehicle depreciation is impacted by a number of factors, from supply and demand to overall economic conditions. While 2015 was relatively stable for...

The Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR), which is produced by Bobit Business Media, publisher of Automotive Fleet, celebrated its 20th anniversary...

Increased buying opportunities and a favorable economic climate are limiting price growth, and the supply of quality used trucks is expected to increase.

Overall, depreciation is lower than pre-recession levels for the fleet vehicle market, with average months-in-service and mileage decreasing year-over-year.

Understanding depreciation, how vehicles are valued and when to remarket can improve your total cost of ownership.