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Tag: auctions
Collision Repair
A Kart of History: Miniature Model T up for auction in Florida
Toronto, Ontario — To convince a grown adult that their casual neighbourhood-cruising vehicle should be a go-kart might be a tough sell to anyone but a certain bespectacled “Trailer Park Boy”—however, a kart designed like a Model T may just be the exception. In one of the rare cases where a top hat would actually […]
July 21, 2023
Collision Repair
Human Factor: Cox Automotive lays off 80 employees amid Edmonton withdrawal
Edmonton, Alberta — Cox Automotive is cutting loose 80 employees in Canada as it closes its Manheim auction operation, saying that the local wholesale market meant that the business no longer fit Cox’s growth plans for the future. “It’s never easy when we make these decisions. Unfortunately, Edmonton is not going to be a part […]
March 24, 2023
Recycling
Flooding the Market: Concerns raised over surplus of illegal imports in Mexican used market
Toronto, Ontario — The director of an organization representing Mexico’s auto parts industry has spoken out with concerns about his government’s handling of illegally imported used vehicles, as well as new policies that could hurt the local vehicle sales market. Alberto Bustamante, director of Mexico’s National Parts Industry (INA), spoke to reporters from Reuters about […]
December 21, 2022
Collision Repair
Relic Recovery: Rust Valley Restorers duo to auction off 300+ vehicles this weekend
Tappen, British Columbia — Mike Hall and Avery Shoaf, better known by their show business moniker, the “Rust Valley Restorers,” are continuing to shed their impressive automotive collections, as the pair prepare to hold a no-reserve auction this weekend where they expect to part with hundreds of vehicles. In a Facebook video, Hall explained that he […]
September 27, 2022
Collision Repair
Give Me the FAX: IAA integrates CARFAX vehicle history reports into auction platform
CARFAX Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Car buyers looking for an extra bit of info before making their big purchase will now have CARFAX Canada Vehicle History Reports made available to them through IAA Inc.’s various vehicle auctioning platforms, the company announced on Monday. IAA users will now be able to access vehicle history reports for up to […]
August 22, 2022
Recycling
Rusted Out: Mike Hall of Rust Valley Restorers to auction off 550 car collection on Oct. 2
Tappen, British Columbia — The valley around Tappen, B.C. is about to get a little less rusty now that Mike Hall announced that he will be auctioning off most of his 550-strong car collection next month, according to a report from Global News. As one half of the History Channel’s “Rust Valley Restorers”, Hall has […]
September 29, 2021
Collision Repair
Rusted Out: Mike Hall of Rust Valley Restorers to auction off 550 car collection on Oct. 2
Tappen, British Columbia — The valley around Tappen, B.C. is about to get a little less rusty now that Mike Hall announced that he will be auctioning off most of his 550-strong car collection next month, according to a report from Global News. As one half of the History Channel’s “Rust Valley Restorers”, Hall has […]
September 16, 2021
Recycling
The Barren Buying Landscape: Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association talks modern-day buying practices
Ottawa, Ontario — With salvage in such short supply and recyclers vying for any vehicle they can get their hands on, the role of the educated and disciplined buyer has never been more important. During last week’s Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) virtual training session, led by Rob Rainwater of Profit Team Consulting, Marty Hollinshead, Shan […]
May 14, 2021
Recycling
Industry Insider: IAA’s new Merchandising Platform provides a 360 buying approach
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Collision Repair’s Industry Insider sat down with Blair Earle, managing director for Impact Auto Auctions Canada, to learn more about the IAA Interact merchandising platform and how its features can provide trifold—and beyond—benefits to online buyers. Check out this week’s episode to learn more!
March 31, 2021
Collision Repair
Market update: Hurricanes drag down Copart revenue
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 26, 2018 — In this week’s market update, Copart reveals the true cost of hurricanes to its salvage and auction business, and a forecast of growth for the collision repair sector. The cost of hurricanes: CopartSales and earnings for Copart grew by double digits in its first quarter […]
November 26, 2018
Recycling
Impact Auto Auctions launches mobile app for on-the-go searching and bidding
Mississauga, Ontario — May 23, 2017 — Impact Auto Auctions, a subsidiary of Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA) and a business unit of KAR Auction Services, recently announced the launch of their Impact AuctionNow mobile app, a proprietary multi-platform auction technology that enables buyers from across Canada and the world to access thousands of vehicles weekly […]
May 24, 2017
Collision Repair
Tim O’Day named Chief Operating Officer of IAA
Westchester, Illinois — February 15, 2017 — Insurance Auto Auctions has announced that Tim O’Day has been named the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to IAA CEO and President John Kett. “Tim has strong strategy and management expertise and a proven track record of driving customer value through effective and efficient operations,” said Kett. […]
February 15, 2017
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