Copart Competition: Copart opens entries for the 2023 Rebuild Challenge with $15,500 worth of prizes
Dallas, Texas — Copart, a global leader in online auto auctions, recently announced that the 2023 Copart Rebuild Challenge is now open for entries with $15,500 worth of prizes awaiting the top three winners. “We’re always impressed with the creativity and skill our Members demonstrate every year in the Rebuild Challenge,” said Fatima Ali, director […]
The Holland Hoard: More than 200 very rare vehicles on auction in The Netherlands
Photo by Gallery Aaldering Dordrecht, The Netherlands — A series of auto auctions currently taking place in The Netherlands is proving historic, both in terms of scale and substance, as the more than 200-strong fleet of rare and classic cars owned by Dutch businessman Ad Palmen find new homes. With rides like the rare Lancia […]
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 […]
Tuesday Ticker: PPG 2022 sales driven by ‘higher selling prices, sales volumes’
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, PPG reports record automotive refinish coatings sales for 2022, while B.C.-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers amends its deal to acquire IAA Inc. PPG’s power year PPG reported its fourth quarter 2022 and full-year results last week, reporting record net sales in its automotive refinish line of business. The […]
Progress for Progi: Progi expands car auction platform to all licensed Canadian buyers
Toronto, Ontario — Progi announced last Thursday that going forward, Quebec vehicles sold on the ProgiPix car auction platform will be made available to all buyers with a Canadian operating license. The Quebec-based company is opening the floodgates to all accredited auto recyclers operating in Canada with this news, which operations director Frederic Miceli says […]
Impact Auto Auctions launches enhanced online platform
Mississauga, Ontario — August 23, 2016 — Impact Auto Actions has launched a new website with a modern interface and an array of enhancements. The new site, found at impactauto.ca, also offers Impact’s buying customers access to two new tools: My Auction Center, a personalized dashboard designed to streamline the process of sourcing and purchasing […]
