The NAAA Annual Convention Spotlights Cox Automotive’s Leadership Role in the Remarketing Industry

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This year’s National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) Annual Convention, held September 22 – 24 in Orlando, put a spotlight on the value of a holistic perspective and collaboration within the automotive industry. To kick off the event, president-elect Mike Browning (general manager, Manheim San Antonio) accepted the remarketing industry’s top leadership role. As NAAA president, Browning brings a well-rounded view of the automotive industry and is eager to put that perspective to good use.

“I’ve been a part of all sides. I’ve been a buyer and a seller. I understand the pain points, the needs and wants of all involved. I feel like I can bring everyone together,” Mike said.

Continuing the spotlight on Manheim leadership’s contribution to the auto auction industry, Jay Cadigan, vice president of industry relations for Manheim, was inducted into the NAAA Hall of Fame. “It’s our pleasure and privilege to honor Jay for his hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence,” said Frank Hackett, NAAA chief executive officer. “He’s a strong believer in the association and what its members can accomplish working together. His efforts have made a positive impact on the remarketing world and provide an outstanding example of professional achievement to future generations in our business.”

Representatives from the industry’s top brands celebrated the year’s successes with awards and recognition, highlighting new leadership aimed at revolutionizing the industry as it moves to increased digital transactions. Cox Automotive’s own Grace Huang was announced as the first ever Manheim senior vice president of inventory services. This role allows Huang to focus on the assurance that dealers are able to work “effectively and efficiently” throughout the wholesale process.

Special recognition was given to two of Cox Automotive’s top leaders, who were awarded the Warren Young Fellowship. Matt Arias, director of arbitration for Manheim and NAAA’s Auction Standards Committee chairman, and Brian Geitner, president of NextGear Capital, accepted fellowships.

Also representing Cox Automotive’s focus on industry-wide solutions, team members from AiM (Alliance Inspection Management) were on hand as ambassadors for innovation within the vehicle inspection process. Advancement in the procedures and transparency in the reporting process are vital throughout the industry as the wholesale and retail sectors move from in-lane and in-store to the online marketplace.

Congratulations to all of our Cox Automotive winners. The following is a list of additional awards and recognition given to Cox Automotive business units throughout the three day event.

Chase Auto Finance 17th annual Chase Cup Award Winners:

  • Manheim Minneapolis – Best National Auction Performance and Best Regional Performance, Midwest
  • Manheim Seattle – Best Regional Performance, West and Best National Mazda Sales
  • Manheim Pennsylvania – Best National Jaguar Sales
  • Manheim Riverside – Best National Land Rover Sales
  • Manheim Pittsburgh – Best Regional Performance, Northeast 

Winners of the Enterprise Holdings 2015 Auction Achievement Awards:

  • Whole-Car Category
    • Manheim Georgia
    • Manheim Nevada
    • Manheim Omaha
    • Manheim Pennsylvania
    • Manheim Riverside
    • Manheim Southern California
    • Manheim Texas Hobby
  • Damaged-Vehicle Category
    • Manheim Central California – TRA
    • Manheim TRA Tampa

Autotrader Teams With Rachael Ray for “Wish Wednesday” and Announces Car Color of the Year

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Wednesday Wish Granted

Autotrader Public Relations kicked off its celebration of New York Fashion Week and the 2015 Car Color of the Year by securing a car giveaway on Rachael Ray’s first ever “Wednesday Wish Granted” segment in the Autotrader Car Color of the Year which aired on Wednesday. “Wednesday Wish Granted” aired Wednesday, September 16th nationally and was featured on the show’s homepage.

Click here to watch the powerful segment and see the metallic black Kia presented to JoAnn Thompson, the first recipient, who has worked with children who have special needs for more than 25 years. “With the special needs kids, some of them can’t see, they can’t speak. A lot of things they can’t do,” says JoAnn. “But with me there, I can be their hands, I can be their eyes, I can hear for them.”

 

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Autotrader Names Car Color of the Year

Autotrader has officially named the car color of the year: metallic black, based on consumer vehicle searches carried out during the first six months of 2015.

The color is so popular that an impressive one in four vehicles searched for on the website are black. The most popular black vehicles on the site are the Ford F-150,Chevrolet Silverado andJeep Wrangler, while the most popular black luxury vehicles are the BMW X5, Mercedes S550 andCadillac CTS.

According to our managing editor, Tara Trompeter, “People are more likely to buy cars that reflect their personalities, the same way they do with fashion and accessories. And everyone knows it doesn’t get more classic than black.”

Comment below to let us know what you think of the new Autotrader car color of the year.

Joey Logano Continues to Prove Dreams Really Do Come True

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Ford Fusion sporting the Autotrader logo and the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader, was recently featured on a special episode of the award-winning news program 60 Minutes. The episode highlighted Logano and his long-time relationship with Gavin Grubbs, a young boy that Logano met over six years ago during a Make-A-Wish visit. Gavin made such an impact on Joey that the two continue to talk several times a week to this day and have remained good friends since.

Meet Gavin Grubbs through the eyes of his biggest fan and see how he gives back to the Make-A-Wish foundation and the lives they touch.

Click here to view the 60 minutes video clip.

Manheim GlobalTrader Inks Deal to Source and Supply Global Demand of Right Hand Drive Vehicles

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Manheim GlobalTrader’s Senior Director Naji Haddad is excited to announce a strategic partnership with one of Japan’s leading wholesale auctions, Arai Shoji Co, Ltd., expanding opportunity to source and supply right hand drive (RHD) vehicles to meet previously untapped market demands around the world.

The deal enables Manheim GlobalTrader to connect with buyers in the largest international RHD markets around the world. Manheim GlobalTrader will now finance and ship RHD inventory from Japan to any of the 75 countries, territories or dependencies where there is demand.

“We wanted our clients all over the world to see us as a holistic partner to serve all of their global trade needs. Japan alone exports 1.3 million cars annually to RHD countries around the world which is the reason why we decided to form a partnership there first. We see this as just the beginning to what will be a global network of partners,” announced Haddad.

Manheim GlobalTrader Creates Diverse International Network

This new deal sets Manheim GlobalTrader apart by moving away from typical local market models where auctions provide products and services for only the markets in which they are located. By creating a team of diverse, multicultural leaders with expertise in international markets, compliance standards, import and export requirements, cultures, religions, macro-economic conditions, political landscapes and all other factors affecting global trade, the team is able to provide a value proposition hinging on diversity to specifically cater to the international client.

“Diversity is critical to our success; we truly think globally but act locally,” said Naji Haddad. “To Manheim GlobalTrader, partnerships like this one in Japan are similar to how we hire team members. Of our 25 team members, 12 of us are foreign born and represent the various cultures, religions, and markets we serve around the globe. We want to surround ourselves with team members who are better and smarter than we are so we may learn, evolve, and continue to challenge ourselves. Business partnerships allow us to do the same at a global scale.”

This and other strategic global partnerships are pivotal to Manheim GlobalTrader’s future as the business unit continue to create value for Cox Automotive customers and strengthen the company’s portfolio, highlighting new markets for the remarketing industry and Cox Automotive’s OEM partners.

Cox Automotive Wins Big at the Fall Digital Dealer Conference

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The power of Cox Automotive was well represented at the Fall Digital Dealer Conference  last month in Las Vegas with participation from Autotrader, Dealertrack, Haystak, HomeNet, KBB.com, MakeMyDeal, Manheim, NextGear Capital, vAuto, VinSolutions and Xtime.

The Digital Dealer Conference represents an opportunity for Cox Automotive to connect with progressive, digitally-minded dealership personnel on the exhibit floor. Event highlights include networking opportunities and educational workshops hosted by subject matter experts across the industry, many from our Cox Automotive companies.

This platform allows us to interact with customers and to educate the Digital Dealer audience on how to better use the tools and technology Cox Automotive companies make available to sell more vehicles, more profitably.

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The numbers don’t lie! Check out the exciting wins we’re celebrating across Cox Automotive thanks to this super successful Digital Dealer Conference. Download the attached image to share with your team.

Honoring the Heroes Among Us on Veterans Day

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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. 
- John F. Kennedy

The Cox Automotive family is proud to salute the men and women among us who have served and sacrificed for the freedoms we all enjoy in the United States of America. Our veterans are an important part of the diverse workforce here at Cox, and we are proud to call them team members during and after their service in the armed forces.

As a tribute to our veterans and military families who continue to serve, we want you to share the names, pictures and stories of your military heroes. Comment below to share how you, your coworkers, friends and family members are honoring America’s heroes today and every day as we say ‘thank you’ to those brave men and women who keep America the home of the free.

Cox Enterprises Headquarters to Host Veterans Day Events

Atlanta-area employees are invited to a traditional military flag ceremony to honor U.S. veterans. Participants should be in place no later than 10:50 a.m. at the circular entry between CTech A and B. The ceremony will begin with a traditional two minutes of silent reflection at precisely the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Veterans from all Cox divisions, who we are proud to have as part of our diverse workforce, are invited to a special event from 1:30-3 p.m. in CTech’s Governor’s Hall C for hot apple cobbler, ice cream and beverages. Veterans, please click here to RSVP.

Comment below with your plans for honoring our U.S. veterans as we say a collective, “THANK YOU” to the heroes among us!

Quotable Quotes

“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.” – G.K. Chesterton

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” – Elmer Davis

“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” – Maya Angelou