Cox Helps You Resolve to Change the World…One Recycling Can at a Time

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It’s that time of year again. Time to set your New Year’s Resolution, to prioritize your goals and make a concerted effort to be better than you were before. Set your sights on changing the world by participating in the new Single Stream Recycling Program and help Cox Automotive reach our goal to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill by 2024.

3003 Summit Team Members…Help Is Here

Members of the {go green} Council, in conjunction with the facilities team at 3003 Summit have made it easier than ever to stick to your resolution by providing new recycle cans to every team member in the building. Thanks to the Single Stream Recycling system, you can toss any recyclable item into the single recycle bin at your very own desk, making it as simple to “go green” as it is to throw your trash in the garbage! Now you can toss your garbage in the black desk-side trash can and your recyclables in the desk-side recycling bin. It’s that simple.
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How Does Single Stream Recycling Work?

Single stream recycling is a process that eliminates the sorting and separation of materials sent to be recycled. Single stream sorting differs from the traditional multiple stream method where you have to sort and separate recyclables (paper, bottles, cardboard, etc) into different bins.

This means all you have to do to keep your New Year’s resolution to go green is place your used items in the proper can at your own work station. The facilities team will handle the rest! Members of the Go Green Council are working with the cleaning service to ensure recycling contents are properly removed. Now you can toss your garbage in the black trash can and your recyclables in the recycling bin. It’s that simple.

When Will I Get My Can?

Look for your new recycle can and the recycling sticker to be delivered based on the following schedule:

Tuesday, January 5: Floors 1- 8

Wednesday, January 6: Floors 9 – 14
Thursday, January 7: Floors 15 – 18

*Place your sticker on the side of your can for a quick reminder of acceptable contents.

Don’t forget we are still encouraging you to use “one less cup”. By choosing to reuse your coffee mug and tumbler for each trip to the break room, you are wasting fewer disposable cups…making our Zero Waste to Landfill goal that much easier to achieve!

Cox Enterprises Joins the Paris Climate Conversation

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Cox Is Committed to the American Business Act on Climate Pledge

As a corporate leader in the global race toward a low-carbon, sustainable future, Cox Enterprises, along with 153 other U.S. companies, has joined the international climate change conversation in support of a strong Paris outcome by participating in the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. These 154 companies have operations in all 50 states, employ nearly 11 million people and represent more than $4.2 trillion in annual revenue, providing opportunity to foster customer support and change consumer behavior with the adoption of sustainability practices across the country.

Our Pledge to Lead the Way to a Sustainable Future

Cox Enterprises has long been committed to environmental stewardship and conservation. Since 2007, the company has invested more than $100 million in sustainability and conservation through its Cox Conserves program, which promotes and supports positive environmental change in our businesses and in the community.
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Looking ahead, Cox Enterprises aims to send zero waste to landfills by 2024 and become both carbon and water neutral by 2044.

We pledge to accomplish the following goals through continued initiatives across the Cox family of companies. Learn more about the ways Cox Conserves has been making strides to reach these goals already by clicking the links below.

  1. Carbon Reduction through alternative energy, energy conservation and operating a more sustainable fleet. Get highlights from the Go Green Council’s February 2015 meeting.
  2. Water Conservation programs across our campuses and business operations that reduce our water footprint and balance necessary use with meaningful restoration. See how Manheim Georgia celebrated the anniversary of their water conservation program.
  3. Waste Diversion driven by increased recycling, exploring new waste technologies, as well as employee and customer engagement. Find out how you can help us achieve the zero waste to landfill goal through on-site recycling programs and more.
  4. Renewable Energy investments in new energy generation technologies as well as existing, proven technologies. Learn about the installation of solar power stations at Manheim New England.
  5. Sustainable Supply Chain partnership with suppliers, with a focus on conservation including reduction in energy and water used in manufacturing and distribution, reduction in air and water pollution and waste products, use of recycled content in products and packaging, investments in alternative energy sources, and prioritization of environmental friendly transportation. See how Cox is celebrating wins in sustainability efforts made by our customers in the community with the Leader in Sustainability Award.

Learn more by visiting http://www.coxconserves.com/.
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The American Business Act on Climate Pledge

We applaud the growing number of countries that have already set ambitious targets for climate action. In this context, we support the conclusion of a climate change agreement in Paris that takes a strong step forward toward a low-carbon, sustainable future.

We recognize that delaying action on climate change will be costly in economic and human terms, while accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy will produce multiple benefits with regard to sustainable economic growth, public health, resilience to natural disasters, and the health of the global environment.

Learn more about the companies who have joined the pledge and their detailed commitments at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/ClimatePledge

How Do You Measure Peace Of Mind? By the THOUSAND!

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Join the team at DealShield as they celebrate their 1,000thDealShield 360 customer. “Congratulations to the entire team and our sales partnerships; this achievement is truly a milestone for our group…peace of mind never felt so good,” said Brett Woods, who leads DealShield for Cox Automotive.

With the DealShield 360 program, dealers have protection for every auction purchase they make. That’s what makes this milestone so special – there are now 1,000 DealShield customers who will benefit from better inventory management with the ability to opt out of a vehicle investment should it not be immediately profitable. That’s an instant win for every customer.

The DealShield Purchase Protect guarantee ensures the dealer can buy with confidence because they know the vehicle is returnable for any reason, allowing customers to receive a 100% refund of the purchase price and buy fee within a 21 day window. Now that’s peace of mind not typically found in the auto industry, and that’s peace of mind worth celebrating – by the thousand!

For more information about DealShield and the team’s accomplishments, visit their Fuel page.

Down, Set…Hike! It’s Autotrader and the SEC on CBS for the WIN!

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Autotrader is proud to announce the kickoff of their 5th college football season with the SEC on CBS. Tune in Saturday afternoons as Autotrader and CBS bring you the SEC pre-game show.

Autotrader College Football Today ensures you’re ready for kickoff with the latest on and off the field in the most exciting conference in college sports!

Bring the gridiron competition to the office with the attached printable SEC schedule. Kick off the action by commenting below with your pick for the SEC champion!

“Thank you, Autotrader,” from the team at College Football Today on CBS!

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AUTOTRADER COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY PRE-GAME SHOW BROADCAST SCHEDULE
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“Drivers…Start Your Engines”

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Tune in as the most famous words in motorsports kick off this weekend’s Hollywood Casino 400 live from the Kansas Speedway. The Cox Automotive team is proud to sponsor two of NASCAR’s top drivers as they advance their way through the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Team Members…Post Your Logos!

Catch all the action live from Kansas Speedway this Sunday, October 18 starting at 2:15 p.m. ET as Dale Earnhardt Jr and Joey Logano take on 41 other cars in what promises to be an exciting 400 miles!

Get in on the excitement with your Cox Automotive team members by snapping a photo of the Kelley Blue Book logo on Earnhardt Jr’s No. 88 Chevy SS or the Autotrader logo on Logano’s No. 22 Ford Fusion when you’re watching the race. Post them in the comments below to support our NASCAR sponsorships!

Earnhardt Jr Continues to Fight For Points and Position

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Watch this weekend’s action-packed Hollywood Casino 400 and look for the KBB logo on Dale Earnhardt Jr’s No.  88 Chevy SS. Dale will compete for points, and ultimately for a chance to advance to the Eliminator 8, as he is currently ranked 11th in points and needs strong showings at Kansas and Talladega to continue. With an opportunity to rack up points in Kansas, Dale is positioning his team for Talladega’s restrictor-plate race where he hopes to replicate his first place finish from May!

USA TODAY Sports writer Jeff Gluck spoke with Dale about making aggressive adjustments in everything from the setup to how he races as he works to secure a spot in the Eliminator round: “A few of us will be out there for blood, trying to claw our way back in. I like being able to race like that.”

Logano Secures His Spot in the Eliminator Round with a Victory at Charlotte

Joey Logano soared through Charlotte Motor Speedway and into Victory Lane, taking the top spot at last weekend’s first race of the Contender round. That checkered flag finish makes him the driver to beat as he tops the leader board in overall driver standings and secured Team Penske’s No. 22 Ford Fusion’s spot in the Eliminator round.

As he continues to out race the competition, including Chase favorite Kevin Harvick, national media coverage spotlights Logano’s new mantra to focus on himself and his team instead of worrying about what the competition is doing.

USA TODAY Sports writer Jeff Gluck featured the Harvick/Logano match as one to watch: “Although Harvick gets most of the attention, Logano has been right there with him in performance. Logano’s win Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway was his ninth in the past two years; Harvick has eight during that time.”

Tune in to watch the drama unfold…and take note of the Autotrader and KBB logos as they continue to race toward Victory Lane!

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.

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