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