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Gain Solutions’ inspect and collect inspection software has "reduced driver disputes" for CD Auction Group.

A new, safety sub-committee is to be formed by the VRA to look at safety issues in the remarketing sector, with a special emphasis on auctions.

Burrows Motor Group has agreed a solus remarketing deal with Independent Motor Auctions in Leeds.

Jemca Car Group operates seven Toyota and four Lexus dealerships around London.

The north-west and midlands-based dealer group has announced a new remarketing partnership for cars and commercial vehicles.

Approach of Christmas is expected to boost LCV sales as home deliveries demand increases, Dean Bowkett reports.

It will see the commercial vehicle auction company remarket 7,000 vehicles for Network Rail over three years on a sole supplier basis.

Average used car values in the fleet and lease sector rose by 2.3% to a record value of £10,778 in September, according to BCA.

Chris Cummings, head of tax at automotive consultancy ASE Global, will be providing a complete rundown for attendees.

80% of dealers have seen a change in consumer attitudes towards diesel, and a further 86% say they expect this to continue into 2018

The redeveloped centre welcomed more than 1,400 visitors, both to the lanes and online, for its first four auctions held between September 25-29.

Dealer group Steven Eagell has renewed its exclusive remarketing partnership with BCA for a further year.

Satnav address records and Bluetooth phone information stored on used cars and vans are set to create a headache for remarketing companies.

Cap HPI has cited a better than average performance from diesel vehicles for this time of year for the past three months in a row (July – September).

BCA has reported strong demand across its Scottish network throughout September, with sales records set at BCA’s remarketing centres.

Petrol vehicles values moved up by 0.7% and diesels saw the average values increase of 0.3%.

CD Auctions, based in Corby, has been acquired by Arctos Holdings, owners of SMH Fleet Solutions and Hudson Kapel.

Manheim set new records in August with a 10.5% year-on-year increase in average van sale values.

The Vehicle Remarketing Association has announced a free seminar on challenges facing used car and van sectors in 2018, in November.

Average values of ex-fleet and lease LCVs fell £124 (1.7%) to £7,052 in August, having been essentially static for the previous three months.

G3 Remarketing has agreed a new vending deal with Motability Operations, adding a new element to the firm’s bi-weekly Monday auction.

Manheim has today opened its next-generation auction centre at its Bruntingthorpe site following a multi-million-pound investment.

DealerTrade Auction, a new online auction website has just launched following a six-figure investment by Independent Motor Auctions.

BCA Logistics is expanding its operations in the West Midlands and moving to a new office at Birmingham Business Park.

Average light commercial vehicle values rose in July, as supply and demand remained well balanced.

Brightwells has been awarded a four-year contract by the Home Office to sell vehicles and plant used by the emergency services.

An e-auction of 200 Citroën vehicles held by BCA in August sold every vehicle on offer and set a new benchmark against guide values.

New rules should be introduced to regulate the mileage adjustment sector with car and van clocking on the rise, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).

New LCV sales will hit 360,000 this year according to automotive data experts, Cap HPI, a 5% fall on 2016.

Dealers who have signed up for the ADESA Upstream remarketing platform can now bid on and buy stock at any time.

Average used values in the fleet and lease sector rose to record levels in July, as value across the board rose by 1.8%.

UK used car transactions declined in the second quarter of 2017, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Sema Lease, which specialises in 12-month leases, has appointed Vehicle Quality Solutions to manage its end of lease inspections on its 3,000-strong fleet.

Ford has announced that it has accredited seven converters modifying Ford vehicles in a new scheme.

WEX Europe Services has launched a new refreshed website which promises to help visitors "better understand" their business.

AutoRestore has undergone a rebrand and has revealed that it will be known as Autoglass BodyRepair.

Hatfields Group, one of the oldest Jaguar dealerships in the world, has chosen the Aston Barclay Group to shape its new remarketing strategy.

Average used car prices remain strong but quarter four de-fleet activity might put pressure on values.

High demand from professional buyers has driven strong results for BCA Perry Barr in July, with competitive bidding in-lane and via BCA Live Online.

Aston Barclay’s new owners plan to double sales by increasing its fleet business and digitising the customer buying experience.