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Explore the latest trends, news, and in-depth insights in the world of automotive. Our blog provides valuable content to keep you informed and inspired.
Margin is a good path to make a benefit. But it might not be the only one!
In our previous article, we analyzed how a better understanding of the end price of each vehicle was a key factor for a successful auction process. For sellers, targeting on a wide range of markets makes sure that the highest selling country is among them,…
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Mercedes versus BMW: a competition of over 100 years
The German car brands Mercedes and BMW are probably one of the biggest rivals in the international automotive market. In 2016, BMW celebrated its centenary – and a century of technological rivalry with Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz.
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Mileage fraud in the used car market: How can you prevent it?
On an annual basis, approximately 35 million used cars are traded in Europe. In a very significant number of these cars – 30 to 40 percent depending on the source – the mileage still gets tampered with. In this article, you can find out the…
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Vortex Capital Partners and ABN AMRO Participaties lead buyout of OPENLANE
Vortex Capital Partners and ABN AMRO Participaties have acquired a majority stake in OPENLANE, the online auction site for used cars. The participation is part of the new growth strategy and objective of OPENLANE to exceed the threshold of 100,000 vehicles sold.
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10 car defects that can leave you with a financial hangover
Buying and maintaining a car can quickly cost a fortune nowadays. This is why many consumers explore the used car market, where they feel protected by the statutory warranty offered by the traders.
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Gino Talks: Improvements and exciting plans for the future
Do you find yourself smiling after doing business with OPENLANE? It’s my job to make sure you’re absolutely grinning from ear to ear. As the head of our Marketing, Sales and Customer Service department, it’s my responsibility to ensure you’re happy every time you deal…
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Gino Talks: Optimo, the optimal payment, delivery and inspection service
We’ve decided to add extra value to optimize our ‘Service Pack’. And since it’s optimized, we thought it was a good idea to rename it Optimo, the optimal payment, delivery and inspection service.
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Gino Talks: Bidder Account Service
Welcome to the latest in a series of blog posts aimed at helping you to make the most of OPENLANE services. Did you enjoy the last two news items? They focused on some of the newer innovations we’ve implemented at OPENLANE.
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