First Manheim auto auction
As World War II drew to a close, the demand for cars was high—and about to skyrocket. It was a great time to start a used car auto auction.
Manheim, PA, becomes world's largest auto auction
Manheim purchases National Auto Dealers Exchange in Bordentown, NJ
At the time, this was the biggest single acquisition in the auto auction market, and a giant step for the company.
Cox Enterprises acquires Manheim
Atlanta-based media company Cox Enterprises first learned about Manheim through its publication of the “Black Book” used car price guide. It saw that the auction industry had vast growth potential.
Manheim grows to 25 auctions nationwide
First-ever live satellite auction
First in industry to provide online access to auction inventories, calendars, and more
By the late Nineties, the Internet was having a dramatic impact on how dealers received information. Up-to-date, online inventory information completely changed the resale market.
Manheim goes international and acquires 9 UK auctions
The addition of these 9 locations in Great Britain brought Manheim up to 72 auctions worldwide. Two years later, Manheim acquired England’s National Car Auction Group, bringing its total number of UK auctions up to 17.
Manheim Online launches and is named one of Top 10 e-commerce sites by PC Week
Manheim Market Report (MMR) is downloadable to dealers PC’s
Manheim introduces the Used Vehicle Value Index
Manheim holds its first Simulcast sale
For the first time, dealers could bid without leaving their dealership and take advantage of multiple auction locations at once.
Manheim holds first auction in Thailand
Online Vehicle Exchange (OVE) launches
Manheim Specialty Auctions debuts
From boats to trucks, powersport vehicles to heavy equipment, Manheim Specialty Auctions carved out a needed niche in the industry, and one that keeps growing.
Manheim launches China operations
Manheim was the first U.S. car autioneer to penetrate the giant Chinese market. The year before, 2.5 million used cars changed hands in China; within a decade, that number would surpass 13 million.
World’s largest vehicle auto auction receives DuPont Award for environment achievements
Manheim launches first-ever operations in Turkey
Manheim reaches 3 million online transactions
OVE signs its 100th Independent Auction Partner
Mobile site reaches 2,000,000 users
We all live on our phones these days. Enhancing the mobile experience and helping dealers find what they need when they’re on the go is more important than ever.
Manheim launches Deal Shield vehicle protection and purchases Ready Auto Transport
Manheim mobile app launches
Cox Enterprises announces formation of Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive brought together more than 20 wholesale and retail brands, including Manheim, AutoTrader.com and Kelley Blue Book.
MANHEIM CREATES NEW WHOLESALE-TO-RETAIL VEHICLE SOLUTION FOR DEALERS
MANHEIM ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF MOBILE AUCTION NETWORK
Manheim Express launches nationwide
First all-digital auction launches at Manheim Tucson
Manheim launches the New Manheim.com
Manheim celebrates 75 years of helping dealers succeed
We’re most proud of the relationships we’ve made with dealers and the improvements to the auction experience we all benefit from. Thanks for working with us.
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