Category: Industry News


Manheim Australia car auction volumes hit three-year high

November 17, 2023

Manheim Australia’s passenger and commercial vehicle (PCV) auction sales volume hit a three-year high in October 2023. Auction volume for Australia’s premier wholesale auction channel was up 108.5% over October last year, and 20% greater than the preceding month of September 2023. Since re-commencing in-person, drive-through auctions across the eastern seaboard in June this year after a period of online-only bidding during COVID, Manheim has also seen steady growth in foot traffic. On a year-to-date...

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Used EV resale values

November 6, 2023

Sales of new electric vehicles are growing at a rapid pace in Australia, but what will happen with used ones, and why are battery health scores so vital?  More than 65,000 new EVs have been counted as sold in 2023 to the end of September – more than triple the previous year’s figure and equivalent to almost one-in-10 new passenger car and SUV sales.  All told there are an estimated 130,000 pure EVs out there...

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Shitbox Rally – Spring 2019: Meet the Team P.T 3

October 23, 2019

The Shitbox Rally officially finishes tomorrow! As the adventure continues, we want to showcase some of the drivers taking part in the Shitbox Rally – Spring 2019 event, starting in Melbourne and heading for Townsville via Birdsville. So what is the Shitbox Rally? Well, you can find out more about it here, but essentially it is a road trip from one iconic Australian destination to the next in cars worth $1,000 or less (shit boxes) to...

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Shitbox Rally – Spring 2019: Meet the Team P.T 2

October 21, 2019

The Shitbox Rally has officially begun. As the adventure continues, we want to showcase some of the drivers taking part in the Shitbox Rally – Spring 2019 event, starting in Melbourne and heading for Townsville via Birdsville. So what is the Shitbox Rally? Well, you can find out more about it here, but essentially it is a road trip from one iconic Australian destination to the next in cars worth $1,000 or less (shit boxes) to...

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Top 9 car buys for first time buyers plus new car buying tips you WOULDN’T think about!

June 24, 2019

Buying a car for the first time can be a daunting process, especially when it comes to choosing the right car for you. From driving the required hours to preparing for the driving test, first cars can be stressful to find and it is a big decision to make. You want to choose something you not only like to drive but is safe! So, at Manheim, our car experts have put together their list of...

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Shitbox Rally – Autumn 2019: MEET THE TEAMS PART 3

May 16, 2019

The Shitbox Rally has officially kicked off and after introducing another team last week, this week we want to highlight Team Hollywood! As the adventure continues, we want to showcase some of the drivers taking part in the Shitbox Rally – Autumn 2019 event, starting in Perth and heading for Sydney via Uluru. So what is the Shitbox Rally? Well, you can find out more about it here, but essentially it is a road trip from...

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Shitbox Rally – Autumn 2019: MEET THE TEAMS PART 2

May 13, 2019

The Shitbox Rally has officially kicked off and after introducing a team last week, this week we want to highlight Team Freo! As the adventure continues, we want to showcase some of the drivers taking part in the Shitbox Rally – Autumn 2019 event, starting in Perth and heading for Sydney via Uluru. So what is the Shitbox Rally? Well, you can find out more about it here, but essentially it is a road trip from...

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Shitbox Rally – Autumn 2019: MEET THE TEAMS PART 1

May 7, 2019

The Shitbox Rally is set to kick at the end of this week. As the adventure continues, we want to showcase some of the drivers taking part in the Shitbox Rally – Autumn 2019 event, starting in Perth and heading for Sydney via Uluru. So what is the Shitbox Rally? Well, you can find out more about it here, but essentially it is a road trip from one iconic Australian destination to the next in cars...

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Cox Automotive Australia announces a ‘Women with Drive’ challenge based in New Zealand!

March 22, 2019

Women with Drive (WWD) exists to celebrate the work of women in the automotive industry. It is an inclusive movement built to support female achievements, aspirations and successes, with a ‘think big’ attitude and a space for every voice. WWD originated at Cox Automotive’s global HQ in Atlanta, USA in 2015 as an initiative to support a key Cox Automotive value of diversity and inclusion. Launched locally in 2018, Cox Automotive Australia is proud to...

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Manheim’s top summer road trip guide for 2019 – Part Three!

February 27, 2019

Last but certainly not least, we discover New Zealand! Manheim have a main site in Auckland, but we wanted to give you a small taste of the country as a whole and share our team members’ favourite parts! North Island Bay of Islands, which is only 3 and a half hour drive from Auckland and is extremely beautiful! Or Matapouri Mermaid pools, it can be tricky to get to the pools but once there you...

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