The good weather is in full force this summer, so really there is no better way to spend our warmest season than on a road trip, seeing all the amazing sights of this great land. But where to start? Well, Manheim team members have come together to make a list of their favourite road trips in their state and country. All the states our sites are located get a mention. Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell National...
When looking for a car in 2019, you want a safe vehicle along with new features to make driving easy and comfortable. With all the exciting technology added by automakers, it is often overwhelming for us to know what options matter the most. So to assist you, as a new car buyer, our sister company in the US, Autotrader have put together a list of their Best New Automotive Technology for 2019. Looking at the trends,...
We are back again for another Shitbox Rally! Not sure exactly what that is? 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 beat up cars (shit boxes) to raise much needed funds for cancer research. But, 2019 is a special year for Founder, James Freeman and the team, it is the 10 year anniversary! So to celebrate, Shitbox is...
Excuse the language, but the annual Shitbox Rally is coming up! This year the course starts in Brisbane heading for Darwin on Saturday, May 19 with the aim to finish on Friday, May 25 – that is a crazy 3,800km road trip. What is Shitbox Rally you might ask? Well, it isn’t a race, it is a challenge for those taking part to drive a vehicle worth just $1,000 across a selected part of Australia. But they...
Who loves a good deal? Whether it be a 2 for 1 sale in store or buying sale items, everyone likes to get a bargain when it is time to make a purchase. Who doesn’t love to go out for dinner on cheap Tuesdays or make it in time for happy hour at the local? How good is the feeling when you save money on expenses so your money is better saved for other moments...
Manheim’s charity partner, Kids Under Cover (KUC), recently held their annual Cubby House Challenge at the International Flower and Garden Show in Melbourne. For those who don’t know what Kids Under Cover do, they support vulnerable and disadvantaged youths to ensure they don’t end up homeless. By providing scholarships and studio homes for these young people, KUC make a huge impact on the local community. Each year KUC call upon leading builders and architectural teams...
As part of Cox Automotive Australia and New Zealand, Manheim officially launched the ‘Women With Drive’ program for 2018 to support International Women’s Day. Women With Drive (WWD) originated in Atlanta in 2015 and 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. Since launching in Cox Automotive in...
Buying a new car? You would do well to spend less time looking under the hood and more time examining all the technology in a vehicle. Of course, the engine quality still matters, but more importantly is how you and your passengers interact with today’s increasingly sophisticated vehicles. To help new-car shoppers, like you, navigate available in-car features, Manheim have named the 8 Best Automotive Technologies of 2018. In recent years technology has blossomed into...
We Australian’s love going off the beaten track to discover the vast tracts of land we have preserved in our country. Some Australian’s always know a ‘back way’ to get to most places because they love to go off road. Motorcycle riders are no different. We have a lot of land to explore – around 7.7 million kms to give you a figure – so what better way to do it than on two wheels?...
As part of Cox Automotive Australia, we are pleased to be bringing Dale Pollak to Australia for a series of seminars in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Dale is the founder of vAuto which is a Cox Automotive company and he was recently featured in an article in GoAuto News Premium. You can read here what he has to say about the critical success factors for dealers wanting to succeed in their used car operations. You can also...