America's Auto Auction, Inc. - News & Events

 

December 15, 2009

America's Auto Auction Central Texas, New 13 acre, four auction lane.
Dallas, Texas – AMERICA’S AUTO AUCTION, INC. is pleased to announce the completion of its newest auction facility in Central Texas, serving the greater Austin/San Antonio metropolitan area. America’s Auto Auction is moving operations from its current location in Kyle, Texas to the new auction in nearby Buda, with a Grand Opening Sale planned for Tuesday, December 29th at 2 pm.

The new auction is located at 16611 Interstate Highway 35, just 17 miles south of Austin and 45 miles north of San Antonio.  The auction will hold weekly sales on Tuesdays at 2 pm.

Ben Lange, President of America’s Auto Auction, said, “We are thrilled to be moving into our new 13 acre, four auction lane Central Texas location.  While our current facility has served the local dealers well, the new auction site will enable us to expand services beyond Austin and into the entire Central Texas/San Antonio market. With additional office space, larger storage capacity, more lanes and improved service and detail facilities, the new auction will allow our staff to provide the level of service in Central Texas that our dealer and national consignor customers have come to expect in our other markets.”

“The opening of this new facility is a mark of our company’s commitment to long-term growth, both by expanding volume at our current locations as well as through the acquisition of existing, well-run and profitable auctions throughout the U.S.” added Lange.

America's Auto Auction, Inc. is the fastest growing auto auction company in the country with seven locations,  including auctions in Dallas, Houston, & Austin, TX; Tulsa, OK, Greenville, SC, Pittsburgh, PA, and Jacksonville, FL. Each is a member of the National Auto Auction Association, operate on the ASI software platform and participate in AutoIMS.

 

July 27, 2009

America's Auto Auction, Inc. Welcomes Steve Piccinati to Our Team!
Dallas, Texas – AMERICA’S AUTO AUCTION, INC. announced today that industry veteran Steve Piccinati has joined the company as Senior Vice President.  The announcement was made by Ben Lange, President of the auction group.

“We are very pleased to welcome Steve to America’s Auto Auction,” said Lange. “He brings with him tremendous knowledge and expertise, as well as the trust and respect of colleagues in both the national consignor and auction sectors.  Steve will be an invaluable asset to our executive management team.  We expect him to have an immediate impact as we continue to execute our geographic and industry segment expansion strategies.”

Piccinati comes to America’s Auto Auction, Inc. from Bank of America, where he served for 11 years as vice president of Repossession and Remarketing.

Prior to his tenure with Bank of America, his assignments included National Director of Fleet and Remarketing for Hyundai Motors, Vice President of National Remarketing for AutoNation, and multiple leadership roles at Nissan Motor Corporation.  His extensive background in the auto industry began in 1978 at Ford Motor Company.

Piccinati is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine, with a bachelor’s degree in economics and statistics.  In addition, he holds an MBA degree from Azusa Pacific University.

 

March 31, 2008

America's Auto Auction, Inc. Adds Tri-State Auto Auction PA!

Said Richard Gundy, Chairman and Co-CEO of America’s Auto Auction, “We are very pleased to add Tri-State/PA to our group of high performing auto auctions. Our corporate team has been able to identify auction locations that excel in what has become a very competitive and very complex automotive remarketing industry.”

 

The addition of Tri-State brings the America’s Auto Auction Group to seven locations with auto auction operations in: Dallas, TX; Kyle, TX; Conroe, TX; Tulsa, OK; Jacksonville, FL, and Greer, SC.

Added Ben Lange, President of America’s Auto Auction, “Joe Barron (Tri-State Auto Auction Owner) has put together a very successful and dynamic auction management team with co-General Managers Lou Craig and Skip Thomas. Tri-State is a perfect fit, to our auction group’s business model, with a very strong and loyal Dealer base.”

Tri-State Auto Auction in Pennsylvania is a dealer-only auto auction and has been in business since 1981. The auction operates five auction lanes on a 23 acre facility. They offer over 1,000 vehicles at auction weekly. The auction’s market area includes the metropolitan Pittsburgh area in addition to nearby portions of West Virginia and Ohio.

Tri-State is a member of the National Auto Auction Association.
 

November 27, 2006

America's Auto Auction, Inc. Acquires 5th Auction!

We are very proud to present Montgomery County Auto Auction as part of our auction team.  The auction is located in Conroe, Texas and is about 20 miles north of Houston.  The founders of Montgomery County Auto Auction have been associated with the Houston/Conroe wholesale auction industry for more than 40 years. In 1982, the original MCAA was established as a family owned business bringing years of experience to the table in order to better their area customers in buying and selling their vehicles. Since it's beginning, MCAA has expanded three times in order to better serve our customers. 

 

In May 2005, the auction made its latest move, though less than a quarter mile away, to a new 24 acre facility that promises to provide an even better environment for serving their customers. The three lane auction which currently runs 600+ vehicles per month ever Monday at 7:30 pm has immediate expansion plans to go to 4 auction lanes while developing more land to support the current demand for additional business. Sonja and Tracy Cheney who founded the auction will remain onboard as Assistant General Managers and Buddy Cheney has been promoted as the Auction General Manager.  America's Auto Auctions, Inc. is truly excited about MCAA and its team coming on board and being an integral part of our auction team and our organization for years to come.

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July 11, 2006

Tulsa AA Renamed America's Auto Auction of Tulsa

America's Auto Auction, Inc. in conjunction with the Grand Re-Opening of the Tulsa AA, has renamed the facility, America's Auto Auction of Tulsa in order to increase the national presence and recognition of the chain's brand.  Company executives said the renaming of the Tulsa AA is the first of many changes that will take place throughout the course of this year.

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June 3, 2006

Ben Lange to Head America's Auto Auctions, Inc.

America's Auto Auctions, Inc. (formerly known as Automotive Remarketing Group, Inc.) announces the appointment of Ben Lange as their new President and COO.

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June 2, 2006

Automotive Remarketing Group Renamed America's Auto Auction

Automotive Remarketing Group, Inc. (ARG) announced today that it will now officially be named America's Auto Auctions, Inc.

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June 1, 2006

ARG Acquires America's Auto Auction, Irving, Texas

Automotive Remarketing Group, Inc. (ARG) announced today that it has acquired its 4th wholesale vehicle auction in less than 18 months, with the purchase of America's Auto Auction in Irving, Texas.

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