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We are delighted to congratulate Eddie Thomson, our Head of Business Development at ADESA UK, on being appointed the 76th President of The Scottish Motor Trade Association.

June 5, 2023 – ADESA Europe, a subsidiary of OPENLANE, announces the retirement of CEO Johan Meyssen. Under Meyssen's leadership, ADESA grew into a remarketing player with sales entities in six countries and customers in more than 50 countries.

The results of ADESA’s recent buyer survey are in, and things are looking great for the international online car auction platform. Customers love the services offered, and with sales expected to increase in 2023, the year ahead is sure to be a success for all involved—buyers, sellers and ADESA itself.

ADESA Europe is making things even easier for customers by enabling buyers and sellers to negotiate on the final price of a vehicle after the auction has ended. It’s an additional opportunity to finalise a sale and ensure both parties are happy with the result.

1 February, 2022 - ADESA Europe is one of the leading online car auction companies in Europe, with over 74,000 vehicles sold annually. That’s more than 200 cars sold every day, each with detailed descriptions and data. Every auction generates more data, such as who purchased what when, every bid made, and the sales price that spelled success for both the buyer and seller. Why is this interesting? Because data is not just information—it’s opportunities.

January 19, 2023 – 2023 brings a brand-new beginning for ADESA Europe. The online auction company for the car trade has incorporated its German platform ADESA GWListe and its UK platform ADESA UPSTREAM into one European platform at adesa.eu.

The European Commission's "Fit for 55" proposals to reduce CO2 emissions were confirmed by all 27 EU member states. The plans aim to integrate electric vehicles and include a de facto ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles as well as hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) from 2035. However, concessions appear to have been made regarding the development of e-fuels and targets for small manufacturers.

2 December, 2022 - ADESA Europe is more than just an online auction platform for car traders – it’s also a great workplace. “We employ more than 250 people across our branches in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands”, says Claudia Ruzzi, HR director at ADESA Europe. “And we want them to succeed, both in the workplace and in their personal lives. We believe happy lives are balanced lives. That’s why we’re keenly focused on employee engagement and job satisfaction.”

When it comes to business growth, the only way is up. And so, ADESA is going north. We recently signed a partnership agreement with KED Finland, a leading automotive consulting company in Finland, to enter the Nordic market. We’re excited to announce that KED Finland brings a lot of regional expertise to the table.

ADESA Europe is expanding its European business activities to the Nordics. Through a new collaboration with KED Finland, ADESA intends to strengthen its buyer base and diversify its offerings.