2 December, 2022 – OPENLANE 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 OPENLANE Europe. “And we want them to succeed,…
Big data and business intelligence are today’s hot topic. Companies are gathering data from online transactions, and use it to enhance their customer’s experience. Some websites are offering products based on your past behavior, something you’ve probably experienced before. At OPENLANE, we now take this step too. Using your bids and purchases, we predict which…
The vehicle industry has come to a historical crossroads. After a hegemony of more than 120 years, the combustion engine is slowly getting ready to pass the torch to its electronic successor, especially since the European Union is forcing vehicle manufacturers, via the imminent CO2 quota, to increase the greening speed of its range. Does…
Text: Véronique Smolders OPENLANE, the online auction website for the car trade, has announced its 2017 annual results in its first annual report. Very first annual report In its first annual report*, OPENLANE has reported its key figures and most important achievements of the past year in an orderly manner. The report is available in…
Dear Buyer, What do you do after you win a car at auction? Start juggling your credit cards? Or slashing prices to make a quick sale on the cars already at your dealership? Maybe you look under the couch cushions for a bit of extra cash … But there’s no longer any need to; start…
On an annual basis, approximately 35 million used cars are traded in Europe. In a very significant number of these cars – 30 to 40 percent depending on the source – the mileage still gets tampered with. In this article, you can find out the reason why, and more importantly how you can prevent this.…
During the past decade, the modular platform has revolutionized the production of our vehicles and expanded the range of automobiles. This technical and economical tool has transformed the automobile landscape, without drivers knowing. The modular platform: what is it? This involves the modern conception of a car’s body, whose shoulders correspond to the “front axle”…
Article written by Effective Media. The analysis and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author only and not those of OPENLANE Europe. 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…
OPENLANE, the online auction website for the car trade, has launched a mobile app in order to increase the service level to its customers and thus offering a faster, easier and hassle-free experience. Easy, fast and hassle-free mobile experience Gino Vleminckx, CCO of OPENLANE explains: “Nowadays, one out of two visits to our platform are…
Modern cars are packed with technical gadgets. Most manufacturers (not only the Germans) have almost endless lists of options nowadays. Even in the used car markets, the options just keep on multiplying. Or do they? We looked at what options can improve the sales value of a used car, and what the average second-hand purchaser…