By PHILIP DE PAEPE From 2021 onwards, the automobile industry must reduce CO2 emissions of new cars to 95 g CO2/km. This is due to a new European standard which manufacturers and the industry must adhere to. This is no mean feat, and so Europe has created what is known as a supercredit system, under…
Dear buyer, No one likes delays. Especially when they’re unnecessary. And we believe there were unnecessary delays for new customers who wanted to find cars at OPENLANE. Before a new customer could start bidding, they had to validate a number of different elements: 1. Email address; 2. VAT number; 3. Identity card; 4. Company documents;…
With the coronavirus cases stabilizing and restrictions loosened up, OPENLANE has announced the full reinstatement of their services by mid-June. With global figures indicating that the tide is turning against the coronavirus, OPENLANE is reinstating full services. In March, the company began limiting auction sales and specific services to reduce risks for partners and clients…
It is exactly 70 years ago this year that the very first Porsche, which was based on the on the Volkswagen Beetle 356, delivered its very first meters in the Austrian city Gmünd. How did Porsche succeed in becoming one of the few post-war brands to become one of the most reputed car manufacturers in…
20 April 2022 – From now on, GWListe will be known as OPENLANE GWListe: the online marketplace for car dealers in Germany. This new brand name is designed to strengthen the presence of the OPENLANE brand in the German market. OPENLANE is an auction platform for the car trade in Europe. It’s part of KAR Global, a…
Considered the second-best-selling second-hand car in Romania in 2016, BMW is renowned as a premium brand, but its product prices are also “premium”. Obviously, this is due to the fact that reputation, quality and technology must somehow justify its value. But you do not need to dream a lifetime of a new generation of a…
2019: it’s the future. And at OPENLANE, we want to help you stay up to date with all the changes. That’s why our plans for this year are based around offering you the very best service possible. We are starting from the very beginning with a new home page. Exactly how will it improve our…
Whether you like it or not, the rise of the electric car is now unstoppable. As a pioneer, Tesla has opened many eyes and doors; in the meantime the product offensives of the major car manufacturers are also gradually coming up to cruising speed. And yes, there are also surprisingly fun and affordable cars among…
Broader connection between OPENLANE online car auctions and Sixt Leasing offers buyers more inventory with greater convenience and seamless service. Recently OPENLANE began offering digital auctions in an aggregated bidding process that works in collaboration with Sixt Leasing SE, one of Germany’s leading manufacturer and bank-independent vehicle leasing providers. The auctions accept bids, in real-time,…
Dear buyer, We want your OPENLANE experience to be the best experience possible. Quick. Easy. And completely hassle-free. We usually accomplish this with little updates and by introducing handy new services. But, we have decided it was time to start a major overhaul of the website. The result? Game-changing improvements that deliver the best experience…