Article written by Effective Media. The analyzes and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author only and not those of OPENLANE Europe. There is no doubt that the future is electric. But the path between today and that future is not without some challenges. So what is on the horizon? Demand for…
This week’s blog post is about one of the most important aspects of OPENLANE. Transport & Logistics is a service that ensures you receive your car quickly, easily and without any hassles. But don’t take my word for it. Instead, read the answers we were given when we asked Jan Van Orshoven, who leads the…
Dear buyer, Finding the perfect car is sometimes as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. You might agree. And that’s exactly where the problem lies. It shouldn’t be difficult for you to find what you’re looking for. And especially not at adesa.eu. With this in mind, we have dedicated ourselves to improving our…
In our previous blog, we pointed out that the majority of car manufacturers will be producing many more electric cars in the near future. This means the number of cars will increase, but prices will probably remain high the next few years. Or is there a chance for opportunities in the second-hand car market? Electric…
OPENLANE online car auctions announce expanded digital services to benefit clients across Europe. OPENLANE now offers auctions with an aggregated bidding process following a recent technical integration with Mobility Concept, one of the largest independent fleet and vehicle financiers in Germany. This enhancement enables buyers to exchange bids in real-time on both the Mobility Concept…
Since 1 September, all new cars registered in Europe must pass the WLPT test, which is a more realistic way of measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. This new turning point has given rise to many questions and concerns. What about the impact of this new standard on the sale of second-hand cars? WLTP is…
19 October 2022 – OPENLANE Europe is expanding its European business activities to the Nordics. Through a new collaboration with KED Finland, OPENLANE intends to strengthen its buyer base and diversify its offerings. “When it comes to business growth, the only way is up. The North is an exciting new frontier for OPENLANE. It’s a…
Jean-Paul Teyssen, former CEO of Carglass, is joining the Board of Management of online used car auction company OPENLANE. This appointment is part of the objective of OPENLANE to exceed the threshold of 100,000 vehicles sold. Faster, easier and hassle-free OPENLANE (OPENLANE) was established in 2004 and has developed into a European player with…
You may have heard: the auction site for the car trade CarsOnTheWeb is now called OPENLANE Europe. CEO Johan Meyssen frames the change of brand name and makes some revelations. Why a brand change? Johan Meyssen: “In February 2019, CarsOnTheWeb (COTW) was acquired by KAR Auction Services (NYSE: KAR), a global provider of remarketing and…