28th July 2021
We are delighted to announce that as from Monday 2nd August 2021 all City Auction Group and PurpleRock operations and sale events will move for the long term to the impressive East of England Arena, Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 6XE. The City Auction Group East of England Arena provides unrivalled facilities, leading the automotive marketplace with indoor auction lanes offering 450 cars indoors..[read more].
20th July 2021
We are delighted to announce that our Omagh Centre will relaunch for business on Wednesday 4th August 2021. Replica service with all vehicles processed through our CarScanner technology, CAG assured mechanical health report and inspection pathway to ensure we provide a transparent market leading standard. CEO Michael Tomalin stated ‘this facility is ideally located to service both the North ..[read more].
19th July 2021
Today we commenced the development of our Belfast centre to enhance our facilities for our client parking zone taking our total footprint to over ten acres. David Scott, Group Sales Director stated ‘We have waited patiently for the opportunity to grow our flagship Belfast centre and we believe the timing is crucial as we gain momentum offering more vehicles than ever before. The build vis..[read more].
16th July 2021
PurpleRock Logistics sponsored Ulrich Ostergaard has rocketed from reserve to Peterborough Panthers number one in the new set of averages after a stunning two months!
5th July 2021
In recent weeks we have secured three major contract extensions/new business opportunities and now another win as Vauxhall Finance extend current agreement to 2023. CEO Michael Tomalin states ‘We continue growth across the group in a very eventful three week period securing partnerships for the long term with market leading vendor partners. More exciting news will follow in the coming wee..[read more].
2nd July 2021
We are pleased to announce the introduction of Charles Hurst to our fortnightly sale programme commencing on Thursday 22nd July 2021 at 10am featuring a selection of part exchange vehicles at our flagship Belfast centre. CEO Michael Tomalin stated ‘We have presented our remarketing model to all dealer group partners as we lead the market with cutting edge technology, vehicle preparation a..[read more].
16th June 2021
We are very proud to advise that Ivan McMinn our Head of Asset Management and Recovery has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his dedicated services to charity and the community in Northern Ireland.
3rd June 2021
We are proud to advise that VW Parkway will be opening the forthcoming dealer group sale events at our Rockingham HQ venue offering a diverse selection of vehicles. CEO Michael Tomalin stated ‘We are driving innovation into our business model which remains physical through the lanes supported by a hugely active live online presence, effectively providing the best of both avenues. Our cutt..[read more].
18th May 2021
We are delighted to announce the introduction of an innovative new product launching across the group this week, only available at CAG. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘This is a first for the industry as our buyers will have the opportunity to purchase a reliable warranty for 7 days drive home or longer term 6 and 12 month terms at market leading value. But here’s the game changer, the ..[read more].
17th May 2021
We are pleased to advise that we will continue our long term partnership with Santander Consumer Finance for a further three years in Northern Ireland to compliment recent corporate vendor wins in the region. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘We lead the vehicle defleet and remarketing sphere in the NI region with cutting edge technology, CarScanner 360 video/digital imagery, pre event marketin..[read more].