24th November 2023
We are delighted to welcome MotoNovo Finance as vehicle funding partners for our expanding buyer base across the group at all locations. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘MotoNovo Finance unit stocking is a great partnership which elevates speed and convenience to stocking your forecourt. They cover the complete cost of invoice price and manage the payment transaction reducing administrat..[read more].
10th November 2023
We had an excellent day at the Automotive Management (AM) Live show at the NEC yesterday meeting up with many current and new clients at a very well attended event. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘There was a real buzz across the one day automotive event with some high quality suppliers exhibiting automotive AI tech advancements, dealer platforms, remarketing solutions, logistics and de..[read more].
8th November 2023
We are delighted to be attending the AM Live 2023 exhibition at the NEC Birmingham on Thursday 9th November from 9.30am featuring over 100 automotive suppliers to include City Auction Group and our AI imagery partners VUMO. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘Come and grab a coffee with our experienced vehicle remarketing team Darren Betteridge, Lauren Marcoci, Paul Kavanagh and Zaiga Jinki..[read more].
6th November 2023
What an amazing night at the City Auction Group & PurpleRock sponsored inaugural Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards 2023. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘Congratulations to everyone who attended the evening it was a huge success and particularly to all those shortlisted and highly commended and of course the winners. Huge thank you to all the sponsors including the headline spon..[read more].
30th October 2023
We are delighted to be major sponsors of the inaugural Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast on Friday 3rd November 2023. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘We have invested heavily into the awards as it is our belief the Northern Ireland region and the automotive sector deserves recognition for its high standard of service. Both PurpleRock and Ci..[read more].
27th October 2023
Another sensational appointment for the business securing an experienced director level leader with a proven track record in the vehicle remarketing arena. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘We are developing fast gaining traction across the vast array of services we provide through our complete solution at City Auction Group and PurpleRock. This key appointment confirms our commitment to ..[read more].
16th October 2023
City Auction Group & PurpleRock sponsored Owen Jenner was crowned champion yesterday at the final race of the season in the National Junior Superstock Championship 🏆 Owen Jenner stated ‘Thank you for all the CAG & PurpleRock support throughout a tremendous season. Let’s go again in 2024!’ Read the link for further details of an incredible weekend: Read M..[read more].
13th October 2023
We are delighted to welcome Drivalia part of the Credit Agricole Auto Bank Group to our corporate sale events across the group at our Peterborough and Belfast centres. Darren Betteridge, Group Strategy Director stated ‘Another valued partnership for the fastest developing automotive defleet, logistics and vehicle remarketing business in the UK and Northern Ireland. Drivalia have hug..[read more].
9th October 2023
Our CEO Michael Tomalin has challenged himself in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support by refraining from alcohol for the month of October 2023. He stated ‘This charitable organization is very close to my heart therefore abstaining from alcohol for one month is more than worthwhile. With one week now completed I have raised over £2000 of my overall target of £5000 which i..[read more].
6th October 2023
We are delighted to support Bangers4Ben 2023 offering returning vehicles to be sold at a very special auction event to the highest bidder on Monday 16th October 2023 at our Belfast centre. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘All proceeds will be given to this wonderful cause that looks after so many people within the automotive industry across the UK and Northern Ireland. We are proud to as..[read more].