8th September 2026
City Auction Group has received its Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) certification. The Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme has been developed by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) to recognise retailers’ excellence in the electric vehicle sector. EVA is endorsed by the Government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and Energy Saving Trust. The sche..[read more].
7th September 2026
FINALIST - WOMEN IN REMARKETING AWARD 2026 We are incredibly proud to announce that Zaiga Jinkinson has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Women in Remarketing Award. Zaiga is an exceptional leader with decades of experience whose commitment, energy and influence have played a major part in the continued growth and success of the City Auction Group and PurpleRock. H..[read more].
1st September 2026
We’re delighted to announce the major launch event on behalf of Sandles Car Supermarket at our powerhouse Peterborough centre 75 VEHICLES IN ONE HUGE LAUNCH EVENT MONDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2026 Sale commences at 2pm PE2 6XU A superb injection of fresh dealer PX stock and another significant addition to our rapidly growing Monday auction programme ..[read more].
10th August 2026
It’s been our biggest week ever for vehicle sales across our Peterborough and Belfast auction centres demonstrating the continued strength of the City Auction Group marketplace and the confidence our buyers place in every event we deliver. Today at our flagship Belfast centre we achieved an incredible 100% conversion for Arval BNP Paribas Group with every vehicle offered finding a new hom..[read more].
29th July 2026
Meet Alice – The Newest Member of the City Auction Group Team We’re delighted to introduce Alice, our brand-new AI Assistant, now live at City Auction Group Peterborough. Designed to enhance every stage of your buying journey, Alice is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide instant support whenever you need it. Whether you’re looking for auction informatio..[read more].
24th July 2026
We are delighted to announce our partnership with the The IMDA (Independent Motor Dealers Association) reinforcing our commitment to supporting the independent dealer network across the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘Independent dealers remain the backbone of the used vehicle industry and we are committed to providing access to quality stock, transp..[read more].
22nd July 2026
City Auction Group is pleased to welcome Athlon Mobility Services to our Peterborough programme, with their first sale in our Fleet Auction Tuesday 9am. This addition strengthens the Peterborough lane with another recognised brans and brings further depth to the quality stock available to our buyer network. Michael Tomalin, CEO, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Athlon Mobility..[read more].
10th July 2026
As part of our continued growth strategy across the group we are expanding our auction programme with a number of exciting developments designed to maximise the potential of our Peterborough centre. To support this growth we are looking to develop additional auctioneering talent within the business. Our CEO Michael Tomalin will be launching a weekly Auctioneer Training Programme ..[read more].
3rd July 2026
We are proud to announce a major milestone for PurpleRock securing our first dedicated premises in Northern Ireland which is now open for business. Michael Tomalin CEO PurpleRock stated ‘Establishing a permanent base situated close to our remarketing centre gives us the platform to continue building, investing and creating opportunities as we expand our automotive defleet, logistics and s..[read more].
22nd June 2026
We are delighted to advise that City Auction Group have successful secured a valued vendor partnership with Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and Athlon across the group in both the UK and Northern Ireland regions. Michael Tomalin CEO commented ‘This partnership is a game changing win for our business as we have effectively secured a global brand and one of the highest levels of corp..[read more].