News

New Fortnightly Motorcycle Auction

13th March 2026

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new fortnightly Motorcycle Auction at our powerhouse Peterborough centre 🚀 Starting this April our dedicated motorcycle sales will take place every two weeks on Tuesday at 1:30pm offering buyers and sellers a consistent marketplace for quality motorcycles from major brands such as Honda Financial Services and Addison Lee   📍 Loca..[read more].

Sell Your Car 2 Jack

12th March 2026

We are delighted to announce that we have confirmed a partnership with Sell Your Car 2 Jack offering an exciting selection of vehicles in the Purple Lane at our powerhouse Peterborough centre commencing Monday 16th March 2026 at 3pm and every week thereafter.  Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘This exciting addition brings an even stronger weekly line up with a fabulous selection of ve..[read more].

All our auctioneers are fully approved NAMA

16th February 2026

Every time you attend a City Auction Group live auction event across the purple lanes you are in safe hands. 

All our auctioneers are fully approved NAMA licensed with immense experience, a great milestone reflecting professionalism, compliance and continued commitment to the highest industry standards.

Because we value your business…

Belfast, it's time to connect

16th February 2026

Trade Connect returns, uniting the motor trade under one roof. Belfast, we’re nearly there. Trade Connect lands on 19th February and it’s shaping up to be a standout day for the trade. We’re pleased to welcome a strong line-up of exhibitors bringing expertise, solutions and opportunities for dealers and industry professionals. Exhibiting on the day: GardX LE Ca..[read more].

Advance Finance is landing in the Purple Lane

16th February 2026

We’re excited to launch Advantage Finance as a new vendor in the Purple Lane and the first sneak peeks are already showing a strong run of stock heading your way. Expect quality. Expect volume. Expect a lane that’s only getting stronger. 📅 Main Launch: 16th February | 3PM 🔨 Peterborough PX & Finance auction 🚗 More quality vehicles still to come This is one buyer..[read more].

CityPX Trade Valuation App Launch

30th January 2026

Introducing CityPX: Market leading Vehicle Valuation & Management Reporting Solution  We’re excited to announce the launch of CityPX our most advanced vehicle valuation platform to date, developed specifically for franchised dealerships, car supermarkets and independent motor retailers. CityPX provides real time valuation data and detailed reporting for every vehicle enter..[read more].

Trade Connect - New Partnership Event Days

28th January 2026

Our first Trade Connect event took place at our Peterborough centre, running alongside a busy fleet auction and it delivered exactly what it was designed to do. With exhibitors on site throughout the day, Trade Connect brought added energy to the lane, creating a relaxed, trade-focused environment where dealers, buyers and partners could connect naturally, even during a high-volume sale. ..[read more].

Special Invitation to all valued Motor Trade professionals

14th January 2026

Join Us for Trade Connect – Built for the Motor Trade!  We’d love to see you at Trade Connect our upcoming dealer day experience at our powerhouse Peterborough centre on Tuesday 20th January from 8.30am. Alongside our live auction which kicks off at 9.30am you’ll get: > Great stock opportunities 🚗🚙🚛🚚 > Face-to-face time with key automotive partn..[read more].

Christmas Message from our CEO

21st December 2025

To all our City Auction Group and PurpleRock clients, As 2025 draws to a close we want to say a sincere thank you for your continued trust and partnership.  Your support of our Purple Team has helped us deliver results across the UK and Northern Ireland automotive defleet, logistics and vehicle remarketing sectors throughout the year and we’re genuinely grateful to everyone with u..[read more].

Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards 2025

29th October 2025

Cash for Kids Northern Ireland announced as Official Charity Partner for the 2025 Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards, the biggest gig in the automotive sector in the region! The Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards are associate sponsored by City Auction Group and PurpleRock is proud to announce Cash for Kids as the official charity partner for the 2025 awards ceremony. Taking place on..[read more].