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  New Timed Auction Technology

  29th January 2021

  We are delighted to introduce our timed auction technology to further lead the charge in the new era of omnichannel vehicle remarketing solutions available on smartphone, tablet or desktop. CEO Michael Tomalin stated ‘Specifically built for the corporate sector to include manufacturers, leasing and rental companies, finance houses and franchised dealer groups our successful physical, live..[read more].

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  Northern Ireland Update Message from our CEO

  13th January 2021

  Dear Customer, I trust this finds all our customers remaining safe and well. Lockdown 3 continues however we are delighted to advise that we will be relaunching 2021 at our flagship Belfast centre with a digitally online double header sale event on Monday 25th January at new start time 5pm featuring 250 part exchange vehicles and Thursday 28th January 2021 at 9.30am featuring 350 fleet and f..[read more].

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  Toyota & Lexus GB Inaugural Sale Event 2021

  13th January 2021

  We are pleased to advise that the inaugural Toyota & Lexus Remarketing manufacturer sale event will take place on Tuesday 21st January 2021 at 10.30am. CEO Michael Tomalin stated ‘The business partnership is developing well as we offer a full suite of additional services to Toyota & Lexus GB including vehicle storage, technical/inspection services and logistics across the UK a..[read more].

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  Lockdown 3 Update Message from the CEO

  6th January 2021

  Dear Customer, As lockdown three commences we are delighted to advise that even though our centres are closed for physical attendance we continue to work behind the scenes preparing vehicles for our expanding list of corporate vendor partners at both Rockingham and Belfast to continue the supply digitally online to our valued account clients. Virtual auction events will continue for both car..[read more].

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  New Year 2021 Message from the CEO

  1st January 2021

  Dear Valued Customer, In the first instance we trust you had a safe Christmas period and hopeful of a prosperous New Year 2021. In the last 24 hours we have received notification from the National Association of Motor Auctions that we will be open for business across the group at both Rockingham and Belfast for the initial period to monitor the operational performance in the short term with ..[read more].

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  Corporate Fleet & LCV Sale Dates 2021

  14th December 2020

  Corporate Fleet & LCV Sale Dates 2021

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  Peterborough Panthers Sponsorship Deal 2021

  8th December 2020

  We are delighted to announce that we remain Peterborough Panthers club sponsors for the 2021 speedway season at the East of England showgrounds. Michael Tomalin CEO states ‘We waited patiently for the 50th anniversary season to commence with no reward however we are pleased to continue the sponsorship package and look forward to a successful season with the Panthers and to further our commitm..[read more].

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  Irish FA Sponsorship 2021

  24th November 2020

  When it comes to the automotive industry the City Auction Group is undoubtedly a trailblazer in innovative social responsibility. It all started when the company challenged itself to help the 1.7 million or more people by the year 2021 with a campaign supported by the Irish FA to assist with mental health issues affecting all levels of sporting participants from junior school entry level to pos..[read more].

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  Loss of a Legend

  17th November 2020

  It comes with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Billy Given our long established LCV Manager and one of our most respected family members at the City Auction Group. Raymond Hill, our Chairman stated ‘Billy served 35 years with the business operating from our Carryduff HQ and was the father figure whom we all respected so very much, we are all hurting at this time..[read more].

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  Key LCV Appointment

  16th November 2020

  We are delighted to welcome Keith Logan to our team across the group as Head of LCV to lead the developing department at both Rockingham and Belfast centres. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘Keith has immense experience in this sector at franchised dealership level at both Trust Ford and Charles Hurst Belfast and the timing works perfectly for our future aspirations in this crucial growth sect..[read more].