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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
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].
28th May 2025
We have received special instruction by Fermanagh & Omagh District Council to hold a physical auction on their premises at Fermanagh Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen BT74 7EF supported by live online availability on Saturday 31st May 2025 at 11am. This significant auction event comprises the complete clearance of assets to include a soft play area, gym, catering and office equipment and associat..[read more].
23rd April 2025
Another win for PurpleRock and City Auction Group as Gedling Southbank Dynamos U15's become Nottingham Girls Division 3 winners losing only one game in a long season ⚽️ Jon Lee our long term lead auctioneer based at our powerhouse Peterborough centre and Manager of the team stated ‘The support and sponsorship from CAG has been amazing, as soon as I had a chat with MT about our pla..[read more].
25th March 2025
We are proud to announce that we have signed a two year agreement to continue to remarket Royal Mail vehicles at our flagship Belfast centre. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘Our long term partnership with Royal Mail continues in the Emerald Isle for a three year term which we are delighted to announce as our business values this partnership hugely. Our growth across the UK and Norther..[read more].
24th March 2025
We are proud to announce that we have signed a three year agreement to continue to remarket Santander Consumer (UK) plc vehicles at our flagship Belfast centre. Michael Tomalin CEO stated ‘Our long term partnership with Santander Consumer Finance continues in the Emerald Isle for a three year term which we are delighted to announce as our business values this partnership hugely. Our g..[read more].