• This thread is just the tip of the iceberg.The people ahead of the curve aren't Googling for answers — they're already in here, having the conversations you haven't found yet. DealerRefresh is free.Get the full picture →

PR & News Cars.com to buy Accu-Trade group & Enter Digital Wholesale Space

Jeff Kershner

Founder
Staff member
May 1, 2005
6,006
1,918
Awards
12
First Name
Jeff
Some BIG news out of the Cars.com camp this morning..

CARY, N.C. -
Through a massive acquisition announced Tuesday, Cars.com will be entering the digital remarketing and wholesale vehicle acquisition space, as well as the consumer peer-to-peer market.

Cars.com has agreed to buy the Accu-Trade group that incudes Accu-Trade, Galves Market Data and MADE Logistics for $65 million cash.

The purchase would also include potentially more cash and stock consideration based on financial thresholds. The company expects the deal to close in roughly 30 days.

Among other perks, the purchase gives CARS the technology needed to facilitate digital wholesale transactions on its platform.

...Continue reading
 

✨ AI Highlights

Cars.com announced a $65 million acquisition of the Accu-Trade group (including Accu-Trade, Galves Market Data, and MADE Logistics) to enter the digital wholesale and remarketing space. The deal provides Cars.com with technology to facilitate digital wholesale transactions on its platform and is expected to close within 30 days. One commenter speculates this move could lead to Cars.com opening physical buying centers in the future.

Replies Views 1 2,002 Started Last Reply