Multi-city road tour offers exclusive opportunities for H-D Dealers and
choice pre-owned motorcycles
CHICAGO - May 12, 2010 - Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) is collaborating with Manheim Specialty Auctions, ADESA and West Michigan Auto Auctions to offer an industry-first, nine-city 2010 Road Rally sales tour with the most desirable pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles available anywhere. The 2010 Road Rally sales events were developed by HDFS to meet continued dealer demand for used inventory and kick off May 28 in Grand Rapids, MI.
Subsequent open sales events are also scheduled in these markets: June 9, Chicago, IL; June 30, Seattle, WA; July 14, York, PA; July 28, Las Vegas, NV (H-D dealer only closed event); August 25, Denver, CO; September 8, St. Louis, MO; October 12, Austin, TX and October 21, Tucson, AZ.
"As always, our mission is to ensure that authorized Harley-Davidson dealers have the first opportunity to select the premium pre-owned motorcycles most desired by loyal customers and brand enthusiasts,” said Dave Woods, national auction sales manager, Harley-Davidson Financial Services. “That’s why each sales event will feature an exclusive Harley-Davidson dealer only closed event the day prior to the open sale. We are planning these sales events all over the country so dealers can save time and money. In order to allow for complete flexibility, dealers will be able to bid online or in-person.” With over 150 late-model Harley-Davidson motorcycles available at each sale event, dealers can ensure that their used inventory lineup is
aligned to meet local market needs.
In addition to the closed sale events, Harley-Davidson dealers will also exclusively benefit from a variety of special HDFS and auction offers, such as free local transportation within 50 miles of the sales event, floorplanning assistance, and simplified auction access registration.
Following the Harley-Davidson dealer only closed event, dealer customers across the country are invited to register and participate in the open event sale, either in-person or online.
In addition to the 2010 Road Rally events, HDFS will continue to offer closed and open sales events to dealers at the traditional auction locations at standardized times throughout the year.
For more information on the 2010 Road Rally Sale events, visit www.getreadytorally.com.
About Harley-Davidson Financial Services
Harley-Davidson Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG), provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs primarily to Harley-Davidson® and Buell® dealers and customers.
About ADESA
ADESA provides a full range of auction, reconditioning, logistical and other vehicle-related services to meet the remarketing needs of both its institutional and dealer customers. With 62 auction locations throughout North America, ADESA hosts both physical and simulcast auctions. ADESA specialty sales are held monthly with six of 18 specialty sales featuring powersports. Other specialty sales feature hard-to-locate items such as motorcycles, RVs, boats, heavy duty trucks and equipment and even aircrafts. ADESA powersports auction locations include: ADESA Cincinnati/Dayton, ADESA Concord, ADESA Golden Gate, ADESA Kansas City, ADESA PA and ADESA Phoenix. Visit ADESA.com for additional information.
About West Michigan Auto Auction
As the fastest growing auction in the Midwest, West Michigan Auto Auction provides exemplary service and the ability to quickly adapt to customers’ needs. The dedicated and experienced staff has developed many industry firsts and has birthed several greenfield sites currently owned by the larger auction companies. Past and current successes have been built on exceeding the expectations of both the buyer and seller. The high standard of service continues to be recognized as WMAA has proven to be a top auction for HDSF and has been awarded Top Performing Regional Auction for Citi Financial 2 years standing. For more information about West Michigan Auto Auction, please visit www.wmaa.net.
About Manheim Specialty Auctions
Manheim, the world's leading provider of vehicle remarketing services, began hosting Manheim Specialty Auctions www.manheimspecialtyauctions.com) to meet the growing needs of customers looking for used vehicles other than the traditional automobile. Today, Manheim offers customers access to 85 locations in North America, with 20 dedicated to selling Specialty units including Boats, RVs, Motorcycles and PowerSports vehicles.
By offering services such as full-service reconditioning, electronic condition reports, certification, title management, inspections, vehicle transportation, financing and dealer floor planning, Manheim helps customers realize the full value of their vehicles.
Customers can also take advantage of Mobile Specialty auctions that provide convenient, onsite sales and support at any location in North America. All vehicles are sold "in-lane" or "online" via Manheim Simulcast and OVE.com.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Manheim is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., a leading communications, media and automotive services company.
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Special event sale invites Bike Week-bound customers to ‘power up' riding season inventory
DAYTONA - February 2, 2010 - Manheim Specialty Auctions has significantly expanded its PowerSports offering at Manheim Daytona Beach with the addition of a 45,000 square-foot facility focused exclusively on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), quad runners and watercraft. Now the largest powersports auction facility in Florida, Manheim added the new location to meet continued growing customer demand for quality pre-owned inventory.
"We are looking forward to introducing both seasoned and first-time customers to the benefits of buying and selling at Manheim Daytona Beach," said Eric Wagner, General Manager. "Every element of our business, from tools and services to our top-notch team, is focused on helping customers find new ways to power their 2010 bottom line through used inventory management."
With many powersports industry professionals already conducting business at 2010 Daytona Bike Week (February 27 - March 7), Manheim Daytona Beach is continuing its expansion celebration with a special March 9 event sale. Conveniently scheduled following the conclusion of Bike Week activities, the sale features over 500 motorcycles, including over 200 late-model Harley-Davidson cruisers and tourers from Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). An extensive collection of metric bikes will also be offered to dealer buyers, as well as additional PowerSports units from dealer consignors.
"Daytona Bike Week is the epicenter of motorcycle culture and a reminder that thousands of enthusiasts are about to get back in the saddle," said Wagner. "What better time to stock up or swap out pre-owned inventory?"
Manheim Daytona Beach hosts sales the second Tuesday of every month. For more information on Manheim Specialty Auctions coming events, including the popular Thursday Thunder Online Event Sales on OVE.com, contact Manheim Daytona Beach (800) 881- 3233 or visit www.ManheimSpecialtyAuctions.com.
About Manheim Specialty Auctions
Manheim, the world's leading provider of vehicle remarketing services, began hosting Manheim Specialty Auctions www.manheimspecialtyauctions.com) to meet the growing needs of customers looking for used vehicles other than the traditional automobile. Today, Manheim offers customers access to 85 locations in North America, with 20 dedicated to selling Specialty units including Boats, RVs, Motorcycles and PowerSports vehicles.
By offering services such as full-service reconditioning, electronic condition reports, certification, title management, inspections, vehicle transportation, financing and dealer floor planning, Manheim helps customers realize the full value of their vehicles.
Customers can also take advantage of Mobile Specialty auctions that provide convenient, onsite sales and support at any location in North America. All vehicles are sold "in-lane" or "online" via Manheim Simulcast and OVE.com.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Manheim is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., a leading communications, media and automotive services company.
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Manheim Indianapolis facility celebrates expansion with February 2-3 Grand Opening
INDIANAPOLIS - January 25, 2010 - Manheim Specialty Auctions today announced a significant expansion to its PowerSports offering at Manheim Indianapolis, making this location the largest PowerSports auction facility for Manheim. The newly expanded location now offers 40,000 square feet of auction space, twice its original size, to accommodate strong growth in customer demand in the pre-owned powersports market. To celebrate this accomplishment, Manheim Indianapolis is hosting a special PowerSports Expansion Super Sale event February 2-3, 2010.
Both current and first-time registered customers will enjoy two days of hospitality, starting with a full evening of special activities on February 2, including an indoor pool party. At the next day's sale, customers will have the opportunity to fine-tune their inventories for the prime Spring selling season.
"We're looking forward to welcoming old and new friends for two action-packed days," said Dave "Crockett" Allen, General Manager, Manheim Indianapolis. "With over 600 powersports units already registered, we're ready for a record-breaking event sale, backed by all the guarantees that make every Manheim Specialty auction such a quality experience for buyers and sellers."
In addition to the Grand Opening event, customers can take advantage of a year-round schedule of sales, featuring fresh inventories of late-model motorcycles, ATVs, quad runners, watercraft and snowmobiles. Leading partner consignors including Harley-Davidson Financial Services, GE Money, Fifth Third Bank and many others, as well as dealer groups and private dealerships from around the country - all of whom choose to make Manheim Indianapolis part of their remarketing strategy.
Like all Manheim Specialty PowerSports auctions, customers are invited to preview the latest available inventory at Manheim's 24/7 "buy, sell, bid" online marketplace OVE.com, one week prior to the sale, or in person at Manheim Indianapolis throughout the day on February 2.
For more information on Manheim Indianapolis upcoming auctions, including the popular Thursday Thunder Online Event Sales, contact Manheim Indianapolis at (317) 862-8622 or visit www.ManheimSpecialtyAuctions.com.
About Manheim Specialty Auctions
Manheim, the world's leading provider of vehicle remarketing services, began hosting Manheim Specialty Auctions www.manheimspecialtyauctions.com) to meet the growing needs of customers looking for used vehicles other than the traditional automobile. Today, Manheim offers customers access to 85 locations in North America, with 20 dedicated to selling Specialty units including Boats, RVs, Motorcycles and PowerSports vehicles.
By offering services such as full-service reconditioning, electronic condition reports, certification, title management, inspections, vehicle transportation, financing and dealer floor planning, Manheim helps customers realize the full value of their vehicles.
Customers can also take advantage of Mobile Specialty auctions that provide convenient, onsite sales and support at any location in North America. All vehicles are sold "in-lane" or "online" via Manheim Simulcast and OVE.com.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Manheim is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., a leading communications, media and automotive services company.
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ATLANTA - October 15, 2009 - Manheim Daytona Beach has opened a new 45,000-sq. ft. powersports facility and gained HSBC as a consignor, becoming a full-service powersports facility.
"We are offering more than 400 PowerSports units - motorcycles, jet skis and allterrain vehicles - each month from HSBC and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), so our dealers can plan their buying schedule knowing Manheim Daytona Beach can meet all of their PowerSports needs," said Eric Wagner, general manager. "It's exciting because our new facility and dedicated staff enables us to run and process these sales efficiently for our buyers and sellers."
Manheim Daytona Beach hosts PowerSports sales the second Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in its new powersports facility, which also houses reconditioning and mechanical shops. Each month, both HSBC and HDFS run an average of 200-plus units,
with the majority of those units being motorcycles. Manheim Daytona Beach has been selling close to 80 percent of the units offered at every sale.
For nearly a year, Manheim Daytona Beach has been ringing up strong sales for HDFS. As Eric said, "Our employees' dedication to a strong performance for Harley- Davidson Financial Services gave our National Motorcycle and PowerSports Manager Kim Miskotten a great opportunity to approach the HSBC account and ask if we could
assist with its PowerSports remarketing needs in Florida."
About Manheim Specialty Auctions
Manheim, the world's leading provider of vehicle remarketing services, began hosting Manheim Specialty Auctions www.manheimspecialtyauctions.com) to meet the growing needs of customers looking for used vehicles other than the traditional automobile. Today, Manheim offers customers access to 85 locations in North America, with 20 dedicated to selling Specialty units including Boats, RVs, Motorcycles and PowerSports vehicles.
By offering services such as full-service reconditioning, electronic condition reports, certification, title management, inspections, vehicle transportation, financing and dealer floor planning, Manheim helps customers realize the full value of their vehicles.
Customers can also take advantage of Mobile Specialty auctions that provide convenient, onsite sales and support at any location in North America. All vehicles are sold "in-lane" or "online" via Manheim Simulcast and OVE.com.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Manheim is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., a leading communications, media and automotive services company.
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ATLANTA - May 11, 2009 - Manheim's Specialty and Heavy Truck and Equipment sales created first-ever tips for dealers considering expanding their inventories beyond automobiles. The company also published May auction schedules to make it easier for dealers to locate upcoming sales.
"Specialty and Heavy Truck and Equipment sales are growing in popularity with dealers," said Karen Braddy, general manager of Specialty and Heavy Truck and Equipment sales for Manheim. "Our goal is to continue to educate dealers on ways to take advantage of these sales and make it easier for them to locate sale locations."
Tips for dealers who are considering buying units for the first time:
Call ahead. Auctions often have designated staff to help first-time buyers or sellers register for the sale and understand how the auction works. Dealers can also call Manheim at (877) 704-4636 or e-mail Manheim Specialty Auctions or Manheim Heavy Truck and Equipment Auctions for more information about buying at auction.
Review inventory before auction arrival. Deciding which boats, RVs or trucks to look at before sale day can save time. Dealers can hand-pick what they want to see before they arrive, research prices and make educated buying decisions.
Find out about services. Some auctions offer specialized staffing and services to registered dealers. These services include inspections, reconditioning and mechanical repairs that are designed to get vehicles ready for sale quickly.
Know the benefits. Specialty and Heavy Truck and Equipment auction staff help dealers understand pricing, the benefits of guaranteed titles and funds, and how they can improve their bottom lines. For sellers, having the right buyers bidding together keeps wholesale prices competitive.
Use online tools. Using online resources like PowerSearch, Simulcast and OVE.com lets dealers do their homework before the sale and prepares them to buy and sell with confidence.
About Manheim Specialty Auctions
Manheim, the world's leading provider of vehicle remarketing services, began hosting Manheim Specialty Auctions www.manheimspecialtyauctions.com) to meet the growing needs of customers looking for used vehicles other than the traditional automobile. Today, Manheim offers customers access to 85 locations in North America, with 20 dedicated to selling Specialty units including Boats, RVs, Motorcycles and PowerSports vehicles.
By offering services such as full-service reconditioning, electronic condition reports, certification, title management, inspections, vehicle transportation, financing and dealer floor planning, Manheim helps customers realize the full value of their vehicles.
Customers can also take advantage of Mobile Specialty auctions that provide convenient, onsite sales and support at any location in North America. All vehicles are sold "in-lane" or "online" via Manheim Simulcast and OVE.com.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Manheim is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., a leading communications, media and automotive services company.
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