You may think of auto shows as a place where manufacturers introduce new and updated models of vehicles, but this is only part of what goes on at these shows. Auto manufacturers and other vendors often also use these shows to unveil new technology that has the potential to be transformative to the auto industry as a whole, to an audience of journalists, investors, executives,...
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For the last 50 years we have worked hard at running our business based on integrity and trust. We have been successful as a business and mostly successful in providing a trusted service. We don't always get it right, but we have always been committed to making our offering and service better. About two years ago we recognised the need to improve the experience our customers have when...
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A futuristic Ferrari recently set a record for 21st-century vehicle sale prices, fetching a whopping €8.3 million (Australian $12.4 million) at a charity auction. The auction was part of an event at Ferrari's factory to celebrate their 70th anniversary. The entire sale price will be donated to Save the Children, an international youth education charity.      ...
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We've seen widespread technological innovation in the auto market in the last decade. As we discussed in a recent blog post , adoption of autonomous driving, shared mobility, connectivity, and electric cars has been rapid. What we haven't seen, yet, is much of a change in the automotive sales model. With the exception of Tesla and a handful of purely-online start-ups, most dealers'...
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It's no surprise that there has been some disruption within the automotive industry this year. Many forecasted the rise in connected cars and autonomous vehicles, and both of these sectors continue to develop. A recent report by McKinsey sheds some light on other changes that are taking place within the automotive ecosystem.     McKinsey defines four specific...
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What if the thing in your garage appreciated in value faster than your entire house? It happens more than you think. Taking many by surprise, we review the market that has grown four times faster than property: classic cars . Looking to invest in your own future? We are excited to collaborate with Gosford Classic Car Museum to bring to life Australia’s most iconic classic car...
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Case study for D365 Phase 1 Looking to move to the cloud and in need of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that would provide visibility over all operations, we recently enlisted Eclipse, a DXC Technology Company. Acting as a single source of truth for decision making, flexibility and scalability to expand the business in any direction, we updated our systems to Microsoft...
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The last six months have been busy ones for our Insights team. With the recent announcement of the formation of Datium Insights within the Pickles Ventures group, the team is busy rolling out a number of new analytics services to provide actionable insights to our vendors.    These services include:     Residual value and valuation...
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Pickles understands that buyers want to see as much detail as possible before bidding on a vehicle or purchasing at fixed price. And, in the future, we expect even more buyers will conduct their entire vehicle purchase process online without seeing a vehicle in person - so we want to make sure we're providing these buyers an in depth view of their new vehicle before they bid or buy. ...
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In today's digital world, attending an auction doesn't have to be a physical event. While many will enjoy the atmosphere and excitement of attending a Pickles auction event in person, others may find it more convenient to view an auction online and bid at home. Our Pickles Live bidding platform makes it easy for trade and private buyers to view our auctions and bid on a car they'll love, and...
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