ATLANTA, June 6, 2017 – Demonstrating the tremendous power of long-term collaboration, RMS Automotive and Mazda Motors UK this year are celebrating a decade-long partnership highlighted by innovation and performance-driven results. In that time, RMS Automotive has helped Mazda sell more than 14,500 vehicles and reach more than 75 percent of the Mazda Dealer Network through its web-based vehicle portfolio management solution.
“RMS Automotive is a reflection of Mazda remarketing; in fact the two are synonymous,” said Tamara Brown, Used Car and Remarketing Manager, Mazda Motors UK Ltd. “Our accomplishments during the past decade illustrate the value of our partnership. We’re proud to have reached this important milestone with them and are looking forward to growing and continuing our relationship.”
The two companies first collaborated in 2007 at a time when Mazda heavily relied on spreadsheets to monitor and administer their inventory. Hindered by this time consuming process and limited access to its network of dealerships, Mazda tapped RMS Automotive to transform the management of its used vehicle inventory by implementing an online wholesale remarketing platform that would allow them to gain control and visibility over their entire vehicle portfolio for better, more informed decision-making. Ten years later, RMS Automotive continues to help Mazda enhance the value of their remarketing inventory by delivering faster remarketing time, improved residuals and reduced depreciation costs all in a reliable, easy to use interface.
“We’re proud of our long-term partnership with Mazda Motors UK and of successfully helping them take the guesswork out of managing their vehicle portfolio,” said Nick Peluso, president, RMS Automotive. “We look forward to continuing to provide first-class remarketing services to Mazda Motors UK for many years to come.”
To commemorate the milestone, Mazda held an online auction hosted by Manheim UK in mid-April during which RMS Automotive donated £50 (approx. $65) per vehicle sold for a total of £2,750 (approx. $3,600). The donation will be split across three charities – Grief Encounter, Max Appeal and Emilia’s Little Heart Foundation.
About RMS Automotive
Transacting vehicles in multiple countries and growing, RMS Automotive, a Cox Automotive Brand, delivers a global enterprise software solution that enables its commercial clients to manage their portfolios across the complete vehicle lifecycle – from new car build to used car sale. Through automation and data science, RMS Automotive provides VIN-specific recommendations for accurate vehicle pricing as well as optimal reconditioning and inventory distribution. These services deliver real-time integration with a client’s platform, faster remarketing time, reduced depreciation/cost of capital, improved residuals and reduction in wholesale losses. For more information about RMS Automotive, visit www.rmsautomotive.com or www.rmsautomotive.eu.
About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, software, financial, wholesale and e-commerce solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. Committed to open choice and dedicated to strong partnerships, the Cox Automotive family includes Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, vAuto®, Xtime® and a host of other brands. The global company has 33,000 team members in more than 200 locations and is partner to more than 40,000 auto dealers, as well as most major automobile manufacturers, while engaging U.S. consumer car buyers with the most recognized media brands in the industry. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., an Atlanta-based company with revenues of $20 billion and approximately 60,000 employees. Cox Enterprises’ other major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Media Group. For more information about Cox Automotive, visit www.coxautoinc.com.
About Max Appeal
Max Appeal is the UK charity supporting families affected by a common but relatively unknown genetic disorder called 22q11DS. There are missing or extra genes on the 22nd chromosome which affects people in many ways. It is estimated that as many as 120,000 people are affected but the vast majority remain undiagnosed. The common features are congenital heart defects, speech and language problems, learning and behavioural difficulties, immunodeficiency, endocrine problems, mental health issues and psychosis is common in older teens and adults. It is the single most common cause of schizophrenia.
Max Appeal helps families by supplying well researched accurate information, monthly newsletter, away weekends and a monthly e-zine. Max Appeal is one of the largest charities for the condition globally but is still a very small charity.
About Emilia’s Little Heart
Emilia was a gift to our family, who taught us 'life is for living'. Her perseverance and bravery at just age three are a total inspiration to all who get to know her through the legacy of the charity. It is a chance to ensure that we give back in the way that Emilia would be proud of, with thousands of children every year being helped to cope with the hospital environment.
Emilia's Little Heart is a small children's charity who hopes to have a real impact on the experience for children during their time in hospital. We work with the hospital paediatric staff across Kent hospitals and at the Evelina London (Guys and St Thomas' Trust). We help thousands of children every year to cope with hospital by healing through play. We aspire to change their experience by bringing smiles, laughter and fun which aids in their recovery and means they are soon home again.
About Grief Encounter
Grief Encounter is one of the UK’s leading child bereavement charities, providing pioneering services and support to bereaved children, young people and their families. Our vision is that every bereaved child and their family in the UK receives the best quality information, advice and counselling to help alleviate the pain caused by the death of a parent or sibling.
An astonishing 1 in 29 children within the UK under 16 years old will suffer the death of a parent. We know that bereavement is devastating at any age, but for a child it is beyond tragic and truly unimaginable. The impact on children is insurmountable and can lead to social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in later life if not addressed.
Grief Encounter helps families deal with difficult issues, such as death, and help make sense of the confusion, add words to the unspeakable and thoughts to the unthinkable. For more information about Grief Encounter, visit www.griefencounter.org.uk.
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