Grand Rapids Auto Auction (XLerate Group)
Motor Vehicle ManufacturingMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
Grand Rapids Auto Auction, part of the XLerate Group, was founded in 1948 and is based in Jenison, Michigan. The facility operates five auction lanes and provides online access to all lanes, supported by in-house mechanical, body, and detailing shops to maintain vehicle condition while controlling costs for clients. Its regional participants come from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, with national buyers and sellers able to travel via direct flights to Grand Rapids' international airport from major hubs. The company runs online platforms to post dealer pre-owned inventory for wholesale and to support its digital marketing program. It has earned recognition in the industry, including Auction of the Year honors in 2008 for GM Financial and multiple Regional Auction of Excellence Awards in 2009–2012.