Carmel, IN – Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – America’s Auto Auction announced the acquisition of Vemo Auto Auctions Gainesville, expanding its presence in Florida and growing its network to more than 55 auction locations across North America.
Through its Gainesville area location and Cocoa mobile sale, Vemo Auto Auctions has built a strong presence across the Florida market. The Gainesville auction conducts weekly sales each Wednesday at 4 p.m., while the Cocoa operation hosts weekly Thursday sales at 11 a.m. Together, the two locations provide dealers with in-lane and digital buying opportunities, as well as a range of remarketing services that support buyers and sellers throughout the region.
The acquisition also marks a significant milestone for longtime owners Bruce and LaNette Neal, who are stepping away from the business after more than 45 years in the auto auction industry.
“After 45 wonderful years in the auto auction industry, we feel this is the right time to begin our next chapter,” said Bruce and LaNette Neal. “This business has provided us with a lifetime of friendships, relationships, and opportunities. We are incredibly grateful to our employees, customers, and industry partners who have been part of our journey. As we pass the torch to America’s Auto Auction, we do so with great confidence, knowing the business is in good hands and well-positioned for the future.”
America’s Auto Auction plans to build on that legacy while providing customers with access to an expanded network of remarketing services, digital auction capabilities, transportation solutions, and one of the largest wholesale automotive marketplaces in North America.
“What excites us most about opportunities like this is the ability to carry forward what makes independent auctions special while providing the resources and scale needed to compete in a rapidly evolving marketplace,” said Chuck Tapp, Chief Executive Officer of America’s Auto Auction.
“Bruce and LaNette have dedicated their careers to serving customers, supporting employees, and building a business rooted in trust and integrity. We’re honored by the confidence they’ve placed in our organization and look forward to investing in the future of the Gainesville operation while preserving the values that have made it successful.”
The acquisition further strengthens America’s Auto Auction’s position as one of the largest privately held auto auction groups in North America, providing dealers and commercial consignors with a broad network of marketplaces, transportation solutions, digital platforms, and remarketing services.
For more information about America’s Group and its comprehensive auction and remarketing services, please visit www.americasaa.com.
About America’s Auto Auction
America’s Auto Auction is a full-service remarketing company that facilitates the wholesale buying and selling of vehicles, specialty units, and equipment for dealers, commercial consignors, financial institutions, and other business customers. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, the company operates a growing network of auction locations across the United States and internationally, supported by robust digital marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers wherever they do business. Through its automotive, specialty, and equipment remarketing businesses, America’s Auto Auction delivers the service, operational excellence, and trusted relationships that help customers buy, sell, and succeed.
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