Carmel, IN – Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – America’s Auto Auction proudly announces the acquisition of America’s Auto Auction Minnesota, formerly known as Mid-State Auto Auction, located in New York Mills, Minnesota. With this latest acquisition, America’s Auto Auction now operates in 21 states nationwide, continuing its aggressive growth strategy while remaining firmly committed to delivering exceptional customer service across every market it serves.
Founded in 1983 by industry veteran Robert E. Thompson, Mid-State Auto Auction began as a single-lane outdoor sale and has grown into a four-lane facility serving dealers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Built on a foundation of fairness, integrity, and customer care, Mid-State has become a trusted leader in the regional automotive remarketing industry.
Sales are held every Friday at 10:00 AM (CT), in-lane and online through Simulcast, with a multi-platform selling approach that includes OVE and SmartAuction.
“Mid-State has been our family’s life’s work for 42 years, and we’re proud of the legacy of service our team helped us build,” said the Mid-State Auto Auction management team. “America’s Group shares those same values and care, which makes this next chapter a natural fit. With our dedicated team staying in place, the service dealers count on isn’t changing and we are excited to see the business continue to thrive under new leadership.”
“We are excited to welcome the Minnesota team into our growing family,” said Chuck Tapp, CEO of America’s Group. “Mid-State’s reputation for integrity and customer service aligns seamlessly with our values. As we continue our expansion into new markets, our focus remains the same, supporting dealers with outstanding service and delivering consistent results backed by nationwide resources and local auction service.”
This acquisition represents another milestone in America’s Auto Auction’s national expansion, strengthening its presence in the Midwest while adding valuable local expertise, loyal dealer partnerships, and a first-class facility to its portfolio. As the company continues its rapid growth, the mission remains clear: expand strategically while preserving the customer-first service culture that has long defined America’s Auto Auction.
For more information about America’s Group and its comprehensive auction and remarketing services, please visit www.americasaa.com.
About America’s Group
America’s Group (the “Company”) is comprised of America’s Auto Auction and AXLE Funding, leading nationwide vehicle auction / remarketing and floorplan finance companies. America’s Auto Auction is a full-service used-vehicle auction services provider that facilitates the wholesale remarketing of used vehicles for B2B customers, delivering a critical liquidity function to enable the used car sales ecosystem. Based in Carmel, IN, America’s Auto Auction facilitates the selling and buying of used vehicles at physical auction sites across 19 states as well as on digital platforms. The Company’s daily mission is simple and straightforward: to provide quality service and operational execution for dealers and institutional customers.
America’s Group / America’s Auto Auction contact:
Melissa Miller, VP of Marketing