Manheim Unveils New Mobile App and AI-Powered Innovations

Enhancements aim to create a more seamless, connected wholesale marketplace experience for buyers and sellers.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:47am

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Manheim, the world's largest wholesale automotive marketplace, has announced a range of new innovations, including a redesigned mobile app and AI-powered tools, to deliver a more seamless and connected experience for its clients. The app provides dealers with a faster, smarter way to browse, scan, bid and buy on the go, while Manheim's AI-assisted teams and AI-powered tools are designed to bring simplicity, convenience and consistency to the wholesale journey across digital and physical channels.

Why it matters

As dealer expectations evolve toward efficiency, consistency and channel flexibility, Manheim's unified marketplace strategy sets a new industry standard. The company's mix of scale, operational expertise, human knowledge and AI capabilities aims to offer clients a marketplace where they can choose outcomes, not just channels.

The details

The newly redesigned Manheim mobile app features instant VIN scanning, quick access to MMR, streamlined search, real-time notifications and an upgraded Simulcast experience. This is designed to help buyers zero in on the right vehicles faster. The app also provides sellers with access to Manheim's Selling Center features. Additional enhancements for buyers and a new seller experience are planned for 2026 and beyond. The app supplements other recently announced innovations, including expanded MMR Range, Inventory Curation, and an evolved Condition Report experience, all aimed at creating a more friction-free wholesale journey.

  • Manheim officially rolled out its new client support organization structure in January 2026.
  • The newly redesigned Manheim mobile app debuted at the 2026 NADA Show.

The players

Grace Huang

President of Inventory Solutions at Cox Automotive.

Cox Automotive

The world's largest automotive services and technology provider, a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc.

Manheim

The world's largest wholesale automotive marketplace, a brand owned by Cox Automotive.

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What they’re saying

“At a time when clients need clarity and confidence, we're delivering a marketplace powered by intelligence at every turn.”

— Grace Huang, President, Inventory Solutions, Cox Automotive

“Our work is already in motion across the country. As we continue to more tightly connect mobile, digital and physical experiences, our goal is for dealers to feel the difference every day in better insights, better listings and better results. Clients won't have to choose channels—they'll simply choose Manheim.”

— Grace Huang, President, Inventory Solutions, Cox Automotive

What’s next

Manheim plans to continue enhancing the mobile app in 2026 and beyond, with more additions for buyers and a new seller experience.

The takeaway

Manheim's unified marketplace strategy, powered by a mix of scale, operational expertise, human knowledge and AI capabilities, aims to set a new industry standard by offering clients a seamless, connected wholesale journey where they can choose outcomes, not just channels.