CARAUKTION

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Europe B2B Only C2B Model Online

Regions

1 market

Access

dealers & automotive businesses only

Auction Type

timed online; weekly B2B auctions; 24h C2B dealer auctions (CARAUKTION Direct)

Swiss B2B e-auction platform founded in 2004, operating the largest professional vehicle remarketing platform in Switzerland with weekly auctions and modular remarketing services.

At a Glance

Regions Served	Switzerland
Vehicle Types	cars+LCV
Auction Format	timed online; weekly B2B auctions; 24h C2B dealer auctions (CARAUKTION Direct)
Platform Type	B2B Only C2B Model
Access Requirements	dealers & automotive businesses only

Buyer Information

Who Can Register

licensed dealers and automotive businesses (Switzerland-wide); C2B: dealers bid on cars from private sellers

Onboarding Requirements

company registration and verification as automotive business; trade-only access (private individuals excluded)

Fees & Payment

classic B2B auction buyer premium (tiered by hammer price); CARAUKTION Direct: 2.99% buyer success fee

Seller Information

Who Can Sell

leasing companies; fleets; rental; OEM/importers; banks/finance; dealers; other professional fleet operators

Vehicle Types Accepted

cars+LCV

Seller Requirements

company registration and verification as automotive business; trade-only access (private individuals excluded)

Company Overview

Legal Name

CARAUKTION AG

AG (Aktiengesellschaft / Stock Corporation)

Founded

2004

Headquarters

Tiergartenstrasse 1, 8852 Altendorf, Schwyz, Switzerland

About

B2B vehicle remarketing platform founded in 2004 that operates an internet auction platform for vehicles and provides modular services for vehicle re-marketing. The company serves as a hub for the profitable vehicle remarketing industry, marketplace for supply and demand, data supplier of qualitative B2B sales figures, and platform for license issuance. Previously named CAR Management AG.

Management Team

Giuseppe D'Angeli

CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

CEO since mid-May 2024, previously served as CDO/CMO. Helps B2C and B2B startups, scaleups, spin-offs and established companies transform their businesses and grow in digital times. Experienced in cross-functional management including strategy, marketing, sales, finance, operations, technology, innovation, project management and transformation.

Daniel Hablützel

Member of Management Board / Business Development Director

Former CEO who took sabbatical in mid-2024 and returned in February 2025 as Director of Business Development. Member of the management board with individual signing authority.

Remo Capeder

Founder & Chairman of the Board

Founder of CARAUKTION AG in June 2004, serving for over 21 years. Chairman of the Board (Chairperson) with individual signing authority. Previously served as Founder and CEO from 2004-2016.

Christian Wunderlin

Member of the Board

Prof. Dr. Dr., CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA. Board member with joint signing authority. Extensive experience in finance, insurance, and ICT sectors, serving on boards of multiple organizations.

Roger Büschlen

Chief Sales Officer (CSO)

Appointed as CSO in January 2025. Responsible for strategic development of sales activities and expanding company's market leadership.

Products & Services

Primary Products

B2B Internet Auction Platform for Vehicles
CARAUKTION Direct (C2B platform - transferred to AutoScout24 as of September 1, 2025)
White-label auction platforms
ValueCheck (vehicle valuation service)
Modular remarketing services (vehicle acquisition, sale, and brokerage)
Fleet operator services
Data services (qualitative B2B sales figures)

Vehicle Types

Cars (passenger vehicles) Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) Young and classic cars/oldtimers

Target Customers

Vehicle dealers (B2B) Fleet operators Automotive industry companies Leasing companies Corporate fleets Vehicle exporters

Geographic Markets

Switzerland (primary market) German-speaking regions French-speaking regions Italian-speaking regions

Notable Partnerships

AutoScout24 (C2B platform partnership - AutoScout24 took over C2B business segment September 1, 2025)
Allianz Suisse (white-label platform: allianz-carauktion.ch)
carIT AG (merged/consolidated August 2023)
Simba Dickie (Schweiz) AG (charity partner)