Emil Frey France impressed the jury with a revolutionary tool designed to instantly manage and update the prices of all used cars. The system involves contributions from market data providers, Eleven—an AI specialist—and Tabletcar, the manufacturer of digital displays.

Caudebec Automobiles, represented by its CEO Valentin Grain, won over voters with, on the one hand, its customer journey rich in experiences and support, and, on the other hand, its discussion platform open to all its peers. This demonstrates the energy and ingenuity that dealers can bring to making the used-car business a pillar of their profitability.

In the B2B Innovation category, Oveo took the top prize. Founded by Stanislas Peycelon in 2023, the company wrapped up its first full year with some 20,000 vehicles under its belt. Oveo works alongside dealers, helping them optimize the B2B remarketing of used vehicles by leveraging all available channels. This results in higher prices and shorter turnaround times. The jury awarded this tool a prize amid the current wave of buyback programs.

Two years after winning the title, Toyota has returned to the podium in the Used Car Sales category. The automaker successfully helped its dealership network clear out problematic vehicles in the spring of 2024 through warranty-focused campaigns. It refined its purchasing process and launched initiatives aimed at bringing used car sales closer to new car sales in terms of customer management. All of these efforts led the dealership network to a record number of sales, totaling more than 75,200 units.

The latest award was based on information shared by two partners, Nextlane and MotorK. Le Journal de l'Automobile was then able to determine which dealership had the best online reputation. Used-car buyers gave the Renault-Dacia dealership in Chennevières-sur-Marne (94) a Google rating of 4.95 out of 5. This dealership is a key part of the Maurin Group’s operations in the Île-de-France region, and its New and Used Vehicle Manager, Carlos da Costa, proudly accepted the award on stage.