Fuelled by Ford: Canada’s most popular and most retired car brand
London, Ontario — Ford is not only the most popular automaker in Canada–the automaker’s models are also the most common brand retired through Canada’s Retire Your Ride vehicle recycling program in the last year. Out of all Ford models, the Escape and Focus were retired the most often through the program. The most popular vehicle […]
Retirement Funds: Recycled vehicle prices up 20 percent since 2019
Toronto, Ontario – For Canadians with an old clunker car collecting rust in their driveway, now may be the perfect time to cash in on selling it for scrap, according to a report from the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC). The Retire Your Ride program has seen a 20.4 percent increase in the average price […]
Reap the Rewards: ARA’s virtual Convention and Trade Show kicks off, live events running through Nov. 13
Charlotte, North Carolina — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has officially kicked off its virtual Convention and Trade Show, which will feature key industry insights and information for auto recyclers. The three-day event, beginning Nov. 11 and running through Nov. 13., features several different ‘rooms,’ including a networking and engagement centre where attendees can chat […]
Running Regulations: United Nations Environment Programme tackling used vehicle export regulations
Nairobi, Kenya — The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is prepared to take part in a new initiation supporting the introduction of global minimum used vehicle standards, following a United Nations (UN) report revealing a significant effect on the environment and climate change. A recently released United Nations (UN) report, based on an in-depth analysis […]
Pre-SEMA Plans: Car-Part.com showcasing Car-Part Pro at SEMA360 next week
Las Vegas, Nevada — Jeff Schroder and Car-Part are on the leading edge of changing the landscape of the recycled parts industry and the company plans to use SEMA360 to show off some new features for Integrated Car-Part Pro (iPro). “We’ll be showing off some new features of iPro, which won some industry innovation awards. […]
EZ Additions: EZ Suite announces new head of sales, customer relations
Toronto, Ontario – EZ Suite is excited to announce two new additions to their team with Chris Atencio and Laurie Woods joining the company in management positions, according to a press release issued last week. Atencio will be taking the lead as director of sales while Woods will be responsible for customer relations while at […]
Recyclers, Get Ready: ARA’s 77th annual convention is around the corner
Manassas, Virginia — The Automotive Recycler’s Association (ARA) is just under a month away from its first-ever virtual convention, which will be held from November 11 through 13. The convention, titled EDGE 2020, will offer opportunities to learn from industry experts, network with peers from across North America and a chance to participate in an […]
Going Green: BASF and New Energy Team Up for A New Project
Toronto, Ontario — BASF and New Energy have both signed an agreement that is part of the BASF ChemCycling project that chemically repurposes post-consumer plastic waste. The focus of the project is to repurpose the use of mixed plastic waste, which would otherwise end up in landfill or incineration. And–with New Energy as a partner, they […]
Recyclers Offer Relief: Hamilton charity turns recycled cars into cash donations
Hamilton, Ontario — A Stoney Creek, Ont. auto recycler is being recognized for its involvement in a campaign that turns cash from recycled vehicles into charitable donations for Hamilton’s homeless population. Homeless Cars is a Stoney Creek, Ont.-based charity run out of local auto recycler Pic ‘n Save. The charity encourages locals to donate their […]
Breaking Down Batteries: American Manganese CTO to lead battery recycling talk
Surrey, British Columbia – American Manganese Inc. has announced that their CTO will be leading an online presentation on electric battery recycling on Friday, as part of National Drive Electric Week. In what will be the 10th anniversary of a week dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of electric vehicles, Zarko Meseldzija of American […]
