The electrification of the auto fleet in Canada is well underway. The discussions, webinars, investments, and regulations to get drivers into electric vehicles (EVs), get the charging infrastructure in place, mine critical metals, build batteries, and assemble vehicles… Read full post » The post Why…
Steve Fletcher, Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) tells us more about upcoming event – The Canadian EV/Hybrid Auto Recycling Webinar. The webinar is scheduled for November 4th is taking great shape and registrations are… Read full post » The post Book…
Some deep discussions need to be had across the automotive and automotive aftermarket industries if a path toward sustainability and sustainable repairs is to be achieved, according to a panel during the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) broadcast… Read full post » The post Tough…
Mention recycled auto parts and you might conjure up images of having to rummage through old hulks with your tool box looking for whatever you can find. The truth is, although the old u-pick lots still exist for… Read full post » The post You…
OEM position statements that disapprove of the use of salvage parts don’t take into account the impact this has on the circular economy. Recently, another OEM came out with a position statement regarding replacement parts. The bit that… Read full post » The post Salvage…
Used vehicle prices continue to climb, which is proving both a blessing and a curse for recyclers. One of the most significant disruptions to the automotive industry in recent months has been the shortage of global semiconductors. The… Read full post » The post Low…
Is it time to retire your ride? Maybe not! Sometimes you can save money and your vehicle, if you can just keep it on the road a while longer. Making your ride last used to be cheaper, but… Read full post » The post Retire…
If you think electric vehicles are “greener” than conventional ones, you’re in the majority. But there’s a hidden part to this story. Electric-car makers are holding onto the right to repair their vehicles. This creates hidden costs to the environment—and your wallet The post How…
With end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) in very high demand, recyclers are getting creative when it comes to purchasing and recycling these vehicles. Whenever we jump on calls or virtual meetings today regarding the automotive recycling industry, the subject quickly… Read full post » The post Hot…
Q&A with Steve Fletcher, Automotive Recyclers of Canada By Keith Barker, Editor, Recycling Product News One of the final stages in recovering value from an end-of-life vehicle (ELV) occurs when the depolluted, flattened vehicle hulk is shredded by… Read full post » The post Building…