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Auto Recycling News
Auction Envy: Copart finishes fiscal year in position of strength
Toronto, Ontario — The world’s largest auto salvage auction platform is reporting a very strong close to its financial year. Texas-based Copart Inc. closed its
Ensuring a Sustainable Transition: Why ARC supports a strategic pause for the EV Mandate
By Wally Dingman, executive director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada Toronto, Ontario — The recent decision by the federal government to pause Canada’s 2026
ARAAC & AARDA: Annual conferences approach
Truro, Nova Scotia — The Automotive Recyclers Association of Canada (ARAAC) is preparing to convene at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro, Nova Scotia for
Countdown Begins: ARPAC prepares for annual congress
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec — This week, the Association des recycleurs de pièces d’autos et de camions (ARPAC) is gathering at Hôtel Le Noranda in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
Gold Seal 2.0: Raising the bar for recyclers
By Wally Dingman Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada, in partnership with various provincial associations, including OARA, is advancing the next generation of
All Sales Final: LKQ selling self-service business for US$440m
Toronto, Ontario — An aftermarket parts giant is collecting a tidy sum for the sale of its pick-it-yourself business. The Tennessee-based LKQ Corp. announced it
Provincial Peril: Ont. VIN system a risk to public safety, OARA says
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association is warning that Ontario’s vehicle identification number branding system is failing and creating risks for drivers, the
Upcoming Event: CARI’s 2025 Consumer’s Night
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries is inviting the sector to gather in Toronto for its 2025 Consumer’s Night. Taking place Thursday,
Industry Rallies After Ransomware Attack: Recovery, resilience and lessons learned
Toronto, Ontario — In recent days, the automotive recycling industry faced a significant challenge: a ransomware attack that disrupted operations across multiple systems and
Cyber Invasion: 300 auto recyclers victims in ransomware attack
Toronto, Ontario — Businesses across North America are reeling after a serious cyber attack threatened the data of 300 auto recycling businesses, including at least
Restructuring Successful: Glencore acquiring Li-Cycle
Toronto, Ontario — On August 8, 2025, Swiss mining and commodities firm Glencore announced it is acquiring the Toronto-based lithium-ion battery recycler Li-Cycle. The purchase
Tire Fire: ARC criticizes Ontario’s tire recycling program
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada is issuing a dire warning to Canadians following the announcement that Environmental 360 Solutions, Ontario’s largest tire
