ADESA names new Saskatoon general manager
December 20, 2018 — ADESA has named Kyle Mutch as its new Saskatoon general manger. ADESA is a business unit of global vehicle remarketing and technology solutions provider KAR Auction Services. Mutch brings with him a decade of sales and operations management experience, having previously worked as a distribution manager for Enerpac, where he managed the […]
ARA Advisory Board provides recommendations for the Association
December 18, 2018 — During the association’s annual convention in Orlando, Florida the ARA Advisory Council met to discuss the Association’s long-term goals. The discussions focused on long-term growth strategies, ways to extend membership to auto recyclers who are not yet members and ways to increase organizational transparency. The council recommended a number of reforms […]
Volkswagen admits to selling test vehicles
December 18, 2018 — German car manufacturer Volkswagen could be facing fines after illegally selling pre-production test vehicles. According to Der Spigel, the automaker has been selling the test vehicles to unsuspecting buyers in Europe and North America since 2006. Volkswagen came clean to Germany’s motor transport authority back in September, admitting to the illegal practice. […]
ARA’s international movement
By David Gold and Jessica Andrews Toronto, Ontario — December 14, 2018 — In the weeks since its 75th Annual Convention and Exposition, the ARA has taken steps to establish an International Committee to promote engagement and understanding of the professional automotive recycling industry around the world. Automotive recyclers from 14 countries attended the most recent Annual […]
