Leading the Charge: U.S. ARA provides Environmental Protective Agency with framework for EV battery reuse, recycling
Washington, D.C. — Last week, the United States-based Automotive Recyclers Association provided the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a framework to promote the reuse, repurposing and recycling of electric vehicle batteries. “As the main recipient of end-of-life vehicles, automotive recyclers are the largest collective owners of end-of-life lead acid, nickel metal hydride, and lithium-ion vehicle […]
The Cat’s out of the Bag: New scrap metal legislation takes aim at catalytic converter theft in Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba — New regulations have been enacted by the Manitoba government to combat increases in catalytic converter theft throughout the province. These new rules were put into place Monday and contain strict guidelines for record-keeping of transactions regarding scrap metal sales. Recyclers who buy scrap metal are now required to detail every transaction involving […]
Classics by the Lake: Autofest Nationals to kick off final week of August; Dom’s Auto Parts and Parts-4-Less named sponsors
Oshawa, Ontario — Send off your summer the right way with a trip to the ‘Shwa for the return of the Autofest Nationals, set to take place at Lakeview Park over the last weekend of August. The festivities will kick off on the Friday night with a cruise through Oshawa’s downtown during the “Kars on […]
A McGregor Mood: McGregor Auto Parts celebrates 60 years with barbecue in St. Thomas
St. Thomas, Ontario — McGregor Auto Parts in St. Thomas, Ont. celebrated its sixtieth year in business a couple of weeks ago; not with a trip to Value Village to take advantage of the 30 percent off seniors discount, but with a huge community barbecue packed with food, classic cars and prizes. St. Thomas locals […]