Industry Insider: All about IAA’s rebrand, with managing director Blair Earle

Toronto, Ontario — Today on Collision Repair‘s Industry Insider podcast, we sit down with Blair Earle, managing director of IAA, formerly known as Impact Auto Auctions. That’s exactly what we’re here to talk about today—the company’s recent rebrand to IAA. All the same offerings, services and global support the company has always offered, just under […]

Battery Backup: Continental unveils sensor systems for detecting EV battery damage

Toronto, Ontario — A pair of new products from German parts developer Continental may pack the one-two punch needed to both allow repair facilities to more accurately assess electric vehicle battery damage, while also allowing OEMs to do away with the excess body materials used to protect the battery pack. When equipped with the Current […]

Details, Please: Car-Part’s Mendi Evans on fresh features in CPI+

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) held the second part of its Spring Education Series last Wednesday, where Car-Part.com’s Mendi Evans delivered a crash course in Car-Part Interchange Plus and the platform’s newest features. With those in the live webinar audience familiar with either Pinnacle or Powerlink, Evans explained that customers now […]

Recycler in the Race: Rob Smith of Erin Auto Recyclers to run for Erin mayor

Erin, Ontario — Rob Smith, owner and president of Erin Auto Recyclers, is running for mayor. Smith has owned the local recycler since 2005 and was first elected to Erin’s council in 2014. He told Elora Fergus Today that running for mayor feels like “a natural progression from his eight years on council” and eight […]

Save the Date: ARAAC 2022 Convention returns to Truro, Nova Scotia

Truro, Nova Scotia — Mark your calendars, recyclers–you’ve got plans this fall! The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) will host its 2022 Convention over two days, on Sept. 30, 2022, and Oct. 1, 2022. Held at the Inn on Prince in Truro, N.S., the festivities will kick off Friday, Sept. 30 with the […]

Spring Training: OARA unveils Spring Webinar Training Series lineup

Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has unveiled its lineup of webinars featuring new products and business opportunities, set to kick off on May 4. The first hour-long session will be hosted by J.C. Cahill, owner of VIN Match Pro, a company that aids recyclers in sourcing and matching OEM parts. JC […]