From Shards to Shields: Audi takes ‘Glassloop’ recycling process to standard production
Toronto, Ontario — A circular economy calls for co-operation from all levels of industry; Audi appears to have taken this idea to heart, announcing Wednesday that its “Glassloop” pilot project will enter standard production and will see old glass given new life on the company’s vehicles. First launched in April of last year as a […]
Maritime Meeting: ARAAC, CARI prepare to host joint meeting in Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) and Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) board are partnering with the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) to co-host events in Halifax, N.S. this weekend, on June 9 and June 10, at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. This was described as “the first […]
A Look at LKQ: Company processed 700k+ vehicles in 2022, sold 13 million parts
Chicago, Illinois — LKQ Corporation released its 2022 Global Sustainability Report this week, in which the aftermarket salvage giant says it processed 770,000 vehicles in 2022, recycling 97 million pounds of aluminum, nearly seven million pounds of copper and more than 123 million pounds of scrap steel. According to data in the Sustainability Report, LKQ […]
Up to Speed: CIECA’s EV Committee to host fourth meeting June 7; discussions on EV recycling, repair
Sanford, North Carolina — Earlier this year, CIECA launched a new committee for electric vehicle education, designed to inform and prepare the aftermarket for vehicle electrification. Meetings are held on a monthly basis, where members of the industry are invited to discuss topics like safe repair of EVs, EV estimates, finding correct parts, data security […]
Keeping up with Corrosion: Battery pack rust protection the key to EV longevity, says MoneySense report
Montreal, Quebec — Any electric vehicle owner that plans to brave Canada’s wintertime roadways should pay serious attention to the health of their vehicles’ battery packs. A Montreal-based owner of a Tesla Model S was shocked to discover they’d need to pay upwards of $20,000 to keep their EV functional. The second owner of 2013 Tesla […]
Crossed Wires: Lack of EV insights causing ‘rising tension’ between OEMs and suppliers, says survey
Toronto, Ontario — According to Plante Moran’s OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index (WRI) Study, there is “rising tension” between OEMs and suppliers, largely due to increased risk to short-term cost recovery issues, production scheduling and supply chain disruptions as the industry transitions to electric vehicles. “These are compounded by long-term strategic issues suppliers have, related to adequate […]
First-Quarter Insights: EV repairable claims frequency rose to 2.41 percent in Canada, says Mitchell
Toronto, Ontario — Mitchell released its Q1 2023 Plugged In: EV Collision Insights report on Tuesday, where the company reported that EV repairable claims frequency rose to 2.41 percent in Canada, up 0.15 percent from the company’s previous report in Q4 2022. Tesla remains the dominant player in the EV market, said Mitchell, thought the […]
Calling for Change: U.S. recycler group calls for tighter regulation around catalytic converter theft
Washington D.C., United States — The Washington D.C.-based Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) is calling on U.S. lawmakers to finally clamp down on catalytic converter thefts in the country. Through collaboration with law enforcement and stakeholder groups, ISRI has put together three specific calls to action for U.S. Congress and state legislators to consider, […]
Fluid Faux Pas: St. Catharines metal recycler fined $27,000 for misleading documentation
St. Catharines, Ontario — A St. Catharines, Ont.-based metal recycling facility has come into the crosshairs of the province’s environmental regulator and is now facing more than $30,000 in penalties, according to a late-April news release. Glendale Metal Company, a division of Marine Recycling Corporation, is currently contending with a $27,000 fine, in addition to […]
Limitless Horizons: OARA members attend United Recyclers Group conference
Florida, United States — At the recent Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) Convention, the OARA Board decided to hold a contest to support the travel to the United Recyclers Group (URG) Training Meeting in Orlando Florida. The draw was held Saturday morning of the OARA event, and the lucky winner was Dean Hellyer from Dave’s […]
