Annual Check-up: U.S. repair prices fall as labour costs rise
Toronto, Ontario — Despite rising labour costs, U.S. car repair costs fell three percent in 2024, a new study has found. According to CarMD’s newly released 2025 Vehicle Health Index, which was based on information from 31 million auto repair procedures, the declines came in spite of increases in labour costs which rose 1.4 percent. […]
New Issue Alert: 2025 issue of Canadian Auto Recyclers Magazine now available to read digitally
Toronto, Ontario — This year’s Canadian Auto Recyclers 2025 issue is now available to read digitally! Filled with the latest industry updates, this year’s issue of Canadian Auto Recyclers is another deep dive into the trends shaping the future of automotive recycling. From advancements in sustainable practices to the cutting-edge technologies transforming the dismantling process, this […]
Circular Solutions: Toyota envisions Circular Factory to recycle and reintegrate vehicle materials and parts
Burnaston, England – According to online reports, Toyota Motor Europe has announced the creation of the automaker’s first Toyota Circular Factory (TCF), a facility designed to reintegrate end-of-life vehicles as reusable parts and recycled materials. As noted by the automaker, the new TCF facility is planned for Burnaston, England in the third quarter of 2025. […]
Electrified Learning: IRT to host webinar on April 29 on EV battery sustainability and recovery
Toronto, Ontario – On April 29th at 1:00 p.m. GMT the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) is set to host its next webinar, “Powering the Future: Maximizing Value and Sustainability in EV Battery Recovery.” Led by Emil Nusbaum, vice president of the Automotive Recyclers Association and Hans Eric Melin, founder of Circular Energy Storage, […]
Sparking Safety: Carcone’s Auto Recycling participates in EV training to prepare for the future in the industry
Aurora, Ontario – Michael Carcone and the staff of Carcone’s Auto Recycling recently participated in a three-day electric vehicle training workshop run by Greg Aguilera and his team from International Automotive Consulting (IAC). Twelve members from Carcone’s Auto Recycling participated in the event, including all dismantlers, the inventory staff, members of the sales team and […]
Toured Trips: OARA Convention and Trade Show to feature open house tours of recycling facilities
Niagara Falls, Ontario – This year’s Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association’s (OARA) 2025 Convention and Trade Show has announced the return of open house tours of recycling facilities in the area. Set to take place from March 27 to 29, 2025 at the Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel and the Casino Niagara, the event will specifically feature […]
Rolling on Eggshells: Stellantis files patent for tires made of eggshells; claims technology could improve traction in wet conditions
Toronto, Ontario — Stellantis is breaking eggs, and it’s about innovation. The automaker suggests that eggshells could be used to make tires more efficient in wet conditions. The patent application, originally filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 2023, specifically suggests that calcium oxide (CaO) could be extracted from discarded eggshells and […]
Energy Increases: Li-Cycle sees 25 percent increase in recycled battery storage material, according to fourth quarter financial report
Toronto, Ontario — In its fourth quarter financial results for 2024, North American lithium-ion battery recycling company, Li-Cycle, reported recycling the equivalent of more than 100 MWh of energy from its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) partners. As noted in recent reports, this equivalent further represents a 33 percent increase from 2023 results. Other highlights […]
Featuring Foti: Solera Holdings LLC announces appointment of Joseph Foti as head of Hollander
Toronto, Ontario — Solera Holdings LLC has announced the appointment of Joseph Foti to the company’s recycling efforts as the new head of Hollander. Hollander, a Solera company, offers solutions for the automotive recycling, repair, salvage and aftermarket industries. According to a recent post made by Solera Holdings LLC on LinkedIn, Joseph Foti brings a […]
Driving Sustainability: IRT’s webinar, ‘Pioneering Sustainable Solutions’ taking place today, February 13,12:00 p.m. GMT
Toronto, Ontario — The International Round Table on Automotive Recycling’s (IRT) webinar, “Pioneering Sustainable Solutions: The Future of Automotive Plastics Recycling” is set to begin today at 12:00 p.m. GMT. This webinar is open to anyone who is a part of the automotive recycling community, and will include topics such as the key aspects involved […]
