Industry Acceptance: Brandt Tractor becomes OARA’s latest associate member

Toronto, Ontario — Industrial equipment dealer Brant Tractor Ltd has become the 47th business to join the Ontario Automotive Recycling Association as an associate member. The Brandt Group subsidiary, which operates seven Ontario locations, is best known to the auto recycling sector for supplying industrial equipment, including the BMH40A, BMH60A and BMH80A material handlers. Beyond […]

Canada’s Auto Recyclers: A Critical Juncture in the Road to Sustainability

Canada’s automotive recycling industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, caught between traditional perceptions and a fast-approaching future defined by sustainability, innovation and cross-industry collaboration. In this thought-provoking commentary, Wally Dingman, executive director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada, examines the evolving role of vehicle recyclers amid growing pressure to reduce carbon footprints, cut repair costs […]

Upgrade Incoming: ARC upgrading Retire Your Ride platform

Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada has revealed details regarding planned upgrades to the Retire Your Ride program. On Wednesday, Wally Dingman, executive director of the ARC, said the modernized digital platform for the long-running Retire Your Ride program will streamline the vehicle recycling processes and enhance the user experience for both recyclers […]

Costly Cars: Used vehicle prices ease slightly in Q1, report finds

Toronto, Ontario — Used vehicle prices are finally waning, if only a little. According to Clutch’s Q1 2025 Used Car Pricing Report, prices have dropped across several key segments, including sedans and SUVs. The average transaction price for used vehicles also declined by 2.4 percent from the previous quarter. Sedans saw a 4.6 percent dip, […]

Recycling Rodeo: WasteExpo kicks off in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada — WasteExpo 2025 is in full swing, offering Canada’s auto recycling professionals a glimpse into the future of the circular economy. Held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from May 6 to 9, WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste, recycling and organics trade show. With over 13,000 attendees and hundreds of […]

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 […]