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 […]
Industry Insights: Catalytic converter market to grow 7.2% annually until 2032, report finds
Toronto, Ontario — The global automotive catalytic converter market is on track to hit USD 198.06 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 7.2 percent, according to a new report by Persistence Market Research. This surge is driven by increasingly stringent emissions regulations worldwide, including Euro VI standards in Europe and […]
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 […]
