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 […]
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 […]
Purpose, Progress and Partnership: Key takeaways from the 2025 URG/PRP Training Conference
Orlando, Florida – The 2025 URG/PRP Training Conference in Orlando delivered a high-impact week of learning, networking and industry collaboration for auto recyclers from across North America. From April 7 to 14, the event combined hands-on facility tours, strategic board sessions, and targeted training that reinforced the industry’s focus on operational excellence and forward-thinking leadership. […]
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. […]
J&B Jubilee: J&B Auto Recyclers celebrates 50 years in business
Windsor, Ontario – J&B Auto Recyclers, based in Windsor, Ontario, has marked 50 years in the auto recycling industry with a strong focus on adaptability and customer demand. Founded in 1975 and now run by second-generation operator Max Winkler, the company has expanded to three locations, including a 10-acre storage yard, and maintains an inventory […]
ARC, ARA sent letter urging for tariff relief on used auto parts
Washington, D.C. – The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) and the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) are urging the White House to exempt used automobile parts from tariffs imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, citing affordability, sustainability and trade flow concerns. In a joint submission, the organizations stressed that vehicle owners […]
Steve Fletcher, Mathieu Dagonas, Wally Dingman talk new roles
Niagara Falls, Ontario — Canadian Auto Recycler caught up with Steve Fletcher, former managing director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and executive director of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA); Wally Dingman, new ARC managing director and Mathieu Dagonas, OARA’s new executive director, to hear their plans for the future. Check out our […]
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 […]
