Save the Date: Annual ARA Convention and Expo to take place in Birmingham, Alabama, 2025
Birmingham, Alabama — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has announced that its 82nd annual convention and expo will take place in Birmingham, Alabama. The theme of the event is referred to as “Game On: Winning Together.” A highlight video of what attendees can expect from the chosen location can be viewed here. The event will take […]
Bio-Fuel Beginnings: BMW to use cooking-oil diesel in certain vehicle models beginning in 2025
Berlin, Germany — BMW has announced that it is planning on beginning to ship vehicles to German buyers with cooking oil rather than regular diesel in the engines. The new renewable diesel project is known as HVO100, or hydrotreated vegetable oil. The oil is specifically made from various waste products, including used cooking oil. As noted […]
Sustainability Station: Nova Bus partners with Lithion Technologies to create more sustainable public transportation
Toronto, Ontario — Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Lithion Technologies in an effort to enhance the sustainability of its urban transportation solutions. As noted in a recent press release, through this collaboration, end-of-life batteries from Nova Bus buses in use across Canada will be collected, transported […]
Eric at OARA: Eric Wilbert of Wilbert Family Enterprises to deliver OARA Convention keynote industry address
Niagara Falls, Ontario — Eric Wilbert of Wilbert Family Enterprises–who was recently named president of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)–will deliver the keynote industry address at the 2025 Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) Convention. Wilbert was born and raised in Western New York working for the family business that was founded in 1952. Today, Wilbert’s […]
In the Name of the Industry: Chinese association joins in supporting the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recycling Industry Development Committee (CARIDC), recently formed by the China Association for Economic Development in Asia (CAEDA), has agreed to be involved with the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT). CAEDA is a national social organization established under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic […]
Critical Considerations: China announces ban on export of critical minerals to the United States
Beijing, China — On Tuesday, China announced that it is banning the export of critical minerals to the United States. Notably, the country aims to ban gallium, germanium and antimony from entering the U.S. These minerals have both widespread automotive, military and manufacturing applications. Furthermore, when looking at the automotive sector specifically, the order, which […]
Safety Success: Thorold Automotive Solutions hosts two-day EV safety training event for staff
Thorold, Ontario — Frank Serravalle, owner of Thorold Automotive Solutions in Thorold, Ontario, recently arranged an electric vehicle (EV) safety training event for his staff. The training event was specifically delivered by Greg Aguilera, International Automotive Consulting (IAC) president and a specialist in EV training and management consulting. The event took place over the course […]
Marketplace Transformation: Car-Part.com’s Jeff Schroder and Dave Picking of Eladene explain the use of data, AI in parts searching
Toronto, Ontario — This past Tuesday, the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) hosted its webinar, “How Data and Designation Are Transforming Auto Recycling,” featuring industry leaders Jeff Schroder from Car-Part.com and Dave Picking from Eladene Systems. The session focused on the pivotal role of data integration and artificial intelligence in reshaping the auto recycling […]
Recycling Rates: Alberta to introduce renewable energy recycling fee for electric vehicles
Edmonton, Alberta — As noted in a recent Global News report, Alberta is looking to expand its recycling program and within this, will be applying a fee to dispose of electric vehicles. According to the news report, the fee will also apply to solar panels and wind turbines alongside EVs. In a video detailing the […]
A Compost Creation: Kia manufacturing electric vehicles using apples and mushrooms
Toronto, Ontario — Kia has reportedly introduced a new EV3 concept vehicle, known as the Study Car, which uses apples and mushrooms in the development process. As originally noted by Carscoops, the study electric vehicle incorporates 22 recycling and natural material technologies to replace 69 parts from the EV3. Specifically, plastic recovered from scrapped vehicles […]
