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Auto Recycling News

Uncertain Future: Li-Cycle files for bankruptcy protection
Toronto, Ontario – A Canadian electric vehicle battery recycling business is filing for bankruptcy protection in Canada and the U.S. The Toronto-based lithium-ion battery recycler Li-Cycle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Terrific $10k: Car-Part.com presents OARA with $10,000 cheque during convention and trade show
Niagara Falls, Ontario – Car-Part.com surprised the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) with a $10,000 donation during the OARA Convention and Trade Show at the