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Auto Recycling News

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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

Recycler Relations: OARA announces vendor space for upcoming CCIF meeting in Toronto, 2025
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that it has now booked vendor space at the upcoming Canadian Collision Industry Forum

Meet Mat: Incoming OARA Executive Director Mathieu Dagonas introduces himself to members
Toronto, Ontario – Mathieu Dagonas, the newly appointed executive director of the Ontario Association of Automotive Recyclers (OARA), recently hosted a virtual Meet and Greet

Welcoming Wilbert: ARA announces Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts as new president
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has announced the naming of Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts, Rochester, New York, as the

On EVs: ARAAC President Andrew MacDonald speaks on EV repair, recycling at EV Repair Tour Halifax, supported by Fix Network
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Collision Repair magazine concluded its cross-Canada EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, this October, with a final stop in Halifax,