Impact Auto Auctions launches enhanced online platform
Mississauga, Ontario — August 23, 2016 — Impact Auto Actions has launched a new website with a modern interface and an array of enhancements. The new site, found at impactauto.ca, also offers Impact’s buying customers access to two new tools: My Auction Center, a personalized dashboard designed to streamline the process of sourcing and purchasing […]
Honda Canada calls on auto recyclers to seek out undeployed airbags
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — August 23, 2016 — Honda Canada is on a mission to recover undeployed Takata airbags from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). Defective airbags manufactured by Takata have resulted in the largest automotive recall in history. Most of the major vehicle manufacturers have had to issue recalls for at least some models. […]
Automotive aluminum recycling over 90 percent
Detroit, Michigan — August 10, 2016 — New research from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s (WPI) Center for Resource Recovery and Recycling confirms an overall recycling rate of 91 percent for automotive aluminum. The peer-reviewed study, funded by the Aluminum Association, examines how much aluminum used in the light-duty automotive sector is recovered and recycled from […]
AARDA to host annual conference in Edmonton this fall
By Mike Pickford Edmonton, Alberta – July 27, 2017 — The Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association (AARDA) will host its annual convention in Edmonton this fall. Taking place at the Fantasy Land Hotel at the West Edmonton Mall on September 23 and 24, this year’s theme will focus on ‘Thriving Despite a Tough Economy’ […]
CARS and MRE 2016 take over Donington Park Race Circuit
By Michael McNeice Castle Donington, United Kingdom — July 25, 2016 — Donington Park Race Circuit, located in the heart of England, was the home of this year’s two day CARS/MRE 2016 show. Officially known as the ‘Complete Auto Recycling & Secondary Materials’ show, this year’s event partnered up with the Metals Recycling Event. The […]
Copart Canada launches new Canada-specific website
Toronto, Ontario — July 13, 2016 — Copart Canada has announced the launch of a new website tailored to Canadian members. The new website, copart.ca, continues to use Copart’s proprietary VB3 auction technology. The new site features Canadian inventory and content specifically chosen for the Canadian market. “This new website is an investment to better […]
Grants in Gear awards to support alternative fuels, air quality
Toronto, Ontario — July 13, 2016 — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and Scout Environmental have announced the four winners of the Grants in Gear funding program. Grants in Gear is now in its third year. The primary goal of the program is to provide funding to projects that achieve tangible results in emissions […]
Fenix Parts reports loss, but improved business
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 5, 2016 — Auto recycling conglomerate Fenix Parts has announced its first quarter 2016 results this past week. While the company reported a loss, the underlying business seems to be doing well. The company recorded a net loss of $41 million for the quarter, or $1.97 per share. […]
Hollander – eBay Technology Summit to focus on eCommerce for auto recyclers
Plymouth, Minnesota — June 29, 2016 — Hollander and eBay Motors are teaming up to present the Hollander – eBay Technology Summit, taking place August 11 to 13, 2016, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to a statement from Hollander, the event will provide eCommerce ideas, solutions, best practices and training to help automotive recyclers become more […]
ARPAC golf tournament raises funds for Lighthouse Children and Families
Montreal, Quebec — June 29, 2016 — Quebec’s automotive recycling association, ARPAC, has announced the successful completion of its annual golf tournament. The 19th Annual ARPAC Foundation Golf Tournament was held at the Golf Club of the Island of Montreal. As usual when it comes to industry golf tournaments, there was more to the event than […]
