In Memoriam: Jack Isaac Cohen of Jasper Auto Parts
By Ian Hope Edmonton, Alberta — September 13, 2017 — Alberta has lost an industry icon with the passing of Jack Cohen, better known as “Jasper Jack.” He passed away on September 4, 2017 surrounded by his family which included his wife of 52 years, Marilyn, and his children Max, Cherie and Dave. It’s hard […]
Tundra Take-Back launches fourth year of vehicle recycling in Canada’s north
By CAR Staff Nunavik, Quebec and Baffin Island, Nunavut — August 16, 2017 — Canada’s automotive recyclers are once again stepping up to bring their expertise to a new frontier. Tundra Take-Back has been running for the last several years. In brief, the project seeks to bring automotive recycling to communities in Canada’s far north. […]
Guild 21: New digital marketing basics for collision repair centres
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 22, 2016 — Marketing through digital channels is a given today, but the way in which digital messages are received and processed has changed in profound ways over just the last couple of years. Frank Terlep, founder of Summit eMarketing Sherpas, was the featured guest on the latest […]
ARA Expo puts technology in the spotlight
Baltimore, Maryland — November 9, 2016 — The importance of keeping up with advances in technology took centre stage during the 73rd Annual Convention and Exposition put on by the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). ARA premiered a new segment during the event held in Baltimore, Maryland, a Technology Forum that offered automotive recyclers a full […]
New project to demonstrate viability of plastics recycling
Washington, DC — October 19, 2016 — Plastics are some of the most recycled materials in the world. A new project being spearheaded by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association promises to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of recycling plastic auto parts. “We want to make sure that our members see the business benefit […]
Impact Auto Auctions’ new Edmonton facility is the largest in Canada
Edmonton, Alberta — October 5, 2016 — Impact Auto Auctions welcomed more than 250 auto industry professionals and local dignitaries to the grand opening of its new Edmonton auto salvage auction facility. Located at 26419 Twp. Road 525A in Acheson, Alberta, the facility is the largest of its kind in Canada. It features 47 acres […]
Research team at Georgia Tech develops new way to recycle carbon fibre
By Mike Pickford Atlanta, Georgia — September 7, 2016 — According to reports, a group of researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology may be responsible for one of the most ground-breaking discoveries relating to the collision repair industry in recent memory after it was revealed the team had developed a method to recycle almost […]
Ontario government to enforce new end-of-life vehicle site regulations
Toronto, Ontario — September 7, 2016 — The Ontario government has given sites that manage end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) until the end of the month to comply with new provincial regulations. Back in March, the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change ushered in changes to its registration policy for all facilities that manage ELVs throughout […]
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. […]
