EVs and Used Parts Reselling: David Giles discusses auto recycler EV profitability during OARA presentation
Toronto, Ontario — Automotive recyclers everywhere are wondering how they may sell electric vehicle (EV) parts as the zero-emissions vehicle parc grows–but they should fear not, as there are huge opportunities for recyclers willing to gain knowledge and take on the electric challenge. That’s the sentiment EV consultant David Giles left the audience with last weekend […]
Glory to OARA: Recycler convention and trade show held in Mississauga, Ont.
Mississauga, Ontario — Various verticals of the automotive industry were in Mississauga for the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) annual Convention and Trade Show, which saw more than 400 attendees—not including the last-minute registrations at the venue. While OARA did not officially kick off until Friday morning, plenty of delegates arrived a day early for […]
Premature Disappearance: Insurers likely writing off electric vehicles for scratched batteries
Toronto, Ontario — Excited to dive into the world of electric vehicle (EV) recycling? With the current state of insurance, an EV might be written off completely if its battery is dented, warped or slightly scratched. According to an article first published by the Times Live, this stems from a general inability to assess or […]
Marketing Headstart: AAPEX accepting webinar pitches for June to October
Nevada, United States — Have a pitch for your automotive colleagues? AAPEX is now accepting pre-event webinars proposals, themed around the future of the automotive aftermarket. According to an AAPEX press release, these will be hour-long webinars scheduled in June, July, September and October in the lead-up to AAPEX 2023, scheduled between Oct. 31 to […]
Rich in Irony: 57 percent of Ontarians think distracted driving causes traffic deaths; 24 percent do it anyway
Toronto, Ontario — Nearly a quarter of Ontarians engage in distracted driving, despite the majority understanding the danger and believing that the practice is a leading cause of road fatalities. A RatesDotCA survey found that drivers in Ontario reported being much more likely to engage in distracted driving via non-electronic behaviours. About 60 percent ate […]
On the Line: Copper wire theft and vandalism on the rise across Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — Copper wire thefts have been steadily on the rise across North America, thanks to recent upswings in its selling price. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta have all reported recent increases in the frequency of copper wire thefts on businesses, homes and construction sites alike. Copper is most commonly found […]
Community Spirit: SAAR director, Sask. Polytech alum donates $60K for BETAG autobody repair tools
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Students in Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s auto body technician certificate program can look forward to working with modern BETAG equipment and software, thanks to a generous donation by polytech alumni, Barb and Tom Bissonnette. The tools include reverse presses, weld-on metal tags and pullers, induction heaters, glue tabs and pullers. All of these allow […]
Automotive Alchemy: BASF, Mercedes-Benz to use chemical recycling to repurpose scrap tires
Toronto, Ontario — Given that most cars come with at least four of them, many auto recycling facilities are overflowing with tires; as such, Mercedes-Benz is looking into ways to reconstitute and reintegrate end-of-life tires back into plastic components on the company’s new vehicles. The German automaker will utilize BASF’s chemical recycling process to combine […]
Where the Car Once Stood: Winnipeg vehicle finally removed from vacant lot after sitting for nearly a decade
Winnipeg, Manitoba — A decision has been made in the case of a derelict vehicle left abandoned in a Winnipeg lot for nearly ten years. The lot, located on Winnipeg’s Centennial Street, does not have a fixed address, but the eyesore seems to have garnered significant negative attention from local residents. Michael Gillespie, a representative from […]
Startups and Subsidies: EV/AV report, August 8
Toronto, Ontario — More rebates for electric vehicle purchases in British Columbia, a Canadian startup shows off solar panel EV upgrades and Ontario invests 5 million to train and employ 500 autoworkers. This is your weekly report on the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Charging Up B.C. is increasing the cap on EV rebates […]
