Company news, business developments, appointments, profiles and case studies from across the global auto recycling and dismantling sector.
JAPRA and JAERA have started talks on a possible integration, a move that could strengthen representation for Japan’s automotive recycling industry across dismantling, parts recovery and used parts sales.
Integration talks begin between Japan’s two automotive recycler groups Read More »
A new partnership between Autocirc and Taxi Stockholm will help extend the life of around 1,500 vehicles by improving access to reused OEM parts for cost-effective, circular repairs.
Autocirc and Taxi Stockholm partnership extends vehicle fleet lifespan Read More »
Team PRP has acquired Recyclers CrossDock to bring a key recycled parts trading operation under its umbrella, with the aim of improving service, standardising processes and supporting future growth for independent recyclers.
Team PRP Acquires RCD to Secure Long-Term Growth Read More »
eBay’s 2025 review of the French automotive parts market shows growing demand for recycled components and alternative new-part ranges, reflecting stronger cost pressures across the sector.
eBay data points to rising demand for recycled car parts in France Read More »
Volvo Cars’ 2025 sustainability report shows how circularity is becoming central to vehicle design, sourcing and aftersales. For recyclers, the key signals are rising recycled content, growing remanufacturing volumes and stronger focus on battery refurbishment and material recovery.
Volvo Cars Raises the Bar on Vehicle Circularity Read More »
The EU’s proposed ELV Directive aims to strengthen circularity across the automotive lifecycle. Comparing the proposal with Türkiye’s current framework reveals key gaps in traceability, reuse standards and producer responsibility that must be addressed for effective implementation.
From Directive to Practice: Testing the EU’s New ELV Rules Against Türkiye’s Reality Read More »
B-Parts has reached 15 million used car parts in stock, driven by growing demand for sustainable repairs, expansion in the UK market, and a supplier network now exceeding 200 partners.
Digital transformation is reshaping vehicle recycling, but data fragmentation and regulatory inconsistency still limit cross-border growth. In this interview, Reclycar’s Albert de Boer sets out how AI, smart dismantling and better battery handling can strengthen the ELV business model.
Digital tools, data and policy: a recycler’s view from the Netherlands Read More »
David Gold reflects on his father Ken Gold’s 2005 call to defend licensed ELV procurement, and why unregulated salvage buying, tax leakage and job losses make the message more urgent than ever.
Echoes From the Front Row: Why Ken Gold’s 2005 Message Matters More Than Ever Read More »
European Aluminium says the ENVI Committee’s endorsement of the ELV trilogue agreement marks progress for higher-quality aluminium recovery from end-of-life vehicles. New alloy separation rules and traceability measures aim to enable closed-loop recycling while supporting Europe’s access to critical raw materials.
European Aluminium Welcomes EU ENVI Vote on the Trilogue Agreement Read More »
Canada’s auto recyclers are urging policymakers to design EV incentives and emissions rules around the full vehicle lifecycle. ARC warns that without recycler input, training, battery data access and protection for repair and recycled-parts markets, the transition risks creating safety, affordability and operational challenges downstream.
ARC Statement: EV policy, incentives and the full vehicle lifecycle Read More »
Ahead of IARC 2026, TSR’s Christian Blackert sets out how industrial-scale ELV recycling can secure Europe’s supply of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. He argues that investment in high-quality recycled grades, closer OEM collaboration and stable EU regulation are key to delivering resilient, closed-loop automotive value chains.
Exclusive interview with Christian Blackert from TSR Resource GmbH & Co. KG Read More »
Salvato Auctions is rethinking how total-loss vehicles move from claim to resale. By selling closer to where vehicles are located and accelerating ownership transfer, its digital-first model streamlines handling, shortens cycle times, and reduces fees, improving outcomes for insurers, rebuilders, and dismantlers.
JUST THE BEGINNING: How Salvato Auctions is reframing the value of total-loss vehicles Read More »
Toyota Motor Europe has announced a new 25,000m² Circular Factory in Wałbrzych, Poland, designed to process close to 20,000 ELVs per year and recover parts and materials for reuse, remanufacture and recycling.
Toyota announces a new investment in a circular factory in Poland Read More »
Johan Renaud of Groupe GPA says the main brake on decarbonisation is behavioural, not technical. He describes how industrialising reuse and showing immediate CO₂ savings can improve trust and uptake of recycled parts across repair and insurance channels.
Ecological transition: why technology alone won’t suffice Read More »
Grégoire de Franqueville is appointed of The Future is NEUTRAL from 1 March 2026, succeeding Jean-Philippe Bahuaud, and will focus on expanding ELV dismantling, parts reuse and materials recycling across Europe and global markets.
Grégoire de Franqueville is appointed CEO of The Future is NEUTRAL Read More »
Following the passing of longtime ARM leader Barb Utter, Jacquelen Timm outlines a practical approach to association leadership: stay visible in members’ yards, listen to operational realities, provide usable support and training, and advocate with credibility at the Capitol.
Honouring the Legacy, Leading with Purpose: Staying Connected to Michigan’s Recyclers Read More »
BMW Group and PreZero have agreed a strategic cooperation to develop a business model for closed-loop end-of-life vehicle recycling in Europe, focusing on component reuse, improved recycling processes and higher-quality recovery of key materials, including battery raw materials.
BMW Group and PreZero drive circular economy for Europe’s automotive Industry Read More »
APFusion’s ShopEarl platform integrates aftermarket inventory into yard management systems, giving buyers real-time access and automated ordering. Alex Smith says the approach can increase fill rates by 30%+ while cutting PO time by 90%+, pointing to new revenue streams alongside used stock.
Aftermarket parts integration targets higher fill rates for salvage yards Read More »
INDRA AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING has appointed Xavier Kaufman as Chairman and from 6 February 2026. He succeeds Florence Bailleul and will continue to steer NEUTRAL’s European dismantling expansion as recycled parts scale and ELV regulation tightens.
Xavier Kaufman is appointed Chairman and CEO of INDRA AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING Read More »
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