Commentary, opinion pieces and deeper analysis on key issues affecting the global auto recycling community.
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 »
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 »
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 »
Cyberattacks on recycled parts businesses are increasingly driven by impersonation, cloned pages, silent redirects and convincing links that trick staff into handing over credentials. For online parts sellers, cybersecurity is now an operational controls issue, not just an IT problem.
The Cyber Risk Nobody in the Recycled Parts Industry Wants to Talk About Read More »
With the EU’s ELV Regulation progressing, FEAD argues EPR schemes must move beyond producer-led decision-making. Shared governance, observer seats or regulated independent oversight could improve transparency, trust and environmental performance across Europe’s recycling chain.
India’s ELV volumes are climbing quickly, but authorised testing and scrappage infrastructure is still uneven and often underutilised. A new report outlines the capacity and data challenges—and why EPR incentives and enforcement will be critical to shift vehicles from informal channels into formal recycling.
Autovista24’s latest webinar points to continued residual value normalisation in 2026, with longer days-to-sell for BEVs and sharper regional divergence—particularly Italy’s weaker outlook, shaping the used market and downstream ELV dynamics.
Autovista24 webinar: 2026 residual values set to keep easing as regional gaps widen Read More »
eBay Australia says only around 20% of recycled auto parts sales are online, despite strong consumer openness. The marketplace is investing in fitment tools, guarantees and clearer trust signals, while engaging industry bodies on standards to professionalise the route to market.
eBay bets on digitising Australia’s recycled auto parts market Read More »
An HTF Market Intelligence outlook forecasts the global recycled auto parts market will approach US$30bn by 2033, with growth driven by repair economics, regulation and aftermarket demand, while technology improves efficiency and EVs introduce new end-of-life requirements.
Recycled auto parts market forecast to grow 8% a year to 2033 Read More »
BASF Coatings’ 2025 Color Report points to a clear shift in OEM paint choices: green is the fastest-rising chromatic colour worldwide, while grey strengthens among neutrals as solid finishes continue to shrink.
BASF Color Report: Green and gray redefine the 2025 automotive color landscape Read More »
ARC Director Wally Dingman explains how AI tools are improving buying accuracy, part grading, inventory optimisation and insurer collaboration, while simplifying compliance and automating GHG reporting to evidence the circular value recyclers deliver.
Revolution Underway: AI is already transforming auto recycling Read More »
As remote buyers and card-not-present payments become routine, fraud and chargebacks are turning into a predictable cost for auto recyclers. This article explains the operational steps disciplined yards are taking now, from capturing proof at checkout to standardising workflows, to protect margins heading into 2026.
The Smart Operational Moves Auto Recyclers Must Make Going Into 2026 Read More »
New ELV reforms in Argentina are widening legal parts recovery and accelerating digital deregistration, creating faster, clearer pathways for professional recyclers and parts reuse.
Wind of Change: Argentina’s ELV Revolution Read More »
ARN expects dismantling registrations in the Netherlands to exceed 200,000 cars this year. Their forecasting model and recycling network help process rising material flows sustainably and reuse more than 98% of each vehicle.
Higher Number of Cars Headed for Dismantling in the Netherlands Read More »
Portugal is sharpening ELV compliance. APA is intensifying MIRR data validation and linking reporting more tightly to digital traceability tools, with repeat failures escalating to enforcement. Valorcar says the incoming EU Vehicle Regulation will increase expectations on producers and the treatment network, with knock-on impacts for dismantlers, shredders and cross-border cost allocation.
EGARA says traceability starts with continuous registration: every vehicle must have a responsible keeper until a Certificate of Destruction or re-registration ends its record.
Vehicle traceability – The importance of continuous registration of vehicle ownership Read More »
EU institutions have struck a political deal to merge the ELV and 3R directives into a single vehicle circularity regulation, adding a Circularity Vehicle Passport and EU-wide EPR. However, EEB and DUH argue recycled plastics targets and key enforcement measures were diluted and delayed.
EU’s new vehicle regulation misses the turn toward a circular automotive sector Read More »
This article summarises a new ACEA-backed study on end-of-life heavy-duty vehicles, covering dismantling, shredding, material recovery, and bodywork treatment. It highlights key trade-offs for recyclers and outlines how the sector can prepare for extended producer responsibility and more efficient HDV take-back and recycling networks.
Preparing for EPR for HDVs: What the Data Means for Recyclers Read More »
A Dutch exploration by Schadegarant and Glasgarant argues that used “green” parts should become the default in managed repairs, with new parts only when no suitable alternative exists. The findings show major CO₂ savings and reveal why insurers still hesitate, while highlighting how forward-thinking recyclers can secure long-term demand by meeting quality and integration needs.
Dutch insurers urged to unlock the full potential of green parts Read More »
Digital dismantlers are moving beyond local scrap sales to global, data-driven used-parts businesses. The article explores new skills, online marketplaces and traceability measures needed to meet future EU ELV reuse and compliance requirements.
Digital Dismantlers: Driving the Circular Car Economy Online Read More »
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