by ARA | Mar 1, 2023 | Business
By Marty Hollingshead OEMs are finally starting to realize that we are not their enemy or their competition, but we are a relevant, viable partner. First, let’s look at the OEMs; what their business model was, and what it will look like in the future. The OEMs right...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2023 | Expert Tips, News, Sponsored
By Yermi Mehl Automate, automate, automate. On the most basic level you want software that will record your activities as you go. It will keep track of fluid inventory, and how much is associated with what vehicle. The United States is finally catching up with...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2023 | Expert Tips, News, Sponsored
By Joelle Boivin With the average American forced to keep their car for a staggering 12.2 years, less vehicles are reaching the ELV status. So, what does that mean for automotive recyclers? Less and less scrap vehicles end up at auction, forcing recyclers to look for...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2023 | Industry
By Jim Henry “We pride ourselves on the fact that about one-quarter of our used-car volume is nine years old or older.” Bryan DeBoer, president and CEO, Lithia & Driveway Motors Unless there’s an unexpectedly severe recession, analysts predict 2023 should be a less...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2023 | Industry
By Sandy Blalock • ARA Executive Director One of the cornerstones of ARA’s work as an Association has been advocacy. Professional automotive recyclers around the world have worked hard over the past three years to recover from the global pandemic. As a result, we find...
