New Year Forecast

New Year Forecast

By Jim Henry Unless there’s an unexpectedly severe recession, analysts predict 2023 should be a less extreme version of 2022 for auto sales. Less extreme, in the sense that new vehicles should be a little more plentiful in 2023, as automakers get better access to...
Together for the Better

Together for the Better

By Sandy Blalock • ARA Executive Director We have the privilege to represent our auto recycling industry at many related industry events every year. I am just returning from the Collision Industry Conference (CIC), an event that was the brainchild of a few very...
Planning for Success is a Priority

Planning for Success is a Priority

By Shan Lathem • ARA President Awareness — it's a real thing that takes time, energy, and money. Every three years, the ARA hosts a Strategic Planning Meeting to identify goals, review progress and chart a path for the Association to continue to move forward. This...
Making a LASTING IMPACT

Making a LASTING IMPACT

ARA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION RECIPIENTS Academic Year 2022-2023 Funded by generous donations from ARA Member Automotive Recyclers and Industry Vendors, the Scholarship Foundation provides financial gifts to children of automotive recycling working families. This is a...
358,000 Vehicles

358,000 Vehicles

Hurricane Ian caused widespread flooding across Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina in October, resulting in losses estimated at between $41 billion and $70 billion. Among those losses were up to 358,000 vehicles damaged by floodwaters, according to CARFAX....