New joint certification establishes an audited standard for quality, safety, customer service and accountability in professional automotive recycling MANASSAS, Va. and GEORGETOWN, Texas — October 12, 2026 — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) and United...
The EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant solicitation is open as of September 24, 2026, and will close on November 8, 2026. As part of "America's Seed Fund," EPA SBIR funds small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative environmental...
Professional Automotive Recycler Reed Schram Nominated to Join Executive Committee of Automotive Recyclers Association MANASSAS, VA – The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) today announced that professional automotive recycler Reed Schram of Schram Auto Parts...
As California’s electric vehicle market continues to grow, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), California Auto Dismantlers & Recyclers Association (CADRA), and the State of California Auto Dismantlers Association (SCADA), have all submitted letters of...
Why Automotive Recyclers Should Pay Attention to Their Google Business Profile For many automotive recyclers, the customer journey starts long before a phone call is made or a part is sold. It starts with a Google search. When a customer searches for your company,...
ARA respects eBay's decision to discontinue the sale of airbags on its platform after September 24. While we are disappointed to see the program end, we appreciate eBay's partnership and the significant thought, discussion, and consideration that went into this...
Industry Safety Alert: Hidden Lithium Battery Modules in Newer Vehicles Automotive recyclers should be aware that some newer vehicles are equipped with auxiliary lithium battery systems in addition to the traditional 12-volt battery. A recent discovery involving a...
DATE: August 14, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Automotive Recyclers Association Disagrees with GM’s Position...
BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a temporary final rule banning the export of black mass derived from lithium-ion batteries. The rule requires sellers of black mass to allocate 100% of monthly sales to U.S. buyers effective August 27, 2026. The export...