ARA issued a statement on today supporting the Executive Order signed by President Biden on July 9 that calls on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to institute rules to curb anti-competitive restrictions that limit consumers’ repair choices. The Executive order includes dozens of specific initiatives, including a requirement that the FTC undertake a rulemaking on […]
Aftermarket Groups Praise FTC Nixing the Fix Report
The Auto Care Association, along with six other aftermarket trade groups, sent a letter to the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on June 30 expressing appreciation to the FTC for findings and conclusions of the recently released report entitled “Nixing the Fix: An FTC Report to Congress on Repair Restrictions.” The report […]
Automotive Recyclers Engage with Vehicle Manufacturers on Sustainability
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) recognizes Earth Day on April 22 celebrating positive steps forward between the professional automotive recycling industry and automobile manufacturers in advancing environmental sustainability through the automotive supply chain. ARA’s recent efforts to engage auto manufacturers on the topic of sustainability and vehicle life cycle is highlighted in a new “Advocacy […]
Automotive Recyclers Celebrate Massachusetts Right to Repair Victory
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) congratulated the voters in Massachusetts along with all the individuals, businesses, and organizations that worked tirelessly to get Massachusetts’s updated Right to Repair Ballot Measure passed. The ballot initiative passed with 75% approval, which the association says shows that Massachusetts voters recognized the need to give consumers the right to […]
Nick Daurio Elected Secretary of Automotive Recyclers Association
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that Nick Daurio of Daurio Auto Truck Inc. in Pueblo, Colo. was unanimously approved by the membership to join the ARA Executive Committee as Secretary for 2020-2021. Daurio was nominated to the position in July. “It is my extreme pleasure to serve ARA as incoming Secretary,” said Daurio. “I […]
Registration Opens for Virtual Global Automotive Recycling Convention
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that attendee and exhibitor registration for the 77th Annual ARA Convention & Exposition, the industry’s only live training and trade show experience this year, is available on the ARA website. Originally scheduled to take place at the Peppermill Resort & Cason in Reno, Nevada, the event has transitioned into […]
Automotive Recyclers Association November 11-14 Annual Convention Will Be Virtual
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced today that the upcoming 77th Annual Convention & Exposition will be a 100 percent virtual event. Originally scheduled to take place November 11-14 in person at the Peppermill Resort & Cason in Reno, Nev., Association leaders decided last week to transition into an all virtual event due to ongoing […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Debuts Online Auto Recycling Buyer’s Guide
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced it has transformed the popular annual ARA Auto Recycling Buyer’s Guide printed resource with the creation of a new online companion guide. The printed annual Buyer’s Guide has been a mainstay of ARA’s member benefits package for many years, providing valuable information to assist in the decision-making process when […]
Nick Daurio Nominated to Join Automotive Recyclers Association Executive Committee
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that professional automotive recycler Nick Daurio of Daurio Auto Truck Inc. in Pueblo, Colo. has been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2020-2021. “It is my extreme pleasure to be nominated to serve ARA as incoming Secretary,” said Daurio. “I am very humbled and honored […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Announces Updated Strategic Plan
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced it updated its Strategic Plan that will guide current and future work. The plan was adopted by the ARA Board of Directors on July 16. ARA’s Strategic Plan is grounded in the Association’s mission to advance the automotive recycling industry and promote its beneficial effects on society. The Strategic […]