Auto Industry

• With vehicle theft rising in Canada, what are automakers doing to beef up security?

  Advances in technology that provide keyless driving have provided convenience to car owners, but have also opened the door for criminals, experts say.

  Crime

  Jan 8
  
• Planning to buy a car in 2023? Expectations will have to ‘change’, experts caution

  Industry experts say the Canadian auto market will continue to be inflated for most of 2023 before things ease up a bit for consumers.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2022
  
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• Supply issues leading to longer wait times for Toronto area vehicle repairs

  Some auto shops in the GTA have found themselves dealing with a parts shortage that has translated into longer wait times for customers. 

  Consumer

  Nov 18, 2022
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• Nearly 200 jobs lost after Adient Tillsonburg, Ont. plant suddenly closes Tuesday

  Adient Seating Canada, formally known in Tillsonburg, Ont., as Johnson Controls Ltd., had been making polyurethane seating foam for the auto industry for over 50 years.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
• Canada, Mexico lodge complaint over how U.S. interprets CUSMA auto rules

  Mexico and Canada favor a more flexible interpretation of the regulations than the United States, which sought an overhaul of NAFTA in order to protect U.S. manufacturing jobs.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2022
• Feds silent as key U.S. senator Manchin turns down Biden’s EV tax credit bill

  West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a key Democratic vote in the evenly divided Senate, confirmed today that he's a "No" on the $1.75-trillion Build Back Better bill.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2021
• Saskatchewan sees 20% drop in automotive sales compared to pre-pandemic days

  In Canada, October 2021 saw roughly 130,000 vehicles sold, which is the country's lowest monthly total since 2011.

  Consumer

  Dec 15, 2021
• EV tax credit ‘not good news’ for Canada, ambassador to U.S. says

  The tax provision is currently under debate at the House of Representatives and has not been passed yet.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2021
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• Canada says U.S. electric vehicle tax credit plan could harm industry, violate trade pact

  The tax credits for American-built vehicles could damage auto production in Canada, Trade Minister Mary Ng said, and may lead to a challenge through the CUSMA trade deal.

  Economy

  Oct 22, 2021
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• GM reduces production amid chip shortage, Canadian auto sales plunge

  Production claws back at GM plants in North America as company cites chip shortage.

  Economy

  Sep 2, 2021