Auto Parts

• Canada’s auto industry bucks 5-year production decline, more gains expected: DesRosiers

  Canadian auto production rose last year to break a five-year streak of decline, and the output boost is expected to continue in 2023.

  Economy

  Feb 22, 2023
  
• Magna International to buy Veoneer’s active safety business for US$1.525 billion

  The acquisition of the Swedish company's operations will add 2,200 engineers, including 1,800 for systems, software and sensor development, to Magna.

  Economy

  Dec 20, 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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• Brose to end seat production in London, Ont., impacting hundreds of jobs

  The Canadian arm of the German auto parts giant Brose Fahrzeugteile has announced it will downsize its London, Ont., plant 'due to a combination of internal and external factors.'

  Economy

  Sep 1, 2022
• Canada’s retail sales rose for the sixth straight month in October

  But early estimates from Statistics Canada indicate sales may have remained relatively flat in November heading into the key holiday season.

  Money

  Dec 18, 2020
• Fire from vehicle damages auto recycling shop on Mitchell Island

  Videos of the fire submitted to Global News show heavy black smoke pouring out of the auto shop, which sits on Twigg Place near Mitchell Road.

  Aug 9, 2019
• China temporarily suspends tariffs on U.S. autos

  The tax agency said Beijing will suspend a 25 per cent import charge on $66 billion of cars and trucks and a 5 per cent charge on $60 billion of auto parts.

  Politics

  Dec 14, 2018
• Serial thief? Vernon RCMP report rash of break-ins at auto parts stores

  In the past three weeks there have been six reported break-ins or attempted thefts from auto parts stores in Vernon.

  Jan 13, 2017
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• Feds partner with Ontario to invest $500M at Linamar plant in Guelph

  The federal government is expected to announce a $500 million investment into auto parts maker Linamar Corporation's plant in Guelph, Ont. this morning.

  Jan 12, 2015