Automotive News Canada

06/25/2024

BREAKING NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Electric vehicles imported to Canada from China claimed ONE QUARTER of federal zero-emission vehicle incentives in 2023, up from JUST TWO PER CENT a year earlier. You will want to read why:

Data, obtained by Automotive News Canada through an access to information request, shows 77 per cent of Tesla Model Ys and 55 per cent of Model 3s claimed under the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program last year were built in China.

04/22/2024

Industry insider Samir Akhavan, co-founder and managing partner of Templeton Marsh, shares insights into the changing landscape of auto retail, highlighting the impact of rising inventories, electrification challenges, and the evolving agency model on valuations and operations.

04/18/2024

Learn how Accelerate Auto, led by Executive Chairman Christopher Nabeta, is revolutionizing Canada's automotive sector by driving diversity through impactful programming. Explore their mission to tackle future workforce needs and empower underserved communities for a sustainable and inclusive industry.

08/17/2023

BREAKING NEWS: Ford plans a $1.2-billion EV battery materials plant in Quebec.

Ford Motor Co., SK On and EcoProBM plan to build a $1.2-billion cathode manufacturing facility that will provide materials that ultimately supply batteries for Ford’s future electric vehicles.

08/08/2023

What do you think? Can this new EV tech stop future auto thefts?

Battery Sleuth is the researchers' answer to what they describe as an "arms race" of vehicle security between automakers and hackers.

08/04/2023

How each Detroit automaker plans to bargain with Unifor. Is a strike looming? Share your thoughts.

Before the official handshake ceremonies in downtown Toronto kick off the latest round of talks between Unifor and the Detroit Three automakers on Aug. 10, Automotive News Canada spoke with insiders about how each automaker is positioning itself to bargain with Unifor.

08/02/2023

Question for you:

Which would you prefer: Tesla Cybertruck or Ford Lightning?

CEO Elon Musk says the Cybertruck beats rivals in space utility. It's shorter than a Ford F-150 with a longer bed. And it's longer than a Rivian R1T with far more space overall.

08/02/2023

July sales were up eight per cent. One automaker posted numbers similar to pre-pandemic 2019. Find out which one:

Canadian demand for new vehicles continues to be strong and inventory is slowly building, but sales remain a long way off those of 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the auto industry.

08/01/2023

Here's one to debate: Should ONLY zero-emissions vehicles built in North America qualify for government rebates? Thoughts?

If only zero-emissions vehicles made in North America could qualify for the Canadian iZEV program, it would likely hurt the federal government’s efforts for rapid EV adoption, but potentially push more brands to manufacture their vehicles here.

07/27/2023

Ford has its first dealership on Indigenous land. Take a look:

Ford of Canada and Calgary’s Metro Ford marked a landmark event earlier this month with the grand opening of the automaker’s first franchised dealership on Indigenous land.

07/26/2023

GM is going to build more than just electric delivery vans at its CAMI plant in Ontario. Here's what else is going to be assembled ... and create 300 jobs:

General Motors will start building battery modules and packs in a new section of its CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ont. by the middle of 2024.

07/26/2023

The race is on to get an EV battery plant in Windsor, Ont., back on track after financial standoff.

Stellantis is working “night and day” to get construction on its Windsor, Ont. battery plant back on track, after a nearly two-month standoff with the federal government this spring put the company behind schedule at the site, according to Mark Stewart, COO for Stellantis North America.

07/24/2023

Would you trust a tire made of plastic bottles and rice husk ashes? That's (partially) what Continental is making its new "green" tires out of. Share your thoughts in the comments.

German tire supplier Continental is seeking creative ideas on building a more sustainable supply chain.

07/24/2023

Here's why luxury vehicle sales continue to rise in Canada. Does this surprise you? Drop us a line in the comments.

Growth in Canada’s luxury-vehicle segment shows no sign of abating, as consumers continue to flock to them despite higher interest rates and persistent inflation.

07/20/2023

EV startup Rivian is adding more brick-and-mortar in Canada. We explain.

Do showrooms still matter to you when buying a car? Drop us a line in the comments.

Rivian, which makes high-end electric SUVs and pickups, is opening its first Canadian showroom in the Vancouver suburb of Burnaby.

07/18/2023

VIDEO: Inside Magna's Tech Day:

Magna’s interactive day of technology demos and expert discussions at its U.S. headquarters.

07/17/2023

BREAKING NEWS: Ford cuts Canadian pricing of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup. Are you willing to pay more for an EV? Drop us a comment.

The automaker is knocking $15,000 off the base model Pro trim, which now has a starting price of $61,295, including delivery. The price of the top line Platinum Extended Ranger trim falls $6,000 to $117,295, delivery included.

07/13/2023

Did you know vehicles leasing continues to fall in Canada? We explain. Tell us in the comments: Do you prefer to buy or lease? Why?

More customers prefer financing their new vehicle, even paying cash, amid times of high interest rates.

07/12/2023

Alan Bird, CEO of Taq Automotive Intelligence and President of Lease Corp, discussed taq's new partnership with VinFast Canada, innovative technology solutions in the retail space, e-transformations, and how the auto industry continues to evolve the customer experience.

06/30/2023

How a strike at the Port of Vancouver would affect the Canadian auto industry:

A longshore workers’ strike at the Port of Vancouver that would disrupt vehicle imports to Canada from Asia and roil North American automotive supply chains could begin as early as July 1.

06/19/2023

Here's how long General Motors believes pickups and SUVs powered by internal-combustion engines will be around, and how Canada plays a role:

Commitments ease job security concerns so tougher issues can be discussed with the United Auto Workers and Unifor at bargaining table, experts say

06/19/2023

Here's what the second half of 2023 holds for new-vehicle sales:

Vehicle demand remains strong and output is increasing, but inflation and high interest rates are troubling, experts warn.

06/09/2023

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06/02/2023

Porsche Canada CEO John Ca****la is the latest guest on the Automotive News Canada Podcast. Listen FOR FREE:

Porsche Canada CEO John Ca****la breaks down the Canadian luxury market, explains how electrification affects sports cars and tells us what effect the luxury tax is having.

05/16/2023

The blame game is under way. Ottawa accuses Ontario of not pulling its weight in the effort to save Stellantis EV battery plant.

What do you think? Who is at fault? Can it be saved? If so, how?

The federal and Ontario governments have resorted to finger-pointing in a high-stakes dispute over funding for the $5-billion Stellantis-LG Energy Solution battery cell plant in Windsor, Ont.

05/15/2023

BREAKING NEWS: Stellantis has stopped SOME construction at its EV battery plant in Windsor, Ont. Here's what's stopped and why:

Stellantis and LG Energy Solution (LGES) on May 15 ceased some construction of its planned electric-vehicle battery factory in Windsor, Ont., as it continues to spar with the federal government over financial assistance.

05/01/2023

Justin Trudeau says the U.S. offered VW more money than Canada for the automaker's EV battery plant. Do you believe him? Is the $13 billion worth it? Too much? Too little? Comment

Ultimately, subsidies worth up to $13 billion plus a $700 million grant no doubt played a key role in keeping the so-called gigafactory from being built on U.S. soil.

04/21/2023

It's the latest episode of the Automotive News Canada Podcast and it's FREE to listen:

GM Canada Vice-President of Sales, Service and Marketing Sandor Piszar talks Q1 sales, demand and affordable “gateway” EVs. He also explains what’s expected of Canadian GM dealers as they prepare to sell an all-electric lineup.

04/21/2023

Is federal government's promise of $13B to Volkswagen too much? Worth it? It's a debate!

There's nothing small about the $13 billion in subsidies that Canada has promised Volkswagen to secure the automaker's first battery plant outside of Europe, but it remains to be seen whether the deal is enough to kick start the manufacturing sector's future.

04/11/2023

Today, Ford outlined its $1.8-billion plan for the Oakville Assembly Plant. Details here:

Preparations for the retrofit work that will begin in “less than a year” are already under way, as Ford readies the Oakville plant for the electric era, said Bev Goodman, CEO of Ford of Canada.