Automotive
Tesla’s top lawyer leaves after only 2 months on the job
He is the latest in a long line of top executives to depart the Palo Alto, California, electric car and solar panel company.
US automakers to Trump: Don’t slap tariffs on imported cars
IHS predicts price increases would cause US auto sales to fall by an average of 1.8 million vehicles a year through 2026.
Honda to shut plant in Britain, imperiling 3,500 jobs [UPDATED]
CEO says the decision was not related to Brexit; based on competitive factors and need to accelerate its production of electric vehicles.
EU to react swiftly if Trump slaps tariffs on European cars
US Commerce Department to issue its guidance on whether auto imports endanger US national security enough to justify import taxes.
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Doug Ford announces $40M for Ontario auto sector plan
Part of the plan is aimed at workers like those at GM, who can be retrained and still work in automotive.
FACT CHECK: Trump hails auto revival that has not happened
Associated Press shows president is misrepresenting what is going on in the industry.
Ford recalls 1.5 million pickups that can downshift without warning
The recall covers F-150 trucks from the 2011 through 2013 model years with six-speed automatic transmissions.
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Sting brings musical to Oshawa to support GM workers facing closure
The former Police frontman is currently starring in a Toronto musical.
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Unifor fights for its future as it campaigns against GM
Union digs in as it battles the automaker over its decision to close the Oshawa Assembly plant.
AAA: Cold weather can cut electric car range over 40%
Tesla disputed the AAA study results.
Fiat Chrysler profits soar on North American results
North America profits grew by 19 per cent.
GM rebounds with US$8.1B 2018 profit on strong pricing
The profits are being announced as GM lays off thousands of workers.
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GM moving ahead with salaried job cuts, says modest number in Canada
About 18,000 non-unionized workers across North American operations are eligible for the buyout package.
Brose to cut 100 jobs in London as auto market shifts
Adjusting production capacity at the manufacturing facility to meet shifting customer demand.
Tesla buys battery technology company
Maxwell Technologies will help the manufacturer of electric vehicles cut production costs.
