Automotive
Trump uses wartime act, but GM says it’s already moving fast
Navarro claimed the automaker “dragged its heels for days” in committing to the investments.
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FCA extends its COVID-19 production shutdown
Canadian plants are to resume production April 14, closures depending on government stay-in-place orders.
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Honda extending Alliston plant shutdown to April 7
Extension is in response to the “continued steep decline” in market demand.
Ford pushes for factory restart, unions not so sure
One Mexico facility and four in the US, not Oakville, Ont. plant.
FACT CHECK: Trump hype on auto industry and ventilators
No automaker is anywhere close to making medical gear such as ventilators and remain months away – if not longer.
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Toyota extends Canadian plant closures after employee tests positive for COVID-19
All plants closed from March 23 through April 3, with production resuming on April 6.
Automakers shut North American plants over coronavirus fears
Most said they’ll have to evaluate the spread of the virus before reopening.
Detroit 3, UAW agree on virus measures to keep plants running
Partial closure of plants, deep cleaning and longer periods between shift enacted to protect employees.
Unifor, FCA, Ford, GM form virus task force to protect employees
Measures in place and in continuous communication at the national and plant levels.
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Magna demonstrates its new e4 e-mobility drive systems
Winter conditions testing in Sweden showcases integrated PSM-type eDrive systems on the front and rear axles.
Volkswagen to close Europe plants for two weeks
China business is coming back as the number of new COVID-19 cases lessens.
Automakers dodged parts shortage, but COVID-19 poses new threat
Falling sales and sickened factory workers and the threat of recession as the virus spreads through the US and Europe.
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GM shows 13 electric vehicles as it tries to run with Tesla
Automaker is touting an exclusive new battery technology that could propel some of the vehicles as far as 644 kilometres.
Ontario investing $757,000 for laid-off GM workers in Oshawa
New job training centre will provide services, supports for up to 1,700 workers from parts supplier companies impacted by the closure at the Oshawa plant.
Auto sales climb in February from a year earlier: DesRosiers
Light vehicles were up 2.1%, light truck about 6%, while passenger car sales fell 11%.
