Automotive
Alberta government looking to speed up job accreditation for foreign workers
Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia already have similar laws.
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TMMC recognized as a top auto plant in the world
Automaker wins J.D. Power 2019 platinum and bronze plant quality awards.
GM seeks to avoid Takata recalls for fourth straight year
Would have to repair more than 6 million trucks and SUVs at a cost of US$1.2 billion.
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Reshaping the auto industry: Technology innovation is the way ahead
Global restructuring is underway; bold moves are needed.
Tennessee Volkswagen plant rejects unionization
UAW misses getting a foothold in foreign-owned auto assembly plants located in the traditionally anti-union South.
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Tesla’s Musk lifts shareholder spirits, takes aim at media
He predicts the electric car maker will set manufacturing and sales records in the current quarter.
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Come for the Fun, Stay for the Fleet
FCA Canada Fleet Operations recently held its 2019 Spring Launch Event at Pearson Convention Centre in Toronto, showcasing the Jeep Gladiator and Ram HD.
Nissan slams Renault abstention on governance efforts vote
Saikawa’s comments came after he expressed caution last week about a merger offer from Fiat-Chrysler to Renault
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Fiat Chrysler pulls merger bid for Renault in surprise move
FCA cited “political conditions in France” for the withdrawal.
Renault to respond to Fiat Chrysler marriage proposal
A “yes” by Renault would open the way for a non-binding memorandum of understanding to start exclusive merger negotiations.
On the Money: Mainstream autos get driver monitoring devices
Distracted driver alert systems started showing up in luxury cars about a decade ago.
Auto sales down 5.9% in May as downward trend continues
Light vehicle sales totalled about 202,800 for the month, down from 215,407 a year earlier.
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UPDATE: Fiat Chrysler wants to form global giant with Renault
Merged company would make some 8.7 million vehicles a year, leapfrogging GM and trailing only Volkswagen and Toyota.
Bosch fined US$100M over diesel scandal
Bosch agreed to a US$327.5 million civil settlement in the United States for supplying emissions cheating software to Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles.
Land deals, incentives okayed for new auto plant in Detroit
Michigan’s economic development board approved a US$223 million incentive package, the automaker will create 6,400 jobs.
