Automotive
Bitter cold and natural gas shortages shutter auto plants
At least 18 factories and other facilities run by General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler affected.
Bitter cold and natural gas shortages shutter auto plants
Automakers were hoping that the plants can return to normal operations as temperatures moderate on Saturday and into next week.
UK carmakers issue stark warning on Brexit
Industry is on “red alert” as the threat of no-deal increases.
Unifor calls for boycott of Mexican GM vehicles in escalation of Oshawa fight
Some GM vehicles, including the Chevrolet Blazer, Trax and GMC Terrain are made only in Mexico.
Ford posts quarterly loss amid struggles in Europe, China
The automaker is in the midst of a US$11 billion global restructuring.
Driverless cars now allowed on Ontario roads
Conditions include having either a passenger in the vehicle or a remote operator monitoring it.
Driverless cars now allowed on Ontario roads
Conditions include having either a passenger in the vehicle or a remote operator monitoring it.
Unifor’s Dias rules out boycott in campaign to save GM Oshawa
Ekos Research poll notes 45% of Canadians support an outright boycott.
Toyota, Panasonic announce joint venture for green auto batteries
Automaker will take a 51% stake in the venture, which will be running by the end of 2020.
Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to increased fire risk
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration employees who do safety investigations and recall notifications are not at work due to the shutdown.
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GM reaffirms Oshawa closure after meetings with Ontario and federal officials
About 2,600 unionized workers and 340 other staff to lose jobs.
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Trade war delaying Chinese automaker’s US plans
GAC Motor’s president spoke about the company’s plans at the Detroit auto show.
Volkswagen to build electric vehicles at Tennessee plant
The announcement was made at the Detroit auto show.
Union president says Ford to fight for workers at GM plant slated for closure
Ontario’s premier will sit down with GM executives Tuesday for his first face-to-face meeting since the company announced the Oshawa plant closure in November.
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NA Toyota executive: Tariffs will raise costs, drive up prices
Manufacturing will present the biggest challenge for Chris Reynolds, who must navigate uncertain US trade policies.
