
Linamar fined $200K after unprotected worker hit by furnace fireball
Labour Ministry says the worker was not wearing protective clothing or a shield, in violation of the law

GM stops vehicle assembly in Oshawa due to disruption from U.S. strike
On Friday, GM halted production on its flex line in Oshawa that produces the Chevrolet Impala and Cadillac XTS and employs about 650 workers.
Trump delays imposing tariffs on auto imports and parts
Pressuring Japan and the EU to making concessions in ongoing trade talks.

Auto parts rules to comprise key Canadian pitch at upcoming NAFTA round
Will present an idea to ensure American content in cars, while limiting disruptions to current supply chains.
New Flyer to invest $28M in bus parts plant in Kentucky
The 300,000 square-foot facility will serve three business units of the NFI Group in the US.
Auto parts maker Linamar reports Q3 profit down, shares fall more than 10%
But sales the quarter ending Sept. 30 grew to $1.55 billion, up from $1.46 billion last year.
Toyota parts shortage: production in Japan suspended
The result of a explosion at an Aichi Steel manufacturing plant.
Magna to buy German automotive pump maker for $480M
Also buys out joint venture partner to acquire STT Technologies in Concord.
Honda production back to normal
Honda says there’s been an improvement in the overall parts supply shortage due to flooding in Thailand.

New Flyer opening Ontario parts facility
Bus manufacturer New Flyer Industries plans to open an Ontario parts distribution centre for its heavy-duty bus customers in the Greater Toronto/Hamilton area sometime this year.