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Layoffs begin at Carrier plant that drew Trump’s criticism
Carrier announced in 2016 that it would close the Indianapolis plant and cut 1,400 jobs to save $65 million.
Border tax, NAFTA exit will hurt US auto sector, study says
Boston Consulting Group says a 15% border tax would cost US automakers and suppliers $22 billion per year.
Aurora signs technical services agreement with Australia’s Cann Group
Agreement scheduled to conclude at the end of 2022.
Manufacturing sales gain 1.1% in May: StatsCan
Sales up in 16 of 21 industries, representing 71% of the manufacturing sector.
Daimler recalls 3 million vehicles to ease diesel doubts
Automaker expects recall to cost $254.21 million.
Magna adds Jaguar SUV to contract manufacturing line-up
E-PACE production is expected to begin in Q4.
Driver blames Tesla’s autopilot feature for crash
Minnesota man says the car accelerated suddenly on its own, veered into a marsh and overturned.
Lumber prices see ‘major jump’ after BC wildfires
Analysts say price hike is due partly to a limited supply as mills across the province shutdown due to the fires.
French maker of driverless shuttles opens US plant
Navya plans to hire 50 workers and make 25 driverless shuttles at the plant before the end of this year.
Germany checking Daimler cars amid diesel emissions probe
Daimler claims it is “behaving in accordance with the law.”
Tesla adds service centres as Model 3 goes on sale
Automaker adding 100 new service centres worldwide this year, adding 350 vans to its mobile service fleet.
Norbord suspends operations at mill, site evacuated due to BC wildfires
More than 8,500 people in BC have been ordered to leave their homes due to the wildfires.
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Tesla unveils first production Model 3 and it belongs to…Elon Musk [VIDEO]
Automaker plans to ramp up production slowly, with just 100 cars to be producer in August and more than 1,500 in September.
Ontario seeks public input on $15 minimum wage
Many businesses are opposed to the wage hike, showing particular issue with the pace of its implementation.
Unifor ratifies collective agreement with Bombardier at Thunder Bay plant
Agreement includes wage increases for production and skilled trades workers, pension increases and a fold in cost of living allowance.
