David Kennedy Toronto Bureau Chief for Automotive News Canada [email protected] (416) 712-1378 Toronto Bureau Chief See All Staff Page Recent Stories GM getting $220 million in Canadian government support for EV battery materials plant in Quebec The CAM produced by the joint venture in Quebec will supply Ultium Cells battery plants in the U.S., and ultimately be integrated into vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, Cadillac Lyriq and BrightDrop vans. Canada's Linamar to 'immediately' break ground on new EV supply plant Linamar plans to break ground “immediately” on a new manufacturing plant in Welland, Ont., that will house three giga-casting presses capable of producing very large aluminum structural parts for electric vehicles. Audi plant in Ontario 'a real possibility' with VW battery factory there, analysts say Volkswagen Group’s choice of Ontario for a new battery cell manufacturing plant puts Canada in contention to land an additional auto assembly operation, auto analysts say. Canada Drives granted creditor protection as it restructures, abandons online Used-vehicle retailer Canada Drives has filed for and been granted creditor protection as the company seeks to restructure its business and abandon online sales amid escalating inventory costs and weakening used-vehicle prices. Cox Automotive to cut 80 employees as it reviews Canadian operations Changes in the local wholesale market mean Manheim Edmonton no longer fits Cox’s growth plan. VW picks Canada for first North American battery cell plant The automaker and its in-house battery subsidiary PowerCo on Monday announced the landmark investment in the southwestern Ontario city midway between Toronto and Windsor. Financial details about the plant were not immediately disclosed. AutoCanada Q4 net income plunges 79% on used-vehicle writedowns, floor plan costs Magna pegs $700M for EV battery enclosures Magna is investing nearly $700 million in two plants in Michigan and Ontario to build battery enclosures for major electric truck models as it works to establish itself as a crucial producer EV components. Magna investing $350M on battery enclosures factory, 5 other Ontario plants Magna International committed to investing $350 million to open a new battery enclosures plant in Brampton, Ont., as well as expand five of its other auto parts manufacturing facilities throughout southern Ontario. Column: Canada’s minerals advantage over the United States? Regulatory speed Canada’s resource-heavy history is giving it a leg up over its neighbour to the south. Canada's Go Auto buys its first U.S. dealership Go Auto of Edmonton, Alberta, said it has acquired a joint Toyota and Mercedes-Benz dealership near Seattle in Bellingham, Wash. 'Basic economic issues,' pensions key as Unifor preps for talks with Detroit 3 Union President Lana Payne said cost-of-living adjustments and income security protections are likely to be among the top issues for Unifor members. Canada mine to start lithium output in first half of 2023 A Quebec lithium mine poised to become the only Canadian site actively producing the key battery metal has received the final government permit required to start up operations, according to the developer. 4-wheeled mobile wallets carry security risks Connected vehicles are trendy, but the auto sector needs to catch up on cybersecurity basics. Dodge Charger, Challenger output could move to Windsor, Canada; Jeep EV slated for Brampton, forecaster says Dodge Charger and Challenger production at Ontario’s Brampton Assembly Plant is scheduled to end in 2024, but AutoForecast Solutions predicts both muscle car programs will stay in the province, while an electrified product from Jeep will take over floorspace at Brampton. Load More
David Kennedy Toronto Bureau Chief for Automotive News Canada [email protected] (416) 712-1378 Toronto Bureau Chief See All Staff Page