David Kennedy

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.

The automakers aim to shorten supply chains for their U.S. operations and avoid difficulties linked to tariffs and tax regulations.

Lana Payne has been elected as the new national president of Unifor, taking over the role five months after longtime leader Jerry Dias abruptly retired as head of Canada’s largest private sector union.

Dilawri's purchase of Ferrari of Washington and Maserati of Washington for an undisclosed price, marks its "first strategic expansion" outside Canada

Magna says about 70 percent of the engineering projects under way at the supplier are now geared toward EVs or hybrids, and the company’s powertrain division is no exception. It is a considerable mismatch when compared with the 15 percent of Magna’s production currently devoted to EV programs.

It's not just warmer U.S. weather, but also the promise of a brighter outlook for business that is drawing interest from Canadian dealer groups.

Most EVs have nickel manganese cobalt batteries, but lithium iron phosphate, known as LFP, batteries provide a cheaper alternative, although they trade some range.

Given the unusual circumstances surrounding former Unifor President Jerry Dias' departure, the union's National Executive Board will abstain from endorsing a candidate for the first time in its history.

Li-Cycle says Glencore's investment will improve cash position, giving it reserves to finish construction on the series of projects. Both companies have key EV-related dealings with General Motors.

Some pricier cars and bigger zero-emissions pickups and SUVs — retailing for as much as $70,000 — will soon be eligible for a rebate under Canada's expanded incentive program for zero-emission vehicles.

Jeffrey Thorpe, who was most recently a market president at Florida-based AutoNation, will take over oversight of AutoCanada’s 60 Canadian dealerships as head of operations.

General Motors Canada said it will add a third shift and begin building the light-duty Chevrolet Silverado at its Oshawa Assembly Plant as it firms up more than $1.6 billion in spending across its Canadian operations.

The auto industry doesn't just need new batteries — it needs battery makers to reuse their contents.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge links directly to Ontario’s Highway 401 and Michigan’s Interstate 75. The two multilane highways are a main artery for the automotive industry.