Greg Layson Greg Layson is Digital and Mobile Editor of Automotive News Canada. [email protected] 519-567-8877 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Stellantis stops construction of Canada EV battery module plant over federal funds Stellantis and LG Energy ceased some construction of its planned EV battery factory in Windsor, Ontario, as it continues to spar with the federal government over financial assistance. Canada aftermarket supplier Uni-Select sold to U.S.-based LKQ for $2.1 billion Québec-based Uni-Select, Canada’s largest supplier of automotive refinish, industrial paint and more than two million replacement parts in the auto industry, is being purchased by U.S.-based LKQ Corporation for about $2.1 billion in cash. Stellantis extends second shift at Canada minivan plant until mid-2023 Stellantis said in October 2021 that it would eliminate the second shift in early spring of 2022, but it has since extended the life of the shift three times. Stellantis, LG Energy name joint venture NextStar, tap Danies Lee as CEO Stellantis owns 49 percent of the joint venture while South Korea-based LG Energy Solution owns the remaining 51 percent. Ontario focuses on being Stellantis' EV hub The automaker plans to retool its plants in Windsor and Brampton and build two new R&D centers in Canada focusing on EVs and battery technology. Stellantis investing $2.8 billion in EV-focused assembly plants, R&D centers in Canada Stellantis will retool its plants in Windsor and Brampton, converting them to what the company described in a statement as “flexible, multi-energy vehicle assembly facilities ready to produce the electric vehicles of the future.” Former Unifor president Jerry Dias being investigated by Toronto police Unifor says it has turned over to the Toronto Police Service the money the union says was given by a third party to its former president Jerry Dias and led to an investigation into his conduct. Magna to build $40M EV battery housing plant in Ontario to supply Ford F-150 Lightning Canadian automotive supply giant Magna International is building a $40-million factory in Chatham, Ont., to better serve Ford Motor Co. with much-needed battery enclosures for the new Ford F-150 Lighting electric pickup. Unifor President Jerry Dias retires immediately, citing health Unifor President Jerry Dias has retired, citing ongoing health issues. He made the announcement Sunday. Dias, 63, has been on medical leave from his position since Feb. 6. Canadian auto industry offers Ukrainian refugees immediate jobs Flavio Volpe, head of the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, issued the call in a tweet posted Thursday morning, telling refugees seeking security to reach out to his organization. Stellantis extends life of 2nd shift at Canada minivan plant The automaker said on Thursday it will now knock the Windsor Assembly Plant down to a single shift at the end of June 2022 as opposed to the original plan, which called for an end to the second shift in "early spring." Police in Canada stop truck convoy suspected of possible bridge protest Police in Canada say they stopped a convoy of transport trucks they suspect planned to cause havoc in Windsor, Ontario, once again. Windsor declares state of emergency to keep trade flowing at U.S.-Canada border Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens has declared a state of emergency in an effort to keep trade flowing freely at the U.S.-Canada border. 'Almost no one is making parts' in Canada as Ambassador Bridge blockade cripples suppliers Nearly every Canadian automotive supplier has ceased building parts for the time being due to the ongoing blockade at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont., according to the association that represents the sector. U.S.-Canada bridge blockade leads to production cuts, delayed deliveries on both sides of border Automakers have cut U.S. and Canadian output and warn new-vehicle shipments will be delayed due to an ongoing blockade at one of North America's busiest border crossings. Load More
Greg Layson Greg Layson is Digital and Mobile Editor of Automotive News Canada. [email protected] 519-567-8877 See All Staff Page