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Linamar to repurpose unused Welland, Ont. gigacastings plant in move into battery materials
1+ week, 3+ day ago (65+ words) Linamar to repurpose unused Welland, Ont. gigacastings plant in move into battery materials'Automotive News Linamar to repurpose unused Welland, Ont. gigacastings plant in move into battery materials Analysts say the closure of a vital shipping lane following the bombing of…...
Stellantis still spinning its wheels a year after pausing retool at Brampton Assembly Plant
2+ week, 4+ day ago (71+ words) About 3,000 unionized workers at the plant have been off the job since muscle car production ended in 2023. Canada's auto strategy, a new Stellantis Canada CEO and bargaining talks could change that. Stellantis still spinning its wheels a year after pausing…...
Weekend Drive: Gordie Howe Bridge dispute; Larry flies a Joby air taxi
3+ week, 6+ day ago (170+ words) Automotive News" Michael Martinez and Larry P. Vellequette discuss President Donald Trump"s threat to block the Gordie Howe Bridge opening and what it reveals about trade policy. Plus, Larry takes us inside Joby Aviation"s flight simulator and explains how…...
Stellantis explores exit from Samsung battery venture as EV losses mount
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (176+ words) First "dark factory" where robots build the entire car tipped to open in China or U.S. by 2030 Hyundai showcased its next step toward adding humanoid robots to its assembly lines at CES while Mercedes expects robots to start working alongside people…...
Canada threatens to sue Stellantis over moving Jeep production to U.S. from Ontario
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (120+ words) The move was included in a US$13-billion plan announced by automaker Stellantis on Oct. 14 to expand U.S. production by 50 per cent over the next four years. Canada threatens to sue Stellantis over moving Jeep production to U.S. from Ontario VW's U.S. sales…...
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs; Amazon Web Services on AI timelines
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (52+ words) Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs; Amazon Web Services on AI timelines'Automotive News Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs; Amazon Web Services on AI timelines The distance that cars are traveling and the disconnect between transport brokers, dealerships and auctions has created…...
In our opinion: Carney, Trump playing with fire by inviting in China autos
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (48+ words) In our opinion: Carney, Trump playing with fire by inviting in China autos'Automotive News In our opinion: Carney, Trump playing with fire by inviting in China autos One of the keys to Stellantis building prosperity will be how CEO Antonio…...
Column: Trump says the U.S. doesn’t need Canadian cars. Canada’s China deal signals the feeling is mutual
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (72+ words) Column: Trump says the U.S. doesn't need Canadian cars. Canada's China deal signals the feeling is mutual'Automotive News Column: Trump says the U.S. doesn't need Canadian cars. Canada's China deal signals the feeling is mutual Consumers' ability to keep buying more expensive…...
2026 Outlook: USMCA review casts long shadow over Canada’s auto year
2+ mon, 1+ hour ago (59+ words) 2026 Outlook: USMCA review casts long shadow over Canada's auto year'Automotive News 2026 Outlook: USMCA review casts long shadow over Canada's auto year Incoming Toyota National Dealer Advisory Council chair George Haddad wants the council and the brand to work on affordability…...
Column: Canada’s auto sector survives a year on the brink
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (45+ words) Stakeholders rallied to keep sales near two million " a resilience that sets the stage for pivotal USMCA talks in 2026. Column: Canada's auto sector survives a year on the brink A rollback of regulatory support and incentives, plus manufacturing capacity changes,…...