B.C. scraps EV mandate; NACTOY finalists announced; Jeep Recon EV. Plus, Head of Turo Canada Bassem El-Rahimy talks about the car-sharing company’s core mission, the future of auto ownership, affordability, mobility, access over ownership, and more.
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B.C. scraps EV mandate; NACTOY finalists announced; Jeep Recon EV. Plus, Head of Turo Canada Bassem El-Rahimy talks about the car-sharing company’s core mission, the future of auto ownership, affordability, mobility, access over ownership, and more.
B.C. scraps EV mandate; NACTOY finalists announced; Jeep Recon EV. Plus, Head of Turo Canada Bassem El-Rahimy talks about the car-sharing company’s core mission, the future of auto ownership, affordability, mobility, access over ownership, and more.
Aquilina leaves GM Canada; Volvo safety head on regulations; VW gets Supercharger access. Plus, Director of Lexus Canada Martin Gilbert talks about the Lexus LS Concept, the Century luxury brand, how luxury brand extensions get consumers and dealers engaged, and more.
Federal budget breakdown; OpenRoad buys into NewRoads; October sales. Plus, NextStar CEO Danies Lee talks about why the Stellantis-LG Energy Solution joint venture is now making energy storage systems instead of EV batteries in Windsor, Ont.
Honda adjusts production; hope for Brampton; exports lack U.S. content. Plus, Clarify Group co-founder and President Darren Slind discusses the latest findings in a survey about auto shows.
GM kills BrightDrop; QX60 imports start again; Best Dealerships to Work For. Plus QNX Chief Operating Officer John Wall talks about cybersecurity and how software recalls are changing vehicle tech development.
Stellantis changes Brampton plans; ZEV sales show life; Lyft expands. Plus, Head of the PBV Business Division at Kia Sangdae Kim talks about Kia’s new PV5 midsize passenger van, its Platform Beyond Vehicle concept, and the van's uses beyond just being a passenger vehicle.
Carney, Trump talk tariffs; Linamar’s big European buy; Jeep drops Wagoneer. Plus, Magna Vice-president of Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Todd Deaville explains how the supplier is leaning on artificial intelligence to improve manufacturing and to gain supply chain insights amid shifting trade policy.
Canadians choose hybrids; Australia’s Eagers buys into CanadaOne; NextStar battery plant complete. Plus, Stellantis Canada Head of Product Planning Mike Szymkiewicz on tariffs, Jeep Cherokee, EVs, affordability and more.
U.S. tariff collection spikes; Vip Palladino dies; 13 Porches damaged. Plus, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association CEO Brain Kingston talks about the federal ZEV sales mandate, the potential return of the iZEV program, tariffs, and more.
The reason behind third shifts at GM, Stellantis; Premier Moe changes his EV tariff tune; AI saves Martinrea millions. Plus, Assistant Vice-president of Honda Canada Sales and Marketing Emile Korkor talks about the Prelude’s return, sports coupes, powertrains, and more.
GM Oshawa extends third shift; Stellantis to add shift in Windsor; Canada’s oldest Toyota store is sold. Plus, Canadian Automobile Dealers’ Association CEO Tim Ruess talks ZEV sales mandates, tariffs, sales and more.
August sales slump; EV maintenance money; Honda Prelude returns. Plus, Subaru Canada Car Line Manager Brad Evans talks about the automaker’s EV strategy, new product, Canadian sales and more.
Suppliers see reshoring efforts; BMW to resume imports; Tim Hortons adding EV chargers. Plus, a replay of the May 16 conversations with Kia Canada Chief Operating Officer Elias El-Achhab, who talks about Kia’s electrification strategy, EV incentives, affordability and more.
CAMI’s cloudy future; Glencore buys Li-Cycle; ZEV sales tank again. Plus, Ontario's Representative in Washington D.C. David Paterson talks tariffs, the trade war and negotiations.
Santa Cruz imports paused; Hyundai Canada's sales goals; Clutch returns to B.C. Plus, Plug 'N Drive CEO Cara Clairman assesses the current EV landscape and talks charging infrastructure.
Dilawri buys the Ritz; July sales surge. Plus, Unifor National President Lana Payne talks tariffs, retaliation, and gives an update on Ford and Stellantis retooling at Ontario assembly plants.
AutoCanada hires Car Gurus; Quebec battery investment audited; Champions of diversity nominations. Plus, a replay of the July 11 interview with Nissan Chair of the Americas Christian Meunier, who talks about the Canadian market, dealer relations, electrification, and more.
EV instability; U.S. marketshare down; Unifor’s NextStar agreement. Plus, Policaro Group CEO Francesco Policaro talks about the company’s new deal with Tedson Motors.
Flo layoffs; Assembly survives tariffs; Used exports flow to U.S. Plus, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe details what it would it take — and mean — to create an all-Canadian automaker.
Nissan pauses some imports; Mayors want ZEV mandate changes; Tedson comes to Canada. Plus, Nissan Chair of the Americas Christian Meunier talks about the Canadian market, dealer relations, electrification, and more.
B.C. scraps EV mandate; NACTOY finalists announced; Jeep Recon EV. Plus, Head of Turo Canada Bassem El-Rahimy talks about the car-sharing company’s core mission, the future of auto ownership, affordability, mobility, access over ownership, and more.