March sales were an estimated “healthy” 185,000, up 11.4 per cent over the same month a year ago. And, first quarter sales were up 3.7 per cent to 385,616.
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Don Romano was born and raised in California and is a 40-year veteran of the sector. His time in Canada began in early 2014.
March sales were an estimated “healthy” 185,000, up 11.4 per cent over the same month a year ago. And, first quarter sales were up 3.7 per cent to 385,616.
A statement says the government is also reviewing satellite internet accounts with Musk’s Starlink company and cancelling accounts that are not required for “business continuity or emergency response.”
Make no mistake, these tariffs will impact just about every automaker, supplier, dealer, investor, stakeholder and consumer engaged in the world of four-wheel vehicles.
Republican Senator Chuck Grassley and Democrat Maria Cantwell introduced legislation that would require the president to notify Congress on new tariffs with an explanation of the rationale.
Bennett Automotive, which also owns two new-vehicle dealerships and a truck rental business in London, Ont., has owned the Windsor Stellantis store for nearly 20 years.
Analysts and auto executives had been warning that tariffs would lead to a production stop within a week or two of their implementation.
While Canada escaped further tariffs, its auto industry continues to face 25-per-cent tariffs on new vehicles and auto parts shipped to the United States.
Ontario's Performance Auto Group and B.C.'s Trotman Auto Group added to their portfolios in unrelated acquisitions.
Unifor President Lana Payne says she hasn’t spoken to UAW President Shawn Fain about the “devastating” impact auto tariffs could have on Canada’s auto industry.
