Canada Conversations
More bad news for Tesla in Canada; Quebec brings back EV rebates; and the Vancouver International Auto Show saw record attendance. Plus, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe talks about U.S. President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs, explains how they will affect Canada, and looks ahead at what might come next.
Tesla had a bad week in Canada; EVs best ICEVs in lifelong emissions; and AutoCanada looks to sell its U.S. stores. Plus, renowned Rotman School of Management professor, historian and author Dimitry Anastakis assesses the “madness” of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat, explains the “chaos” it brings to the auto industry, and tell us whether they will work in bringing auto jobs back to America.
The Government of Canada expects automakers to honour commitments; Hyundai Canada has a new CEO; and PowerCo’s battery plant said to be “on schedule.” Plus, outgoing Hyundai Canada CEO Don Romano reflects on his time in Canada, has advice for his replacement, and talks about the current state of the brand.
Volkswagen Canada CEO Vito Paladino recently sat down for a fireside chat with Automotive News Canada Publisher Tim Dimopoulos to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, electrification, battery plants, customer service, and more.
Stellantis Canada CEO Jeff Hines recently sat down for a fireside chat with Automotive News Canada Digital and Mobile Editor Greg Layson to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, the end of the federal iZEV program, the possible return of the Hemi engine, and more.
Stellantis has paused retooling Brampton Assembly Plant; Polestar Canada has big plans for 2025; and Toyota Canada is committed to this country “for the long haul.” Plus, Waabi CEO Raquel Urtasun discusses a new partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions. She also details the generative AI advances at the heart of the company’s end-to-end AI stack and approach to developing “AV 2.0.”
Newly named Toyota Canada CEO Cyril Dimitris talks about the automaker’s executive shakeup, its product lineup, as well as value and affordability. He also discusses inventory levels with the COVID-19 pandemic and semiconductor shortage in the past, and more.
January saw a spike in new-vehicle sales; the Kia EV5 is set to arrive; and Waabi partners with Volvo on self-driving trucks. Plus, Canadian International AutoShow General Manager Jason Campbell previews the 2025 edition of the show.
Canadian Automobile Dealers Association President and CEO Tim Reuss talks about the end of the Canadian Incentives for Zero Emissions Vehicles Program, discusses what CADA would like to see happen to the federal ZEV sales mandate, talks about sales, and more.
Unifor aims to organize EV battery plants; Linamar plans billions in upgrades in Ontario; Volkswagen says the ID7 won’t come to Canada. Plus, Linamar Executive Chair Linda Hasenfratz has a warning about U.S. tariffs on Canadian auto parts.
