The Toronto Star reports the federal government is willing to offer Ford $500 million to help retool the Oakville, Ont., plant to produce electric vehicles while Unifor maintains radio silence. Meanwhile, Ontario says it will “closely monitor” talks, and one auto forecaster says moving Ford EV production to Canada could be complicated. But, the APMA says the supply chain is ready to support EV production while Premier Doug Ford touted the province's natural resources. Live updates.

Made In China 2025, launched in 2015, is the Chinese government’s 10-year plan designed to make the country a self sufficient global competitor in technology and advanced manufacturing.

The biggest challenge dealers face during the COVID-19 pandemic is connecting with customers who are fearful for their health.

The next-generation Edge was supposed to have been launched in June, 2023 on a new platform, said AutoForecast Solutions. But tepid retail sales as well as an increasingly crowded mid-size crossover segment contributed to Ford’s decision to cancel the new program, he said.

Ralph Gilles, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ global design chief, will lead a nine-member panel of judges who will select finalists in the design competition for Project Arrow.

Demand for equipment, such as masks and disinfectant, is  outstripping supply, prompting some automakers to buy in bulk to help dealers get supplies at cost.

Some dealers believe closing their stores is the right thing to do, whether ordered by the province or not.

Canada’s auto industry is calling on the federal government to implement a series of measures, including a scrappage program and an immediate three-month sales tax holiday for vehicle purchases, to help kick start sales, once the economy begins to reopen.

Mark Nantais has steered the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, which represents the Detroit Three car makers in Canada, since 1994.

While CADA economist Oumar Dicko applauded the government’s $82 billion package to help support individuals and businesses affected by the crisis, he said the government needs to act quickly to distribute the money so that it can have an immediate impact.

Dealers across Canada are retooling their operations, and in some cases, laying off staff amid a rapidly changing landscape marked by plunging sales and states of emergencies imposed by governments trying to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The call for action comes as Canadian auto dealers adjust to new realities in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, as some provinces force non-essential businesses to close and as consumers stay home.

How can the auto industry attract more women? By bringing them together under one roof and finding effective ways to spread the word about opportunities in a sector undergoing revolutionary change.

The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) is officially kicking off the design competition for its Project Arrow concept car initiative. The contest is open to eligible students at colleges and universities across Canada, said APMA President Flavio Volpe.

Government rebates on zero-emission vehicles won’t help Ottawa meet its carbon reduction targets, says Larry Hutchinson, president of Toyota Canada. Automakers know how to best drive down costs and get competitive vehicles into the market, he says.