Grace Macaluso Managing Editor of Automotive News Canada 226-787-0441 See All Staff Page Recent Stories VinFast cuts Canadian jobs as it merges operations with U.S. EV upstart VinFast is laying off employees in Canada amid a restructuring that saw the Vietnam-based automaker merge its U.S. and Canadian operations. Stellantis to reveal new product for Windsor assembly by Q3 Stellantis will unveil the different models to be built at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., “in the coming months,” a senior executive said Jan. 17. Trudeau won't commit to upping EV rebate in face of federal sales mandate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used a tour of Stellantis’ assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., Jan. 17 to reiterate his government’s pledge to meet its zero-emission vehicles sales targets despite industry warnings that the Liberals’ proposed ZEV mandate sets unrealistic goals that are doomed to fail. Why Volkswagen sees Canada as a ‘logical option’ for a ‘gigafactory’ There’s no commitment from Volkswagen yet, but the automaker;s battery unit, PowerCo SE has started a site search. Why Ontario Industry Minister Fedeli says 2023 auto investment could top 2022 Ontario will continue its winning streak in attracting multibillion-dollar electric-vehicle supply chain investments next year, with a second battery plant “absolutely” destined for the province, says Industry Minister Vic Fedeli. Q&A with Ralph Gilles, whose heroes are now his peers Canadian automotive designer Ralph Gilles feels shaken to “the core” to have received the Eyes on Design award, because it’s awarded by past recipients — his heroes. 'Stars are aligning' for Canada, industry minister says after VW, Mercedes meetings Volkswagen wants to “get moving” on building its first North American battery plant, preferably in Canada, and Mercedes-Benz recently opened an office in Toronto as it looks to develop an EV supply chain in Canada. Ford, Lincoln drop out of all Canadian auto shows Ford’s departure from the auto show circuit comes as organizers attempt to resurrect the events following three years of pandemic-related cancellations. Empowering Auto Conference aims to increase diversity and inclusion More than 200 people attended the Empowering Auto Conference in Toronto Nov. 22 – an industry-wide event aimed at helping the sector draw more women and members of underrepresented groups as it undergoes seismic change. New EV brands present a potential gold rush of business for suppliers Suppliers should start courting new electric-vehicle players that want to plant a flag in North America. Suppliers face delicate decisions with the EV transition As the auto industry shifts toward electrification from internal-combustion engines (ICE), suppliers face a dicey balancing act: Serving their core customers while gaining a foothold in the North American EV market. Industry cries for help amid labour shortage and electrification At the recent annual conference of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA), worker scarcity was the dominant theme and among the primary issues raised during a closed-door roundtable with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. A look at GM Canada's diverse future GM Canada has a lot of irons in the fire, from digital retail combining with dealers to hiring more women in auto plants, and, of course, many more EVs coming onstream. Labour shortage top concern for Canadian auto suppliers Industry-wide labour shortages weighed on auto executives attending the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association’s annual conference Wednesday in Windsor, Ont. Ford adding 3rd shift at Ontario engine plant to meet Super Duty demand Ford Motor Co.’s Windsor Annex Plant to produce the automaker’s new 6.8 litre internal combustion engine for the F-Series Super Duty trucks, a union official said Thursday. Load More