Swamy Kotagiri, president of the Canadian auto supply giant, will assume the top position Jan. 1. Current CEO Don Walker will retire at the end of the year.

The 2.4-per-cent sales increase for September looks rosy on the surface, but it masks an ongoing inventory challenge that’s hurting some brands. Low supply — from pickups to compact cars — has yet to recover from emergency auto-plant shutdowns during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Project Arrow is an original, all-Canadian, full-build, zero-emission concept vehicle. The idea is to showcase Canadian automotive and technology companies through its design and eventual production. The vehicle's engineering stage is next.

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the Canadian heads of several automakers expressed an optimistic outlook for the new-vehicle market as they reported third-quarter sale. While a majority of companies posted declines, a handful managed to post gains.

About 1,540 members have signed a petition demanding that the union post full details of tentative agreements online before a ratification vote is held.

The Liberals reiterated their desire to “make zero-emissions vehicles more affordable while investing in more charging stations across the country.”

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will idle its minivan plant in Windsor, Ont., for three weeks beginning Sept. 28, just as contract talks between the automaker and Unifor are set to kick into high gear.

Economic factors now loom large after stronger-than-expected summer sales.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and “continued safety measures to stem the spread of the virus,” led Canadian International AutoShow organizers to move the show online from the floor of the Toronto Convention Centre. A virtual edition of the Montreal exhibition will be free of charge.

Canadian dealerships are improving service satisfaction — with Audi leading the way — according to a new survey by J.D. Power. However, vehicle owners are still more satisfied with non-dealer service centres and garages.

Magna also announced that it will acquire a majority stake in its existing seating joint venture with HLZX. The two companies currently operate a 50/50 venture formed in 2015.

The K5 is Kia's fifth-generation midsize sedan. The new car will be available in three trims: LX, EX, GT-Line and GT. The first three arrive in October 2020, with standard all-wheel drive.

The few automakers that continue to report sales on a monthly basis had a surprisingly successful August, flying in the face of an ongoing pandemic and fewer selling days.

A $28-million power plant, designed to slash greenhouse gas emissions as well as electricity costs, has been completed at GM Canada’s engine and transmission factory in St. Catharines, Ont.