Greg Layson Digital and Mobile Editor of Automotive News Canada [email protected] 519-567-8877 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Why skilled trades workers dislike and rejected the deal Unifor struck with Ford Unionized skilled trades workers at Ford’s Oakville assembly plant and Windsor and Essex engine plants in Ontario voted to reject Unifor’s recent collective bargaining agreement with the automaker, according to union executives, putting Unifor in an awkward, but not unheard of position: dealing with worker concerns after the fact. Unifor reaches tentative deal with Ford, averting strike Unifor has struck a last-minute tentative agreement with Ford Motor Co. of Canada, averting what would have been the first strike by Canadian auto workers against the automaker in 33 years. GM to idle Ontario BrightDrop output until spring 2024 due to battery delays General Motors says it will idle its CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ont., due to delays in the supply of battery modules. Cavalier investing $15M in upgrades at Ontario plant to limit industry outsourcing Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Ltd. will "adopt new technology to increase production at their Windsor facility and create 30 new jobs." Dealerships gain bigger share of $9B service market, study finds Canadian new-vehicle dealers continue to gain market share in the service segment but lag the aftermarket sector on initial repair work, according to a new survey. August sales surge 18% as industry rebounds, picks up steam down homestretch The new light-vehicle market grew again in August, with sales jumping 18.3 per cent compared to the same time last year, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. Here's Fisker's Canadian plan as Ocean One SUV deliveries begin Fisker says most Canadian deliveries of the Fisker Ocean One SUV will be completed by the end of September. Unifor members vote to strike Detroit 3, if necessary Unifor says 18,000 people at Detroit Three autoworkers are covered by collective agreements. B.C. forest-fire relief funds get financial aid from Canadian dealers The New Car Dealers Association of B.C. (NCDA) recently sent an urgent plea to its members, asking them to donate to the Red Cross with the promise it would match all donations up to $20,000. As UAW talks tough about a smackdown, Unifor could be the star of the match UAW President Shawn Fain is playing the part of heel during the latest round of contract talks with the Detroit Three. 'Cars are hot' as higher interest rates slow pickup sales pace Financing costs are starting to take a toll on pricier pickups and more now buyers covet lower-priced cars with better fuel efficiency. Shortage of service techs in Ontario 'worse than anyone ever expected,' report finds A shortage of automotive technicians at Ontario new-vehicle dealers has reached a “crisis” level, a new report warns. July sales up 8% as normal nears for some automakers Canadian demand for new vehicles continues to be strong and inventory is slowly building, but sales remain a long way off those of 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the auto industry. Stellantis starts hiring at Ontario EV battery plant Eventually, 2,500 employees will be in place to allow for the full-scale production of EV battery modules, electrodes and cells beginning in early 2025. Inventories getting closer to normal, although the mix is not Despite improved supplies, automakers “can’t find the right sweet spot” in providing the vehicles that customers want, says one dealer. Another says: "The right inventory is the issue." Load More
Greg Layson Digital and Mobile Editor of Automotive News Canada [email protected] 519-567-8877 See All Staff Page