iHub Hype: McMaster University to provide new opportunities with ‘clean energy’ automotive hub
Hamilton, Ontario — McMaster University is getting a $10 million FedDev Ontario investment to go towards an automotive, aerospace and advanced manufacturing network called iHub. iHub will be added onto the facility at McMaster Innovation Park and will be getting another $16.8 million from transportation manufacturers like Ford, Honda, Bombardier, Stellantis and a subsidiary of […]
Towing Turmoil: Cape Breton tow truck operators protest proposed bylaw
Sydney, Nova Scotia — Horns and shouts could be heard in Sydney, Nova Scotia on Tuesday night- but it wasn’t a parade or a celebration, it was over a dozen tow truck operators – and they weren’t picking up cars. Tow truck operators were protesting the proposed by-law they say would make them pay more […]
Bridging the Gap: Hyundai Canada launches new automotive scholarship for Black students at Centennial College
Markham, Ontario — Hyundai Canada and Centennial College announced today a new scholarship to support diversity, equity and inclusion in the automotive sector in Canada. The Hyundai Diversity Scholarship aims to foster the recruitment and advancement of Black students applying to the School of Transportation at Centennial College. The scholarship in full covers $60,000, which […]
It’s a Jeep Thing: Jeep could offer Gorilla Glass windshield
Toledo, Ohio — The popular off-road, mud-slinging could potentially be getting even more durable. Citing connections with the brand’s dealer body, Mopar Insiders reported that the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator may soon have the option of a Gorilla Glass windshield. Gorilla Glass became popular when smartphones began to utilize it’s crack and shatterproof technology on […]
Sweden Steel-ing the Spotlight: Volvo Cars to test fossil-free steel from Swedish steel maker, SSAB
Toronto, Ontario — Swedish steel maker SSAB is teaming up with Volvo Cars to jointly explore the development of fossil-free steel for use in the automotive industry. The collaboration makes Volvo Cars the first carmaker to work with SSAB and its HYBRIT initiative. Volvo Cars will also be the first automaker to secure SSAB steel […]
