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The Votes are In: AutoCanada announces election of directors and voting results

AutoCanada Inc., a multi-location North American automobile dealership group, elected several directors at its annual meeting, held on May 6, 2021.A total of 19,937,451 common shares—representing 72.61 percent of the issued and outstanding common shares of the company—were represented virtually or by proxy at the meeting.

Fleet of Jobs: New army combat vehicle for Canadian troops creates jobs in London, Ont.

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLSC) hosted a virtual ceremony to celebrate the official roll-out of the brand new armoured combat support vehicle (ACSV).

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Autonomous Future: GM expects to offer self-driving vehicles this decade

General Motors CEO Mary Barra says she expects the automaker to offer self-driving vehicles in the next 10 years.“Later in the decade, I believe, and there’s a lot to still unfold, but I believe we’ll have personal autonomous vehicles,” she told investors Wednesday during the company’s first-quarter earnings call.

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Microchip Madness: Stellantis plant shutdown extended another week due to microchip shortage

The Windsor Assembly Plant’s current shutdown will be extended another week due to the global shortage of microchips. The Windsor plant has been shut down since March 29.

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Red-Hot Recall: Hyundai recalling over 390K vehicles for possible engine fires

Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada for issues that can cause engine fires. In one of the recalls, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs are made.

Navigating a New Normal: Free SEMA webinar discusses employment challenges post-COVID

On May 6, at 1:00 p.m. EDT, SEMA will give free access to a one-hour webinar, which will discuss employment issues facing small businesses as they navigate a summer that will hopefully mark the final chapter in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plastic Palooza: Polyvance celebrates its 40th anniversary

Polyvance, a company that specializes in plastic repair is celebrating its 40th anniversary today. The company was founded as Urethane Supply Company by Jim Sparks in 1981.

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EV Ed: Electric vehicle driving schools growing in Quebec

E-roule’s electric vehicle driving school program made a huge accomplishment last week, more than 500, 000 kilometres have been driven by students across 30 electric driving schools in Quebec

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Springtime Supply: Auto maintenance shops see surge in traffic and repairs

Spring tends to be a busy time for the auto shops—even amid a global pandemic—as drivers switch from Winter to Summer tires. However, some

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Tuesday Ticker: May 4, 2021

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Volkswagen’s head honcho says the automaker will make its own chips for self-driving vehicles; gig-related stocks suffer following a Biden administration representative interview and Boyd Group Services marks a date for its Q1 financial results reveal. Homemade chips Volkswagen won’t be relying on an outside company for […]

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EV/AV Report: May 3, 2021

Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, EV incentives in PEI go live to high praise, General Motors launches new EV charging platform and 12 U.S. governors call for a ban on internal combustion engines by 2035. EV Island Drivers on PEI are officially eligible for what is being called the […]

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Justice Served: Winnipeg man charged for arson in million-dollar bodyshop fire

Winnipeg, Manitoba ⁠— Winnipeg police have laid arson charges against a man in relation to a million-dollar fire at an autobody shop in Feb. 2020. Henry’s Provencher Autobody and Frameworks suffered a devastating fire last winter, which resulted in significant damage to the St. Boniface, Man. business last winter. The structure and all of its […]

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