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Bringing on Brockman: Brian Brockman named vice president, Communications, Nissan U.S. and Canada

Toronto, Ontario — Nissan has promoted company veteran Brian Brockman to the role of vice president, Communications, U.S. and Canada. Brockman will lead communications efforts in these critical markets as the company accelerates its Nissan NEXT global transformation. In this role, Brockman will lead efforts to tell the company’s transformation story, promote corporate and product […]

Power Plan: Canadian auto industry praises Ontario’s new electricity subsidy plan

Ottawa, Ontario — Ontario has announced its plan to subsidize a portion of electricity rates for medium and large commercial and industrial businesses According to the Ford government, the current cost of hydro for automakers and their suppliers are making the province uncompetitive with other jurisdictions. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, Ontario’s plan could see industrial […]

Tuesday Ticker: November 10, 2020

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Tesla receives its largest-ever order for electric Semis, Magna International provides a business update and J.D. Power crowns the GMC Sierra with the best resale value, anywhere. Full with Pride Tesla has received its largest order ever for electric Semis⁠—and it came from a Mississauga, Ont.-based trucking conglomerate. […]

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There’s No Place Like Home: GM solidifies investing in Canada for three more years

Oshawa, Ontario — General Motors’ Unifor members from St. Catharines, Oshawa and Woodstock voted in a staggering 85 percent majority to ratify an agreement that will see job security and economic gains over the next three years. According to Unifor National President, Jerry Dias, this $1.3 billion dollar investment will not only bring 1,700 jobs […]

Four Steps to a Fresh Face Online: Improve your brand’s online presence

Las Vegas, Nevada — In his SEMA360 Session, Corey Perlman talked to us about the importance of not only maintaining your brand’s online presence, but investing in it and making sure it matches that of your offline or in-store presence. With just four steps, Perlman gives us the tools we need to boost our channels, […]

EV/AV Report: November 9, 2020

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla confirms Canada will soon get the company’s Full-Self Driving beta software, a B.C. auto worker shares his thoughts on EV maintenance and GM unveils plans for the Cruise Origin, its first-ever driverless model. Coasting in Canada Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is […]

Industry Insight: KPMG reports on state of industry, predicts heightened EV production

Richmond Hill, Ontario — Under normal circumstances, the Ontario automotive sector accounts for more than 20 percent of the GDP, but when North America’s economy shutdown over COVID19—so did sales. When production started ramping up in May, a rebound began and produced a 46 percent improvement, although annual sales are down 16 percent year-over-year, an […]

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Home Run: Unifor reaches tentative GM deal that will see Oshawa assembly reopen

Oshawa, Ontario ⁠— Unifor president Jerry Dias announced Thursday morning that the union had reached a tentative agreement with General Motors (GM) that will see the Oshawa, Ontario assembly plant reopen. Dias said GM will offer between $1 billion and $1.3 billion to allow Oshawa to once again build the GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado […]

Fresh Coates: Uni-Select appoints Doug Coates as VP of western region

Toronto, Ontario – Uni-Select Canada has announced that Doug Coates will be taking up the role of senior vice-president of the company’s western region, as part of their recent restructuring efforts. Starting Dec. 1, the global parts supplier will be operating under an east/west management system, with Coates leading in the west and Jason Best […]

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Get E-xcited: Ford set to debut the Electric Van—E-Transit on Nov. 12

Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company will be unveiling its battery-electric van called the E-Transit on Nov. 12, 2020. Ford disclosed the name and logo on Oct. 29, hours after CEO Jim Farley teased the unveiling on the company’s third-quarter earnings call. The new EV van is expected to go on sale in 2021 as […]

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BIG MIG Giveaway: Pro Spot hosting welder giveaway

Carlsbad, California – Pro Spot announced today details of its Fall Big MIG Giveaway. Pro Spot is giving away three of its popular Multi-Process MIG Welders: The SP-1, a pulse aluminum welder used widely in the Collision Repair Industry (but can be used for steel and silicon bronze as well), the PR-205MV Synergic MIG Welder […]

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Stratford Welcomes New Automtoive Glass Manufacturer–Xinyi Canada Glass

Stratford, Ontario — A Chinese company that has been attempting to build a manufacturing facility in Ontario since 2018 has officially chosen Stratford to be the home of its first Canadian location. Invest Stratford, the city’s economic development corporation, confirmed Thursday afternoon that a potential $400 million development could bring approx. 230 jobs, and is […]

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