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Tuesday Ticker: March 29, 2022

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, General Motors cooperates with authorities following a former manager’s arrest on bribery charges, while Rivian suffers another blow in market analyst predictions.  Fixed bids and bribery A former General Motors manager has been accused of taking US$3.45 million in bribes from a South Korean parts supplier, according […]

March 28, 2022

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Pillar of Promise: Patent approved for GM’s see-through A-pillar design

Detroit, Michigan — General Motors may have found a clear path forward in addressing pedestrian safety around SUVs, as the automaker has been granted a patent for a see-through A-pillar to potentially be used on GM’s larger vehicles. The idea is a fibre-reinforced composite A-pillar that includes one or more openings filled with a transparent resin […]

March 21, 2022

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EV/AV Report: March 21, 2022

Toronto, Ontario – In today’s EV/AV report, fully automated vehicles achieve legality in the United States, a partnership to integrate 5G technology into autonomous vehicles, KIA and Hyundai design electric vehicles (EVs) that go brrrrr, and David Suzuki gives his thoughts on SUVs. Textbook design On March 14, Rogers Communications announced a partnership with Sheridan […]

March 18, 2022

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Tuesday Ticker: March 8, 2022

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, two major automotive players announce plans to move into Quebec with a focus on electric vehicle materials.  BASF and the ‘first pillar’ In a move that could prove significant for Canada’s placement in the electric vehicle battery market, BASF has announced plans for the company’s “first pillar” […]

March 7, 2022

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Sterile and Shiny: GM patents car interior sterilization system

Detroit, Michigan – A patent for an interior sterilization system has been filed by General Motors intended for ride-sharing vehicles. According to the publicly listed details, this is an automated system that uses ultraviolet light to sterilize different parts of the vehicle. Because of the harmful effects of excessive ultraviolet radiation, this system can only […]

March 3, 2022

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Cease and Desist: GM, Ford warn against predatory sales tactics

Detroit, Michigan — General Motors and Ford Motor Co. have a clear message for dealerships – stop overcharging, or there will be consequences. Screenshots on the Silverado Evolution and the F150 Gen 14 forums show both companies threatening to cease vehicle sales to dealers with predatory business practices, including charging above MSRP and demanding additional […]

February 23, 2022

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Partner for Progress: General Motors sponsors Skills Ontario Young Women’s Initiatives program

Toronto, Ontario — Recognizing that it will take all of us to fill the demand for skilled tradespeople in Canada’s automotive industry, General Motors has announced that it will be sponsoring this year’s Young Women’s Initiatives program from Skills Ontario. The Young Women’s Initiatives program provides direct access to various hands-on skilled trades experiences through […]

February 22, 2022

Business

Summer of ‘67: Vehicle production in Canada hits biggest low in decades

Toronto, Ontario — The last time light vehicle production in Canada was so bad, the Maple Leafs were still winning Stanley Cups. A solid zinger, but also the truth.  According to a new report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, last year’s vehicle production of 1.1 million vehicles was on par with levels not seen since 1967. […]

January 26, 2022

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DEG-ging Deep: Updated procedure for Chevrolet Equinox impact bar replacement

Toronto, Ontario — A pair of inquiries to the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) have brought about some new insights into the proper procedure for Chevrolet Equinox impact bar replacement. An inquiry submitted in April 2021 pointed out that the plates welded to the end of the frame rail and bracket of the impact bar don’t […]

January 25, 2022

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EV/AV Report: January 17, 2022

Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, heat pumps in Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y are under a Transport Canada investigation, the Windsor, Ont.-area has more EV chargers on the way and Chevrolet has announced the electrified edition of one of its most popular models. Pump Dump Transport Canada is […]

January 14, 2022

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The Story of Inventory: Truck sales prevail amid global inventory shortages, DesRosiers report says

Toronto, Ontario — DesRosiers Automotive Consults Inc. has released its year-end sales report for the Canadian auto sales industry in which the company boils down the past year to the following idea: if 2020 year was the year of no customers; 2021 is the year of no cars. A year into various forms of COVID-19 […]

January 11, 2022

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Tuesday Ticker: January 11, 2022

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Magna International announces a brand new EV centre, Volkswagen of America CEO complains that the automaker’s total-units-sold could be higher and General Motors partners with Qualcomm for a revamped Ultra Cruise. Electric energy at Magna HQ Magna International announced last week it plans to develop a new […]

January 10, 2022