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Can’t Riv’ it Down: EV manufacturer Rivian layoffs hundreds of workers

Toronto, Ontario — In spite of last week’s announcement that production and deliveries would be increasing, Rivian has revealed plans to cut five percent of their workforce. According to Bloomberg News, this layoff equates to hundreds of jobs across Rivian’s 10,000-strong global workforce. This decision comes after Rivian increased staffing through certain sectors related to non-manufacturing […]

July 12, 2022

Collision Repair

Spotlight for Suppliers: GM recognizes top suppliers with 29th annual awards

Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has recognized its top global partners through its 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards. Recipients of the Supplier of the Year award include 122 suppliers representing 16 countries, with more than a dozen first-time winners. Additionally, 26 companies representing eight countries earned GM’s coveted Overdrive Award. The Supplier of the […]

June 30, 2021

Collision Repair

Slippery Seatbelts: Company finds falsified seatbelt test data at former Takata plants

Toronto, Ontario — Joyson Safety Systems’ (JSS) Japan unit said it discovered 1,000 cases of falsified seatbelt test data at two plants it acquired from former airbag maker Takata Corp on Friday. The investigation began in October 2020 and it showed test data on seat belt webbing were falsified at plants in Hikone, Japan and […]

June 18, 2021