Just Keep Building: GM to bolster EV development with expanded truck, SUV production
Detroit, Michigan — In the face of global parts shortages and skyrocketing gas prices, General Motors’ CEO has announced that the legacy OEM will double-down on its North American production capabilities and plans on “selling every truck we can build.” Mary Barra, the automotive giant’s head since 2013, made the announcement on Monday during GM’s […]
All Air, No Chips: Semiconductor shortage likely to continue into next year, Stellantis COO says
Windsor, Ontario — A current picture of the ongoing semiconductor shortage has come in, thanks to the CBC, with reports showing that the lack of microchips in the auto industry has resulted in the equivalent of an entire year of layoffs for Stellantis auto plant workers. According to Unifor Local 444, the Windsor, Ont. chapter […]
Chilly Cheeks: General Motors to cut heated seats from some 2022 models, due to chip shortage
Toronto, Ontario — If you weren’t feeling the winter chill setting in just yet you will soon as General Motors announced that they will be cutting heated seats from some of their models due to the ongoing microchip shortage. According to reports from Friday, GM confirmed that some 2022 Chevrolet and GMC trucks, cars and […]
Big Picture: BASF CEO Martin Brudermuller says semiconductor shortage could have greater implications than imagined
Ludwigshafen, Germany — The impact of the global semiconductor chip shortage could be greater than expected, BASF CEO Martin Brudermuller said Wednesday, warning that shortages could also have an impact on chemicals players in the automotive aftermarket. With slower supply times from manufacturers, BASF reduced its estimate for cars produced in its second-quarter earnings call […]
CEWS to the Rescue: CADA estimates that CEWS helped protect close to 48,000 automotive employees across Canada during the pandemic
Toronto Ontario — Findings from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association’s (CADA) one-year survey regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on automobile dealers shows that the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) has been a critical lifeline for dealerships and employees across Canada. The survey, conducted from April 1 to 15, 2021 collected responses from 535 […]
Keep on Truckin’: Ford building F-150s, Edges without certain modules due to chip shortage
Oakville, Ontario — Ford has announced it will continue building some F-150 and Edge models without certain modules despite ongoing microchip shortages. The automaker said it will continue to build and hold the affected vehicles for a number of weeks before shipping them to dealers once modules become available and quality checks can be completed. […]
