Manufacturing

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) celebrated the production of its 10-millionth vehicle with the Lexus NX 350h hybrid electric SUV coming off the line. “Today’s milestone speaks to how far Toyota’s manufacturing operations in Canada have come over the past three decades,” said Frank Voss, president of TMMC. “In 1988, the year we opened our […]

Unifor members endorsed a new auto policy at the union’s Constitutional Convention that sets out a comprehensive vision to transform Canada into a global leader in electric vehicle production. “We have all the ingredients necessary to transition to electric vehicle manufacturing and grow our economy, while creating good union jobs and reducing Canada’s carbon footprint all at the same time,” said Lana

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada announced that the 2023 Outlander PHEV will arrive in Canada in November with more power, greater range, larger battery, and new plug-in hybrid technology on top of more than 50 new features and technologies. “In the next generation Outlander PHEV, we have significantly evolved our plug-in hybrid technology and built

Lana Payne has been elected as the new National President of Unifor, the first woman to hold the position. “Today, we turn a page. Today, we move forward. Today and every day, we put our members at the heart of everything we do,” said Payne after her win was announced. Payne was previously National Secretary-Treasurer of

Unifor will unveil a new comprehensive policy document on Canada’s auto sector at a live news conference on Zoom Thursday August 11, 2022. The document, entitled “Navigating the road ahead – rebuilding Canada’s powerhouse auto sector,” was produced by the union’s auto policy working group which represents tens of thousands of auto assembly, parts, production, skilled trades, and related workers. The

The B.C. government is raising the maximum EV rebate amounts in a move to get more provincial drivers into electric vehicles. “More and more people in British Columbia want to get an electric vehicle to save money on gas and reduce their carbon footprint,” said Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation.

RouteOne announced the integration of the Paays ID Verifier into the RouteOne platform to help automotive dealerships combat fraudulent loan activities. According to industry estimates, between $700 million and $1 billion in auto loan fraud occurs annually in Canada. With this integration, RouteOne and Paays has enabled a secure end-to-end digital transmission of verified customer identity information between consumers, dealers,

Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada announced that the 2023 Sprinter, featuring a new all-wheel drive (AWD) system, new 9G-TRONIC transmission, new 4-cylinder diesel engines and enhanced connectivity will be available in Canada this winter. The 2023 Sprinter will come with a 2.0-litre OM 654 diesel engine familiar from the Mercedes-Benz passenger car portfolio. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is

Steele Auto Group announced it has expanded its presence in the U.S. market with the acquisition of North Star Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in San Antonio, Texas. Kim Day, president and COO of Steele Auto Group said, “We are pleased to welcome North Star Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram to the Group,” said Kim Day, president

General Motors’ OnStar announced a new brand identity that will showcase a modern, simpler design, and safety services being expanded to motorcycle riders. OnStar Guardian for motorcycle riders will provide 24/access to Emergency Advisors and tailored Roadside Assistance. This service is available to all OnStar Guardian Members in the U.S. and Canada. For motorcycle riders, the