Industry News

GM’s vice chairman, Bob Lutz, to retire

Thursday March 04, 2010 - 9:03 am

“I can confidently say that the job I came here to do more than nine years ago is now complete” Lutz said

New president for GM Canada

Tuesday March 02, 2010 - 3:03 pm

The shake-up in Oshawa was a part of a “broader overhaul” of GM’s North American management team

Ford's engine plant in Windsor gets big cash injection

Monday March 01, 2010 - 10:03 am

Analysts say new business at Essex could lessen the blow of another plant closing next year

Parliamentary hearings looming for Toyota Canada

Monday March 01, 2010 - 10:03 am

Conservative MP Jeff Watson issued a letter calling for an immediate investigation concerning recalls

Hummer deal running on fumes

Thursday February 25, 2010 - 9:02 am

With three days before the Feb 28 deadline, there is a small window for Hummer to continue, though hopes are not high a Spyker-like saviour can be found in time

Hyundai announces voluntary recall

Wednesday February 24, 2010 - 9:02 am

Roughly 46,000 of the affected models were made in South Korea with another 1,300 manufactured at Hyundai’s Montgomery, Alabama facility

AIA elects new board

Tuesday February 23, 2010 - 9:02 am

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) elected a new board of directors at a recent meeting in Toronto

Transport Canada agrees to test i-MiEV

Monday February 22, 2010 - 9:02 am

Cars will be tested in government facilities and in various 'real-world scenarios'

Toyoda to appear at U.S. hearings

Friday February 19, 2010 - 10:02 am

He says he plans on working with US regulators who are still looking into the over 8 million vehicles recalled worldwide over concerns with floor mats, accelerator pedals and software glitches

Canadian International Auto Show highlights

Friday February 12, 2010 - 11:02 am

Big splashes include the Fiat 500, Audi R8 Spyder and that the Mazda2 subcompact will go on sale 10 weeks ahead of schedule.