5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (520+ words) Auto Service World Canada-U.S. tariffs add pressure to automotive supply chains Canada and the United States are imposing or maintaining several tariffs that could increase costs for vehicle manufacturers, parts suppliers and aftermarket businesses on both sides of the border....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (235+ words) MANN‑FILTER is expanding its passenger car product line with new service kits designed for automatic transmission oil filter changes. The company says the kits are fully equipped for European models and selected Japanese brands and include all components needed…...

3+ week, 19+ hour ago   (177+ words) Unifor has reached tentative agreements with General Motors covering more than 4,600 workers at five Ontario facilities. The deals apply to members at Oshawa Assembly Plant, CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, St. Catharines Propulsion Plant and Woodstock Parts Distribution Centre. Talks…...

1+ mon, 13+ hour ago   (465+ words) Canada’s automotive market remained more resilient than expected through the first half of 2026, with vehicle prices continuing to normalize, inventory levels improving and consumer demand holding up despite ongoing affordability pressures and economic uncertainty. According to AutoTrader’s latest Price Index…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (201+ words) Matador AI has partnered with Stellantis to give eligible U.S. dealers access to 100 per cent co‑op reimbursement for select AI‑powered sales and service automation tools. The support is available through the Stellantis Digital Dealer Program. Dealers can use Matador’s…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (210+ words) Unifor has opened contract negotiations with General Motors on behalf of more than 4,600 members at facilities across Ontario. The union said talks will build on the pattern agreement recently reached with Ford and will focus on company operations and the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (489+ words) The global automotive industry continues to face sluggish growth in 2026, with automakers across all major regions prioritizing cost reduction, manufacturing efficiency and tighter capital discipline as they navigate uneven demand, geopolitical uncertainty and intensifying competition. According to a recent industry…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (436+ words) Automakers are leaning into choice as Canadians juggle EVs, affordability and uncertainty. At the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, three major automakers said the future of the car market will be defined less by one big bet on electrification and…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (202+ words) Canadian new‑vehicle sales softened in April as lingering trade uncertainty and near‑record fuel prices weighed on consumers, though overall volumes held up better than many had feared, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Despite the year‑over‑year decline,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (901+ words) Electrification is no longer a future consideration; it is actively reshaping the service landscape today. That was the clear and timely message for the Canadian automotive aftermarket from the EV & Charging Expo held April 8-9 at Toronto’s Enercare Centre. Positioned as…...