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Canadian auto industry divided on Trump's proposed 50 per cent U. S. content rule
1+ week, 2+ day ago (821+ words) First real indication Trump may not be seeking to completely shut Canada out of North American supply chain. United States President Donald Trump's push that all vehicles built in North America contain at least 50 per cent U. S. content is dividing leaders…...
Unifor hopes Stellantis brings new vehicle product to Windsor or Brampton plants
1+ week, 6+ day ago (678+ words) The union representing workers at Windsor Assembly Plant sees a slate of new vehicles planned by Stellantis as an opportunity to secure more production in Canada, including at the Windsor and idled Brampton facilities. Unifor Local 444 president James Stewart was…...
'Compete with the best' " Tecumseh auto parts firm gets $726 K Ontario boost for $4. 8 M expansion
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (546+ words) Two new industrial machines will allow Aalber's Tool and Mold to hire more workers, run its auto parts production around the clock. Helped by a $726, 000 boost from the province, a local auto parts manufacturer is investing nearly $4. 8 million to expand…...
Despite EV slowdown and Stellantis exit, Windsor's Next Star battery plant 'business as usual' with production, hiring
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (637+ words) Despite headwinds in the electric vehicle market and a major ownership shakeup, Windsor's $6-billion Next Star Energy battery plant is operating "business as usual" when it comes to production and hiring, its CEO says. "With this change in the ownership…...
'Great news' " Third shift at Windsor Assembly plant will be rolling within weeks
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (840+ words) The long-awaited return of Windsor Assembly Plant's third shift " bringing roughly 1, 500 jobs back to the city " is coming in mid-February. Unifor Local 444 president James Stewart told the Star that the shift is scheduled to begin Feb. 17, bringing the total number…...
Detroit Auto Show promises vehicle thrills, rides, cutting-edge tech
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (520+ words) Detroit Auto Show, packed with latest in vehicle offerings, runs this Saturday until Sunday, Jan. 25, in downtown Detroit. Car, truck and SUV lovers " and just fans of all things automotive " will find much to thrill and enjoy at this year's…...
Trade war fallout: Auto production numbers plummet, supply chain challenges grow
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (1015+ words) As the global trade war grinds on, the economic uncertainty has put the North American auto sector on pace to produce half a million fewer vehicles this year, according to an industry observer. And U. S. President Donald Trump's tariffs fight is…...
Survey reveals which vehicle models give owners the most problems, grief
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (585+ words) General Motors and Ford Motor Company earned the most individual model wins in J. D. Power's latest 2025 Initial Quality Study. GM had five vehicles rated tops in their category while Ford had four. Stellantis had one model rated first while the Windsor-built…...