Ontario EV plan aims for more production, battery plants
Jeff Gray, The Globe and Mail November 17, 2021 Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, said the government’s new strategy is meant to show that Ontario intends to put money on the table to attract new investments. Read article here.
Hon. Navdeep Bains: Mining Gives Canada a Competitive Advantage in Electric Vehicle Market
Navdeep Bains, Policy Options September 17, 2020 Canada is already on the leading edge of research into zero-emission vehicles. Our natural resources, used in ZEV batteries, give us another leg up. For decades, Canada’s auto industry has relied on what I would call a “people advantage.” Canadian workers made better quality, innovative vehicles and, as […]
Cyber security company moves headquarters to Windsor
Dave Waddell, Windsor Star September 17, 2020 The Windsor region’s bid to become a significant player in cyber security in the auto mobility sector got a boost this week with the decision by Vehiqilla Inc. to move its Burlington headquarters to the city. Vehiqilla Inc. specializes in the areas of connectivity, secure vehicle architecture and […]
Automotive cybersecurity company moving its headquarters to Windsor-Essex
Melanie Borrelli, CTV Windsor News September 15, 2020 WINDSOR, ONT. — An automotive cybersecurity company has announced its decision to move its headquarters to Windsor-Essex. Vehiqilla Inc. is expected to launch a phased approach to hiring, beginning with a business development specialist, six researchers, five security analysts and assorted senior technical staff. Company officials say the […]
First chapter of automotive cyber security research group establishes chapter in Windsor
Dave Waddell, Windsor Star July 13, 2020 In a world where so much information is available at the click of button, shared knowledge and connections about what is happening in automotive cyber security has been much harder to find. University of Windsor assistant professor Ikjot Saini and AJ Khan, who heads his own firm CloudGRC, […]
Canada improves but other countries keep pace in KPMG’s 2020 AV readiness index
Luke Sarabia, Electric Autonomy Canada July 7, 2020 Source: KPMG 2020 Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index Report Canada retains its 12th place ranking in KPMG’s latest AV readiness index, which compares 30 countries on the basis of policy, infrastructure, consumer acceptance, technology and innovation Canada has earned mixed results in KPMG International’s newly released 2020 Autonomous Vehicles […]
APMA launches Institute of Automotive Cybersecurity
APMA launches Institute of Automotive Cybersecurity Partnering with CloudGRC, offering complimentary assessments The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association and CloudGRC Inc. have launched the APMA Institute of Automotive Cybersecurity (APMAIAC). The COVID19 pandemic has forced companies to adopt remote work initiatives, increasing Cybersecurity risk. According to a recent StatsCan report, the number of Canadian working remotely […]
Parts makers plan all-Canadian zero-emissions concept vehicle
Greg Layson, Automotive News Canada January 8, 2020 Canadian auto suppliers aim to build and unveil by 2022 a zero-emissions concept car made entirely of parts and software sourced at home. Project Arrow is intended to highlight Canadian auto ingenuity, engineering, design and manufacturing. Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, said the […]
Canadian Pavilion at Auto Expo 2020 – Components Show, February 6-8, 2020 in New Delhi, India
APMA, along with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, and various provincial governments will organize a Canadian Pavilion at Auto Expo 2020 – Components Show, February 6-8, 2020 in New Delhi, India. A Trade Mission component will also be developed shortly that will visit with several leading OEMs and Tier I Suppliers in India. Who should […]
Canadian Innovation Day at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) – December 4, 2019
The Consulate General of Canada, in partnership with the APMA, has been granted an opportunity to showcase Canada automotive capabilities to decision makers and influencers at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in Auburn Hills, MI on Wednesday December 4, 2019. Application Deadline: Friday August 23, 2019 COB (firm deadline) FCA has specific interest in hosting a “pitch […]
