Stellantis changes little, brings opportunity in Canadian FCA operations
Greg Layson, Automotive News Canada January 20, 2021 Little appears likely to change at former FCA operations in Canada now that the company has merged with PSA to create Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest automaker. In fact, FCA Canada continues to exist, for now. The name change to Stellantis has occurred at the FCA N.V. level […]
FCA merger into Stellantis viewed as positive for Ontario’s auto industry
Dave Waddell, Windsor Star January 14, 2021 The finalization of the Peugeot SA and Fiat Chrysler merger on Saturday is being hailed as a positive and necessary development for the domestic auto sector. “In these affairs there’s usually a dominant partner, but this one is unique in they’re equal sized partners. I think it’s a […]
Unifor seeks new models for Windsor FCA minivan plant
John Irwin, Automotive News Canada September 28, 2020 Unifor wants as many as two new models to be built alongside the minivans at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ Windsor, Ont., assembly plant, where one of three shifts was recently cut amid shrinking sales in the segment. Unifor will also push FCA for clarity on its plans for […]
Ford Motor Company of Canada workers ratify deal
CTV News Windsor September 28, 2020 WINDSOR, ONT. — Workers with Ford Motor Company of Canada have ratified a three-year-deal. Unifor released the results on Monday. Voting started Sunday morning after Ford and Unifor came to a tentative deal on Sept. 22. “This is the single biggest investment in the Canadian auto industry in years […]
Assembly-plant outlook is grim despite supplier optimism
John Irwin, Automotive News Canada September 11, 2020 When it comes to the competitiveness of the Canadian auto sector, it might be the best of times and the worst of times. Talk with many Canadian suppliers and you’ll hear excitement about what the coming years could bring to the industry as new regional content requirements […]
Ontario Preparing People for Careers in the Auto and Advanced Manufacturing Sectors
Office of the Premier August 31st, 2020 TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $9.3 million in 11 training projects to help approximately 2,000 students and job seekers prepare for auto and advanced manufacturing careers. The funding will support projects from a range of organizations, including auto manufacturers, industry associations, training providers and public universities and colleges. […]
Despite COVID-19, auto sector officials cautiously optimistic
Dave Waddell, Windsor Star August 28, 2020 The strong rebound in vehicle sales, as well as automakers moving ahead again with planned programs, make Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association president Flavio Volpe cautiously optimistic about ongoing Detroit 3 contract talks and the industry’s future. Talks will be challenging, but Volpe feels Unifor’s priority goal of new […]
APMA Reveals Project Arrow Finalists: 3 Finalists selected from across Canada
Toronto, ON. Today, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association revealed the 3 Finalists for the much-anticipated Project Arrow Design Competition. A diverse group of jurists includes global leaders in automotive design, some of Canada’s most respected automotive champions, alternative propulsion advocates and influential cultural creators selected the following submissions: Sea to Sky Electric’s E-Nova – submitted […]
APMA Reveals Project Arrow Judges Panel
Group to select 3 Finalists from 9 submissions Toronto, May 21, 2020. Today, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association revealed the names of the much-anticipated Project Arrow Design Judging Panel that will pick 3 Finalists to move to the next phase of the project. The diverse group of jurists includes global leaders in automotive design, some […]
FCA design chief Ralph Gilles joins APMA Arrow program as judge
Grace Macaluso, Automotive News Canada May 21, 2020 Ralph Gilles, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ global design chief, will lead a nine-member panel of judges who will select finalists in the design competition for Project Arrow. “Project Arrow serves as a call to action to Canadian automotive parts manufacturers to design and develop the next generation of […]
