GM to convert Oshawa factory into ‘aftermarket plant’ and AV test track May 08, 2019 Advocacy, Business Development John Irwin, Automotive News Canada May 8, 2019 TORONTO — General Motors will turn its Oshawa, Ont., factory into an “aftermarket plant,” producing parts, but most of the 2,600 hourly workers will still lose their jobs after vehicle production ends [...] Read this story >> GM to convert Oshawa factory into ‘aftermarket plant’ and AV test track May 08, 2019 Read this story >>
FCA decision painful but not crippling to local economy, auto experts say Mar 29, 2019 Uncategorized Dave Waddell, Windsor Star March 29, 2019 The impact of FCA Canada’s announcement on Thursday that it would eliminate a shift and up to 1,500 jobs at its Windsor Assembly Plant quickly spread to the plant’s Tier 1 suppliers. Magna [...] Read this story >> FCA decision painful but not crippling to local economy, auto experts say Mar 29, 2019 Read this story >>
Ontario aims to replace GM with Magna, Martinrea or other in Oshawa Feb 15, 2019 Automotive Market Intelligence, Business Development February 15, 2019 – Automotive News Canada Perry Lefko TORONTO — The Ontario government has discussed with Magna International and other companies that have expressed an interest in utilizing General Motors’ Oshawa, Ont., assembly plant once it’s vacant, says Ontario’s [...] Read this story >> Ontario aims to replace GM with Magna, Martinrea or other in Oshawa Feb 15, 2019 Read this story >>
Martinrea to close parts plant that supplies GM’s ill-fated Oshawa operation Nov 27, 2018 Automotive Market Intelligence, Business Development ERIC ATKINS, TRANSPORTATION REPORTER TIM SHUFELT, INVESTMENT REPORTER NOVEMBER 27, 2018 – Globe and Mail Automotive company Martinrea International Inc. says it plans to close a factory that makes parts for the cars that roll off the General Motors Co. [...] Read this story >> Martinrea to close parts plant that supplies GM’s ill-fated Oshawa operation Nov 27, 2018 Read this story >>
Auto parts industry braces for downturn if U.S. moves on tariff threat Jul 17, 2018 Advocacy, Automotive Market Intelligence, International Business, NAFTA, Trade, Uncategorized Greg Keenan Auto, Steel & Airline Industry Reporter Published July 17, 2018 Globe and Mail One Canadian auto parts maker has put investments on hold. Another has been holding daily meetings of senior management for more than three months. A [...] Read this story >> Auto parts industry braces for downturn if U.S. moves on tariff threat Jul 17, 2018 Read this story >>
Threat of Tariffs Batters Canadian Auto Stocks May 25, 2018 Advocacy, Automotive Market Intelligence, Business Development, International Business, Trade Ambrose O’Callaghan – Friday, May 25, 2018 Baystreet.ca NAFTA negotiations took an ugly turn on May 24 after United States President Donald Trump lobbed criticism at Canada and threatened to impose tariffs on imported automobiles into the U.S. Trump directed [...] Read this story >> Threat of Tariffs Batters Canadian Auto Stocks May 25, 2018 Read this story >>
