Canada

Canada's federal budget has introduced a number of initiatives to increase the number of 'green' vehicles on the road. The Vehicle Efficiency Incentives are effective as of March... 2007-03-21

Unionised workers at Chrysler's plant in Brampton, Ontario, have agreed to take pay cuts and outsource a number of cleaning and maintenance jobs at the plant, with a view to encouraging... 2007-03-13

As DaimlerChrysler's North American division awaits news of its restructuring fate this week, Chrysler Canada can enjoy some relief as its plant in Brampton, Ontario has been chosen... 2007-02-14

The Canadian parts manufacturer Magna is projecting consolidated sales of US$22.9-24.2bn in 2007,

BMI forecasts stagnation in the Canadian automotive industry in its latest Canada Automotives Report, following reports of a dip in output. Output was down 5.4% y-o-y to 2.44mn units... 2006-12-20

US carmaker Chrysler will extend the holiday period at its minivan plant in Windsor, Ontario, as it aims to cut down excess inventories. The Christmas break beginning December 22... 2006-12-15

Buouyed by the success of rescuing the General Motors plant in Oshawa, the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union has put forward a proposal to save Ford's plant in St Thomas, Ontario.... 2006-08-30

A General Motors plant in Oshawa, Ontario has been saved from closure by the US company's decision to revive the Chevrolet Camaro sports car. Discontinued in 2002 after 36 years on... 2006-08-23

New vehicle sales in Canada were down 8.5% y-o-y in July, reaching 141,600 units compared with 154,800 units in July 2005, However, this does not yet signal hard times for the Canadian... 2006-08-02

Toyota Boshoku, the parts division of Japanese carmaker Toyota, will spend JPY6bn (CAD59mn) on a parts plant in Woodstock, Ontario. The plant will produce seats, door trim and carpet... 2006-07-11