Honda Canada will spend $492 million to upgrade its Alliston, Ontario assembly plant, it was announced today. The Ontario and federal governments will each contribute $41.8 million to the investment, …
Honda to spend $492 million on Alliston plant upgrades Read More »
Exports of Ontario-made vehicles and parts will lead the growth in the province’s exports in 2016 with 10 per cent growth, according to Export Development Canada (EDC). High demand in …
Ontario exports to lead country in 2016, mainly on demand for cars and parts Read More »
Car sales in Canada and the United States set new records in October. General Motors and the other US carmakers reported sales that far exceeded expectations. GM said that October’s …
Record car sales reported in Canada, US for October Read More »
Industry Minister James Moore reminded CEOs of Ford, Honda and Toyota that Canada is a good place to build cars. This is the same message that was preached at Linamar …
Promise of more investment in auto industry but no specifics Read More »
Canada’s second-largest auto parts maker, Linamar, has agreed to maintain a minimum of 6,870 jobs at its Ontario facilities in exchange for an investment of just over $101 million by …
Government money to Ontario auto parts maker will ensure jobs Read More »
The president of Unifor local 444 in Windsor called it a great Christmas gift, though it wasn’t announced until Boxing Day, and there were few details. What is known is …
Chrysler expanding Windsor assembly plant for “future vehicle” Read More »
Auto sales in Canada were up 8 per cent in August, reaching 21 per cent higher than the five-year average for the month. A total of 171,560 new cars, trucks, …
Canada’s auto sales soar; Toyota passes 100K mark for hybrids Read More »
Labour and government leaders are praising the announcement that a closure-threatened Heinz plant in Leamington, Ontario will remain open, though with a reduced workforce. The president of Unifor, Jerry Dias, …
Relief as Ontario company rescues closing Heinz plant Read More »
