End to Assembly: GM shutters Oshawa plant
Oshawa, Ontario — A historic site of automotive creation came to an end on Dec. 18 when it was announced that the General Motors Oshawa plant had officially seen the last vehicle roll down its assembly line. The plan to close the Oshawa location, along with four U.S. locations, was decided back in November of […]
Engine Knox: The spirit of Christmas
by Steve Knox It came to me in the wee hours of the morning. I’m 47 years old. I have a wife and two daughters. One seven years old, the other, nine years old. I run two collision centers; I have 33 employees. It’s December. I have become Santa Claus. My daughters want every toy […]
Year in Review: 2019’s Top Tuesday Tickers
Toronto, Ontario — Business-wise, 2019 was one for the books. For one, ride-sharing giants Uber and Lyft made their Wall Street debuts. For another, the Boyd Group will be transitioning from an income trust to a corporation structure. Catch up on the year’s most relevant automotive business news and trends by taking a look at the […]
Lit Up Leaf: Nissan’s battery powered campaign shows off EV’s capabilities
Toronto, Ontario — Nissan turned its EV Leaf into a car-sized Christmas tree for 2019’s holiday season. Every year, automakers do their best to get into the festive season by releasing holiday-themed vehicles. On Dec. 23, Nissan announced its annual festive car, a lit-up Christmas EV, with all lights powered by the car’s battery-powered electricity. […]
Manufactuer Merger: FCA and PSA Group sign merger deal
Toronto, Ontario — Following the initial announcement on Oct. 31, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Peugeot S.A. have signed a binding merger agreement in a deal expected to reshape the global car industry. The combined company will create the world’s fourth-largest automaker. Based on 2018 figures, the company could achieve annual unit sales of 8.7 […]
Believe it or Not — 12 Camrys Leaping
12 Camrys Leaping Is that a bird? A plane? Superman? Nope, just a Florida man and his Toyota Camry. At around 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 5, the driver began to feel dizzy while cruising along U.S. Highway 98 and hit an embankment at full speed. His Camry travelled 139 feet (42.4 metres) in the air […]
