Project Arrow appoints Aston Martin’s Fraser Dunn as chief engineer
Toronto, Ontario — Chief engineer of special projects for Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., Fraser Dunn is joining the Project Arrow team, which is currently developing the first Canadian-made, zero-emission, autonomous vehicle. Dunn will be the project’s chief engineer. At the U.K.-based sports car manufacturer, Dunn worked on vehicles such as the Vulcan and Valkyrie Hypercar. […]
Würth every Minute: Würth Canada celebrates 50th anniversary
Toronto, Ontario — In a landmark accomplishment for any Canadian business in the automotive industry, Würth Canada is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in 2021, having moved operations from Germany to Montreal in the early ‘70s. Known for supplying fasteners and other consumables to the automotive aftermarket, Würth was founded in Germany in 1945 by Adolf […]
Fleet of Jobs: New army combat vehicle for Canadian troops creates jobs in London, Ont.
London, Ontario — On Monday, General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLSC) hosted a virtual ceremony to celebrate the official roll-out of the brand new armoured combat support vehicle (ACSV). The ACSV was created for the Canadian military, the vehicle is designed to be more mobile to have a longer operating range and have better protection for […]
Autonomous Future: GM expects to offer self-driving vehicles this decade
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors CEO Mary Barra says she expects the automaker to offer self-driving vehicles in the next 10 years. “Later in the decade, I believe, and there’s a lot to still unfold, but I believe we’ll have personal autonomous vehicles,” she told investors Wednesday during the company’s first-quarter earnings call. Barra did […]
Microchip Madness: Stellantis plant shutdown extended another week due to microchip shortage
Windsor, Ontario — Stellantis’ Windsor Assembly Plant’s current shutdown will be extended another week due to the global shortage of microchips. The Stellantis–formerly known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, or FCA–Windsor plant has been shut down since March 29. It was originally supposed to last four weeks, however, it will be closed for at least a […]
Can You Believe This?! May 7, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Can You Believe This?! video, catch motorcycle mishaps, a new way to move any oversized loads, a Kia Soul with extra soul and much, much more!
