A Price on Friendship: Stellantis sees decline in supplier relations, study says
Detroit, Michigan — Plante Moran published the results of its twenty-second annual North American Automotive OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index (WRI) Study on Monday, showing that some automakers are trending positively, some are hitting a plateau—and one in particular is on a sharp decline. The annual study from Plante Moran tracks supplier perceptions of working relations with […]
New Teammate: Hyundai Canada named NHLs official automotive partner for 2022-2023 season
Toronto, Ontario — Better hope they’ve got room for sticks and bags in the back because Hyundai Canada has just been named as the official automotive partner of the NHL and NHLPA. This announcement, paired with the news that Hyundai subsidiary Genesis will serve as the league and association’s first ever official luxury automotive partner, […]
Battery Backup: Continental unveils sensor systems for detecting EV battery damage
Toronto, Ontario — A pair of new products from German parts developer Continental may pack the one-two punch needed to both allow repair facilities to more accurately assess electric vehicle battery damage, while also allowing OEMs to do away with the excess body materials used to protect the battery pack. When equipped with the Current […]
Keeping ‘Quipped: Bannister Group Equipment and Service acquires AutoQuip Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Bannister Group Equipment and Service announced earlier this month that it has completed its acquisition of automotive equipment distributor AutoQuip Canada. AutoQuip Canada distributes products for a number of leading automotive brands, including Garmat USA, Eurovac and Wedge Clamp Systems. With this acquisition, AutoQuip Canada will join the ranks of Bannister Group […]
