World Tour: Automechanika unveils event lineup featuring 11 trade shows this year
Toronto, Ontario — For all the globe-trotting auto enthusiasts out there, the full lineup of Automechanika’s 2022 events has been unveiled and offers a venue for industry members in nearly every corner of the earth. The global trade fair brand has an ambitious 11 events scheduled for this year, including four in June alone; coming […]
Loosening the Leash: Ford sells eight million Rivian shares, totalling $214 million
Toronto, Ontario — Ford is shedding some of its shares in electric vehicle upstart Rivian, according to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission. The legacy automaker sold eight million Rivian shares on Tuesday, an amount totalling $214 million at $26.80 per share; a relatively small offload considering Ford still holds 94 million […]
Building Your Future: Free 12-week trades program to launch early June in Windsor
Windsor, Ontario — A travelling skilled trades program has made its arrival in the heart of Canada’s auto industry and is offering students in the Windsor area a solid step forward into the world of trades. The “Tomorrow’s Trades” program had been making its rounds across Ontario over the past year, including stops in Ottawa, […]
All Air, No Chips: Semiconductor shortage likely to continue into next year, Stellantis COO says
Windsor, Ontario — A current picture of the ongoing semiconductor shortage has come in, thanks to the CBC, with reports showing that the lack of microchips in the auto industry has resulted in the equivalent of an entire year of layoffs for Stellantis auto plant workers. According to Unifor Local 444, the Windsor, Ont. chapter […]
Scaling Up SEMA: Registration for SEMA 2022 now open
Las Vegas, Nevada — With aims to build on the momentum generated by last year’s return to the live stage, the organizers of SEMA have announced that registration for this year’s show is officially open. “The SEMA Show is where industry professionals go to grow existing relationships, create new ones, and push their businesses forward,” […]
Electric Upgrade: St. Lawrence college to offer upskilling course for EV repair
Kingston, Ontario — A new electric vehicle repair training program is on the way to St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ont., thanks to a partnership between the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) and the government of Ontario. The project to be undertaken by this partnership will see the development of two automotive training programs, […]
September in Motown: Exhibitor space sold out for 2022 North American International Auto Show
Detroit, Michigan — The crown jewel of North American auto shows will be making its return later on this year, as details about the 2022 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Mich. have officially been unveiled. The show will feature a familiar amount of fanfare in the return of ride-alongs through a downtown […]
Uniting Unifor: Several candidates step up in race for national Unifor presidency
Toronto, Ontario — Following the unceremonious departure of Unifor president Jerry Dias from his role in March, several candidates have emerged as frontrunners in the race to fill the highly-influential role. Unifor Local 444 president David Cassidy, Unifor’s national secretary-treasurer Lana Payne and Dias’ executive assistant Scott Doherty are currently slated as candidates for the […]
The Season of Skills: Skills Alberta youth virtual competition kicks off this week
Edmonton, Alberta — The 2022 Skills Canada Alberta youth virtual competition is in full swing this week, putting nearly 800 Albertan students to the test in skilled trades from welding, to carving, to baking. On from Monday until Thursday, this year’s event has students from across the province competing virtually for medals and the chance […]
Diving In: Lordco kicks off second day of annual tradeshow in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia — Like a good soup, the Lordco Auto Parts Annual Tradeshow is even better the next day, as the part supplier’s thirty-second event serves up a second helping of auto industry excitement on Tuesday. When attendees weren’t drawn to the impressive spread of food and drinks that come with their tradeshow admission, […]
