Modern Manufacturing: Latest O-AMP round invests $5.5 million into Ontario auto manufacturers
Toronto, Ontario — Tuesday saw another round of investments distributed to some Ontario-based manufacturers as part of the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program, a campaign that seeks to strengthen the province’s supply chain. The Ontario government has earmarked more than $5.5 million in funding for a number of businesses operating in the automotive industry to help […]
A Boost for Bruce: Province announces $3.6 million manufacturing investment in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
Owen Sound, Ontario — Some much needed skilled trades training funds are on their way to the area around Owen Sound, Ont., after local MPP Bill Walker announced an injection of $3,639,511 through the Skills Development Fund. Representing his riding of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, Walker said that $2.8 million of the investment will go toward the […]
Common Denominator: Five OEMs named in NHTSA probe of LG battery defects
Toronto, Ontario — All eyes are on LG Energy Solutions as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is in the thick of probing the global energy powerhouse for a number of EV battery-related recalls that stem from the company’s technology. The NHTSA is looking at more than 138,000 vehicles that have been linked to recalls […]
OEM Alliance: Honda to use GM’s Ultium battery tech on upcoming EV lineup
Tokyo, Japan — Honda will be betting big on General Motors’ Ultium, announcing on Wednesday that the two companies will co-operate to develop a series of affordable electric vehicles based on GM’s battery technology. GM said in a press release that they expect to start rolling out millions of compact crossover vehicles in 2027 in a […]
Factory Funds: First EV production line to open at CAMI Ingersoll, third shift coming to Oshawa
Ingersoll, Ontario — A pair of Ontario-based auto plants are due for a facelift after the federal government announced a $259 million investment into General Motors’ assembly plants in Ingersoll and Oshawa on Monday. This injection of cash will allow CAMI Ingersoll to open the automaker’s first EV production line in the province to manufacture […]
Electric Upgrade: Honda’s Alliston, Ont. plant to create hybrid production lines
Alliston, Ontario — Honda Canada’s Alliston, Ont. plant is due for some shiny new toys as the provincial government announced a $131.6 million grant earmarked for upgrading and retooling Canada’s sole Honda assembly facility. This grant from the Ontario government brings Honda’s total investment in upgrading the Alliston facility to nearly $1.4 billion, according to […]
Home-grown Microchips: Federal government invests $240 into semiconductor industry
Ottawa, Ontario — In the effort of getting ahead of future supply chain disruptions, the federal government has announced a $240 million investment into the nation’s semiconductor industry. Minister of innovation, science and industry François–Philippe Champagne said on Monday that $150 million in funding is headed for the Semiconductor Challenge Callout fund to develop and […]
Back in Business: Canadian manufacturers experiencing growth as health measures lift
Toronto, Ontario — As the omicron wave of COVID-19 begins to subside and public health measures are lifted across many provinces and regions, some new industry data is showing that production for manufacturing is trending upward. Reaching its highest level since November of last year, the IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose […]
Cyber Stall: Toyota forced to halt domestic production due to suspected cyber attack
Toronto, Ontario — Proving the need for adequate online protection for businesses, Toyota has announced that it will be forced to halt production at its 14 Japanese factories on Tuesday, due a suspected cyber attack suffered by one of the automaker’s plastic parts suppliers. Toyota says they expect to lose about 13,000 vehicles in output […]
Acura’s Accomplishments: Acura celebrates 35 years since Canadian launch
Toronto, Ontario — Sure maybe its hair is thinning and pop gives it a headache now, but we should still all congratulate Acura Canada on it’s 35th anniversary in the country and for finding a new passion in frisbee golf. In celebration of its 35th year, Acura announced on Monday that the Honda-owned automaker has […]
