EV/AV Report: February 7, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, a project to install up to 200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the Yukon, Toyota demonstrates its self-drifting technology and Nissan presents its first all-electric SUV. Charge up The Government of Yukon and Natural Resources Canada are collaborating on a $2.15 million CAD project […]
Summer of ‘67: Vehicle production in Canada hits biggest low in decades
Toronto, Ontario — The last time light vehicle production in Canada was so bad, the Maple Leafs were still winning Stanley Cups. A solid zinger, but also the truth. According to a new report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, last year’s vehicle production of 1.1 million vehicles was on par with levels not seen since 1967. […]
For the Long Haul: Global chip shortage to persist for ‘relatively long period,’ says Chinese industry ministry official
Beijing, China – Yesterday, an official with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said the supply of semiconductors will likely remain tight for the distant future, according to a report by the Beijing Newsroom. Consequently, many companies are preparing for a year where components are in short supply. On Jan. 18, Canadian auto parts […]
The Story of Inventory: Truck sales prevail amid global inventory shortages, DesRosiers report says
Toronto, Ontario — DesRosiers Automotive Consults Inc. has released its year-end sales report for the Canadian auto sales industry in which the company boils down the past year to the following idea: if 2020 year was the year of no customers; 2021 is the year of no cars. A year into various forms of COVID-19 […]
Scar Parts: Toyota to permit cosmetically ‘imperfect parts’ from suppliers
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota is calling for all-hands-on-deck to fight against the ongoing automotive materials shortage, announcing that they will permit the use of scratched, blemished, and otherwise “imperfect” parts from suppliers while global supply chains level out. This announcement sets a new precedent for the automaker known for strict quality control. “We are careful […]
Nuts and Bolts: Canadian builders to lead SEMA’s 2022 Toyota GR86 measuring session
Diamond Bar, California — Star Canadian car builders and SEMA Show trailblazers Cole Marten and Chelsie Lesnoski are headed back south of the border next weekend, taking part in an event debuting the specs of the 2022 Toyota GR86, from the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, Calif. The pair from Penticton, B.C. who made names […]
Tuesday Ticker: December 7, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Toyota tops the charts for sales and earnings in 2020 and AutoCanada doubles its number of Ontario stores. Tip top Toyota Toyota was the top-selling and highest-earning automaker in 2020, according to Uswitch’s recently released “Car Brand Earnings” research report. According to the data, Toyota made US$275 billion in 2020: […]
Team Toyota: Toyota Safety Sense Package renamed ‘T-Mate’, new features added
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota’s ADAS technology will now be known by a new name, as the features included in the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) package will now be referred to as “Toyota T-Mate” in European markets going forward. T-Mate builds on the previous TSS package, which included a pre-collision system (PCS), by incorporating new parking […]
Ace in the Hole: Toyota to return to full production levels by end of December
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota has announced that they expect to be back at full production at all of their facilities by the end of the year, baffling the rest of the industry as to how the Japanese automaker is pulling ahead amid a global microchip shortage. Toyota’s head office issued a press release earlier this […]
Tying us Together: Toyota partners with Black Business and Professional Association for scholarship program
Toronto, Ontario — In doing their part to help diversify the Canadian automotive industry, the Toyota Canada Foundation has announced that they will be funding a series of scholarships in partnership with the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA). Over the next two years, BBPA will select six Black students pursuing post-secondary education in a […]
