New changes to the Government of Australia’s JobKeeper scheme will allow businesses to receive more support. “Under the previous criteria, the industry was facing a situation in which very few, if any, car dealers would have been able to access …
European automakers may avoid the worst predictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they will not be able to avoid “severe pain” in the industry, according to Forbes. “The fact remains the Western European auto market is in deep crisis,” said …
Four Audi executives have been charged by German prosecutors for allegedly overseeing engine software design to bypass emissions tests as part of the Dieselgate scam. “Last month it was revealed multiple offices belonging to Fiat-Chrysler were raided across Europe in …
Panasonic Corp recently announced that it plans to boost the energy density of the 2170 lithium-ion battery cells that it supplies to Tesla by 20 per cent over the next five years. The cells are currently made with nickel-cobalt-aluminum cathode …
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports have provided a first-ever list of the most recommended used vehicles for teens. In curating this list the industry leaders considered price, performance, reliability and safety, among other criteria. Based …
Volkswagen Group reported first-half operating losses of $940 million (800 million euros) this past Thursday due to a 27 per cent drop in vehicle deliveries. “The first half of 2020 was one of the most challenging in the history of …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced Friday an adjusted loss of $1.1 billion (928 million euros) in the second quarter as a result of the pandemic. The loss, although significant, is smaller than predicted because of the OEM’s strong performance in …
Kia Canada has announced that a limited edition Stinger is coming to the Canadian market. Available in the fall, the neon orange Stinger will be based on the 2021 Stinger GT Limited model and will feature a 3.3L Twin-Turbo GDI …
Bill C-20, which will effectively transform the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) into an economic stimulus program was unanimously passed in the House of Commons last week. The legislation will revise the CEWS by expanding eligibility requirements, introducing a sliding …
The Canadian automotive sector has contributed to an increase in retail sales, which rose across the country by 18.7 per cent in May. According to Statistics Canada, retail sales increased to $41.8 billion. Excluding the automotive sector, the sales increase …
Tesla filed a lawsuit on July 23, 2020 against its competitor Rivian, an American electric vehicle start-up with facilities across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In the lawsuit, Tesla claimed that Rivian poached its employees and stole …
Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) offices were searched in Germany, Italy, and Switzerland last week as German authorities continue to investigate the role of the company’s employees into software that may have been used to defeat emissions detection devices. Prosecutors believe the engine …
