The new U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum are now in effect, even as Canada plans to hit back with $3.6 billion in “perfectly reciprocal” (dollar-for-dollar) tariffs, according to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Both Canadian and American aluminum groups have …
Vice Presidential running mate Kamala Harris might help steer the U.S. automotive industry through three areas if Joe Biden wins the next election: electric vehicles, international tariffs, and product liability. Specific to tariffs, and the USMCA, Harris has said: “I …
General Motors’ request to reinstate a racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was denied by a federal judge in Detroit. “Today’s decision is disappointing, as the corruption in this case is proven given the many guilty pleas from the ongoing …
The Rivian R1T, Tesla Cybertruck, Nikola Badge, Bollinger B2, and Lordstown Endurance are among the most anticipated electric trucks across the U.S., based on geotagged Twitter data and hashtags. The data shows that interest in electric pickups in the U.S. …
With many car shows cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chevrolet is helping to fill the gap with its Cruisin’ in the USA in your Chevrolet virtual festival that includes history, design and trivia. “Classic car events have served as …
Dominic Sigouin, President and CEO of Noahvik Consultants, discusses digital retail — how he sees it, why it’s only part of the solution, and what questions dealers should be asking themselves. Read the article here.
Canada exported nearly 300,000 used vehicles to the U.S. in 2019, based on data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). The automotive export community has enjoyed strong and large profits. However, Canada is the smaller market with less influence and the …
Aluminum’s penetration into the North American market has increased thanks to the growth of electric powertrains and battery electric vehicle platforms, and multi-material vehicle construction, according to a recent survey conducted by DuckerFrontier. The survey found that aluminum is on …
The automotive industry is in second place out of 15 industries in MBLM’s U.S. Brand Intimacy 2020 Study, which reviews various brands based on emotions. The average Brand Intimacy Quotient is 31. In the number one slot is Media & …
General Motors is looking to enhance workplace safety during the pandemic with new technology it developed. “We developed an extensive playbook for a safe return to work for our employees, and we’re seeing very good success,” said Dr. Jeffery Hess, …
The Index of Consumer Confidence jumped 2.8 points in July to reach 82.5 (a positive sign for potential car-buying) while wholesale prices remained relatively stable, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest update for the first week of August. The truck/SUV/crossover …
Many dealerships have quickly embraced digital retailing during the pandemic, speeding up its adoption and adaptation within auto retail. But digital retailing by itself is not the solution, according to Dominic Sigouin, President and CEO of Quebec-based Noahvik Consultants. In …
