Auto sales plunged 48 per cent in March from last year
TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says auto sales plunged 48 per cent in March from last year because of the…
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Auto parts and paint company Uni Select furloughs half of its 6,000 employees
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — Uni-Select Inc. says approximately half of its employees are being furloughed and a third of its sites being…
Growing electrification boosts transition to electric motors
SANTA CLARA — The North American market for electric motors will see revenue growth between 2019 and 2024, increasing at a CAGR of…
Ford pushes for factory restart, union not so sure
DETROIT — Ford wants to reopen five North American assembly plants in April that were closed due to the threat of coronavirus.…
Some car manufacturers confirm factory shutdowns
Detroit's three automakers have agreed to close all North American factories due to worker fears about the coronavirus, two people…
NAFA announces new dates for Institute & Expo
PRINCETON, NJ – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, has…
Volkswagen to close Europe plants for two weeks
FRANKFURT — Volkswagen said Tuesday it would close most of its European plants for two weeks due to uncertainty about demand for…
Automakers dodged parts shortage, but virus poses new threat
DETROIT — When the coronavirus cut off the flow of parts from China in early January, most global automakers were ready:…
The road ahead — highlights from the 2019 LA Auto Show
From the February 2020 print edition
Chronologically, it’s at the tail end of the auto show roster, but the Los Angeles Auto…
The 2020 Hyundai Venue
From the February 2020 print edition
A new segment is emerging in the automotive market: tiny, front-wheel drive budget…