Automotive Disruptions to EV battery materials may extend oil demand March 16, 2022 The global energy transition will be bumpy to say the least with the Russian invasion of Ukraine adding additional roadblocks as well as incentives.
Automotive Canada posts trade surplus in January March 9, 2022 Merchandise trade surplus of $2.6 billion for January compared with a revised deficit of $1.6 billion in December
Automotive Biden adds EV minerals to Buy American agenda February 24, 2022 The U.S. intends to take a ``made-in-America'' approach to its strategy for securing reliable domestic supply chains for critical minerals and rare-earth elements – the building blocks for the coming electric-vehicle revolution
Automotive Car carrier adrift near Azores February 17, 2022 Crew evacuated due to a fire on board, leaving Felicity Ace adrift
Automotive Auto industry crippled by border blockades February 11, 2022 Automakers in Canada are scaling back production and bracing for continued disruptions
Automotive Ambassador Bridge remains clogged by protestors February 9, 2022 Police redirected commercial traffic to the Bluewater Bridge in Sarnia, Ont., and urged motorists to avoid the area around the Ambassador Bridge
Automotive Toyota stops production in Japan January 21, 2022 Production at 11 auto plants in Japan will be halted Friday, Saturday and next Monday, Toyota Motor Corp. said
Automotive Canada and Mexico dispute U.S. interpretation of USMCA auto rules of origin January 17, 2022 Two countires request dispute resolution panel under the terms of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to challenge the way the U.S. is assessing the level of regional content in vehicles built in North America
Automotive Improper battery handling caused week-long cargo ship fire December 17, 2021 An electrical fault from an improperly disconnected battery in a used vehicle led to the fire aboard a car carrier docked in Florida
Automotive Canadian auto production hit especially hard by semiconductor shortage October 12, 2021 To be an autoworker in Canada this year has meant living with a fair bit of uncertainty. “There’s no consistency,” said Mark Sciberras, president of the Unifor local branch…