The European Commission has approved the acquisition of TI Fluid Systems plc. of the UK by ABC Technologies Inc. of Canada, under the EU Merger Regulation.
The transaction, which mainly relates to the sale of automotive parts and components, was examined under the simplified merger review procedure.
The Commission co

On March 5, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a one-month tariff exemption for GM, Stellantis, and Ford for one month.
“We spoke with the big three auto dealers,” Mr Trump said in a statement read by his spokesman. “We are going to give a one month exemption on any autos coming through USMCA,” referencing the Nor

On February 28, Frontier Lithium Inc. announced it has acquired the 183-acre site of a former coal-fired power plant in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, where it plans to build a lithium processing plant. 
Frontier, which is developing a mine about 500 km northwest of Thunder Bay, acquired the site on the southern tip o

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced immediate retaliation to the new U.S. tariffs in a statement late on March 3, saying Canada would impose a CAD 30 billion counter-tariff on goods imported from the U.S. immediately, escalating to CAD 155 billion worth of American products within the next 21 days. Trude

On March 4, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that an estimated 122,000 units were sold in Canada in February, down 8.2% from the same month in 2024, which in context was the strongest February ever in Canadian history.
Though higher than the 118,000 units sold in January 2025, February sales also reflect co

On March 4, Ballard Power Systems announced a multi-year supply agreement from Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles (MCV), a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Egypt, for fuel cell engines totaling approximately 5 MW.
The supply agreement for 50 FCmove-HD+ engines, with initial order of 35 units, represent

On February 27, President Donald Trump said that 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, as well as an additional 10% tariff on China, would go into effect on March 4. 
In a post on his Truth Social app, Trump said the tariffs were needed to combat the continued flow of illicit drugs into the U.S. even

On February 26, Workhorse Group Inc. announced that its W56 and W750 electric step vans have been approved for importation and sale in Canada. 
Workhorse has completed registration as a foreign manufacturer under Transport Canada’s Appendix G pre-clearance program, allowing Canadian import dealers to bring Workhorse

South Korea’s Fino Co., Ltd. announced that it has won an order for NCM (nickel, cobalt, and manganese) precursors from a South Korean cathode manufacturer, L&F Co., Ltd. The contract is valid from February 2025 to April 2025, and the sales under the contract are expected to reach KRW 7.2 billion (JPY 790 million). T

The start of regular production (SORP) for the 2026 Chevy BrightDrop line is currently scheduled for July 14. Dealers will be able to submit orders starting on April 17. The model line includes two variants: the short-wheelbase 400 and the long-wheelbase 600.
No major changes are expected for the 2026 Chevy BrightDro

On February 20, Stellantis announced that is temporarily halting all activity at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Canada, effective immediately, as it reevaluates its strategy for the next-generation electrified Jeep Compass that was scheduled to start production there in early 2026.
Stellantis did not specify how long

On February 14, Matt Blunt, President of the American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding trade and reciprocal tariffs.
"An integrated supply chain is vital for the success and competitiveness of Ford, GM, and Stellantis, their customers, and the 236,500

On February 14, the Lucid Group announced it has opened orders to customers in Canada for the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring full-size SUV.
The full Lucid Gravity product line includes:
    •    Lucid Gravity Grand Touring, starting at CAD 134,500, is equipped with dual electric motors delivering 828 horsepower and over

Announced on February 10, 2025, VinFast will participate in the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS), held in Toronto from February 14–23. 
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a range of VinFast’s cutting-edge electric vehicles and experience the brand’s vision for sustainable mobility. Vehicles to

On February 11, SWTCH Energy was selected to power 2,500 EV charging stations across 136 Greystar properties in Washington State, making it one of the largest multi-family EV charging deployments in the region. SWTCH’s smart charging platform will provide seamless access to residents while offering property managers

On February 11, Magna is expanding its long-standing partnership with Mercedes-Benz, reinforcing their shared commitment to innovation in the automotive industry. The collaboration now includes engineering and production support for the all-new electric version of Mercedes-Benz’s iconic off-roader.
A key highlight of

On February 5, Continental Tire Canada has launched two new premium tires—the VikingContact 8 and SecureContact AW—at its exclusive “The New Era of Grip” event. These tires are designed to meet the diverse and extreme conditions Canadian drivers face year-round.
The VikingContact 8, the successor to the VikingContact

On February 3, LeddarTech announced that one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle OEMs has selected LeddarTech as the fusion and perception software supplier for their ADAS program for 2028 model-year vehicles.
LeddarVision was selected for this mainstream commercial vehicle platform after a comprehensive evalua

On February 6, RIZON, Daimler Truck’s newest brand of all-electric vehicles, announced its first official handover in Canada, an 18,850 GVW e18L fitted with a dump body, to Villamar Construction in Victoria, British Columbia. 
An additional 18 units upfitted with various bodies, including dry boxes, service bodies, a