On November 4, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing issued a recall for 1,024,407 vehicles in the U.S. because of a rearview camera image that may not display,  according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Transport Canada says in a recall notice that 99,178 vehicles are affected

On November 4, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants announced that approximately 159,000 light vehicles were sold in October, down 1.8% from the Quebec-inflated 162,000 units of October 2024, when similar to the recent U.S. tax credits that expired at the end of this September, the province of Quebec ended its ZEV credi

On November 4, Dodge announced that it has opened orders the all-new four-door 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, powered by the high-output (H.O.) SIXPACK engine, the most powerful internal combustion engine in the 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six Hurricane family.
Already available in a two-door model, the high-output (H

On November 4, Stellantis announced it is recalling an 320,065 U.S.-market plug-in hybrid SUVs to resolve a potential fire risk. The U.S. action covers 228,2212020-25 Wranglers and 91,844 2022-26 Grand Cherokees.
The company notes also that 20,753 vehicles are affected in Canada, 2,653 in Mexico and 32,238 in certain

On November 3, it was reported that NextStar Energy, a joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, says it will produce energy storage system (ESS) batteries at its new plant in Windsor, Ontario when production starts in coming weeks, rather than batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) as originally planne

On October 31, Norway-based Vianode,  a producer of advanced battery materials, announced that its first large-scale production facility for low-emission synthetic anode graphite will be developed in Ontario, Canada. 
Vianode’s production facility was featured as part of Canada’s leadership in the G7 Critical Mineral

On October 28, the Ontario government announced a major milestone in the construction of Volkswagen’s PowerCo facility in St. Thomas, which is on track to become Canada's largest electric vehicle (EV) battery plant with initial production set to begin in 2027. 
With contracts awarded to two Ontario-based companies, c

On October 28, Waabi, a leader in physical AI, and Volvo Autonomous Solutions announced that they have successfully integrated the Waabi Driver with the Volvo VNL Autonomous, further strengthening their collaboration to advance autonomous freight transportation.
Waabi Driver is an end-to-end AI model that can quickly

On October 28, 2025, NextStar Energy, a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and Stellantis, announced that it has completed primary construction for its battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. While minor construction activities continue in certain areas, NextStar Energy has received its occupancy permit for

On October 11, Lucid Group started deliveries of the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring in Canada, marking the company’s entry into the Canadian premium electric SUV market.
Starting at CAD 134,500, the seven-passenger Gravity offers a blend of luxury, performance, and practicality, featuring up to 3,400 liters of cargo spa

Martinrea International Inc. announced that it has acquired the assets of Lyseon North America Inc., a precision metal parts manufacturer which focuses on stamping, welding, laser cutting, and assembly processes. With the acquisition, Martinrea will assume control and continue operations at Lyseon’s plant in Tulsa, O

On October 23, Lifthium announced that it had completed a year-long test program to refine lithium chloride (LiCl) by electrolysis on an industrial scale. The results were obtained over a year of testing in Canada. This new technological paradigm has overcome several barriers associated with lithium chloride electrol

On October 22, Paccar Inc. announced it has laid off 300 workers at its plant in Sainte-Therese, Quebec due to U.S. tariffs on heavy-duty trucks that are set to take effect on November 1.
This is the latest in a series of layoffs at the facility, which has shifted production for Canadian-bound trucks to focus solely

The Canadian federal government is responding to recent announcements of Stellantis and General Motors ending of production in the country by limiting the number of tariff-free vehicles they can import from the U.S. Effective immediately according to sources, the government is reducing the amount of U.S.-assembled ve

On October 23, in a late-night social media post, U.S. President Trump said he is terminating all trade negotiations with Canada over an ad campaign by the Ontario government that uses the late-President Ronald Reagan's own words and appearance in an April 1987 speech to send an anti-tariff message to U.S. audiences.

Several South Korean media sources reported that Posco Future M Co., Ltd. has decided to start operating its cathode material plant in Bécancour, Quebec, Canada, in October 2026. The company established Ultium CAM, a joint company between GM, in 2022. Although the plant was being built to complete it by September 30,

On October 21, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed there is a possibility for a new sectoral tariff deal with the U.S. by the end of this month, but is cautioning against being overly optimistic. “We’re in ongoing discussions with the Americans, and you know,” Carney said. “I wouldn’t overplay it,” Carney t

On October 21 in the Q3 2025 earnings call, GM CEO Mary Barra announced plans to end production of its BrightDrop electric vans in Canada, noting that “the commercial electric van market has been developing much slower than expected, and changes to the regulatory framework and fleet incentives have made the business

On October 21, Enedym Inc., a Canadian technology company that develops next generation switched reluctance motors (SRMs), electric powertrains, and powertrain controls, today an investment from Honda Xcelerator Ventures. The new investment will be used to accelerate Enedym’s patented motor technology development and

On October 16, the Anderson Economic Group (AEG) announced that the estimated burden on U.S. automakers from tariffs on imported Canadian and Mexican autos and auto parts through October 2025 will exceed USD 10.6 billion. 
The figure include only the two major categories of motor vehicle imports, and does not include