a United Auto Workers official. Flint Assembly employs about 4,200 hourly workers, who will be mandated into overtime hours to cover the additional day of production. GM also builds the Silverado 2500/3500HD, as well as the Silverado 1500 light-duty pickup, at Oshawa Car Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, though since automotive tariffs were introduced a year ago, GM has been maximizing production at U.S. plants to avoid the additional duties. I...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

in early 2026 after multiple rounds of adjustments, they had already inflicted damage on the world economy. Moreover, the final decision of these reciprocal tariffs remains unresolved, continuing to cast uncertainty over the global economic outlook. Additionally, countries including Russia, the EU, Canada, and Mexico raised tariffs on Chinese-made Electric Vehicles (EVs) in late 2024 and throughout 2025. Nonetheless, despite such complex and turb...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Linamar to acquire two plants from Winning BLW in Germany On March 27, Canada’s Linamar Corp. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Winning BLW’s plants in Remscheid and Penzberg, Germany. The Remscheid facility is a leader in mass production of high-performance precision bevel and intermediate gears for the light vehicle market, while the Penzberg facility specializes in helical gears and high-precision compone...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

Hyundai to launch 36 new models in North America by 2030 On March 26, Hyundai Chief Executive Jose Muñoz told shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting that the company plans to launch 36 new models in North America by 2030, up from the 25 it currently sells, in a manufacturing strategy that shows the brand’s long‑term commitment to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.  The 36 all‑new or significantly enhanced models the company wil...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Chrysler Pacifica minivan and all-new 2027 Ram ProMaster City will be on display at the upcoming New York International Auto Show beginning April 1 for its public debut. With all-new front end design and updated interior, the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica is built at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada. An all-new 2027 Ram ProMaster City midsize van , built at, and imported, from the Tofaş Bursa plant in Turkiye, will also make its auto show...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Hyundai issues recall for 2026 Palisade following child death in U.S. On March 17, Hyundai Motor America (HMA) announced it is recalling 61,093 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada, which are equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package following the recent death of a child in Ohio. The U.S. National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that the 2nd and 3rd row power seat assemblies equipped in ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

NMG moves on Phase-2 of Matawinie Mine for graphite in Canada On March 17, Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) announced it has executed a commitment letter in respect of senior secured project debt to support the construction, development and commissioning of the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine, identified as a major project of national interest by the Government of Canada. Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), have committed...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Systems to support its electrode production, which uses high-performance, PFA-free cathodes for batteries used in mobility, energy storage and multiple other applications. The initial supplies will come from Vianode’s Via ONE facility in Norway, with plans to shift to the larger Via TWO plant in Canada as production capacity increases. Based on Vianode press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

duct a commercialization feasibility study jointly with JOGMEC. Based on the survey results and the business environment, a final decision on commercialization is scheduled to be made by the end of fiscal year 2026 (ending March 31, 2027). JOGMEC has been conducting a joint exploration project with Canada’s Namibia Critical Metals Inc. in the Lofdal region of the Kunene Province in northern Namibia since 2020. The project confirmed the presence...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

r. While the Spring Hill plant will still produce automotive batteries for GM, adding flexibility will keep its lines busy even if EV demand remains low. LGES is retooling four other EV battery plants in North America, including two in Michigan, its Ohio JV with Honda Motor Co., and one in Windsor, Canada, formerly a JV with Stellantis NV, to make LFP cells for stationary storage systems.  Ultium Cells other JV plant in Warren, Ohio will continu...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Volvo Cars to drop EX30 in U.S. market as tariffs hurt profitability On March 17, Volvo Cars confirmed it will end U.S. sales of the EX30 and EX30 Cross Country after the 2026 model year, with dealer orders closing on March 20 and production of U.S.-bound vehicles winding down throughout the summer. The model will continue to be sold in Canada, Mexico, and other global markets. Volvo Cars attributed the cancellation to financial and market-specif...

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Hyundai stops sales of Palisade SUV after child death in Ohio On March 13, Hyundai Motor North America announced that it is stopping sales of some new Palisade SUVs in the U.S. and Canada, and will recall around 68,500 vehicles over an issue with power seats following an incident in which a two-year-old girl was killed in Ohio on March 7. Sales of 2026 model year Hyundai Palisade Limited and Calligraphy trims were halted because the second- and t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

n for the 14th consecutive year   • Anna Engine Plant in Ohio received its eighth award  • Alabama Auto Plant’s engine plant received its seventh award  • Honda Transmission Plant-Ohio received its sixth award.  • Honda Transmission Plant-Georgia earned its sixth award  • Honda of Canada Mfg. also earned its seventh award for its auto and engine plants Honda has established its own Green Factory initiative in 2021 to address the...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

have not seen disruptions in logistics or parts supply. However, premium brand demand in the Middle East could be affected. Our transformation program will continue adapting the business model to these changing conditions.  Q8. Has the German government asked Volkswagen to increase investments in Canada? And how closely are you working with EU regulators? A. [Oliver Blume] Our cooperation with Canada is based on a strong and trusted partnership...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

LG Energy Solution completes secondary battery plant in Canada LG Energy Solution Ltd., an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd., announced that it held a completion ceremony for the NextStar Energy Factory located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The new plant has a floor space of approximately 390,000 square meters, and its primary products are batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).  NextStar Energy was established...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Ballard announces New Flyer order for 500 fuel cell bus engines On March 10, Canada-based Ballard Power Systems announced a commercial agreement with New Flyer, a leading provider of diverse and sustainable mobility solutions in North America and Europe. The agreement for 500 FCmove-HD+ fuel cell engines, totaling 50 MW, represents the largest single commitment from New Flyer since the partnership began. Deliveries, starting in 2026, will power N...

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Chrysler opens orders for refreshed 2027 Pacifica minivan On March 9, Chrysler announced that orders are now open for its newly refreshed 2027 Pacifica minivan, featuring a sharpened exterior, upgraded interior options, expanded technology packages and new standard features. The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica, built in Windsor, Canada, is scheduled to start arriving in U.S. dealerships this summer with a starting price of USD 41,495 for the new base LX t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Dodge expands multi-energy lineup with SIXPACK-powered 2026 Charger R/T On March 9, Dodge announced that it is expanding the brand’s multi-energy strategy with the ICE-powered 2026 Charger R/T performance car, available in two- and four-door configurations. Orders are now open for the new variant built in Windsor, Canada, with deliveries to commence later in Q1. Powered by the new 3.0-liter twin‑turbo SIXPACK standard-output (S.O.) engine, th...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

to 27,800 units; GM with a 9.5% decrease to 57,473 units; Ford with a 9.4% decrease to 28,958 units; and Honda with a 1.7% decrease to 14,302 units. Among 2026 export destinations accumulated until February, exports to the U.S. were down 8.9% from the same period in 2025 to 367,455 units, those to Canada were up 40.4% to 58,792 units, and exports to Germany were up 82.2% to 15,903 units. Part of the reason for the reduction in exports is given b...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

U.S. Trade Representative announces launch of U.S.-Mexico review process for USMCA On March 5, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of bilateral discussions in preparation for the Joint Review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). The two ministers instructed negotiators to begin a scoping discussion on the necessary measures to ensure the benefits o...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10