Automotive News Canada Podcast

EV instability; U.S. marketshare down; Unifor’s NextStar agreement. Plus, Policaro Group CEO Francesco Policaro talks about the company’s new deal with Tedson Motors.

Flo layoffs; Assembly survives tariffs; Used exports flow to U.S. Plus, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe details what it would it take — and mean — to create an all-Canadian automaker.

Nissan pauses some imports; Mayors want ZEV mandate changes; Tedson comes to Canada. Plus, Nissan Chair of the Americas Christian Meunier talks about the Canadian market, dealer relations, electrification, and more.

U.S. trade talks resume; Award-winning Canadian factories. Plus, Director of Lexus Canada Martin Gilbert talks about the luxury automakers growing portfolio, electrification, the dealer network, the importance of Canadian manufacturing, and more.

Canadian r&d doing well; Cadillac Optiq’s new charger; Ford Explorer gets Tremor trim. Plus, Volvo Canada Managing Director Matt Girgis talks about what Canadian consumers want when it comes to vehicle safety.

Toyota adds Canadian battery assembly; ZEV mandate to stay; Buzz Hargrove remembered. Plus, retiring Mazda Canada CEO David Klan on his replacement, ZEV sales mandates, the trade war and more.

ZEV sales mandate questioned; EcoPro halts construction; Military production in auto. Plus, Porsche Cars Canada CEO Trevor Arthur details the new Porsche Experience Centre in Toronto.

May sales surge; Hemi returns to Ram; Tariffs hammer auto output. Plus, Senior Vice President of Automotive Finance at Scotiabank Canada John Hiscock talks affordability, dealership health, fraud, and retirement.

Stellantis names a new CEO; Genesis sees luxury growth; Plus, Google Strategic Insights Lead Nisha Hariharan offers some insight into Gen Z car buyers. She tells us who they are, what they want and need, and most importantly, how they shop for new vehicles.

LeddarTech layoffs; Canada’s leading women in auto; Dodge trims Charger trims. Plus, Linamar Executive Chair Linda Hasenfratz talks about the need for strong leadership in the auto industry through uncertain times.

Honda pauses its EV plan; ZEV sales tank; AutoCanada’s Q1 earnings. Plus, Kia Canada Chief Operating Officer Elias El-Achhab talks about Kia’s electrification strategy, EV incentives, affordability, Canadian sales, and more.

AutoCanada drops AutoTrader; Carney meets Trump; and Stellantis delays third shift in Ontario. Plus, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Principal Analyst Bryan Bille talks about how U.S. President Donald Trump is reshaping critical mineral developments and EV supply chains.

Trump’s tariff tweaks; B.C. unplugs EV rebates; and Magna’s autonomous vehicles. Plus, Country Manager at Polestar Canada Hugues Bissonnette talks about targeting Tesla drivers with enticing rebates, discusses tariffs, and speaks about the road to electrification.

Trump’s latest tariff threat; CADA’s safety standards plan; and the Conservatives target the ZEV sales mandate. Plus, Subaru Canada CEO Tomohiro Kubota talks tariffs, production, new product, and more.

Canada dials back auto tariffs; Honda Canada staying put; and Mazda kills the CX-50 in Canada, for now. Plus, Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri explains why he believes this tariff environment is untenable for the auto industry in the long term.

Canada’s auto tariffs are now in effect; Magna opens a new China headquarters; and GM kills the Cadillac XT6. Plus, UpAuto CEO Michael Carmichael and Birchwood Automotive Group CEO Steve Chipman talk about first-quarter sales, tariffs, and what lies ahead in 2025.

Trump’s tariffs finally land; New possibilities for GM CAMI; and the Vancouver auto show wants Tesla back. Plus, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association CEO Brian Kingston explains the effect U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs will have on Canadian assembly, talks about the future of EV rebates and mandates, and lets us know what automakers want from the next Canadian government.

More bad news for Tesla in Canada; Quebec brings back EV rebates; and the Vancouver International Auto Show saw record attendance. Plus, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe talks about U.S. President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs, explains how they will affect Canada, and looks ahead at what might come next.

Tesla had a bad week in Canada; EVs best ICEVs in lifelong emissions; and AutoCanada looks to sell its U.S. stores. Plus, renowned Rotman School of Management professor, historian and author Dimitry Anastakis assesses the “madness” of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat, explains the “chaos” it brings to the auto industry, and tell us whether they will work in bringing auto jobs back to Am...

The Government of Canada expects automakers to honour commitments; Hyundai Canada has a new CEO; and PowerCo’s battery plant said to be “on schedule.” Plus, outgoing Hyundai Canada CEO Don Romano reflects on his time in Canada, has advice for his replacement, and talks about the current state of the brand.

Volkswagen Canada CEO Vito Paladino recently sat down for a fireside chat with Automotive News Canada Publisher Tim Dimopoulos to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, electrification, battery plants, customer service, and more. This is that conversation.

Stellantis Canada CEO Jeff Hines recently sat down for a fireside chat with Automotive News Canada Digital and Mobile Editor Greg Layson to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, the end of the federal iZEV program, the possible return of the Hemi engine, and more. This is that conversation.

Stellantis has paused retooling Brampton Assembly Plant; Polestar Canada has big plans for 2025; and Toyota Canada is committed to this country “for the long haul.” Plus, Waabi CEO Raquel Urtasun discusses a new partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions. She also details the generative AI advances at the heart of the company’s end-to-end AI stack and approach to developing “AV 2.0.”

Newly named Toyota Canada CEO Cyril Dimitris talks about the automaker’s executive shakeup, its product lineup, as well as value and affordability. He also discusses inventory levels with the COVID pandemic and semiconductor shortage in the past, and more.

January saw a spike in new-vehicle sales; the Kia EV5 is set to arrive; and Waabi partners with Volvo on self-driving trucks. Plus, Canadian International AutoShow General Manager Jason Campbell previews the 2025 edition of the show.