Automotive News Canada Podcast

Canadian Automobile Dealers Association President and CEO Tim Reuss talks about the end of the Canadian Incentives for Zero Emissions Vehicles Program, discusses what CADA would like to see happen to the federal ZEV sales mandate, talks about sales, and more.

Unifor aims to organize EV battery plants; Linamar plans billions in upgrades in Ontario; Volkswagen says the ID7 won’t come to Canada. Plus, Linamar Executive Chair Linda Hasenfratz has a warning about U.S. tariffs on Canadian auto parts.

A new report shows how tough it would be to move Canadian auto assembly to the U.S.; Tesla hikes its Canadian prices; Canada’s Holand Automotive Group expands overseas. Plus, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe is part of a federal Canada-U. S. relations council dealing with the incoming Trump administration’s vow to impose tariffs. He talks tariffs, trade wars and m...

America needs Canada-made vehicles; tariff threats worry Canadian suppliers; the federal iZEV program winds down. Plus, Unifor President Lana Payne discusses tariffs, organizing more of Canada’s autoworkers, the future of EV assembly, and more.

Jan. 10, 2025 | The week’s top stories and a chat with Nissan Canada’s Trevor Longley by Automotive News Canada

On this Automotive News Canada Podcast Replay from Sept. 20, 2024, new Managing Director of Infiniti Canada Ken Hearn talks about the QX80, the refreshening of the luxury brand’s lineup, customer loyalty and bringing Infiniti and Nissan stores under the same rooftop.

On this Automotive News Canada Podcast Replay from Oct. 11, 2024, Linda Hasenfratz reflects on her time as Linamar CEO, talks about what’s next for her at the company and discusses the current state of automotive and the influence of her father Frank.

Canada's auto industry reacts to Chrystia Freeland leaving cabinet. Quebec passes a law to ban the sale of ICE vehicles. Plus, Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli says the province will see billions in auto investment in 2025. He also talks about Freeland’s decision and U.S. Preside-elect Donald Trump’s threat of 25-per-cent tariffs on all imports from Canada.

Uncertainty lies ahead in North American automotive. Toyota’s Stephen Beatty calls it a career. And Tim Kuniskis returns to Ram. Plus, Canadian International AutoShow General Manager Jason Campbell tees up the 2025 edition.

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns. November sales surge. And some big names return to the Toronto Auto Show. Plus, Murray Haukaas, chair of the Stellantis National Dealer Council, and Jim McManes, of McManes Auto Group, talk about the resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.

Trump’s latest tariff threats. Quebec’s EV battery material industry gets a boost. Magna’s Swamy Kotagiri is honoured. Plus, AutoTrader Vice-president of Insights and Intelligence Baris Akyurek talks about the latest Path to Purchase study, the used market, EVs, and the U.S. election.

Canadian Stellantis dealers are sounding off. Auto loan delinquencies are on the rise. And Legacy automakers powered federal iZEV claims to an all-time October high in. Plus, the APMA’s Flavio Volpe discusses Project Arrow 2.0, talks Trump and addresses the upcoming review of the USMCA.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has harsh words for Mexico. Linamar’s new gigacasting plant faces headwinds. And, AutoCanada earnings slip. Plus, retiring Toyota Canada Vice-president and Corporate Secretary Stephen Beatty reflects on his career, talks electrification, discusses the U.S. election, and more.

Scout lays out its retail plan for Canada. Umicore lengthens the pause on construction of an EV battery materials plant in Ontario, and October sales saw a surge. Plus, Mazda Canada Chief Operating Officer Amy Fleming talks product, EVs, China and more.

Hyundai Canada CEO Don Roman sat down for a fireside chat with Automotive News Canada Publisher Tim Dimopoulos during the 2024 Automotive News Canada Retail Forum. This is their conversation in its entirety.

Newly appointed Nissan Canada President Trevor Longley talks about how he landed his new role, discusses the new Kicks and Murano, addresses ZEV mandates, commits to sedans, and more.

On this Automotive News Canada Podcast Replay from Sept. 6, 2024, Canadian Automobile Dealers Association CEO Tim Reuss breaks down a pair of new reports from the organization. He discusses the recent CADA Data Report and the National Workforce Study. He talks about dealership consolidation, wages, zero-emission vehicle sales, the gender gap and more.

Linda Hasenfratz reflects on her time as Linamar CEO, talks about what’s next for her at the company and discusses the current state of automotive and the influence of her father Frank.

LeddarTech CEO Frantz Saintellemy talks about the tech company’s new focus on automotive software, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence and more.

Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe explains why Canada must follow the lead of the United States and ban automotive software and hardware used in connected vehicles from entering the country. He talks about national security, the importance of North American harmonization and opportunities for Canada.

New Managing Director of Infiniti Canada Ken Hearn talks about the QX80, the refreshening of the luxury brand’s lineup, customer loyalty and bringing Infiniti and Nissan stores under the same rooftop.

Automotive News Canada Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy breaks down the contract talks between Unifor and General Motors. The two sides are trying to hammer out a deal at the automaker’s Chevrolet BrightDrop EV van plant in Ontario. He also talks about some recent changes at the plant, and its future.

Canadian Automobile Dealers Association CEO Tim Reuss breaks down a pair of new reports from the organization. He discusses the recent CADA Data Report and the National Workforce Study. He talks about dealership consolidation, wages, zero-emission vehicle sales, the gender gap and more.

Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association President Flavio Volpe talks about the APMA’s 2024 summit, Chinese electric vehicles, how the U.S. election could affect Canadian automotive, and more.

Hyundai Canada CEO Don Romano talks about the need for educating the public when it comes to electric vehicles, the automaker’s new Total Electric Vehicle Talks — or TEV Talks — and the sales success the brand is currently experiencing.