Ford seeks a ‘blueprint’ contract with Unifor amid transition to electric vehicles

Ford seeks a ‘blueprint’ contract with Unifor amid transition to electric vehicles

“It’s been a tough environment in recent years between COVID, between the economic pressures with inflation, with housing prices, and that’s something the entire industry is having to reconcile.”

A counterbalance to high levels of inflation is “something that’s going to be on the table through these negotiations,” the official added.

Income security for workers in Oakville when Ford’s assembly plant shuts down for retooling next year, is also likely to be among the key issues the company will “need to address together with Unifor,” as part of the talks, the official said.

From the automaker’s side, the official pointed

What if You Should Repair or Replace Your Windshield?

What if You Should Repair or Replace Your Windshield?

If your windshield has recently been cracked, the first question you might ask yourself is: Does my windshield need repairing or replacing? Many Jacksonville, FL, vehicle owners have the same question. Below you’ll find some tips to help you decide if you need windshield repair or windshield replacement.

When to Repair a Windshield

Most people prefer to repair a windshield rather than replace it because it’s less costly. A chipped windshield is almost always repairable, and, in some situations, your insurance company might even cover the cost of the repair. For a chip to qualify for repairs, it shouldn’t exceed

Work resumes at British Columbia ports after 13 day strike, pleasing auto

Work resumes at British Columbia ports after 13 day strike, pleasing auto

British Columbia port workers are back on the job after a tentative agreement was reached between the employers’ association and the workers’ union, ending a 13-day-old strike, much to the relief of the Canadian auto industry.

Brian Kingston, CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA), which represents the Detroit Three in Canada, and Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, have both said the importation and exportation of auto parts and raw materials were at risk during the strike.

“CVMA welcomes the resolution agreed to today by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada and the BC

Leasing down in Canada | Automotive News Canada

Leasing down in Canada |  Automotive News Canada

“Factory help when it comes to leasing has definitely come down,” she said. “And even when they throw something at you, it’s not enough to change the customer’s mind.”

IT DEPENDS ON INTEREST RATES

But while cash and financing customers might come into the dealership less often, Zanchin isn’t concerned that lower lease penetration rates will put a damper on business.

“This is a consumers’ market; they can go anywhere they like,” she said. “So we better present the right price, the right value, the right product [and] the right experience for them to come back.”

It’s also unlikely that

Stellantis EV battery plant construction resumes after financial deal with government

Stellantis EV battery plant construction resumes after financial deal with government

Wednesday’s deal essentially “mirrors” the benefits Stellantis and LG would have received under the IRA if their battery plant had been set up in the US, said Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli.

“We’ve heard that Stellantis expects, if they were in the United States, over the course of time, they would receive $15 billion in tax breaks, so that would be expected in Canada,” Fedeli said in an interview.

‘GOOD DEALS FOR THE WORKERS’

He said the timeframe for that figure is roughly over 10 years, and it will depend on the start date and the level of production

Canada’s LeddarTech going public | Automotive News

Canada’s LeddarTech going public |  Automotive News

LeddarTech Inc., a Canadian automotive software company, is going public through a merger with a blank-check company led by Qualcomm Inc.’s former president, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

The transaction will give LeddarTech a pro forma equity value of $348 million, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private information. The transaction will provide the company with $23 million from the blank-check company Prospector Capital Corp., assuming investors don’t redeem their shares, and $43 million from a private investment in public equity, or PIPE, they said.

Proceeds from the deal will be used to fund the

Guide to Windshield Replacement in Arizona

Guide to Windshield Replacement in Arizona

Many drivers think they will be perfectly safe driving around with a crack or chip in their windshield, this often isn’t the case. Any obstruction in the windshield can result in unsafe driving conditions and could ultimately cause an accident. Because chips and cracks are prone to spreading over time, especially when exposed to the extreme weather conditions typically found in Arizona, it’s essential to consider windshield replacement, especially if the situation cannot be resolved with an auto glass repair. While this is a simple process, many people wonder if they really need to replace their windshield at all. The