Greg Layson
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Auto News Canada Digital & Mobile Editor. Host: The Auto News Canada Podcast. If I were a car, I'd be built for comfort, I ain't built for speed.
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Column: Trump tariffs not working according to actual data
Some early numbers are in. It appears U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt to lure auto manufacturing jobs back to the United States isn’t working. Get the latest news and analysis, subscriber-only newsletters, first access to special offers and more.
EVs surge, trucks stall in Q3 as Canadians rethink what they drive
Electric vehicles put a charge into Canada’s new-vehicle market during the third quarter, helping stabilize overall sales despite an ongoing U.S. trade war and affordability concerns. Get the latest news and analysis, subscriber-only newsletters, first access to special offers and more.
Column: Trump to China: ‘Sell here, build here’ — unless ‘here’ is Canada
Sales U.S sales slip in August, but SAAR hits 2026 high of 16.8 million as hybrids surge Toyota's biggest sellers had a mixed August, while Honda brand sales rose for the fifth straight month, as overall industry volume was expected to slip. By: David Phillips
‘Fight for our lives’: Unifor says idled Brampton central in Stellantis talks
Ford Ford preps $25,000 hybrid utility, promises 4-door Mustang will start under $40,000 Ford is looking to address the growing affordability crisis and popularity of hybrid models with a new utility that starts around $25,000. By: Michael Martinez
Bonus Episode: Mini borrows from sneaker culture; dealership techs hit the rally stage
Manufacturing Stellantis drivers avoiding Gordie Howe International Bridge, unions say According to UAW Local 212, FCA Transport is “currently under a contract with the Ambassador Bridge.” It's said to be a discounted rate that potentially saves the company millions of dollars. By: Greg Layson
Automotive News Video | APMA's Flavio Volpe on tariffs and trade
Automotive News Video | APMA's Flavio Volpe on tariffs and trade Flavio Volpe talks trade, tariffs, threats and what comes next in the tense trade war between the U.S. and Canada. ANC Podcast: Aug. 28, 2026 | The week’s top stories and APMA’s Flavio Volpe on tariffs, trade war Auto issues killed trade talks; Trump threatens more tariffs; Canada repeals EV mandate.
July sales up 1.9% as market turns around
Canadian new-vehicle sales appear to have turned the corner.
Toyota disruptions spread after earthquake; F&I fraud up has tripled since 2018
Japan’s earthquake fallout keeps spreading far beyond the quake zone. Audi reveals its largest vehicle ever, the Q9, targeting American families and dealers hungry for a product boost. Plus, TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant breaks down a new report showing auto finance fraud has nearly tripled since 2018.
5 stories shaping Canadian auto this week: Whitmer’s bridge trip; Magna slips; more
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge dominated Automotive News Canada this week, with readers especially drawn to the symbolism of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer crossing into Windsor in a Mustang GT powered by a Windsor-built V8. Interest also extended to the industry’s biggest suppliers, as Magna International slipped out of the global Top 3 for the first time in years.
Ford’s $1.95 cookie firing reveals cost of not using common sense
According to UAW Local 212, FCA Transport is “currently under a contract with the Ambassador Bridge.” It's said to be a discounted rate that potentially saves the company millions of dollars.
Stellantis drivers told to avoid Gordie Howe International Bridge, unions say
Do not use the Gordie Howe International Bridge — or face disciplinary action.
Certified Used-Vehicle Sales, June & YTD 2026
Unit sales of certified preowned cars and light trucks in the U.S. listed by brand and automaker for the current and previous year periods
Daily 5 report for July 28: Another earthquake in Japan rattles the auto industry
Welcome to the Daily 5 report for Tuesday, July 28.
Magna, Martinrea slip, Linamar rises in Automotive News Top 100 Suppliers list
Canadian auto supply giant Magna International has fallen out of the Top 3 on the annual Automotive News Top 100 Global Suppliers List.
Whitmer’s Mustang GT trip over Gordie Howe: Powered by Windsor — and symbolism
Politicians rarely do anything by accident, including choosing which vehicles to use during public events.
Column: Team Canada losing at the auto game
Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly sure can talk a big game. She just can’t seem to win one for the Canadian auto industry.
NASCAR champ Joey Logano’s dealership journey; Scout lawsuit spreads to Washington state
A few months into his auto retail journey, NASCAR champion Joey Logano discusses the complexity of the business, the customization angle he’s leaning into, and what he says a dealership should feel like. Ram rescues Stellantis’ U.S. sales streak. Plus, Washington state dealers sue Scout Motors over its direct-to-consumer model.
In our opinion: Longer loan terms warrant longer warranties
Nearly 1 in 4 new-vehicle loans initiated in the second quarter were for a term of at least 84 months. For an industry that counts on buyers coming back to their dealership on a regular basis, either for service or to purchase a new vehicle, seven-year-plus loan terms are akin to a hungry farmer forced to eat his own seed corn.
USMCA review puts North American auto industry, investment in limbo
North America’s auto industry has avoided its worst-case trade scenario — the collapse of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement — but manufacturers and suppliers say the alternative still leaves the sector facing years of uncertainty.
Auto sales rebound in June, but first half still trails 2025
Canadian new-vehicle sales snapped an eight-month streak of year-over-year declines in June, but the gain wasn’t enough to lift first-half sales above last year’s pace.
Canada emerging as biggest loser in tariff era
U.S. tariffs appear to be redistributing auto assembly across North America, with Canada emerging as the biggest loser, according to data presented this week by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR).
Auto leaders make case for Canada, USMCA at CAR MBS
The message on Day 1 of the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars Jun 15 in Ypsilanti, Mich. was clear: Canada remains essential to North America’s automotive competitiveness.
Cadillac Canada’s new boss inherits younger-buyer challenge
The Bronco Sport crossover and Maverick pickup were seen as logical landing spots for customers of the discontinued Escape and Edge. But the Explorer is proving versatile enough to retain those buyers who previously valued affordability and a smaller footprint.
Opinion: If Canada can spend $1B on FIFA, it can invest in auto
I don’t want to hear another peep from people complaining about government — at all levels — financially supporting the growth and stability of Canada’s automotive industry.
May sales slump to mark sluggish start to spring selling season
New-vehicle sales are struggling to gain momentum in 2026.
Why the North American auto industry is banking on a new Detroit-Canada bridge to expedite trade
The future of the new but yet open Gordie Howe International Bridge is taking shape at a time of tension between the U.S. and Canada as the two nations, along with Mexico, prepare to negotiate the future of the trilateral free-trade pact enacted during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first term.
Why the North American auto industry is banking on a new Detroit-to-Canada bridge to expedite trade
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Relax. The sky isn’t falling because of Honda’s EV pullback
So, after months of delays and speculation, Honda Motor Co. has indefinitely suspended a $15-billion electric-vehicle investment planned for Canada.
Unifor targets Ford in 2026 contract talks
Unifor has Ford Motor Co. in its sites.
April new-vehicle sales down 4% as tariff concerns grow, EV sales falter
A year after U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration implemented tariffs on Canada-made vehicles and auto parts that don’t comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, new-vehicle sales in Canada are starting to recede.
5 stories shaping Canadian auto this week include Chinese Evs, Genesis hybrids, more
An opinion piece was the most-read item posted to Automotivenews.ca this week.
ANC Podcast: April 24, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Nissan Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier
Genesis’ hybrid plan; Leapmotor idea panned; CADA’s warning. Plus, Nissan Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier talks about profitability, new product, SUVs, and more.
Column: Ask yourself the uncomfortable question of why Chinese vehicles are so affordable
China-made electric vehicles are coming to Canada, and we’re not just talking about the usual Teslas and Polestars.
Canadian Q1 sales back to ‘normal,’ with plenty of questions ahead
Canada’s new-vehicle sales cooled to start 2026, but the softer first quarter reflects more normalized demand after a distorted start to last year. What comes next remains far from clear.
Sudden fuel spike squeezes auto supplier margins
Disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. strikes on Iran are already pushing up diesel prices and increasing the cost of moving auto parts across North America.
Column: Canada keeps shopping for its next auto plant
Like basketball players grabbing a loose ball, federal Industry Minister Melanie Joly and Ontario Premier Doug Ford won’t let go.
Mexico total vehicle sales by make, Jan. & YTD 2026
Unit sales and market share of cars and light trucks in Mexico by brand, ranked by monthly and year-to-date sales for the current year
Mexico light-vehicle sales by nameplate, Jan. & YTD 2026
Unit sales of cars and light trucks by nameplate in Mexico listed alphabetically under brand and automaker for the current and previous year periods
Daily 5 report for March 9: Middle East war adds complications to VW’s recovery plans
Welcome to the Daily 5 report for Monday, March 9.
Canada’s auto industry falling behind U.S. and Mexico: BMO explains
The discounting on specific electric models reflects the changed reality of today’s U.S. market.
Ontario ready to ‘roll out the red carpet’ for Korean auto assembly
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Industry Minister Melanie Joly continue to court Korean automakers to build a Canadian assembly plant.
Daily 5 report for Feb. 12: While China gains momentum globally, its home market is a different story
Welcome to the Daily 5 report for Thursday, Feb. 12.
Ford, Lincoln need plan to address vehicle affordability issue
The China market enters 2026 with cloudy prospects because of four major challenges, the top industry body warns. But the headwinds bring a silver lining for struggling global automakers in the world’s largest auto market.
Estimated Europe registrations by country, Dec. & YTD 2024
Unit registrations of passenger vehicles listed alphabetically by country for the current and previous year periods
Customer Incentives - 02/16/26
National customer cash back and finance rate programs listed by automaker, brand and model; updated weekly
Dealership Vehicle Crime Inventory Protection Checklist
Dealership crime is on the rise. Your dealership is susceptible to inventory theft, third party property damage and vehicle collisions, especially with high-valued inventory parked outside for public display or on the road for test-drives. The responsibility to keep your assets safe should not only rely on the key persons or managers at the dealership, but on all employees that engage with customers and the vehicles.
End of federal tax credit doesn’t mean end of electric vehicles
Larry Savage, a professor of labour studies at Brock University, says governments might need to step in to help protect jobs that are under the threat of automation.
If robots take the auto jobs, who’s left with money to buy cars?
Unifor National President Lana Payne tells a 70-year-old story that’s as poignant today as it was when it allegedly happened some time in the 1950s.
Chinese EV spying capabilities should concern Canada, experts say
When the Canadian government announced it was going to allow 49,000 electric vehicles made in China to enter the country annually at a tariff rate of 6.1 per cent — slashed from the 106.1 per cent put in place in 2024 — Ontario Premier Doug Ford didn’t mince words.
January sales pace teases possibility of 2 million sales in 2026
Annual new-vehicle sales got off to a jack-rabbit start once again this year, teasing the industry with the possibility of two million sales in 2026.
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