Manufacturing
Michigan-based Gentex halted mirror production for Chinese automotive customers, citing what CEO Steve Downing called the “current and expected tariff escalation in the China market.”
According to a supplier memo, Nissan will build 172,533 Rogues at its Tennessee factory — or 62,164 more than its pre-tariff forecast — in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
The recall includes the 2021-24 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups and Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade SUVs with the 6.2-liter V-8 L87 engine.
The Tucson was the automaker's top seller in Canada in the 1st quarter. None of the 8,234 vehicles sold were built in Mexico.
Stellantis has restarted production at its minivan plant in Canada, and Nissan North America is suing a New Jersey dealership and its floorplan lender.
Here's a rundown of the top five Canadian auto stories of the week of April 21, as determined by Automotive News Canada reader interest.
Lepas joins Tiggo, Omoda and Jaecoo on Chery's T1X platform. An SUV-focused range will include a small electric model, two compact SUVs and a midsize SUV.
Auto parts tariffs, which automakers and suppliers have warned could devastate supply chains, are scheduled to start by May 3.
Part of Mazda's strategy for greatly reducing fatalities includes standardized safety technology and collision avoidance systems across its lineup.
The Ontario plant was initially scheduled to come back online by the start of 2026, but as the retooling freeze drags on, Unifor is warning members to expect to be off work longer.
