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NewsTwo Vehicle Factories in Ontario Now Breathing a Sigh of Relief
Amid slowing demand for electric vehicles and the economic upheaval caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, Detroit’s Big Three have had to revise some of their plans, at the expense of their manufacturing operations in Canada. However, two Stellantis and General Motors factories in Ontario had fairly good news …
On this day in history: December 5
  • 1977: Introducing the new Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon. They will be officially unveiled in January 1978.
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NewsMinivans Are Back! Latest Sales Results Highlight Sustained Growth
Long considered on the verge of extinction in a market increasingly dominated by SUVs and pickup trucks, the good old minivans are far from finished. On the contrary, they are experiencing a real resurgence in popularity. The trend we observed in 2024 continued into the first half of 2025: excluding …
NewsCelebrating Canada’s Auto Industry and Products
There’s no better day than Canada Day to remind everyone from coast to coast that Canada is the world’s 13th-largest vehicle producer and seventh-largest auto exporter by value. Vehicle and parts manufacturing account for about 10 percent of the country’s manufacturing GDP and 23 percent of its manufacturing trade. Four …
NewsProduction Resumes at Stellantis’ Windsor Plant
Stellantis, which idled its Windsor, Ontario assembly plant for two weeks earlier this month, has now resumed production with its normal two-shift beat. This is the home of the Chrysler Pacifica and Grand Caravan minivans as well as the Dodge Charger Daytona electric coupe. Chrysler was a rare bright spot …
NewsStellantis Halting Production in Windsor for Two Weeks
With 25-percent U.S. tariffs on foreign-made automobiles and parts kicking in today, Stellantis is halting production at its Windsor assembly plant in Ontario for the weeks of April 7 and 14. The news was first reported by Unifor Local 444 on its Facebook page Wednesday night, but the automaker has …
News2025 Chrysler Grand Caravan Gets Big Price Cut, More Content
The Grand Caravan is no longer the great deal it was back in its Dodge days. Now a lot more expensive and limited to a single trim level (SXT), Chrysler’s entry-level minivan attracts far fewer families in Canada. To be fair, though, sales are up 85 percent through three quarters …
NewsChrysler, Stuck With Minivans, Makes Modest Changes to 2025 Lineup
Chrysler is fighting—and struggling—to stay relevant with a minivan-only lineup. The Pacifica is losing serious traction right now, while the Grand Caravan is mostly sold to fleet customers. For the upcoming 2025 model year, the brand is making modest changes to both models mainly because it just can’t afford the …
NewsRear-Seat Passengers at Risk in Today's Minivans, IIHS Warns
You’d think modern minivans are some of the safest vehicles on the road especially when it comes to protecting all those kids sitting inside. As it turns out, they’re lagging behind. None of the four MY2023 minivans recently tested by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) earned an …
NewsStellantis to Spend $3.6B to Transform Ontario Plants for EV Future
Stellantis is planning even more investments in Ontario. In addition to the $5.2 billion it will spend for a new EV battery facility in a joint venture with LG Energy Solution, the automaker today committed $3.6 billion mostly for the retooling of the Windsor and Brampton assembly plants. Currently the …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Toyota Sienna
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. While they continue to lose market shares to SUVs, minivans remain practical solutions for North American families. And with some models now available with hybrid technology at a time when …
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