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2020 PRESS RELEASES
* September 22, 2020 – The News Wheel
Unifor, Ford Reach Tentative $1.95B Labor Agreement
* September 22, 2020 – Detroit News
Ford's CEO-to-be Jim Farley bets big on commercial vehicle 'powerhouse'
* September 22, 2020 – CBC News
Ford deal to build electric cars in Oakville comes amid $500M government cash to upgrade plant
* September 22, 2020 – Detroit Free PressFord reaches 'home run' deal with big investment from Canadian government
* September 22, 2020 – Detroit News
Tesla says halving battery production costs will make $25,000 car possible
* September 21, 2020 – Automotive News Canada
EV assembly in Ontario not a profitable option for Ford, analyst warns
https://canada.autonews.com/labour/feds-offer-ford-500m-bring-ev-production-oakville-report-says
* September 20, 2020 – CNBC
What to expect from Tesla on ‘battery day’
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/20/what-to-expect-from-tesla-on-battery-day-.html
* September 15, 2020 – The News Wheel
New Electric Crossover on the Horizon for Lincoln
https://thenewswheel.com/lincoln-electric-crossover-future-product-plans/
* September 13, 2020 – Automotive News
Unifor wants to negotiate 3-year contract
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/unifor-wants-negotiate-3-year-contract
* September 11, 2020 – Automotive News Canada
Assembly-plant outlook is grim despite supplier optimism
https://canada.autonews.com/opinion/assembly-plant-outlook-grim-despite-supplier-optimism
* September 8, 2020 – Automotive News
Ford picked as Canadian bargaining target by Unifor
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/ford-picked-canadian-bargaining-target-unifor
* September 8, 2020 – The News Wheel
Unifor Taps Ford to Lead Labor Talks
https://thenewswheel.com/unifor-ford-target-labor-talks-canada/
* September 8, 2020 – Bloomberg
Ford Named Strike Target in Canadian Labor-Contract Negotiations
https://www.bloombergquint.com/onweb/ford-named-strike-target-in-canadian-labor-contract-negotations
* September 3, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Jeep Grand Wagoneer concept shows FCA is ready to play with big SUVs
* September 3, 2020 – Detroit News
GM, Honda form alliance in North America for product development
* September 1, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Report: Ford to cut 1,000 U.S. jobs in 2020
* August 30, 2020 – Automotive News
Pandemic delays U.S. debut of Porsche's electric wagon
https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/pandemic-delays-us-debut-porsches-electric-wagon
* August 26, 2020 – Automotive News
Porsche freshens Panamera with engine options, hybrid
https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/porsche-freshens-panamera-engine-options-plug-hybrid
* August 24, 2020 – Automotive News
Ram battles Ford Raptor with 702-hp TRX pickup
https://www.autonews.com/sales/ram-battles-ford-raptor-702-hp-trx-pickup
* August 24, 2020 – The Truth About Cars
Report: Sun to Set on Mini Cooper Drop-top
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/08/report-sun-to-set-on-mini-cooper-drop-top/
* August 23, 2020 – Automotive News
Mini to drop convertible
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/mini-drop-convertible
* August 20, 2020 – Autoblog
Lincoln Nautilus, Ford Edge latest prediction: Production ends in July 2024
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/08/20/ford-edge-lincoln-nautilus-rumor-production-ends-2024/
* August 20, 2020 – The News Wheel
Report: Lincoln Nautilus Production Ending July 2024
https://thenewswheel.com/rumor-lincoln-nautilus-production-ending-july-2024/
* August 19, 2020 – Ford Authority
Lincoln Nautilus Production To End In July Of 2024
https://fordauthority.com/2020/08/lincoln-nautilus-production-to-end-in-july-of-2024/
* August 16, 2020 – Automotive News
Unifor chief: Pandemic no ‘excuse’ in Canada talks
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/unifor-chief-pandemic-no-excuse-canada-talks
* August 13, 2020 – InsideEVs.com
Morgan Stanley Realizes The End Of The ‘ICE Age’ Is Really Coming
https://insideevs.com/news/438906/morgan-stanley-internal-combustion-engine-era-ending/
* August 12, 2020 – Automotive News
Unifor has ‘hands full’ as Detroit 3 talks begin
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/unifor-has-hands-full-detroit-3-talks-begin
* August 12, 2020 – CBC News
Unifor president says Big 3 automaker negotiations ‘about working class people’ amid COVID-19 concerns
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/unifor-union-big-three-automakers-negotiations-1.5683078
* August 8, 2020 – Automotive News
The king of off-road goes electric, reaches upscale, thinks bigger
https://www.autonews.com/sales/king-road-goes-electric-reaches-upscale-thinks-bigger
* August 4, 2020 – Automotive News
Unifor has ‘huge problems’ as Detroit 3 contract talks loom
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/unifor-has-huge-problems-detroit-3-contract-talks-loom
* July 30, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Ford’s surprise: $1.9 billion earnings loss is good news
* July 30, 2020 – Ford Authority
Will The Canadian Government Step In To Save The Ford Oakville Plant?
* July 29, 2020 – Carscoops
GM Might Have To Build Some Of Its Upcoming EVs In Mexico
https://www.carscoops.com/2020/07/gm-could-reportedly-build-some-of-its-upcoming-evs-in-mexico/
* July 28, 2020 – GM Authority
GM May Produce EVs at Ramos Arizpe Plant In Mexico By 2023
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/07/gm-may-produce-evs-at-ramos-arizpe-plant-in-mexico-by-2023/
* July 27, 2020 – Automotive News Canada
Is the threat to Ford's Oakville, Ont., assembly plant real?
https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/threat-fords-oakville-ont-assembly-plant-real
* July 27, 2020 – Carscoops
Mercedes-Benz Axing A Host Of Models In the U.S.
https://www.carscoops.com/2020/07/mercedes-benz-axing-a-host-of-models-in-the-u-s/
* July 27, 2020 – Automotive News
GM ramps up for EVs despite recession
https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/gm-ramps-evs-despite-recession
* July 27, 2020 – The News Wheel
Lincoln Nautilus Production Could End After 2023: Report
https://thenewswheel.com/rumor-lincoln-nautilus-production-to-end-2023/
* July 26, 2020 – Automotive News
Cars on the chopping block at Mercedes
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/cars-chopping-block-mercedes
* July 18, 2020 – Automotive News
Mercedes A-Class is booted back to Germany
https://www.autonews.com/sales/mercedes-class-booted-back-germany
* July 13, 2020 – Car and Driver
Why the 2021 Ford Bronco is Kind of a Big Deal
https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a33286981/ford-bronco-kind-of-a-big-deal/
* July 13, 2020 – Detroit News
Jeep shares concept V-8 Wrangler ahead of Bronco reveal
* July 12, 2020 – Automotive News
Minivan competition intensifies as segment keeps shrinking
https://www.autonews.com/sales/minivan-competition-intensifies-segment-keeps-shrinking
* July 10, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
New Ram TRX pickup will take on Ford Raptor – and it’s coming soon
* July 6, 2020 – The Drive
Ford Has Big Plans for the Bronco Brand, and It Might Include a Pickup
* July 1, 2020 – Roadshow by C/Net
Bestselling cars, trucks and SUVs for every automaker
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2019-best-selling-cars/
* June 30, 2020 – Reuters
Slumping fleet sales weigh on U.S. auto market
* June 30, 2020 – The Press Stories
Rental motor vehicle, business enterprise journey slump hit vehicle income tough
* June 26, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Autoworkers refuse to fight over scraps during wage talks in Canada, union leader warns
* June 25, 2020 – World Socialist Web Site
Canada: Media report says Ford may target Oakville assembly plant for closure
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/06/25/ford-j25.html
* June 21, 2020 – Autoblog
Ford to cut the Edge and Lincoln Nautilus by 2023? A look at some theories
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/06/21/ford-edge-lincoln-nautilus-rumors/
* June 20, 2020 – Automotive News
New Rogue barrels forth, sans hybrid
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/new-rogue-barrels-forth-sans-hybrid
* June 19, 2020 – Just-Auto
Welcome back, dieselgate – the week
https://www.just-auto.com/comment/welcome-back-dieselgate-the-week_id196190.aspx
* June 19, 2020 – Driving.ca
Motor Mouth: The future of the Ford Edge
https://driving.ca/ford/edge/features/feature-story/motor-mouth-the-future-of-the-ford-edge
* June 17, 2020 – Gizmodo
Report: Ford Might Drop the Edge
https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2020/06/report-ford-might-drop-the-edge/
* June 17, 2020 – Automotive News Canada
Second shutdown not an option if second wave of COVID-19 arrives
https://canada.autonews.com/coronavirus/second-shutdown-not-option-if-second-wave-covid-19-arrives
* June 17, 2020 – Collision Repair Mag
Fiorani’s Prophecies: Rumours suggest Ford may scrap Edge SUV, concerns raised on Oakville plant’s fate
* June 17, 2020 – CarsDirect
Ford Edge Crossover Could Be Discontinued
* June 16, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Future uncertain for new Ford Edge as company heads into labor talks in Canada
* June 16, 2020 – Road & Track
Ford May Cancel the Next-Generation Edge
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a32879226/ford-edge-possibly-cancelled/
* June 16, 2020 – Bloomberg
Ford May Scrap Edge SUV, Putting Canada Plant at Risk
* June 16, 2020 – CBC News
Union concerned about Oakville Ford plant’s future after report suggests automaker may scrap Edge SUV
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ford-oakville-edge-unifor-1.5612757
* June 16, 2020 – Reuters
SUVs more deadly to pedestrians than cars: U.S. insurance study
* June 16, 2020 – Oakville Beaver
WATCH VIDEO: Industry forecaster says Oakville Ford Assembly Plant at risk of closing
* June 16, 2020 – Detroit News
Future of Ford Edge, and Canadian plant where it’s built, in question
* June 16, 2020 – auto123
It’s Starting to Rain SUVs at Ford, But It Appears Ford is Ready to Flush the Edge
https://www.auto123.com/en/news/ford-edge-generation-cancelled-oakville-plant/67132/
* June 16, 2020 – Automotive News Canada
Canada Made FCA Minivan Carries Day AV Research Partnership
https://canada.autonews.com/mobility/canada-made-fca-minivan-carries-day-av-research-partnership
* June 11, 2020 – Investopedia
Electric Truck Wars Heat Up
https://www.investopedia.com/electric-truck-wars-heat-up-4869821
* June 11, 2020 – AutoBeat Online
Back to “Normal”? Not So Fast
https://www.autobeatonline.com/news/back-to-normal-not-so-fast
* June 9, 2020 – Argus Media
AK Steel to restart Dearborn mill in July
https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2112793-ak-steel-to-restart-dearborn-mill-in-july
* June 8, 2020 – Automotive News
Nissan ready to concede on vans
https://www.autonews.com/sales/nissan-ready-concede-vans
* June 8, 2020 – Roadshow by C/Net
Chevy Malibu will depart in 2022, report says
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/chevy-malibu-midsize-sedan-discontinued/
* June 4, 2020 – Reuters
Exclusive: GM plans electric van for business users in bid to pre-empt Tesla
* May 25, 2020 – Automotive News Canada
New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed
https://canada.autonews.com/retail/minivan-sales-are-levelling-analysts-say
* May 25, 2020 – Automotive News
New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed
https://www.autonews.com/sales/7-ev-pickup-brands-forge-ahead-despite-uncertain-demand
* May 17, 2020 – Automotive News
New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed
* May 15, 2020 – Collision Repair Mag
New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed
https://www.collisionrepairmag.com/plan-for-a-u-prepare-for-a-w-apma-discusses-industry-restart/
* May 7, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed
* May 6, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2020/05/06/coronavirus-shutdown-pickup-inventory/5171710002/
* April 30, 2020 – Autocar
New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/new-gmc-hummer-ev-reveal-reborn-suv-postponed
* April 27, 2020 – Automotive News
Nissan alters U.S. factory plans to gain efficiencies
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/nissan-alters-us-factory-plans-gain-efficiencies
* April 27, 2020 – Automotive News
Porsche preps 2wd Taycan
* April 20, 2020 – Automotive News
BMW expected to increase crossover lineup with X8
https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/bmw-expected-increase-crossover-lineup-x8
* April 20, 2020 – Automotive News Canada
Michigan Governor Extends State Shutdown Through April
https://canada.autonews.com/coronavirus/brands-push-forward-new-ev-rollouts
* April 13, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Michigan Governor Extends State Shutdown Through April
* April 13, 2020 – Automotive News
Michigan Governor Extends State Shutdown Through April
https://www.autonews.com/sales/crisis-erases-strong-start-year-luxury-sales
* April 9, 2020 – Reuters
Michigan Governor Extends State Shutdown Through April
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/09/us/09reuters-health-coronavirus-michigan-shutdown.html
* April 9, 2020 – The Truth About Cars
Global Pandemic May Hit Luxury Brands the Hardest
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/04/global-pandemic-may-hit-luxury-brands-the-hardest/
* April 8, 2020 – Sunday Times Live
Car makers set dates to restart plants as coronavirus outbreak plateaus
* April 8, 2020 – Automotive News
Mercedes grabs lead in U.S. luxury race as crisis hammers sales
https://www.autonews.com/sales/mercedes-grabs-lead-us-luxury-race-crisis-hammers-sales
* March 28, 2020 – Automotive News
COVID-19 is ruining the timing for eagerly awaited new models
* March 27, 2020 – The Truth About Cars
Why Is Everyone So Surprised Detroit Isn’t Prioritizing EVs?
* March 26, 2020 – Detroit News
GM cuts paychecks of salaried workforce, executives
* March 26, 2020 – Fox News
Ford and GM won't be selling many electric vehicles soon, report says
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/ford-gm-electric-vehicles-sales
* March 26, 2020 – Electrek
Made-in-China cars for Chinese market will be majority of GM EVs by mid-2020s
* March 26, 2020 – Electrek
GM and Ford plan to make 320K EVs in 2026, less than Tesla’s output in 2019
* March 26, 2020 – Reuters
Exclusive: Electric Hummer could be part of GM's move into EV trucks, SUVs - sources
* March 25, 2020 – Detroit News
2,000 contract workers let go at Fiat Chrysler as automakers hunker down
* March 23, 2020 – Automotive News
For its next-generation 7 Series, BMW adds full-electric version
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/next-gen-7-series-bmw-adds-all-electric-version
* March 17, 2020 – Detroit News
Automakers to partially shut down plants amid coronavirus fears
* March 16, 2020 – The Truth About Cars
Study: Ram No. 1 on Young Truck Shoppers’ Lists
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/03/study-ram-no-1-on-young-truck-shoppers-lists/
* March 16, 2020 – Automotive News
Ram truck captures youth vote
https://www.autonews.com/sales/ram-truck-captures-youth-vote
* March 10, 2020 – Electrive
BMW halts plans for the iX3 in the USA
https://www.electrive.com/2020/03/10/bmw-will-not-be-selling-the-ix3-in-the-usa/
* March 10, 2020 – Electrek
Who killed the electric BMW iX3? US dealers wanting longer range
https://electrek.co/2020/03/10/who-killed-the-electric-bmw-ix3-us-dealers-wanting-longer-range/
* March 10, 2020 – PaulTan.org
BMW iX3 “not suited” for the US, may not make it there
https://paultan.org/2020/03/10/bmw-ix3-not-suited-for-the-us-may-not-make-it-there/
* March 9, 2020 – CleanTechnica.com
BMW Opts To Keep iX3 Off American Market For Now
https://cleantechnica.com/2020/03/09/bmw-opts-to-keep-ix3-off-american-market-for-now/
* March 9, 2020 – Automotive News
Finicky American demand changes path for BMW's crossover EV
https://www.autonews.com/sales/finicky-american-demand-changes-path-bmws-crossover-ev
* March 8, 2020 – Fortune
Does the Hummer EV make sense? Culturally, no. Economically, absolutely
https://fortune.com/2020/03/08/gmc-hummer-ev-electric-suv/
* March 4, 2020 – Detroit News
Head of Ram, Fiat Chrysler sales exits after his whistleblower lawsuit
* March 3, 2020 – Reuters
Ford bets more businesses want carbon-free delivery vans
* March 2, 2020 – Automobile Magazine
Report: Volvo Adding Hyper-Luxe XC100 SUV to Its Lineup
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/report-volvo-adding-xc100-full-size-c40-ev-suvs-to-lineup/
* March 2, 2020 – Automotive News
New flagship, small coupe-style crossover coming, Volvo dealers say
* February 17, 2020 – Marketplace
How electric cars sparked GM’s exodus from Australia, New Zealand and Thailand
* February 10, 2020 – Automotive News
Gladiator’s tough opponent: Price
https://www.autonews.com/sales/gladiators-tough-opponent-price
* February 9, 2020 – CBC News
What the updated Chrysler Pacifica means for the automotive industry
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/updated-chrysler-pacifica-automotive-industry-1.5457020
* February 3, 2020 – Detroit News
Coronavirus deepens challenges for Detroit Three in China
* January 31, 2020 – Reuters
Exclusive: Japan's Nidec bets on electric cars and acquisitions to treble sales: sources
* January 30, 2020 – Automotive News
GM to show (part of) Hummer pickup in Super Bowl ad
https://www.autonews.com/marketing/gm-show-part-hummer-pickup-super-bowl-ad
* January 30, 2020 – Autocar
GMC Hummer EV confirmed as reborn electric-only SUV
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/gmc-hummer-ev-confirmed-reborn-electric-only-suv
* January 29, 2020 – Marketplace
How Tesla made a U-turn
https://www.marketplace.org/2020/01/29/how-tesla-made-a-u-turn/
* January 27, 2020 – Automotive News
With 5th-gen Uconnect, FCA aims to stay in front
https://www.autonews.com/technology/5th-gen-uconnect-fca-aims-stay-front
* January 27, 2020 – Automotive News
Mercedes-Benz E class boasts new engines, interior upgrade
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/mercedes-benz-e-class-boasts-new-engines-interior-upgrade
* January 27, 2020 – Automotive News
GM to make Origin at D-Ham after pickup
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/gm-make-origin-d-ham-after-pickup
* January 24, 2020 – Automotive News
GM to build Cruise AV ride-hailing shuttle at Detroit-Hamtramck in 2022
* January 21, 2020 – Detroit News
Fiat Chrysler files trademark for 'My Freedom' subscription service
* January 17, 2020 – Roadshow by C/Net
Nissan Z’s future penciled in with retro design cues, up to 500 HP
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/nissan-z-future-next-gen-retro-horsepower/
* January 16, 2020 – Bloomberg
Detroit Braces for Year of Slower Sales by Idling Auto Plants
* January 13, 2020 – Automotive News
FCA trims output at 4 plants after backlog
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/fca-trims-output-4-plants-after-backlog
* January 13, 2020 – The Detroit Bureau
Return of the Hummer? Electric Pickup Could Debut During Super Bowl LIV
* January 10, 2020 – Roadshow by C/Net
Electric Hummer pickup will debut in Super Bowl 54 ad, report says
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/electric-hummer-pickup-debut-super-bowl-features-price/
* January 10, 2020 – Daily Mail
The Hummer is back... as an ELECTRIC pick-up: General Motors will revive the name of the gas-guzzler it phased out a decade ago and promote new vehicle in Super Bowl ad starring LeBron James
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7874671/GM-revive-Hummer-electric-pickups-SUVs-sources.html
* January 8, 2020 – Detroit News
AutoX to launch robotaxi service with Chrysler Pacifica minivans
* January 7, 2020 – Financial Post
First all-Canadian zero-emissions concept vehicle a response to PM's innovation call
2019 PRESS RELEASES
* 2019/12/27 – Tesla’s China factory could be a model for U.S. automakers
https://www.marketplace.org/2019/12/27/teslas-china-factory-could-be-a-model-for-u-s-automakers/
* 2019/12/22 - The unclear path forward for Canada's auto sector as the electric age approaches
https://beta-ctvnews-ca.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/beta.ctvnews.ca/national/autos/2019/12/22/1_4740696.html
* 2019/12/17 - First Shift: FCA, PSA directors meet to finalize merger agreement, report says
* 2019/12/16 - New Mercedes GLA still sleek but adds space
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/new-mercedes-gla-still-sleek-adds-space
* 2019/12/11 - Mercedes packs next-gen GLA with more room, beefiexr engine
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/mercedes-packs-next-gen-gla-more-room-beefier-engine
* 2019/12/03 - Canada production a back-burner priority in FCA-PSA merger
https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/canada-production-back-burner-priority-fca-psa-merger
* 2019/12/03 - Mercedes exits New York show
https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/mercedes-exits-new-york-show
* 2019/12/02 - Mercedes exits New York auto show
https://www.autonews.com/new-york-auto-show/mercedes-exits-new-york-auto-show-2020
* 2019/11/11 - Ford to make some electric motors at its Van Dyke plant
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/ford-make-some-electric-motors-its-van-dyke-plant
* 2019/11/01 - It appears Alfa Romeo has cut the reborn 8C, GTV sports cars
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/alfa-romeo-8c-gtv-sports-cars/
* 2019/10/30 - PSA could help Fiat Chrysler modernize its vehicle platforms
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fiat-chrysler-m-a-psa-products/psa-could-help-fiat-chrysler-modernize-its-vehicle-platforms-idUSKBN1X92LK
* 2019/10/25 - Senator Chuck Schumer proposes plan to electrify nation's vehicle fleet
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/senator-schumer-proposes-ev-plan/
* 2019/10/21 - First Shift: GM halts Mexico line, restarts Canada plant
* 2019/10/18 - Exclusive: Electric Hummer could be part of GM's move into EV trucks, SUVs - sources
* 2019/09/20 - Canada's auto industry continues to wait on China
https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/canadas-auto-industry-continues-wait-china
* 2019/09/11 - For Chrysler Voyager, a tricky trip awaits
https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/chrysler-voyager-tricky-trip-awaits
* 2019/09/10 - Electric vehicle startup Rivian gets a jolt from big Amazon.com van order https://www.reuters.com/article/us-amazon-environment-rivian/electric-vehicle-startup-rivian-gets-a-jolt-from-big-amazon-com-van-order-idUSKBN1W42JA
* 2019/08/16 - Infiniti peels off a BMW X4 fighter
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/infiniti-peels-bmw-x4-fighter
* 2019/08/15 - FCA extends 3rd shift at Canada plant until end of year
https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/fca-extends-3rd-shift-canada-plant-until-end-year
* 2019/08/13 - Porsche adds hybrid option to Cayenne Coupe for 2020
https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/porsche-adds-hybrid-option-cayenne-coupe-2020
* 2019/08/12 - Nissan retreats on pickup strategy
https://www.autonews.com/sales/nissan-retreats-pickup-strategy
* 2019/08/08 - Mercedes, BMW top-of-the-line premium sedans face EV, crossover threat
https://europe.autonews.com/sales-segment/mercedes-bmw-top-line-premium-sedans-face-ev-crossover-threat
* 2019/08/01 - Nissan/Infiniti: A big drag from weaker car volume
https://www.autonews.com/sales/nissaninfiniti-big-drag-weaker-car-volume?CSAuthResp=1%3A%3A190152%3A31869%3A24%3Asuccess%3A48CB91371D6BE4B92B4723E178A084CF
* 2019/08/01 - HYUNDAI/KIA: Crossover momentum continues
https://www.autonews.com/sales/hyundaikia-crossover-momentum-continues
* 2019/07/28 - Nissan plans to cut at least 10% of its global lineup by spring 2022
* 2019/07/25 - Grand Caravan production coming to an end is good news?
https://blackburnnews.com/windsor/windsor-news/2019/07/25/grand-caravan-production-coming-end-good-news/
* 2019/07/22 - Dodge Grand Caravan production to end in May 2020, forecasting company says
https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/dodge-grand-caravan-production-end-may-2020-forecasting-company-says
* 2019/07/18 - Ford plans Bronco-based pickup, forecast firm says
https://www.autonews.com/future-product/ford-plans-bronco-based-pickup-forecast-firm-says
* 2019/07/16 - Bronco Pickup be in the Works
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2019/07/bronco-pickup-be-in-the-works/
* 2019/07/15 - EXCLUSIVE: Ford Bronco Coming to Battle Jeep Gladiator!
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/exclusive-ford-bronco-pickup-coming-battle-jeep-gladiator/
* 2019/07/09 - Mini goes electric with Cooper SE, offering range of 114 miles
* 2019/06/24 - Windsor plant’s future depends on FCA’s minivan strategy
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/windsor-plants-future-depends-fcas-minivan-strategy
* 2019/06/18 - BMW expands 8-series lineup with Gran Coupe
https://www.autonews.com/future-product/bmw-expands-8-series-lineup-gran-coupe
* 2019/06/13 - Ontario, California likely spots for N.A. production of Chinese cars, expert says
* 2019/06/03 - Renault and FCA didn’t say so, but Nissan could shine
https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/renault-and-fca-didnt-say-so-nissan-could-shine
* 2019/06/02 - Proposed FCA-Renault merger could be suppliers' feast, famine
* 2019/05/29 - Report: Renault to Decide on Fiat Chrysler Merger Plan Next Week
* 2019/05/28 - Windsor minivan production should be secure in Renault merger, expert says
* 2019/05/28 - How Renault, Fiat Chrysler could save through sharing
* 2019/05/27 - Fiat Chrysler and Renault might be headed toward a merger
https://www.marketplace.org/2019/05/27/fiat-chrysler-and-renault-might-be-headed-toward-a-merger/
* 2019/05/11 - Reviving Dodge Dakota could fill midsize truck hole for FCA
* 2019/03/06 – FCA eyes all-wheel drive Pacifica minivan
https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/fca-eyes-all-wheel-drive-pacifica-minivan
* 2019/03/04 – Auto industry analysts brace for headwinds in 2019 and beyond
* 2019/03/02 – FCA, Cassino Plant says goodbye to Alfa GTV: US analysis
https://www.thestartupper.it/fca-cassino-plant-dice-addio-ad-alfa-gtv-le-analisi-usa-2944.html
* 2019/02/28 – FCA invests big in Michigan as analysts question future of Brampton plant
* 2019/02/26 – Porsche Macan to go all-electric
https://www.autonews.com/future-product/porsche-macan-go-all-electric
* 2019/02/20 – The Outlook for Auto Tariffs, Affordability and EVs isn’t So Rosy
* 2019/02/18 – A look at which automakers in Canada meet USMCA’s 75% content rule
* 2019/02/11 – Tracking GM’s manufacturing move to Mexico
https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/tracking-gms-manufacturing-move-mexico
* 2019/02/07 – Kia Sportage nip, tuck adds driver-assist gear, larger touch screen
* 2019/02/05 – Nissan adds outdoor package to 2019 Pathfinder lineup
* 2019/01/28 – EV race heats up with Leaf E Plus
https://www.autonews.com/retail/ev-race-heats-leaf-e-plus
* 2019/01/25 – Canada union calls for boycott of GM Mexico-made vehicles
* 2019/01/24 – Nissan dealers ‘happy’ to stay in the sedan business
https://www.autonews.com/dealers/nissan-dealers-happy-stay-sedan-business
* 2019/01/16 – BMW adds plug-in hybrid to 2020 7-Series lineup
https://www.autonews.com/future-product/bmw-adds-plug-hybrid-2020-7-series-lineup
* 2019/01/08 – Mercedes retools CLA with beefier engine for 2020
https://www.autonews.com/ces/mercedes-retools-cla-beefier-engine-2020
* 2019/01/07 – Analysis: The state of Canadian auto assembly
https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/analysis-state-canadian-auto-assembly
* 2019/01/01 – Canada’s auto sector still has a few miles left, experts say