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@minibubbly.bsky.social

Full Liberal All in Canada Auto Manufacturing Network Policy

#FederalElection #Canada #cdnpoli #AutoManufacturing

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March 31, 2025 at 5:34 PM

The Moscow Times

@themoscowtimes.com

The automanufacturing plant now produces vehicles under the Chinese brand Tenet.

Fire Engulfs Former Volkswagen Factory in Kaluga Region - The Moscow Times

Firefighters extinguished a blaze that broke out earlier Wednesday at the former Volkswagen factory in the Kaluga region.

www.themoscowtimes.com

January 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM

Gone Coastal

@coastalguarder.bsky.social

Oh I'm sure part of the reason they want to "redraw" the international border to include southern Ontario as part of the US is because the automanufacturing and energy infractructure is already here.

March 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM

Casey Whitaker

@alphacentauri53.bsky.social

“Canada buys more US goods than Japan, South Korea, the UK, France and China combined. Combined, that's over $350 billion in annual imports from the US, which sustains over 9 million American jobs..in automanufacturing, aerospace, steel production, agriculture, you name it”.🇨🇦
#CanadaStrong
#ElbowsUp

Not Looking for a Date @oldenuf2knowbetter.bsky.social · Aug 7

This is a must-see segment. No one says it as well as Rachel. #CanadaStrong
youtu.be/yt-MOm5tMLo

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow | Trump Stunned as Canada Fights Back — What’s Behind Carney’s Triumph?

YouTube video by Arthurc1

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August 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡

@spudislander45.bsky.social

#Ottawa, #South Korea in talks to bring #automanufacturing to #Canada: sources

Both #Germany and #SouthKorea are bidding for the #defencecontract on #sub manufacturing. They were both asked to boost industrial benefits to the Canada’s sectors hardest hit like steel, auto and aluminum. #cdnpoli

Ottawa, South Korea in talks to bring auto manufacturing to Canada: sources

Canada has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea that includes discussions to bring auto manufacturing to Canada, two sources told CTV News.

www.ctvnews.ca

January 28, 2026 at 11:45 PM

Kathleen Westergaard 🇨🇦 MSW, RSW

@kathleenwester.bsky.social

Sounds like #Michigan could leave the #USA over #USTariffs. They expect that their automanufacturing industry will shut down this week as a result.

February 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁

@minibubbly.bsky.social

Is there such a thing as a Made in America car anymore?
#AutoManufacturing

Undoing decades of auto manufacturing planning will come with severe costs for the industry

www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

ANALYSIS | Is there such a thing as a Made in America car anymore? | CBC News

There's no such thing as a "Made in America" car anymore. And there hasn't been for years. Cars across the continent are made through an intricate and complex web of companies working together to make...

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March 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM

One Resolve Co. ™

@oneresolve.bsky.social

#manufacturing #tariffs #shipping
#econsky #automanufacturing

Reuters @reuters.com · Jun 20

German car manufacturers incurred costs of half a billion euros in April due to tariffs, says VDA reut.rs/3G3rbIn

German car manufacturers incurred costs of half a billion euros in April due to tariffs, says VDA

German car manufacturers are likely to have incurred costs of around half a billion euros in April due to import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the head of the VDA auto industry lobby group said an interview published on Friday.

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June 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM

Wirelesmike 🫘

@wirelesmike.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z0r...

The stock market and American automanufacturing being Devastated by Donald Trump already.

YouTube video by Blackboot Official

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February 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM

phoebe1313.bsky.social

@phoebe1313.bsky.social

Got 401k? I hate to tell ya…

The stock market and American automanufacturing being Devastated by Donald Trump already.
@blackboot.bsky.social
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The stock market and American automanufacturing being Devastated by Donald Trump already.

YouTube video by Blackboot Official

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February 3, 2025 at 12:50 AM

Futurride

@futurride.bsky.social

Watt EV and Avant Design offer joint capabilities for vehicle development
#3Ddesign #AR #augmentedreality #autodesign #autoengineering #automanufacturing #Autocar #AvantDesign #CES #Futurride
<a href="https://futurride.com/2026/06/25/watt-ev-and-avant-design-offer-joint-capabilities-for-vehicle-development/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://futurride.com/2026/06/25/watt-ev-and-avant-design-offer-joint-capabilities-for-vehicle-development/

June 26, 2026 at 12:52 PM

International Finance

@intlfinance.bsky.social

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume aims to cut up to 100,000 jobs in coming years #NewsmakeroftheDay #Internationalfinance

Blume also intends to reduce investment by around 15% to just over 130 billion euro (USD 148 billion) over the next five years #Volkswagen #OliverBlume #AutoManufacturing

June 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Tina Casey

@tinamcasey.bsky.social

The electric delivery van trickle turns into a flood
#evs #electricvehicles #electrictrucks #mail #georgia #usa #ford #vehicles #autoindustry #automanufacturing #evcharging #evchargingstations #batteryelectric #zeroemissions #fleets #fleetmanagement #fleetvehicles

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January 23, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Electric Autonomy

@electricautonomy.com

Canada’s EV #SupplyChain & manufacturing sector is reliant on deep integration with the US & Mexico.

Given current events, what’s next for the North American automotive landscape?

On Feb. 6 at #EVIT2025 in Toronto, we'll tackle the issue head on. Join us!

#EVs #ElectricVehicles #AutoManufacturing

Canada’s electric vehicle supply chain and manufacturing sector is reliant on deep integration with the U.S. and Mexico. With the Trump administration reshaping trade policy and a pivotal Canadian election on the horizon, what’s next for the North American automotive landscape?

On Feb. 6, at the 2025 EV Innovation & Technology Conference in Toronto, industry leaders will tackle the issue head on. Join us for this timely panel discussion:

"U.S., Mexico and Canada: EV Manufacturing in the Time of Trump"

This session will explore critical questions around import tariffs, the renegotiation of the USMCA, protectionist measures, and their impact on competitiveness. Panelists will discuss strategies for companies and governments to navigate these shifting dynamics in a rapidly evolving political climate.

Our featured speakers:

• Flavio Volpe, C.M., President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA)
• Collin Shaw, President, MEMA. The Vehicle Suppliers Association
• Francisco González, Executive President, INA Industria Nacional de Autopartes, A.C.
• Emma Jarratt, Executive Editor, Electric Autonomy (Moderator)

Be part of this crucial conversation. Register for hashtag#EVIT2025 now, while tickets are still available.

For more information about the conference and to register, go to:
https://electricautonomy.ca/ev-innovation-technology-conference/

January 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Electric Autonomy

@electricautonomy.com

Only 2 days left to take advantage of early-bird pricing for the EV Innovation & Technology Conference 2025, happening Feb. 6 in Toronto!

For more info & to register:

electricautonomy.ca/ev-innovatio...

Early-bird pricing ends Jan. 10!

#EVIT2025 #ElectricVehicles #SupplyChain #AutoManufacturing

The EV Innovation & Technology Conference 2025 is happening on February 6 in Toronto. This event is presented by Electric Autonomy in partnership with NGen Canada and supported by Accenture, the National Research Council of Canada, and SmartTO.

The opening session for this third annual conference will be a panel discussion on the future of North American auto manufacturing in light of current events, and the featured speakers will be:

► Flavio Volpe, C.M., President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association
► Collin Shaw, President of MEMA, the U.S. vehicle suppliers association
► Francisco González, Executive President of the Industria Nacional de Autopartes, A.C. from Mexico.

Other featured speakers at this event will include:

► Desiree Tremblay, Manager Innovation and Finance Strategy, Dana Canada;
► Bradley Harker, Principal Commercial Officer at the US Consulate General Toronto;
► Ibrahim Yimer, Vice President, Transportation & Manufacturing Division, National Research Council;
► Simon Thibault, EV Critical Materials Leader, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, General Motors;
► Prof. Linda Nazar, Canada Research Chair in Solid State Energy Materials, University of Waterloo;
► Sheri Williams, Managing Director of Industry X at Accenture;

For a full list of speakers, more information about this conference, and to purchase tickets, visit the Electric Autonomy website.

Early-bird pricing ends on January 10, 2025.

January 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM

andyoriley.bsky.social

@andyoriley.bsky.social

8/26 Andy dips into antiquity for a little something to add to his collection. Show and tell day at 3620 years old. Dolly. Detroit automanufacturing slightly down. Crime in Muskegon down, what has Andy noticed over the last 10 years here? Artprize opens soon.
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August 26, 2026 at 1:32 PM

UM LEGACY PRESS LTD

@umlegacypress.com

Toyota Building $3.6 Billion Texas Plant, Creating 2K Jobs: Toyota Motor Corp said Monday it will build a $3.6 billion auto plant in Texas and shift some truck production to the United States from Mexico. #Toyota #Texas #AutoManufacturing #JobCreation #Economy

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July 6, 2026 at 10:15 PM

Tink

@tinkb333.bsky.social

7/?
and the inability to obtain auto repairs, etc. What is the senator/congressman doing to protect the viability of the USA Automotive industry, especially his constituents near Chicago?

5) When is the town hall meeting scheduled and where will it be held?

#TownHall #AutoManufacturing #AutoRepair

April 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Thinkronicity ™

@thinkronicity.ispost.ing

⬆️ Yo #DougFord, maybe you should concern yourself with your #AutoSector #CAW jobs in #Ontario instead of congratulating people for shooting a burglar in their home. Land some jobs, not cheer coffins, maybe you would be appreciated for more than your bark.
#Canpoli #AutoMFG #AutoManufacturing #EV

March 26, 2026 at 1:41 AM

HeilMeinTrumpler

@heilmeintrumpler.bsky.social

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that U.S. automakers are seeking a workaround to avoid increased expenses resulting from Don The Con’s controversial tariff policy: relocating manufacturing to China.

#DonTheCon #Tariffs #China #AutoManufacturing #Mediaite