A 1st in Canada, $1.6B EV battery separator plant to open in Port Colborne, Ont., in 2027

A 1st in Canada, .6B EV battery separator plant to open in Port Colborne, Ont., in 2027

A small city nestled in southern Ontario’s Niagara Region will be home to a new $1.6-billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant that was officially announced Tuesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford were among politicians in Port Colborne to speak about the investment by Japanese company Asahi Kasei Corp. Mayor Bill Steele said Asahi … Read more

‘Challenging’ market prompts Stellantis to re-evaluate auto show participation

‘Challenging’ market prompts Stellantis to re-evaluate auto show participation

Chrysler parent company Stellantis says future participation in North American auto shows will be looked at on a “case-by-case basis” amid headwinds in the auto market. “With a focus on preserving business fundamentals to mitigate the impact of a challenging automotive market in North America, Stellantis is working to optimize its marketing strategy as it relates to … Read more