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Believe it or not, U.S.-based Novelis, the main supplier of recycled aluminium for automotive giant Ford and several other manufacturers operating in North America, has reported a third fire at its main plant in Oswego, New York — and this since last September

If you believe that the Chinese automotive “invasion” in America has been avoided thanks to the heavy tariffs imposed by the U.S. president (a policy later adopted in Canada), be aware that this may only be temporary. In the meantime, Chinese automakers are using this situation to establish themselves elsewhere around the world, including in Europe

It’s official! Even though the Chevrolet Camaro is no longer in production, NASCAR has approved the continued presence of this model in competition this year. As a result, Chevrolet designers have reworked the grille, side skirts, hood, and — most importantly — revived the name! Last year, Chevrolet insisted that this race car, which competes against the Ford Mustang and Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Cup Series, be identified as a Chevrolet ZL-1. Fortunately, Chevrolet’s management reversed its decision and is bringing back the Camaro name — a move that excites speculators who see it as a possible sign of the model’s eventual return to the market

Founded in 2001 in Montréal, V2V Technologies Inc. (best known for its GEM-CAR solution) is reaching a major milestone this year: 25 years. As a Québec-based player in the SaaS (Software as a Service) software space specializing in automotive repair shops and related industries, V2V has evolved to establish itself as a recognized name in the Canadian tech landscape and beyond.

According to WardsAuto, Japanese automaker Toyota is reportedly preparing to invest an additional US$10 billion in its U.S. operations over the next five years. This comes after the company began production at its US$13.9 billion battery plant in Liberty, North Carolina—the only facility of its kind outside Japan. No further details have been disclosed

Lucid Group released its third-quarter 2025 results, showing strong revenue growth but continued production challenges. According to PR Newswire, the company generated $336.6 million, up 68% year-over-year. However, only 3,891 vehicles were produced, limiting Gravity SUV availability across retail networks.

As if the industry didn’t already have enough challenges, a new dispute is emerging between Dutch manufacturer Nexperia, based in Nijmegen, Netherlands, and its facilities in China. The Chinese government has decided to impose trade restrictions on the export of chips tested and packaged in China to destinations around the world. This move follows the Dutch government’s decision to regain control of the company.

Japanese tire manufacturer Bridgestone has announced major changes in its global leadership. Effective January 1, 2026, Yasuhiro Morita will assume the role of global President and CEO, succeeding Shuichi Ishibashi.

About two weeks ago, Nissan Canada’s then-president, Trevor Longley, decided to leave the company, which at the time was facing certain challenges. It has since been announced that Longley has become the president of Stellantis Canada.