David Kennedy

San Diego, University of California, Berkeley

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‘The right time’: Toyota Canada’s all-hybrid RAV4 puts ICE-only powertrains on notice

1 week ago | autonews.com | David Kennedy |Laurence Iliff |Paige Hodder |Hans Greimel

The redesigned sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 crossover, seen here at its global debut in Tokyo on May 21, 2025, will only be available as a hybrid in Canada.
Toyota adding battery pack lines at 2 Ontario assembly plants to pave way for new RAV4

1 week ago | autonews.com | David Kennedy |Mark Hollmer |Urvaksh Karkaria |Kurt Nagl

1 year after the CDK cyberattacks, some dealerships look ahead with lessons learnedCEO Brian MacDonald said CDK is stronger after the June 2024 ransomware attacks: “We are making sustained investments to work to stay ahead of evolving threats and safeguard our customers’ operations.”
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada names new president as Frank Voss gets U.S. role

1 week ago | autonews.com | David Kennedy |Michael Martinez |C.J. Moore |Urvaksh Karkaria

Frank Voss, former head of Toyota's Canadian assembly operations was appointed president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas in May.
Ottawa to leverage defence spending to prop up ailing auto sector

2 weeks ago | autonews.com | David Kennedy |John Irwin |Laurence Iliff |Urvaksh Karkaria

The U.S. and China will maintain tariffs at their current, lower levels following negotiations between the two nations this week in London, President Donald Trump said.
Rare-earth recycler Cyclic Materials to invest $34.2M in Ontario plant amid China export curbs

2 weeks ago | autonews.com | David Kennedy |John Irwin |Melissa Burden |Urvaksh Karkaria

The recycling startup plans to quintuple its capacity to produce mixed rare earth oxide at its plant in Kingston, Ont.
Canada's EV sales mandate needs to end, Ford Canada's CEO says

2 weeks ago | autonews.com | David Kennedy |John Huetter |Vince Bond Jr.

The proportion of consumers at least 60 days behind on car payments rose to 1.4 percent in the first quarter, up from 1.3 percent a year earlier, according to TransUnion.
EcoPro to halt construction on $1.2B Quebec battery materials plant, citing tariffs, EV woes

2 weeks ago | autonews.com | David Kennedy |Urvaksh Karkaria |Hans Greimel |Molly Boigon

A rendering of the $1.2-billion cathode manufacturing facility in Bécancour, Que. when the project was announced in 2023.
Can Canada’s EV supply chain regain its footing amid tariffs, industry growing pains?

2 weeks ago | autonews.com | David Kennedy |Vince Bond Jr. |Carly Schaffner

Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe, left, and former prime minister Justin Trudeau announce plans for the automaker's $15-billion commitment to a “comprehensive” electric-vehicle battery supply chain in Ontario. Honda has since delayed the investment.
Ontario to back ‘handful’ of mineral projects with $500M fund

3 weeks ago | autonews.com | David Kennedy |Carly Schaffner |Michael Martinez

Ontario Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli: There are many, many mines in Ontario that want to open, and we want to make sure that every ounce of ore that comes out of the ground gets processed here in Ontario.
Tariff price hikes to hit Canadian cars in June, but will be less than feared, J.D. Power says

3 weeks ago | autonews.com | David Kennedy |Vince Bond Jr.

Chrysler's first century was marked by intriguing designs, engaging muscle cars, the creation of the minivan segment and resilience through multiple stretches of financial peril.

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