Ontario Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli reflects on the province’s automotive successes of 2022, explains why the government now believes in financially assisting automakers and says 2023 is shaping up to — maybe — be better than 2023 when it comes to auto investment.

On this replay of the Aug. 5, 2022 episode of the Automotive News Canada Podcast, Kimoby’s Dan Robinson talks about how the software program he helped develop and market allows dealers to use text messaging to communicate with customers, helps stores run more efficiently and saves dealerships money. He also explains why good old-fashioned email and phone calls are already antiquated technology at dealerships and what makes instant messaging the go-to solution in customer service and retention.

On this replay of the Nov. 4, 2022 episode of the Automotive News Canada Podcast, Hanif Datoo, Telus vice-president of technical sales and the telecom’s connected cars specialist, explains why mass adoption of autonomous vehicles is likely two or more decades away. He describes the hurdles driverless cars face and details the AV research Telus is conducting in Canada.

E3 Lithium CEO Chris Doornbos talks about the company’s $87-million lithium project and what it means to the industry. He also discusses how the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act affects the mining industry, and addresses Alberta’s growing role in automotive

Flo Charging CEO Louis Tremblay discusses GM’s deal to buy its Canadian and U.S. dealers 40,000 charging stations, what it means for EV uptake in underserved markets and whether an order this big might lead to the expansion of his company.

Chief Design Officer for Stellantis North America Ralph Gilles talks about winning the Eyes on Design Award, the differences between designing production and concept vehicles, and how electric vehicles might change the way he works. He also lists his top three favourite designs.

In this replay of the Sept. 30 Automotive News Canada Podcast, GM Canada CEO Marissa West talks about the automaker’s battery supply chain, pickup production, electric vehicles, dealer network, and gender equity.

Al-Karim Awadia, head of automotive industry at google Canada, says the online giant’s 2022 Google Gearshift Canada Study shows waning brand loyalty, a faster shift to electric vehicles, a growing interest in online retailing, and more.

Brian Kingston, CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association outlines what Canada needs to do next to take full advantage of the “generational opportunity” the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act offers the industry. He also talks charging infrastructure, EV incentives, and more.

Hanif Datoo, Telus vice-president of technical sales and the telecom’s connected cars specialist, tells why mass adoption of autonomous vehicles is likely two or more decades away. He describes the hurdles the auto industry faces and details the AV research Telus is conducting in a number of provinces. And, who’s liable when a connected car fails?