Retiring Magna CEO Don Walker talks about what he’s most proud of during his 33-year tenure, whether he has regrets, and says the ever-changing supply giant is in steady hands under his successor, Swamy Kotagiri.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Aaron Wudrick says contract talks between Unifor and the Detroit Three have become “hostage negotiations,” with jobs and investment at stake if governments don’t contribute tax dollars to retooling projects. But, he doesn’t blame the automakers for taking the money, calling an automaker’s decision to do so “completely rational” because governments around the world have “opened the floodgates” to cash.

J.D. Power’s Robert Karwel says inventory levels won’t return to normal until at least early next year. But, in the meantime, incentives are down and prices and profitability are up in the retail market.

Automotive News Canada reporter John Irwin has covered auto talks on both sides of the border for years. He breaks down the latest deal between Ford and Unifor, looks ahead to the FCA talks and beyond to what the pattern, promised investment and new wage grow-in mean for unionized autoworkers.

Volkswagen Canada CEO Pierre Boutin talks about what the all-electric ID4 means for the brand, how the pandemic and more electrification at the automaker might affect dealers, and the need to attract more consumers to the brand in Canada.

A.J. Khan, CEO of Vehiqilla Inc., says Canada has “a huge opportunity” in the automotive cybersecurity sector as more of the auto industry, from the supply chain to transportation infrastructure, becomes connected to the internet. He’s got warnings and advice for companies and consumers.

Rebekah Young, Scotiabank Economics’ director of fiscal and provincial economics, says some “idiosyncrasies” were behind August’s nine-per-cent decline in sales. She also explains “the strength we’re seeing in Canadian auto sales” as the industry recovers from the pandemic while forecasting 1.6 million in new-vehicle sales in 2020.

Unifor's Jerry Dias discusses his union’s plan as it embarks on the latest round of contract talks with the Detroit Three. He also talks about how USMCA and a low-flying loonie might benefit his union this round.

Canadian International AutoShow Marketing Director David McLean discusses planning a show amid a global pandemic, what a virtual exhibition might look like and whether dealers and consumers will attend.

New Magna International Executive Vice-President Sherif Marakby talks about why he left Ford for the Tier I supplier, how autonomous and electric vehicles fit into Magna’s long-term plans and what excites him about the future of automotive.