Automotive News Canada Podcast
Automotive News Canada
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Episodes (316)
July 28, 2023 | AutoTrader’s Baris Akyurek on pricing, inventory and monthly payments
AutoTrader Vice-president of Insights and Intelligence Baris Akyurek leans on his wealth of data to break down current average listing prices, the inventory crunch, and how much Canadians are paying on a monthly basis for vehicles.
July 21, 2023 | Nissan’s Steve Milette on connecting to customers through racing
Nissan Canada President Steve Milette talks about how the Nissan Grand Prix is used to build a customer base and the next generation of racers.
July 14, 2023 | taq’s John Currado talks online sales, the digital revolution and VinFast
John Currado, CEO of taq Automotive Intelligence, talks about the challenges of getting people to transact entirely online, discusses the differences in startup and legacy retail models, and talks about a new partnership with VinFast.
ANC Podcast: July 7, 2023 | Parkland’s Scott Sharabura on EV infrastructure, charge times and more
Scott Sharabura, vice president of electric vehicle charging at parkland corporation, which owns On the Run and Ultramar gas and convenience stores across Canada, talks about the company’s EV charging strategy, charge times, and where more chargers are needed.
ANC Podcast: Replay of HeyAuto’s Brett Jones on who owns data in a car, how to wipe it and more
In this replay of the May 12, 2023 Automotive News Canada Podcast, HeyAuto President Brett Jones explains what type of data — from text messages to body weight — is stored in a vehicle. He explains how it can be used for good and evil and the information needs to be wiped from a used vehicle before resale.
June 23, 2023 | How B.C. is increasing EV uptake and meeting power demand
Kees Jansen, director of EV service delivery at BC Hydro, explains how the utility is encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles through charging incentives. He also explains how the province and utility are meeting demand and making it easier to charge in condos and while traveling.
June 16, 2023 | David Kennedy examines mining in the auto industry
Automotive News Canada Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy spent two days at BEV In-Depth 2023, a mining conference in Sudbury, Ont., where several in the auto industry descended to talk critical minerals, mining, and policy. He tells us what he learned.
June 9, 2023 | VinFast Canada’s Daniel Morello on the VF 8, retailing and future models
June 9, 2023 | VinFast Canada’s Daniel Morello on the VF 8, retailing and future models by Automotive News Canada
June 2, 2023 | Porsche Canada’s John Cappella on sports cars, the luxury tax and EVs
Porsche Canada CEO John Capella breaks down the Canadian luxury market, explains how electrification affects sports cars, and tells us what effect the luxury tax is having.
May 26, 2023 | Linamar’s Linda Hasenfratz on new Ontario plant, diversification, EVs
Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz explains giga-casting, what it means to the supplier, and why it’s building a new factory in Ontario to facilitate the process. She’ll also talk electric vehicles and about the company’s diversification plan.
May 19, 2023 | Magna’s Todd Deaville on the factory of the future, automation and AI
Magna’s Vice-president of Factory of the Future Todd Deaville tells us what tomorrow’s auto plants will look like, explains why artificial intelligence is good for the industry, and why people aren’t going anywhere and will always be needed on shop floors.
May 12, 2023 | HeyAuto’s Brett Jones on who owns data in a car, how to wipe it and more
HeyAuto President Brett Jones explains what type of data — from text messages to body weight — is stored in a vehicle. He explains how it can be used for good and evil and why the information needs to be wiped from a used vehicle before resale.
May 5, 2023 | Todd Bourgon talks EV rebates, direct sales and auto shows
Todd Bourgon, executive director of the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario, formerly the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association, talks about Ontario’s reluctance to offer EV rebates, explains how the view of direct sales has changed over the years, and says auto shows remain a very important piece of auto retailing.
April 28, 2023 | Toyota’s Stephen Beatty on ZEV mandates, the IRA and EV alternatives
Vice-president and Corporate Secretary of Toyota Canada Stephen Beatty explains how Canada’s ZEV sales mandate and the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act are going to affect sales and auto manufacturing in Canada. He also details why Toyota isn’t all-in on electric vehicles, and might never be.
April 21, 2023 | GM’s Sandor Piszar on Q1 sales, demand, EVs and dealer upgrades
GM Canada Vice-President of Sales, Service, and Marketing Sandor Piszar talks Q1 sales, demand, and affordable “gateway” EVs. He also explains what’s expected of Canadian GM dealers as they prepare to sell an all-electric lineup.
April 14, 2023 | Nissan's Steve Milette on going electric, Ariya EV and dealer upgrades
Nissan Canada President Steve Milette breaks down the automaker’s Ambition 2030 plan, talks about why the Ariya EV is such an important EV, and tells us what’s expected of dealers as they prep to sell more electric vehicles.
ANC Podcast Replay: Ontario Premier Doug Ford on ZEV mandates, EV rebates and investment
In this replay of the Feb. 24, 2023 Automotive News Canada Podcast, we caught up with Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. He shared his thoughts on the federal ZEV mandate, saying as soon as a government “starts mandating, it never works out.” He also said dealing with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act is the responsibility of the federal government. And, he explained why he refuses to offer Ontarians an EV rebate.
March 31, 2023 | CVMA’s Brian Kingston breaks down the federal budget
Brian Kingston, the CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, says the 2023 federal budget does a good job at responding to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, which he calls “green industrial policy on steroids.” Kingston says the budget keeps Canada in the game when it comes to landing new auto investment, saying “it was key Canada rolled out a plan to respond.”
March 24, 2023 | Brendan Sweeney on what VW’s battery plant means to, says about Canada
Brendan Sweeney, managing director of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing, says Volkswagen’s decision to build an EV battery plant in Canada might go down as the biggest automotive win in the country’s history. He explains how many direct and indirect jobs the plant will support, tells us what the plant says about Canada and says the government is justified in financially supporting such a venture with taxpayer money.
March 17, 2023 | Cadillac Canada’s Mike Speranzini on sales, Lyriq, energized dealers
Managing Director for Cadillac in Canada Mike Speranzini tells us the secret to surging sales, explains why the interaction between driver and vehicle is one of the more important details in luxury automobiles and says upgrading dealerships to prep for electric vehicles is “not a task for the faint.”
March 10, 2023 | Nissan Americas Jérémie Papin on Canada's critical role supplying EVs
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act’s new tax incentives are compelling automakers to rethink their supply chains and manufacturing priorities. That’s true for Nissan, which is looking to build stronger supply chains in North America. Nissan Americas chairperson Jérémie Papin explains what that means for Canada.
March 3, 2023 | Jason Campbell on how the Canadian International AutoShow rebounded
Canadian International AutoShow General Manager Jason Campbell explains how the event succeeded after a two-year hiatus and stunned with the third-largest crowd on record. He also discusses how to keep the momentum and how to convince automakers that skipped the 2023 show to return next year.
Feb. 24, 2023 | Ontario Premier Doug Ford on ZEV mandates, EV rebates and investment
We caught up with Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. He shared his thoughts on the federal ZEV mandate, saying as soon as a government “starts mandating, it never works out.” He also said dealing with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act is the responsibility of the federal government. And, he explains why he refuses to offer Ontarians an EV rebate.
Feb. 17, 2023 | J.D. Power’s Robert Karwel on new-vehicle prices, incentives, more
J.D. Power’s Robert Karwel tells us where the average transaction price of new vehicles is headed in 2023, when more robust incentives might return, and how interest rates might affect the industry this year.
Feb. 10, 2023 | Jason Campbell tees up Toronto auto show
Canadian International AutoShow General Manager Jason Campbell tees up the exhibit’s first live event since 2020. He explains the challenges the show overcame, talks about which automakers will be on hand, and what to expect.