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Ontario auto insurance companies shortchanging crash victims with outdated rules and fees, health professionals say
Anthony Grande, physiotherapist and owner of Focus Physiotherapy poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Thursday March 2, 2023. (Christopher Katsarov/The Globe and Mail)
canada
ICBC applies to regulator for two-year rate freeze on basic auto insurance
An ICBC driver examiner wearing a face mask, safety glasses and gloves prepares to place a plastic cover over the passenger seat before a driver takes a road test in Richmond, B.C., on Monday, July 20, 2020. Non-commercial road tests resumed in the province on Monday after approximately 55,000 appointments were cancelled due to COVID-19. ICBC is planning on hiring and training more examiners and opening additional testing locations to deal with the backlog. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
opinion
Detroit auto show no longer the must-attend event it used to be
Petrina Gentile
international business
Chip makers have a message for car makers: Your turn to pay
FILE - Technicians inspect a piece of equipment during a tour of the Micron Technology automotive chip manufacturing plant Feb. 11, 2022, in Manassas, Va. A bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States is making its way through the Senate is a top priority of the Biden administration. It would add about $79 billion to the deficit over 10 years, mostly as a result of new grants and tax breaks that would subsidize the cost that computer chip manufacturers incur when building or expanding chip plants in the U.S. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
investment ideas
Retail sell-off: discounters, auto stores lead losses
A trader works on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 20.
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Advisors ‘should consider alternative’ investments regardless of what happens in the stock markets
In this photo provided by the New York Stock Exchange, trader Colby Nelson works on the floor, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Stocks rose in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday as investors review an encouraging report on retail sales and a mixed batch of earnings updates from several big retailers. (Courtney Crow/New York Stock Exchange via AP)
advisor stocks
How the automotive supply chain crisis is leading to efficiency and investment opportunity
FILE PHOTO: An assembly worker of Ford Motor works on an F-series pickup truck at the Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., January 26, 2022. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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Chip shortage, rising gas prices and inflation hamper auto industry stocks
Dealer New Cars Stock. Colorful Brand New Compact Vehicles For Sale Awaiting on the Dealer Parking Lot. Car Market Business Concept.
world
U.S. boosts fines for automakers not meeting fuel economy rules in Tesla win
FILE PHOTO: A logo of the electric vehicle maker Tesla is seen near a shopping complex in Beijing, China January 5, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
opinion
Three investment themes that can stand the test of a selective market in 2022
Jon Maier and Warner Wen
report on business
Canadian auto sales fell 12.4% in February from a year earlier, consultancy says
A new vehicle for sale is seen at an auto mall in Ottawa, on Monday, April 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
investment ideas
EV maker Rivian loses its shine as investors fret about production delays
A Rivian R1T pickup, the Amazon-backed electric vehicle (EV) maker, is driven through Times Square during the company’s IPO in New York City, U.S., November 10, 2021.
investment ideas
Investors watch as Ford, GM juggle today’s challenges with tomorrow’s promises
Hourly worker Angela Scervino walks through a mainly empty parking lot after leaving her shift at the Ford Oakville assembly plant on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
inside the market
Tuesday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
A woman holds two cellphones in this photo illustration, Monday March 29, 2021 in Chelsea, Que
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Six dividend-growth plays to help protect portfolios in uncertain markets
FILE - In this July 31, 2018, file photo a Union Pacific train travels through Union, Neb. Union Pacific Corp. reports earnings Thursday, July 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
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Europe’s auto stocks hit record high as traders bet on strong 2022
Brand new cars of German car manufacturer Volkswagen and BMW are parked on a freight train in Munich, Germany, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.
globe drive
COVID-19 casts a long shadow at first major auto show since 2020
There were only a few people at the Lexus booth on press day at the Los Angeles auto show.
inside the market
Canadian auto parts makers give investors a chance to bet on North America’s economic reopening
The Magna International Inc. logo is seen prior to the company's annual general meeting to begin in Toronto on Friday, May 10, 2013. Magna International Inc. is planning to expand its global manufacturing capacity to North America as it focuses on electric vehicle production. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
international business
Ford cuts production at two German factories due to global semiconductor shortage
(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 03, 2015 a Caravan of US car maker Ford is on display at the expo 'Caravan Salon Duesseldorf' at the fair grounds in Duesseldorf, western Germany. - Car manufacturer Ford said on March 15, 2019 that the group will slash over 5,000 German jobs in European overhaul. (Photo by Patrik STOLLARZ / AFP)PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images
international business
Tesla steps up engagement with Chinese regulators as it faces scrutiny over safety and service complaints: sources
FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a face mask following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak walks by Tesla Model 3 sedans and Tesla Model X sport utility vehicle at a new Tesla showroom in Shanghai, China May 8, 2020. REUTERS/Yilei Sun
european business
VW’s ‘Voltswagen’ marketing stunt under SEC investigation: source
(FILES) In this file photo new Volkswagen (VW) ID.4 SUV electric cars are ready for delivery at the customer centre of German carmaker Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, northern Germany on March 26, 2021. - German auto giant Volkswagen said on March 30, 2021 it is renaming its US subsidiary as "Voltswagen," calling the moniker a public declaration of its "future-forward investment in e-mobility."The announcement means Virginia-based Volkswagen of America will now be known as a Voltswagen of America.The move does not affect the German parent, which will continue to be named Volkswagen. (Photo by Ronny Hartmann / AFP) (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images)
asia-pacific business
China drafts rules to secure data from internet-connected cars
FILE PHOTO: A Tesla electric vehicle (EV) drives past a crossing in Shanghai, China March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
u.s. business
Tesla says its bitcoin investment is now worth $2.48-billion
The TESLA logo is seen outside a dealership in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., April 26, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
number cruncher
Twenty financially strong U.S. companies that consistently boost their dividends
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u.s. business
GM extends North America production cuts due to semiconductor shortage
FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen at the General Motors Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Lansing, Michigan October 26, 2015. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
u.s. business
Tesla shares jump on record quarterly vehicle deliveries
FILE PHOTO: Visitors wearing face masks check a China-made Tesla Model Y sport utility vehicle (SUV) at the electric vehicle maker's showroom in Beijing, China January 5, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
international business
Ford cuts production at Oakville and six U.S. plants amid semiconductor shortage
A parking lot with employees vehicles at the Ford assembly plant in Oakville, Ont., on Thursday, March 19, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
european business
Daimler looks to accelerate its shift to electric vehicles, forecasts higher profit in 2021
Daimler AG Member of the Board of Management Ola Kallenius addresses the Mercedes-Benz, AMG, SMART presentation during the press days of the Paris Motor Show on October 2, 2018. (Photo by ERIC PIERMONT / AFP)ERIC PIERMONT/AFP/Getty Images
globe drive
Lexus previews an electrified future with the LF-Z concept – but there’s a catch
2021 Lexus LF-Z
u.s. business
Volkswagen says ‘Voltswagen’ rebranding stunt was ‘in the spirit of April Fool’s Day’
A VW logo is seen on a new Volkswagen (VW) ID.4 SUV electric car on display at the headquarters of German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) in Wolfsburg, northern Germany on March 26, 2021. - German auto giant Volkswagen said it is aiming to dominate the electric car market by 2025 as it accelerates the pace to catch up with US pioneer Tesla. Volkswagen sold 422,000 electrified vehicles in 2020. Of those, 230,000 were fully electric cars -- or three times more than in 2019 -- and the remainder petrol-electric hybrids. (Photo by Ronny Hartmann / AFP) (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images)
u.s. business
Biden urged by auto industry to support ‘comprehensive’ electric vehicle strategy
FILE PHOTO: The charging socket is seen on Ford Motor Co's all-new electric Mustang Mach-E vehicle during a photo shoot at a studio in Warren, Michigan, U.S. October 29, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
international business
BMW’s chief executive defends automaker’s electric vehicle strategy
FILE PHOTO: BMW German luxury carmaker new CEO Oliver Zipse, speaks at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo
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Electric shock: German auto stocks get a new lease of life
A logo of German luxury carmaker BMW, is seen ahead of the company's annual news conference in Munich, Germany, March 20, 2019.
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Everything you need to know about all-wheel drive
mnt. runa, ukraine - jun 22, 2019: honda cr-v suv on a paved platform in mountains. popular family vehicle, in cyan blue color. cloudy day and even light. explore back country by car
asia-pacific business
Tesla reportedly in talks with Tata Power to build up EV charging infrastructure in India
FILE PHOTO: A China-made Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle is seen ahead of the Guangzhou auto show in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Yilei Sun
car buying guide
In the market for a new car? Here’s a complete guide for your next vehicle purchase
FILE - In this March 28, 2019, file photo a car shopper looks over a BMW X2 at the auto show in Denver. While the purchase of a new luxury vehicle is out of reach for many shoppers, buying a used 3-year-old version could be an intriguing option compared to buying a fully loaded non-luxury new vehicle for a similar price. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)