Automotive
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China keeps penalties on U.S. pork, soy, eases some others
Beijing will exempt American industrial grease and some other imports from tariff hikes in a trade war with Washington
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GM recalls nearly 3.8M pickups, SUVs to fix brake issues
The pump in the power-assist brakes can put out less vacuum power than needed, increasing stopping distance and the risk of a crash
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Germany aims for balanced budget to prepare for downturn
Some have called for Germany to spend more at a time when the cost of government borrowing is extremely low
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Shopify to buy fulfilment solutions company 6 River Systems for US$450M
The move is in keeping with a strategic plan to spend over US$1 billion to establish a network of U.S. fulfilment centres
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Trump challenges California power to control auto pollution
The outcome of the fight will make or break Trump’s effort to relax Obama-era mileage standards
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Volkswagen bets big on electric. Will consumers buy in?
The automaker’s ID.3 is billed as “an electric car for everyone”
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Leadership changes at GM Oshawa Plant
Scott Bell steps into the role of president, and current president, Travis Hester, moves to a new role as global vice president of Customer Experience
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Pink auto insurance card goes digital for Ontario drivers
Being able to display the information on a phone can save drivers from rummaging through their glove compartments
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Auto sales climb 0.6 per cent in August for first rise in 17 months
August sales were positive, but the overall market is still down 4.1% so far this year. Chances are Canada could see a second year of declines in new vehicle sales
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Toronto Global Forum tackles economic nationalism, trade disputes, and rapid technological advances [UPDATED]
The forum takes place September 4-6 in Toronto. View Mayor John Tory’s opening remarks. Plus, an interview with David McKay, president and CEO, RBC, at the 2018 forum
