Weak sales have prompted GM to end production of an electric cargo van in Ingersoll, casting the future of hundreds of workers into limbo.

Weak sales have prompted GM to end production of an electric cargo van in Ingersoll, casting the future of hundreds of workers into limbo.

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Southwestern Ontario’s auto sector received another blow on Tuesday after General Motors (GM) Canada announced it was ending the production of its BrightDrop electric-vehicle cargo van, which was assembled at the Cami plant in Ingersoll.  The company said the decision to end production is the result of poor sales of the vehicle, of which GM […]

Southwestern Ontario’s auto sector received another blow on Tuesday after General Motors (GM) Canada announced it was ending the production of its BrightDrop electric-vehicle cargo van, which was assembled at the Cami plant in Ingersoll.  The company said the decision to end production is the result of poor sales of the vehicle, of which GM […]

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Canada can't hope to lead in a vital global industry by shutting itself off from competition, a McMaster University prof says

Canada can't hope to lead in a vital global industry by shutting itself off from competition, a McMaster University prof says

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