Auto belt anxiety: Optimism on the dealer lot, despite industry tumult

Auto belt anxiety: Optimism on the dealer lot, despite industry tumult
The London Free Press
Even with all the uncertainty swirling around Ontario’s auto industry, especially from trade tensions with the United States, it’s been a solid year for vehicle sales, industry insiders say. Out on dealership lots, where Big Auto meets the consumer, there’s even guarded optimism about the year ahead. “I’d say that
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Conservation authorities oppose mega-merger plan from Queen’s Park

Conservation authorities oppose mega-merger plan from Queen’s Park
The London Free Press
London-area conservation authorities are pushing back against Queen's Park's proposal to fold all 36 agencies into seven mega-authorities, worrying it will hurt local decision making.
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Woodruff: Why non-traditional sports like pickleball are booming

The London Free Press
Canadians are seeking alternative ways to stay physically active, connect socially and improve their mental and physical well-being
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Toyota will assemble electric batteries at its Ontario plants, adding to the concentration of electric vehicle investment in Southwestern Ontario.

The London Free Press
Toyota will assemble electric batteries at its Ontario plants, adding to the concentration of electric vehicle investment in Southwestern Ontario.
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One dead in crash near Exeter: Ontario Provincial Police

The London Free Press
One person is dead after a two-vehicle collision north of Exeter, police said.
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AI can be used by hackers to attack many targets with speed and sophistication and a strong counter is needed against the threat, said Neil Beaton senior director business development at DRT Cyber, a

The London Free Press
Artificial intelligence poses an unprecedented cyber security threat to business, industry and institutions, and London agencies will be given a crash course Thursday on how to guard against crippling attacks. AI can be used by hackers to attack targets with speed and sophistication and a strong counter is needed against the threat, said Neil Beaton, […]
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Rocky’s Harley-Davidson will shut down by the end of June as the downturn in big-ticket, luxury sales, has hit the motorcycle sector.

The London Free Press
After 70 years, London's Harley-Davidson dealership is closing.
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Letters to the Editor: June 11, 2025

The London Free Press
A Free Press reader says London should take Citi Plaza up on its offer to host staff and council during city hall's rebuild.
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