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It is widely accepted that these are the most difficult times for the automotive industry in the past 100 years. Manufacturers are contending with extraordinary challenges that includes volatility of crude oil prices, escalating cost of raw materials and of course, the global collapse of the credit market

Recently, many manufacturers’ and the suppliers who support them, have had to face the difficult challenge of laying off employees. Employees who haven’t been laid off work in an environment of uncertainty and are increasingly being asked to accomplish more with fewer and fewer internal resources.

Simply put, these are not times for the timid.

Yet, despite the challenges facing the industry, Ted Charlton, the Director of Automotive operations for Maritz Canada, a Canadian Marketing solutions provider, made it clear in a recent TJAA.ca interview that he is optimistic about the future of the automotive industry.

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MERCURY, Nov. 08, 2008

TJAA MERCURY - Strategic Analysis for the Canadian Automotive Business, Nov-Dec. 2008

Ipso Facto - Fundamentals / Week 1, December 2008

HOLIDAYS AUTO MARKETING CUES: Economy No Deterrent to Holiday Shoppers – NPD Group

Despite ominous economic conditions, the majority of Canadians (61%) plan to spend the same amount on holiday shopping this year as they did in 2007, according to a new report from The NPD Group...
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ECONOMIC DECISIONS: New Poll Shows Many Canadians Lack the Economic and Financial Capability to Make Confident Decisions - CFEE

As Canadians try to cope with a 'once-in-a-century' worldwide economic and financial meltdown, a new poll shows that many are ill-equipped to make the right decisions for themselves...
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GLOBAL AUTO REPORT: Nov. Analysis of Auto Industry and the Broader Economy - Scotia Economics

...the sharp fall-off in vehicle demand in recent months will reduce operating rates at assembly plants across North America to roughly 76 per cent in 2008, one of the lowest levels on record...
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EVs ARE COMING: Nissan to sell electric car in the US in 2010 – J. D. Power and Associates

Nissan Motor Co. will launch a plug-in electric car in Oregon by 2010 through its first partnership agreement with utility company Portland General Electric, according to Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn...
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Canadian News Focus - Nov.28/Dec.05

SAFETY: Subaru lineup achieves 'Top Safety Pick' status from IIHS

RESPONSE: Viability of low-speed electric vehicles in mixed-use environments - Electric Mobility Canada

PRODUCT PRICING: Mercedes Benz 2010 GLK-Class

STATEMENT: General Motors Acceptance Corporation of Canada - Limited Update to Investors

FLEET: Enterprise Tops Again In Rental Car Satisfaction – J.D. Power and Associates

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS: Call to Action – GM Canada Retirees

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Thursday - Sept. 09, 2010

FOCUS: BMW August unit sales up 12.5% - MarketWatch

FOCUS II: Honda Aims to Boost Odyssey Appeal by Ditching ‘Boxy' Van Look - Bloomberg

ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS: European Crisis Flares Up in Ireland - WSJ

ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS II: OECD Says Economy Slowdown ‘More Pronounced' Than Anticipated - BusinessWeek

ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS III: Morgan Stanley: Europe's Sovereign Debt Crisis Could Next Hit France And Germany - BusinessInsider

CANADA

BMW, Mercedes battle for top spot in luxury autos - Reportonbusiness

Canada's AAA Credit Ratings, Stable Outlook Affirmed by Fitch - Bloomberg

‘Unusual uncertainty:' Where does the economy go from here? - TheStar

Canada's banks raise prime rate to 3% - FinancialPost

‘Canada won't be immune': Nouriel Roubini: U.S. still faces double-dip threat - Reportonbusiness

INTERNATIONAL

Japan to turn down 52,000 car subsidy requests - Reuters

Officially, Official: Chevrolet to unveil 2012 Aveo at Paris Motor Show - Autobloggreen

Car companies race to innovate - DetroitNews

China's August Passenger-Car Sales Growth Accelerates - Bloomberg

Opel to Bring Astra GTC Concept to Paris - WardsAuto

Kia denies report of new China plant - Reuters

Wednesday - Sept. 08, 2010

FOCUS: GM's OnStar Said to Consider Free Services, Targeting Ford - Bloomberg

FOCUS II: Why carmakers aren't coming back anytime soon - Fortune

ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS: Japan officials voice concern over economy as yen rallies - MarketWatch

CANADA

At the end of '09, total household liabilities in Canada stood at a historic high of 146.2% of disposable income: Rising debts cancel low-rate savings - FinancialPost

Carney May Raise Canada Rate Before Pausing to Gauge Recovery - Bloomberg

Manpower Inc: Fewer Canadian firms hiring in Q4 - CBC

Stocks: Canada snaps eight-session advance on Europe woes - MarketWatch

David Suzuki: Why even electric vehicles won't save us - Autobloggreen

INTERNATIONAL

Bentley unveils newest version of Continental - DetroitNews

Dongfeng Nissan unveils new China brand Venucia - Reuters

What peak oil? Why an oil glut is ahead - Fortune

VW to Extend Winterkorn's Contract, Board Member Says - Bloomberg

Navistar swings to profit, cuts revenue guidance - MarketWatch

Tuesday - Sept. 07, 2010

FOCUS: The rise and fall in China's auto production and sales growth since 2006: Shifting Gears - Caixin