President & CEO, Global Automakers of Canada, representing Canada’s largest automakers and distributors of the world's most respected vehicle manufacturers.
Toronto, Canada
Joined April 2010
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How would a 25% tariff affect you? Fewer car options, job losses, and higher prices unless we act. Share what worries you most in the comments.
#TradeTogether #AutoPolicy #JobsAndEconomy
Great to speak with David Kennedy of @AutoNewsCanada about the challenges with North America’s most aggressive ZEV mandate jurisdiction. Why B.C.'s new ZEV rebate changes have the industry feeling hung out to dry canada.autonews.com/news-ana… via @AutoNewsCanada
This is the challenge for the N/A auto industry BYD’s $11,500 Seagull with 250 miles of range. Well built with advanced features - wireless charging, voice management etc. #MBS2024
Happy to be participating in this exceptional @AdamasIntel conference in September on the components of EV powertrains and batteries
📢 We are thrilled to announce that David Adams, President & CEO of Global Automakers of Canada (@global_auto_ca), will be speaking at Rare Earth Mines, Magnets & Motors 2024 in September.
We look forward to hearing about opportunities and challenges facing automakers in Canada and worldwide.
For more information, visit: adamasevent.com
#RE2M3 #electricvehicles #motors #rareearths #rareearth
What government wants all consumers driving EVs on the most aggressive timeline in North America but just removed purchase incentive on 75% of eligible models - overnight?
See our release to find out👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
This article is disconcerting. Manufacturers are will be required to meet ZEV sales targets in Canada BUT consumers need to purchase them!
Almost 40% of U.S. EV buyers want to go back to combustion engine cars, McKinsey study says autonews.com/mobility-report… via @Automotive_News
Great to participate in the 22nd meeting of the Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC) . Two key issues: the transition to electrification and trade challenges moving forward, we’re the focus of attention with Ministers @FP_Champagne and @VictorFedeli
Canadian auto sales are up 5.7% for May and 12.7% YTD. @global_auto_ca members have more than 60% market share!
Canada is in the top 10 countries out of 137 donor countries of stolen vehicles BUT, this piece demonstrates the power of communication and collaboration .
INTERPOL - INTERPOL detects 200 stolen vehicles from Canada each week
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The Government of Ontario understands the importance of having accessible, visible and affordable EV charging infrastructure to facilitate the greater adoption of EVs. Great announcement @ToddSmithPC
Great to be a part of history @HondaCanadaMfg with @JustinTrudeau and @fordnation and senior executives from Honda with an unprecedented $15 Billion commitment to build a vertically integrated EV ecosystem in Ontario. Largest single investment inCanadian Automotive history!
Great to speak with @VassyKapelos on @CTV_PowerPlay with @FlavioVolpe1 about tomorrow’s historic investment to be announced by @HondaCanada . This investment is a testimony of the hard work and collaborative, non-partisan approach undertaken by @FP_Champagne and @VictorFedeli
The phenomenon of challenging EV sales is not limited just to North America. The uncertainty is not helpful to anchoring the investments that need to be made to support the transition Europe sales drop in March as EV weakness persists europe.autonews.com/sales-ma… via @AutoNewsEurope
Thanks to my colleague @bkingston for clarifying the situation around the ability of those independent service providers in the car care industry to access everything they need to service and repair vehicles. #righttorepair #CASIS
Diagnostic and repair information, vehicle software updates, and tools for all vehicle types are available to any service provider in Canada.
Learn the facts about #RightToRepair:
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Canadian Auto Sales were up 15. 3% for the first quarter and more than 9% for the month of March. This is very solid performance given stubbornly high interest rates. But according to J.D. Power…a larger than ever proportion of people are buying with cash #autosales
Another example of a theoretically society positive regulation killing off product due to cost and business cases that no longer pencil.thedrive.com/news/porsche-st…
As auto theft increasingly becomes a crime against persons, as opposed to simply a property crime, this article reminds us of two areas- bail and the port that need addressing. Home invasions a rising tactic for car thieves, numbers show | Toronto Sun torontosun.com/news/local-ne…
Always great to chat with @GLaysonANC about the current issues - there are a lot of them - impacting the Canadian auto industry #cdn_pol ANC Podcast: March 15, 2024 | David Adams on Quebec’s ‘weasel-worded’ budget and ‘geopolitical war’ canada.autonews.com/canada-c… via @AutoNewsCanada
Get ready Vancouver for the first post-pandemic @VanAutoShow . The 100 year anniversary party is about to get started. Looking forward to seeing friends and business colleagues again.
Always great to be a guest lecturer for Dr. Debbie Roberts Business Law class at the Automotive Business School of Canada @georgiancollege . Great dialogue on current issues facing the industry with the students! #ABSC #GeorgianCollege
