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Alberta enters global lithium race with opening of first extraction pilot project

Alberta enters global lithium race with opening of first extraction pilot project

OLDS, Alta. — Alberta got out of the starting gates in the global critical minerals race Thursday with the opening of the province's first lithium extraction pilot project.
With strike looming, General Motors makes wage offer, which auto union leader calls 'insulting'

With strike looming, General Motors makes wage offer, which auto union leader calls 'insulting'

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors' first wage-and-benefit offer to the United Auto Workers on Thursday fell far short of the union's initial demands.
Sea-Doo maker BRP sees strong sales, profit as supply chain woes recede

Sea-Doo maker BRP sees strong sales, profit as supply chain woes recede

MONTREAL — BRP Inc. enjoyed a 42 per cent year-over-year jump in profits last quarter on the back of higher snowmobile and side-by-side vehicle sales — possible in part due to a smoother supply chain.
Carmakers are failing the privacy test. Owners have little or no control over data collected

Carmakers are failing the privacy test. Owners have little or no control over data collected

BOSTON (AP) — Most major car manufacturers admit they may be selling your personal information — though they are vague on the buyers, a new study finds, and half say they would share it with the government or law enforcement without a court order.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT

Lawsuit contends Constitution's 'insurrection' clause bars Trump from running again for president DENVER (AP) — A liberal group on Wednesday filed a lawsuit to bar former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot in Colorado, arguing he is ineli
UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week

UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week

DETROIT (AP) — The head of the United Auto Workers warned Wednesday that the union plans to go on strike against any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached a new agreement by the time contracts expire next week.
Auto sales in August jump 18 per cent in tenth straight month of gains: DesRosiers

Auto sales in August jump 18 per cent in tenth straight month of gains: DesRosiers

TORONTO — The new light vehicle market grew again in August, with sales jumping 18.3 per cent compared to the same time last year, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. It marks the tenth straight month of year-over-year gains.
Suspect sought after multiple Michigan State Police patrol vehicles are shot and set on fire

Suspect sought after multiple Michigan State Police patrol vehicles are shot and set on fire

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) — Authorities said Wednesday that they are searching for a male suspected of shooting and setting fire to several Michigan State Police vehicles in the Upper Peninsula.
Edmunds: The best affordable performance cars

Edmunds: The best affordable performance cars

There’s often a point when car enthusiasts are looking to purchase their first new performance car or sports car.
South Korean firm opening copper foil plant in Quebec for use in electric vehicles

South Korean firm opening copper foil plant in Quebec for use in electric vehicles

GRANBY, Que. — A new player has entered Quebec's electric vehicle battery sector, with a South Korean firm announcing it will open a copper foil factory in the province by 2026.