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General Motors North America President Marissa West talks about the important role of hybrids, affordable electric vehicles, and the automaker’s zero-emissions goals.

Cadillac Canada Managing Director Mike Speranzini talks about what’s in store for the luxury brand in 2024, the importance of the Optiq EV, and which customers it’s targeting, and he discusses treating customers with special care.

Brendan Sweeney, the managing director of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing, talks about what the recent run of investments automakers and suppliers have made in Ontario’s electric-vehicle and battery production means for Ontario, suppliers and the workforce. He also talks about what the future holds for investment and suppliers as some automakers appear to be pulling back on their rush to electrification.

Volvo Canada Managing Director Matt Girgis discusses what a survey conducted by the automaker reveals how Canadians feel about electric vehicles. He also talks affordability and what needs to be done to ease consumer concerns about EVs.

Century Auto Group CEO Michael MacGillivray checks in from the East Coast while McManes Automotive Group CEO Jim McManes weighs in from the Prairies. They paint a cross-county picture of what it’s like to be in auto retailing as the spring selling season heats up. They talk inventory, EVs, hybrids, affordability and more.

Newly hired Stellantis Canada President Jeff Hines talks about dealer relations, slowing sales, the future of the automaker’s several brands, muscle cars and more.