Canadian Dispute Won't Delay Minivans, SUVs
We’ve reported extensively on the anticipated delays of Japanese imports, but are union disputes causing a similar situation in Canada? A dispute between Allied Systems Holdings — a transportation company that moves finished vehicles for automakers using those familiar tractor-trailers — and its Teamster union have held up deliveries of both Chrysler and General Motors vehicles to the U.S., according to the Windsor Star website. The issue is significant because the vehicles in question are popular ones for both companies, the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans and the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain crossovers.
GM had arranged alternative transport quickly, while Chrysler terminated its contract with Allied today, according to the Windsor Star. “We have re-sourced the business to other suppliers and are working to ensure a smooth transition. Vehicles continue to be shipped to dealers, and we do not anticipate any disruptions in production as a result of this change,” Chrysler spokeswoman Katie Helper says.
Chrysler continues to offer incentives on the refreshed minivans — both vans have $1,250 cash-back incentives or 2.9% APR for 60 months during the automaker’s “Premiere Event” campaign.
Today, the Detroit News reported that GM is suing Allied for holding more than 1,700 of its vehicles including Silverado trucks and Camaro sports cars. Some of the vehicles in question have already been purchased by customers, which we would assume means there are some unhappy folks waiting for the lawsuit to be resolved.
