IATA reports 4.6% global passenger traffic growth in August 2025, with record load factor and strong international air travel demand.
Canadian travel to the US dropped for the eighth month in August, with car and air trips both declining significantly according to Statistics Canada data.
Canadian tourist traffic to the US dropped 34% this year, hitting border towns in New England with revenue losses and weakened event attendance.
Air Canada flight attendants reject tentative wage agreement, sending the matter to binding arbitration with no service disruptions and all operations continuing.
Spirit Airlines warns of possible shutdown within 12 months, citing weak demand, oversupply and cash shortfall despite emerging from bankruptcy in March.
U.S. State Department introduces visa bond program, targeting B-1 and B-2 visa applicants from high-risk nations with up to $15,000 entry bonds.
Automotive
Nissan tests self-driving Ariya EV on Tokyo streets using AI, LiDAR, and radar, showcasing urban navigation tech ahead of a 2027 Japan market launch.
Toyota recalls 70,480 vehicles in Canada due to a software issue in digital dashboards that could prevent display of vital driving information.
Tesla saw its seventh consecutive monthly decline in Europe as BYD surged with a 225 percent rise in EV registrations, reshaping the regional EV market.
Germany’s auto sector slashed 51500 jobs in a year as industrial employment fell 2.1 percent, driven by declining exports and rising operational costs.
Lotus has launched global production of the Evija, a 217 mph all-electric hypercar producing 2,039 PS, making it the fastest EV of its kind now in production.
Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity concept merges electric V-Series performance with off-road versatility, debuting a high-luxury crossover at The Quail 2025.