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John Ducker: Newly wet roads raise risks of skidding

John Ducker: Newly wet roads raise risks of skidding

Rain after dry spell creates more fatalities than roads that have been rained on for sustained periods
Nissan Canada issues do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles over airbag issue

Nissan Canada issues do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles over airbag issue

TORONTO — Nissan Canada has issued a do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles in the latest effort to expand its campaign about defective airbags.
Canadians' interest in buying EVs fades as barriers, concerns remain: J.D. Power

Canadians' interest in buying EVs fades as barriers, concerns remain: J.D. Power

TORONTO — A new study finds fewer Canadians say they're interested in buying an electric vehicle as concerns remain about limited driving ranges, high prices and a lack of charging stations. The J.D.
Canada mulls Chinese EV tariff following U.S. move but is not committing to it

Canada mulls Chinese EV tariff following U.S. move but is not committing to it

OTTAWA — Canada is looking at the massive new U.S. import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles imposed by President Joe Biden earlier this month, but is not making any commitment to following suit north of the border.
John Ducker: The absurd arguments for noisy motorcycles

John Ducker: The absurd arguments for noisy motorcycles

An absurdity often in play is that a rider is somehow safer when their bike is noisy because they will be noticed more by other road users.
Edmunds: The Four Best Auto Deals for Memorial Day Weekend

Edmunds: The Four Best Auto Deals for Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend is often considered to be the kick-start to summer and, for car shoppers looking for the best finance and lease deals, a great opportunity to take advantage of a marketplace finally returning to normalcy.
John Ducker: Why are reckless drivers still allowed to drive?

John Ducker: Why are reckless drivers still allowed to drive?

Hard to comprehend why someone who has racked up many, many driving offences is still on the road.
John Ducker: Kick the habit of poor driving practices

John Ducker: Kick the habit of poor driving practices

Avoid speeding, running red and yellow lights, following too closely and riding your brakes for the sake of safety and your pocketbook.
Drivers to get $110 rebates from ICBC, basic rate to stay same for sixth year

Drivers to get $110 rebates from ICBC, basic rate to stay same for sixth year

The rebates will start going out in late May to all personal and commercial customers who had an active eligible basic insurance policy in February.
John Ducker: Personal data at risk behind the wheel

John Ducker: Personal data at risk behind the wheel

If you drive an older car there’s not much to worry about in terms of personal data and privacy. But a new model with reams of gadgets and sensors is a different story.