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Electric vehicle options growing, but profitability challenges limit growth

Automakers are rolling out some big additions to the electric vehicle landscape this year as the market evolves, but it's still not clear how much Canadians will be convinced to buy them.

TTC investigating video of bus that appears to run red light in Scarborough

The TTC has confirmed to CTV News Toronto that it is investigating a video which appears to show a bus running a red light in Scarborough. 1
Joey Logano overcomes missed pit call to win at Las Vegas

The adjustments to a major off-season overhaul at Team Penske continued Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where miscommunication between Joey Logano and his new crew chief led to a botched final pit stop. Logano still wound up in victory lane for the second year in a row, winning a two-lap sprint to the finish.
Kia recalls SUVs, vans in U.S over electrical problem that can cause fires

Kia is joining its affiliate Hyundai in recalling thousands of vehicles in the U.S. because water can get into a brake computer, cause an electrical short and possibly a fire.
'We just didn't feel safe': B.C. should change rules for snow tires, band says after crash

After a harrowing experience on tour, members of a Vancouver-based band say there's a difference between what's legal and what's safe when it comes to winter tires in B.C. 1
Government will continue to give out new licence plates while they wait for replacement

The Ontario government will continue to give out new licence plates to drivers across the province until a replacement product is made available in “less than three weeks.” 1
Toronto residents lucky to be alive after car plunges through ice

A fishing excursion on Lake Simcoe turned into a near death experience for two Toronto residents after their car plunged through ice.
'We had to run up the road': Witnesses tell how pileup started on Montreal's South Shore

A group of American tourists who were at the front of a massive accident involving 200 cars south of Montreal narrowly escaped injury on Wednesday after blowing snow completely obscured their vision and cars began colliding all around them. 4
200-vehicle pileup near Montreal leaves 2 dead and dozens injured

About 200 vehicles were involved in a massive road accident Wednesday on a windswept stretch of the Highway 15, on Montreal's South Shore, injuring dozens and prompting a major emergency vehicle intervention. 4
Government admits flaw in new Ontario licence plates a day after defending design

The Ontario government is now saying they are working with the manufacturer of the new licence plates to 'resolve' issues regarding poor visibility at night. 8
Edmunds: What is the best size truck for your lifestyle?

Today, people use their trucks for everything from taking the kids to school to hauling concrete. Notably, 78 per cent of full-size trucks sold in the U.S. in 2019 were in the versatile crew-cab configuration, according to Edmunds data. There are also more pickup models on sale than ever before.
Ryan Newman Daytona 500 crash shows racing never truly safe

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman is said to be 'awake and speaking with family and doctors' after his crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500 left him with serious injuries.
Canadian drivers eligible to take part in $25.6M price-fixing scheme settlement

Three provincial courts have approved $25.6 million in settlement funds for motorists affected by alleged price-fixing in the automotive industry.

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From aging drivers to self-driving cars, an in-depth look at the problems facing Canadian roads

Canadian roads are poised to undergo a massive shift in the years to come, thanks to technological advances and an aging population. In this special series, CTVNews.ca takes a deeper look at the future of Canadian driving.

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