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Aston Martin returns to F1 in 2021 after major takeover

Aston Martin will return to Formula One next year following a takeover worth nearly US$1 billion.

Lamborghini driver in Australia blames speeding on coronavirus

An Australian allegedly caught driving a Lamborghini at nearly twice the speed limit in Sydney claimed he was rushing to hospital to be tested for coronavirus, police said Wednesday. 9
New Trump mileage standards to gut Obama climate effort

U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to roll back ambitious Obama-era vehicle mileage standards and raise the ceiling on damaging fossil fuel emissions for years to come, gutting one of the United States' biggest efforts against climate change.
Man allegedly teaching his dog to drive arrested after high-speed chase

A man was arrested Sunday after leading troopers on a high-speed chase with his dog sitting in the driver's seat, a spokeswoman for the Washington State Patrol said.
Rest stops barring washroom access to truckers a 'huge problem' as virus spreads

Truckers are increasingly being denied warm meals, hot showers or even a place to wash their hands as rest stops close and service stations bar access to washrooms amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 9
F1 rule changes approved amid coronavirus disruption

Rule changes aimed at adding flexibility to the heavily disrupted Formula One season during the coronavirus outbreak were approved on Tuesday.
Job cuts pile up, Ford to make ventilators at parts plant

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Monday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus. 9
Trump uses wartime act but GM says it's already moving fast on ventilators

Twelve days ago, General Motors put hundreds of workers on an urgent project to build breathing machines as hospitals and governors pleaded for more in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But U.S. President Donald Trump, claiming the company wasn't moving fast enough, on Friday invoked the Defence Production Act. 6
Red Bull's Marko says he proposed F1 coronavirus camp

An official at Formula One team Red Bull has proposed holding a training camp that would expose drivers to the coronavirus so they could build immunity to the disease while the season is suspended.
Mercedes F1 team helps to develop breathing aid in pandemic

Formula One team Mercedes has helped to develop a breathing aid that could keep coronavirus patients out of intensive care and ease some pressure on Britain's strained health service.
Roger Penske talks postponing Indianapolis 500

Roger Penske, at 83 and considered high risk for the coronavirus as a 2017 kidney transplant recipient, still makes the daily three-minute commute to his Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, office.
Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Toyota seek to restart factories

Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota took steps Thursday to restart North American factories that have been closed to protect workers from the coronavirus. 15
BMW driver caught going 99 km/h over limit prompts police warning about empty roads

A BMW driver caught allegedly going 149 km/h in a 50 km/h zone has prompted police to warn motorists that just because the roads are empty does not mean they’ll get away with speeding.

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