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'They work': Government stands by new Ontario licence plates despite apparent design flaw

The Ontario government is defending the design of its new licence plate a day after the Ford administration confirmed it was looking into reports that the plates are unreadable at night. 3

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.
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.
Uber driver allegedly shoots passengers who said he was driving the wrong way

An Uber driver accused of firing shots at passengers who told him he was driving the wrong direction has been arrested in Louisiana.
Nissan shareholders furious at Ghosn scandal, dismal results

Nissan shareholders vented their outrage at the Japanese automaker's top management Tuesday for crashing stock prices, zero dividends and quarterly losses after the scandal-ridden departure of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
Beijing auto show is latest event delayed by virus fears

The Beijing auto show, the industry's biggest global event of the year, is being postponed in response to the spread of China's new virus.
Kentucky must pay US$150K for denying man's 'IM GOD' licence plates

Kentucky officials have been ordered by a federal judge to pay US$150,000, after losing a lawsuit against a man with 'IM GOD' licence plates.
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.
Hamlin wins his third Daytona 500; Newman hospitalized after crash

Denny Hamlin won his second straight Daytona 500 and third overall, beating Ryan Blaney in an overtime photo finish marred by a terrifying crash that sent Ryan Newman to the hospital.
GM plans to pull out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand

General Motors decision to pull out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand as part of a strategy to exit markets that don't produce adequate returns on investments raised dismay Monday from officials concerned over job losses.
Charging your phone in your car is not the same as using it, B.C. judge rules

A judge has acquitted a Vancouver Island woman who had received a ticket for distracted driving, adding yet another layer of clarification to provincial law on the issue.
Automakers in China gradually reopen after virus shutdown

Automakers are reopening factories in China that were idled by anti-virus controls as they try to reverse a sales slump in their biggest market.
Government looking into reports new Ontario licence plates are unreadable at night

The Ontario government has confirmed to CTV News Toronto that they are looking into reports that the province’s new licence plates are difficult to read at night. 2

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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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