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Ford trucks most frequently stolen vehicles in Canada: report

A new report says choosy car thieves are setting their sights on Ford trucks and high-end SUVs as the number of automotive thefts continues to rise across Canada. 5

Arrest of Nissan star Ghosn raises speculation over coup

The surprise arrest of Nissan's former chairman on charges of falsifying financial reports is providing a window into possible corporate intrigue at the Japanese automaker.
Hertz, Clear partner to speed rentals with biometric scans

Hertz said Tuesday it is teaming up with Clear, the maker of biometric screening kiosks found at many airports, in an effort to slash the time it takes to pick up a rental car. Clear hopes it will lead more travellers to its platform, which has 3 million members in the U.S.
China reports fifth straight drop in monthly auto sales

China's auto sales plunged in November as a painful contraction in the biggest global market deepened for a fifth month.
Impaired driver nabbed at 180 km/h with kids in car, police say

A driver who was traversing a Toronto-area highway at nearly double the speed limit was impaired by alcohol and had two young children in his vehicle, police say.
McLaren unveils 720S Spider, its newest supercar

McLaren has officially unveiled the 720S Spider, a supercar model it first announced in 2017.
Musk shows interest in buying soon-to-close GM plants for Tesla

Elon Musk says he might purchase soon-to-be-shuttered General Motors factories and start assembling Teslas inside them. 3
GM fights government to retain tax credit for electric cars

General Motors is fighting to retain a valuable tax credit for electric vehicles as the nation's largest automaker tries to deal with the political fallout triggered by its plans to shutter several U.S. factories and shed thousands of workers.
Elon Musk suggests Tesla's new chairwoman won't rein him in

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dismissed the idea that the company's new chairwoman can exert control over his behaviour.
Road accident deaths swell to 1.35 million each year: WHO

Road accidents kill someone every 24 seconds, with a total of 1.35 million traffic deaths around the world each year, the World Health Organization said Friday, demanding global action.
Aston Martin unveils reversible EV conversion for heritage cars

British automaker Aston Martin has developed an EV conversion solution compatible with the firm's heritage models. The technology was demoed on a 1970 DB6 MkII Volante in a bid to mitigate potential legislation restricting classic car use by offering a zero-emission conversion.
Maserati reveals ultra exclusive Edizione Nobile packs for Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte

Maserati has unveiled the Edizione Nobile package for select models, bringing deep blue paint, luxurious upholstery, and new tires to already extravagant vehicles.
Nissan discloses more dubious inspections amid Ghosn arrest

Nissan, the Japanese automaker under scrutiny after its former chairman Carlos Ghosn was arrested on suspicion of financial misconduct, is recalling 150,000 vehicles spanning 11 models in Japan for dubious inspections for brakes and steering.

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