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Maserati destroyed in suspicious Ont. fire

A fire that destroyed a luxury vehicle in a Toronto parking lot is being treated as suspicious.

McLaren plans 18 new models and derivatives and going all-hybrid by 2025

It had been proposed a few months ago that the Super Series and Sports Series would become fully hybrid by as soon as 2022, but speaking at this past weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren's CEO Mike Flewitt admitted that won't now happen until 2025.
Paul Tracy has no taste for 'vanilla' IndyCar racing

Paul Tracy wants drivers to get a little nastier.
New Mini's a mouthful: Meet the John Cooper Works Hardtop International Orange Edition

Mini has brought out a new special edition for the American market based on the John Cooper Works Hardtop which stands out for three very good reasons -- its colour, its price and its name.
Designer EV: Pininfarina teases PF0 concept

Design house Pininfarina has just revealed a teaser sketch of what will become its first standalone model, which is currently being referred to as the PF0 Concept.
U.S. urges automakers to speed up Takata recalls

Nissan is recalling nearly 105,000 small cars to replace Takata passenger air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel at drivers and passengers.
Ex-Apple engineer accused of stealing trade secrets from self-driving car 'Project Titan'

An ex-Apple engineer has been charged with stealing secrets from a hush-hush self-driving car technology project days before he quit to go to a Chinese startup.
McLaren adds performance-focused 600LT to its Sports Series range

McLaren has added to its Sports Series range with its fifth and most powerful model so far in the shape of the 592 bhp 600LT. According to McLaren, the 600LT will also be the most performance-focused Sports Series model to date, and will even beat the higher-ranking 675LT when it comes to lap times at certain circuits.
Aston Martin brings high-powered Cygnet city car to Goodwood

Aston Martin has revealed that its new 430bhp Cygnet, a one-off model from Aston Martin's Q commission service, will be one of two new models from the legendary British sports car manufacturer on display at this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K.
Gas pains: Drivers fume about mystery fuel shortage in Ottawa

Ottawa drivers are baffled by an apparent gasoline shortage, with a number of filling stations in the city claiming to have not received fuel shipments for days.
Is this Porsche's next convertible, a drop top 911 Speedster?

Porsche has just revealed its 911 Speedster concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K., and when or if it goes into production, this will probably be the swansong for the current 991.2-generation of the iconic sports car.
Alberta considers taking driver road tests back from private sector

Alberta says it might take driver road tests back from the private sector due to concerns about oversight and high fees compared with the rest of Canada.
Tesla announces deal for Shanghai factory

Electric car producer Tesla will build its first factory outside the United States in Shanghai under an agreement signed Tuesday, becoming the first wholly foreign-owned automaker in China.
5 things to know about Tesla's China plans

Electric vehicle producer Tesla Inc. says it will build its first factory outside the United States in Shanghai.
Ontario woman becomes accidental car thief after key fob mix-up

What started out as a routine car rental turned into a lesson about the importance of not leaving electronic key fobs in unoccupied vehicles, according to police in Cornwall, Ont.. 1

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