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John Ducker: Drivers and pedestrians need to pay attention

John Ducker: Drivers and pedestrians need to pay attention

On average, 300 pedestrians were killed in this country each year between 2018 to 2020, according to Statistics Canada
John Ducker: Keep road users informed by signalling

John Ducker: Keep road users informed by signalling

Signalling is a basic driving function. You couldn’t have passed your driving test if you failed to signal — especially when your manoeuvre might have affected the travel of another vehicle.
Toyota recalls 21,000 cars over flaws in axle raising crash concerns

Toyota recalls 21,000 cars over flaws in axle raising crash concerns

TORONTO — More than 21,000 Toyota vehicles have been recalled in Canada due to flaws in the rear axle that may cause a vehicle crash, says the auto manufacturer.
John Ducker: Risk-taking drivers put everyone in danger

John Ducker: Risk-taking drivers put everyone in danger

Improvement requires public education, targeted high profile interventions along with a willingness for drivers to improve their behaviour
Under the hood: At internationally known Victoria auto restorer, it's all in the details

Under the hood: At internationally known Victoria auto restorer, it's all in the details

Coachwerks drew international attention last month after a Mercedes-Benz 300SL gullwing coupe it restored sold for $3.41 million US.
John Ducker: There's no good excuse for fleeing the scene after a collision

John Ducker: There's no good excuse for fleeing the scene after a collision

Consequences almost always less severe for those who remain at the scene
John Ducker: Headphones can distract pedestrians from danger

John Ducker: Headphones can distract pedestrians from danger

One U.S. study in 2019 reported on 1,347 pedestrian-motor vehicle incidents, 60 of them involving a fatality, where headphone use was a factor
Liberals devote $28M to beef up fight against stolen car exports on eve of summit

Liberals devote $28M to beef up fight against stolen car exports on eve of summit

OTTAWA — The federal government is earmarking $28 million in new money to help fight the export of stolen vehicles.
Victoria-restored 1956 Mercedes-Benz sells for record $3.5M at auction

Victoria-restored 1956 Mercedes-Benz sells for record $3.5M at auction

The purchaser, who wanted to remain anonymous, is an 80-year-old car collector from Minnesota
John Ducker: Can you tell road safety fact from fiction?

John Ducker: Can you tell road safety fact from fiction?

Police can inspect your motorcycle helmet; you can’t stay in the left lane even if you’re doing the speed limit; don’t cross the road once pedestrian light goes red