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Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck

Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck

Startup in Merritt, B.C., plans to build diesel-electric trucks in Terrace.
John Ducker: E-scooters are convenient and green. But....

John Ducker: E-scooters are convenient and green. But....

Starting April 5, e-scooters will be legal in Victoria, as they are in a number of other pilot-project cities throughout the province.
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.