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Engine maker Cummins to repair, replace 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal

Engine maker Cummins to repair, replace 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal

The Department of Justice has ordered a recall of 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement that directs engine maker Cummins Inc.
Weaker oil prices should bring some relief to consumers in 2024, analysts say

Weaker oil prices should bring some relief to consumers in 2024, analysts say

CALGARY — Analysts say 2024 will be a year of weaker oil prices, something that should bring some relief to weary consumers after two years of soaring energy costs.
Honda considering $18.4B electric vehicle and battery plant in Canada: media report

Honda considering $18.4B electric vehicle and battery plant in Canada: media report

TORONTO — Honda Motor Co. Ltd. could invest upwards of $18.4 billion in an electric vehicle plant in Canada, according to a report from a Japanese news outlet.
John Ducker: Steer your driving away from pet peeves

John Ducker: Steer your driving away from pet peeves

Tailgating, dazzling headlights and mufflers cause annoyance among motorists
John Ducker: Prepare yourself for skidding on slippery streets

John Ducker: Prepare yourself for skidding on slippery streets

Being able to steer through slush is essential to driving safely in the winter
DriveBC added 11 traffic cameras in 2023, including one on Vancouver Island

DriveBC added 11 traffic cameras in 2023, including one on Vancouver Island

New webcam installed at Ucluelet-Tofino junction on Highway 4 provides north, west and east views
John Ducker: Being road aware key to good, safe driving

John Ducker: Being road aware key to good, safe driving

It’s important to keep your eyes moving while on the road because driving can be monotonous, which can lead to a decrease in concentration
ICBC scraps 2022 electric car after owners faced with $60,000 bill to replace damaged battery

ICBC scraps 2022 electric car after owners faced with $60,000 bill to replace damaged battery

Damage to the EV’s battery voided the vehicle’s warranty and the quoted $60,000 replacement was more than a new car was worth, so ICBC wrote off and scrapped the nearly new automobile.
Time to replace your car? How to tell when repair bills are no longer worth it

Time to replace your car? How to tell when repair bills are no longer worth it

TORONTO — Deciding whether to fix your aging car again or trade it in for a new one can be a tough calculation at the best of times, let alone when financing costs have significantly jumped and car prices have soared.
Canada lays out plan to phase out sales of gas-powered cars, trucks by 2035

Canada lays out plan to phase out sales of gas-powered cars, trucks by 2035

The end of the road is coming for gas-powered vehicles in Canada as Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault finalizes new regulations mandating the transition to battery-operated cars, trucks and SUVs.