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COURTENAY, B.C. - A fast and curious driver caught going 221 kilometres an hour in his new sports car through Vancouver Island traffic has lost his vehicle for seven days and netted a hefty fine. The posted speed limit on Highway 19 near Campbell River is 110 kilometres per hour.

Tesla has announced a new battery swap plan for the Tesla Model S sedan that will greatly extend the long-distance range of the electric car. The battery swap itself takes less than 90 seconds, and is designed to replace the need to charge the car's existing power pack while out …

Amid a lot of fun and fanfare, the new Bentley Flying Spur has just been unveiled to Montrealers. It’s the British automaker’s most powerful sedan ever. Christophe Georges, President and COO at Bentley Motors Inc., seized the opportunity to vaunt this exceptional vehicle’s best features and capabilities. Next up to …

Nissan has unveiled a new program for owners of the Nissan Leaf who are concerned about the performance of the battery that powers their electric automobiles. Starting soon, it will be possible to trade in the Leaf's stock battery for a new unit featuring the latest in lithium ion technology, …

PARIS - The hearing to determine whether Mercedes and Pirelli broke Formula One rules by holding in-season tire tests has opened in Paris. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) convened the international tribunal hearing to determine whether Mercedes gained a competitive advantage from the testing session in Barcelona last month. Laying …

CORNELIUS, N.C. - The funeral service for NASCAR driver Jason Leffler drew Sprint Cup stars Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle and Brad Keselowski among the more than 800 people who filled Grace Covenant Church on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Leffler, known by the nickname "LEFturn," died a week ago when …

Jeep and the NHTSA have reached an agreement of sorts regarding their stand-off over a safety issue that the federal regulator has identified with certain model years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Jeep Liberty. The problem had to do with the position of each vehicle's fuel tank, which …

After enduring endless criticism from the automotive press and customers alike, Ford is backing away from the button-less design of its MyFord Touch vehicle interface. The system, which currently consists of a touchscreen and a capacitive touch panel used to access entertainment, climate, navigation, and a communications features, will soon …

BROOKLYN, Mich. - Sunday was a rough day for Hendrick Motorsports. Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. had promising rides derailed by car problems, and Hendrick teammate Jeff Gordon's shot at winning at Michigan International Speedway ended less than 10 laps in because of a crash. Throw in a cut …

BRISTOL, Tenn. - John Force ended a 31-event winless streak Sunday in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, beating Cruz Pedregon in the final round. The 64-year-old Force raced to his record 135th career victory and fourth at Bristol Dragway. He powered his Ford Mustang to 4.148-second run at 305.29 mph, …