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Global News
10 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Global News
Close calls endangering pedestrians, cyclists at intersections, CAA says
Intersections can be dangerous — even deadly — for pedestrians and cyclists, warns a new national study from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). CAA examined 20 intersections across Canada over a seven-month period, recording a whopping 600,000 near-misses, as well as one potentially fatal incident per intersection each day. CAA's Kristine D'Arbelle told Global Winnipeg the study's results can help to design a future framework to prevent injuries and deaths on the roads. 'In finding those pain points and … issues in intersections, we were also able to identify some key design features that could reduce risk of near misses,' D'Arbelle said. 'In these intersections, when we saw a separate right-turn lane, there were fewer conflicts between a pedestrian/cyclist and a vehicle.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Vehicle making right turns accounted for more than half of near-misses with pedestrians and cyclists, the study found. Story continues below advertisement D'Arbelle said there are things drivers can do to help keep intersections safe. 'We know right turns are where most of those conflicts happen. Vehicles, when you're about to do a right turn, slow down, check that blind spot, and make sure there's no cyclists or pedestrians in that blind spot.' To try and boost safety at intersections, Winnipeg has implemented leading pedestrian intervals at some downtown crosswalks — giving pedestrians a brief head start with the walk signal before cars get the green light. CAA said the data was collected at different types of intersections in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, B.C., Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. The organization partnered with traffic-monitoring company Miovision to detect near misses and assess risk levels with the help of AI-powered video analytics.
Yahoo
11 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Jeremy Clarkson's Ferrari up for sale and here's how to buy it
Jeremy Clarkson's Ferrari is up for sale at an auction with a valuation of between £180,000 and £220,000. The Oxfordshire farmer has driven and reviewed his fair share of cars in his role as a motoring journalist. Appearing on shows such as BBC's Top Gear and Prime Video's The Grand Tour, the TV presenter has become synonymous with vehicles. One of Mr Clarkson's former cars, a red 1996 Ferrari F355 GTS, is now up for sale at auction. READ MORE: Clarkson's Farm star announces new venture after leaving show The front of the car. (Image: Jonathan Jacob / RM Sotheby's) In the 1996 VHS special Unleashed on Cars, the presenter emerged from his road test aboard the model and declared it to be: 'The greatest car in the world; ever." He reckoned it was the apogee of Maranello lore and modern technology. In fact, the supercar had wormed its way under his skin to such an extent that he 'had to have one', and he did. Bought via the official Maranello Sales dealership at its Tower Gate showroom in Egham, the F355 was delivered in August 1996. After some debate over colour and configuration, as covered in the 2000 series Clarkson's Car Years, he settled upon a targa-roofed GTS. VIEW LISTING HERE The back of the car. (Image: Jonathan Jacob / RM Sotheby's) He opted for Rosso Corsa over Crema leather, Rosso carpets, and extremely rare sports seats with Rosso inserts—a specification recorded in the original letters from Maranello Sales to Clarkson. The F355 would appear in The Sunday Times newspaper, including serving as the vehicle of choice when Clarkson retook (and failed) his driving test for a column published in the May 1999 issue. In Top Gear magazine in 2000, Clarkson wrote that across his four years of ownership to that point, the Ferrari had only covered 6,000 miles. This included returns to Maranello Sales for routine maintenance, with the cambelt being replaced in August 1999. READ MORE: Jeremy Clarkson's customers share bizarre Cotswolds pub complaint Departing Mr Clarkson's stable via a prize giveaway in The Sunday Times, and following a stint with its victorious second owner, a third keeper retained the Ferrari between March 2003 and February 2013 before it joined the collection of the vendor. Under their care, the car has been maintained fastidiously by marque expert John Pogson at his Italia Autosport concern near Huddersfield. Notably, a May 2025 service, belt change, refresh of the steering rack, plus paint correction and detailing cost £9,345. Gaining a fresh MoT at this point, the Ferrari displayed 14,899 miles at the time of cataloguing. The vehicle is now listed for auction with RM Sotheby's, a collector car auction company headquartered in the pulse of Oxford at your fingertips 🗞️ With our flash sale, Oxford Mail keeps you updated for less: only £4 for 4 months or save 40 per cent on an annual subscription. Don't miss out on what's happening locally #DigitalDeal #LocalJournalismhttps:// — Oxford Mail (@TheOxfordMail) June 16, 2025 It is complemented by the owner's guides in their folio, a tool kit, and a cover. A statement from the company said: "One of the great modern Modena creations and, thanks in no small part to its famous first owner, this F355 GTS is arguably one of the best-known and finest examples in existence. "Today, this F355 is even more desirable due to its rare specification of a manual gearbox with sports seats. "In the hands of its next keeper, it is sure to be a talking point at all supercar and Ferrari events it attends."
Reuters
12 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Reuters
Team boss Vowles signs long-term Williams F1 contract
LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Williams team principal James Vowles has signed a new long-term contract, the former Formula One world champions said on Thursday. Vowles, 45, joined Williams from Mercedes in 2023 and has helped turn around their fortunes with the British-based team fifth overall after 10 of 24 races. Williams, who gave no details about the contract, have scored more points (55) this season with drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon than in the last three combined. Vowles said in a statement the team had "felt like home from the moment I walked through the door." "We are all united in our ambition to build on our legacy and win World Championships again. Over the past two years we have focused on fixing the foundations, and now have a platform to go for glory in the years to come."
Yahoo
13 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
These Are The Most American-Made Cars You Can Buy In 2025
Every year, our friends at crunch the numbers, make their computers do computer things and give us a list of the most American-made vehicles you can buy that year. Does that mean the cars on the list are the best ones you can buy? Nope, but it's still interesting to see which cars are more American-made than others, since it's no longer as simple as American car companies building their cars here and foreign automakers not doing so. In fact, only seven of the top 20 most American-made cars are built by companies headquartered in the U.S., and only three come from Detroit's Big Three. Oh, and two of those three are made by Jeep, which is owned by Stellantis, an international conglomerate that also owns Citroën, Peugeot and Vauxhall, and it's headquartered in the Netherlands. Then, of course, there's Tesla, which traditionally tops lists like this but is also owned by the vocally ultra-far-right Elon Musk, which means if you buy a Tesla, you're actively funding his mission to get rid of all regulations and cause more babies to get HIV. Still, if we're talking about cars built in the U.S. with the most U.S.-sourced content, there's no denying that Teslas top the list. Let's take a look at what other cars made this year's list, too, starting with number 20 and building up to number one. Read more: These Are The Best Tires For Your Car, Truck Or SUV, According To Consumer Reports Final Assembly Location: Smyrna, Tennessee Base MSRP: $36,400 Final Assembly Location: Wentzville, Missouri Base MSRP: $33,595 Final Assembly Location: Huntsville, Alabama Base MSRP: $28,495 Final Assembly Location: West Point, Georgia Base MSRP: $27,390 Final Assembly Location: Marysville, Ohio Base MSRP: $33,000 Final Assembly Location: Marysville, Ohio Base MSRP: $28,295 Final Assembly Location: East Liberty, Ohio Base MSRP: $44,700 Final Assembly Location: Toledo, Ohio Base MSRP: $32,690 Final Assembly Location: Lincoln, Alabama Base MSRP: $40,200 Final Assembly Location: East Liberty, Ohio Base MSRP: $51,200 Final Assembly Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Base MSRP: $45,095 Final Assembly Location: Lincoln, Alabama Base MSRP: $44,750 Final Assembly Location: Lincoln, Alabama Base MSRP: $42,220 Final Assembly Location: Lincoln, Alabama Base MSRP: $40,150 Final Assembly Location: West Point, Georgia Base MSRP: $42,900 Final Assembly Location: Toledo, Ohio Base MSRP: $38,695 Final Assembly Location: Fremont, California Base MSRP: $89,990 Final Assembly Location: Fremont, California Base MSRP: $84,990 Final Assembly Location: Fremont, California or Austin, Texas Base MSRP: $44,990 Final Assembly Location: Fremont, California or Austin, Texas Base MSRP: $42,490 Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
14 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla Faces Calls to Postpone Robotaxi Rollout in Austin
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) was pressed by a group of Democratic lawmakers to defer its planned Austin robotaxi launch until September, when Texas's new autonomous-vehicle law takes effect. In a Wednesday letter, Austin-area legislators said delaying the debut would bolster public safety and foster community trust, urging Tesla CEO Elon Muskwho had tentatively eyed a launch this Sundayto submit detailed compliance plans for the incoming rules. The legislation, pending the governor's signature, will mandate operational permits for autonomous fleets, grant state authorities power to revoke them over safety breaches and require emergency-response protocols. Tesla's initial robotaxi fleet may include 1020 Model Y vehicles operating only in zones deemed safest, according to Musk's January announcement. Investors and analysts are closely watching the rollout, as much of Tesla's market valuation hinges on autonomous ride-hailing and humanoid roboticstechnologies yet to hit the road. With TSLA shares flat over the past week, any regulatory hiccup could heighten skepticism around the timeline for mass adoption. Competing firms and legacy automakers are monitoring Texas's framework as a potential blueprint for future deployments. Why It Matters: A delay could push back revenue projections tied to ride-hailing services and shape investor expectations for Tesla's autonomy roadmap. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
