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Edmunds Compares: 2023 Toyota bZ4X vs. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4

Edmunds Compares: 2023 Toyota bZ4X vs. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4

Toyota largely pioneered hybrid vehicles, and its extensive lineup of gas-saving models today is a testament to that. But it’s taken a while for Toyota to finally come out with its first mass-market electric vehicle: the all-new 2023 Toyota bZ4X .
'Always had a smile on his face': Colleagues remember slain Toronto police officer

'Always had a smile on his face': Colleagues remember slain Toronto police officer

TORONTO — Const. Andrew Hong loved to smile, ride motorcycles and spend time with his family.
US inflation still stubbornly high despite August slowdown

US inflation still stubbornly high despite August slowdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lower gas costs slowed U.S. inflation for a second straight month in August, but most other prices across the economy kept rising — evidence that inflation remains a heavy burden for American households. Consumer prices rose 8.
Toronto officer killed in 'ambush' attack identified as 22-year veteran, father of 2

Toronto officer killed in 'ambush' attack identified as 22-year veteran, father of 2

A 22-year Toronto police veteran was fatally shot in an "ambush attack" and the suspect is dead, with shooting scenes spanning three Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area cities Monday afternoon that left a third person dead and three others injured.
California governor opposes tax on rich in statewide TV ad

California governor opposes tax on rich in statewide TV ad

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Fraud trial begins for founder of automaker Nikola

Fraud trial begins for founder of automaker Nikola

NEW YORK (AP) — Trevor Milton, the founder of the automaker Nikola Corp.

GM's Cruise robotaxi service to expand into Phoenix, Austin

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — General Motors' self-driving car company on Monday announced plans to expand a robotaxi service that recently launched in California into new markets in Arizona and Texas before the end of this year.

Female pedestrian injured in Surrey hit-and-run

SURREY, B.C. — Surrey RCMP are looking for a driver involved in a hit-and-run with a pedestrian. Police were called to King George Blvd near 72 Ave at about 9 p.m. Sunday.
RCMP hunt for pair wanted in string of armed robberies in Fort McMurray

RCMP hunt for pair wanted in string of armed robberies in Fort McMurray

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Police in Fort McMurray, Alta. are investigating a string of Saturday-morning armed robberies they say were committed by a man and a woman who are still at large.

North Carolina wins Wolfspeed semiconductor materials plant

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina-based semiconductor company announced Friday it will build a $5 billion manufacturing plant in its home state to produce silicon carbide wafers, which is emerging as a favored part for renewable energy products.