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The Rally’s dual motors deliver the same 480 horsepower as the GT, but its 700 lb-ft of torque is 100 more.

The Rally’s dual motors deliver the same 480 horsepower as the GT, but its 700 lb-ft of torque is 100 more.

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The new Toyota 4Runner has a wraparound rear quarter glass.

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June 12, 2026

Traffic on Bathurst Street just south of Bloor Street on June 11, 2026. The new red-painted sections are transit priority lanes, forcing cars into the right lane other than when making a left turn.

Traffic on Bathurst Street just south of Bloor Street on June 11, 2026. The new red-painted sections are transit priority lanes, forcing cars into the right lane other than when making a left turn.

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June 11, 2026

BRP chief design officer Denys Lapointe holding the award in front of his team at the 2025 Red Dot Design Awards.

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June 10, 2026

Audi F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg stands in front of the new Audi Nuvolari supercar right after it was revealed in Antibes, France on June 4, 2026.

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June 9, 2026

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk gets in a Tesla car as he leaves a hotel in Beijing, China May 31, 2023.

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk gets in a Tesla car as he leaves a hotel in Beijing, China May 31, 2023.

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June 5, 2026

A wildlife crossing bridge over the Trans-Canada Highway in Alberta.

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The Mini S is the sweet spot between the regular one and the John Cooper Works edition.

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June 2, 2026

A 2022 Volkswagen ID. 4 EV is shown at a charging station at a Scarborough, Ontario Canadian Tire on Wednesday June 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

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June 1, 2026

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May 31, 2026

The Trans-Canada Highway just north of Sault Ste-Marie June 21, 2023. Mark Richardson/The Globe and Mail

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Is it legal to cross a yellow solid double line in Ontario?

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May 29, 2026

Jonah Presser, a Lance Stroll lookalike, poses with fans.

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TOPSHOT - This handout photo taken on May 26, 2027 and made available by the Ferrari Press Office on May 27, 2026 shows Pope Leo XIV and Ferrari chairman John Elkann posing by Ferrari's first fully electric model 'Luce' during the car's presentation to the Pope at his residence in Castel Gandolfo. Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills. With a massive 122 kWh battery, it offers a range of over 530 kilometres and weighs 2.26 tonnes. With fast charging, the vehicle can reach an 80 percent charge from 10 percent in 20 to 25 minutes, the company claims. (Photo by Handout / FERRARI PRESS OFFICE / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / FERRARI PRESS OFFICE / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

TOPSHOT - This handout photo taken on May 26, 2027 and made available by the Ferrari Press Office on May 27, 2026 shows Pope Leo XIV and Ferrari chairman John Elkann posing by Ferrari's first fully electric model 'Luce' during the car's presentation to the Pope at his residence in Castel Gandolfo. Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills. With a massive 122 kWh battery, it offers a range of over 530 kilometres and weighs 2.26 tonnes. With fast charging, the vehicle can reach an 80 percent charge from 10 percent in 20 to 25 minutes, the company claims. (Photo by Handout / FERRARI PRESS OFFICE / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / FERRARI PRESS OFFICE / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

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The eighth-generation ES will come only has a hybrid or as a fully electric car as this one.

The eighth-generation ES will come only has a hybrid or as a fully electric car as this one.

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Under the hood of the GR Corolla is a 1.6-litre three-cylinder engine that pumps out 300 horsepower.

Under the hood of the GR Corolla is a 1.6-litre three-cylinder engine that pumps out 300 horsepower.

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Ferrari is finally going electric. Will the purists buy it?

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May 26, 2026

A person walks past a Flo EV charging station in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Keito Newman/The Globe and Mail

A person walks past a Flo EV charging station in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Keito Newman/The Globe and Mail

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The 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport on the Broken Arrow Trail, a five-kilometre mountain trek, in Sedona, Ariz. in January 2023.

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Cars merge into the right lane ahead of the new priority transit lane on Bathurst Street, just south of Dundas Street in Toronto on May 22, 2026. Experts say using the zipper method can help everyone move faster.

Cars merge into the right lane ahead of the new priority transit lane on Bathurst Street, just south of Dundas Street in Toronto on May 22, 2026. Experts say using the zipper method can help everyone move faster.

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Should I wait until the end of the lane to merge?

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May 22, 2026

A Tesla Semi electric truck stands at the Tesla stand at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover.

A Tesla Semi electric truck stands at the Tesla stand at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover.

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May 22, 2026

Andrew Clark behind the wheel of his rented BMW 3 Series wagon in Italy.

Andrew Clark behind the wheel of his rented BMW 3 Series wagon in Italy.

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May 21, 2026

Ford gave journalists a small 3D-printed model of the shell of its next EV. It doesn't have much detail and is missing the front end – but it's definitely a truck.

Ford gave journalists a small 3D-printed model of the shell of its next EV. It doesn't have much detail and is missing the front end – but it's definitely a truck.

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