Ferrari F40 vs Dodge Dart – car accident in Toronto
Nobody wins in this scenario - a tragedy of epic proportions, played out on the most appropriate Canadian stage I can think of. Toronto is no stranger to infamy this year. Add this dead Ferrari F40 to a shortlist that has Rob Ford occupying spots 1 through 5. Matthew Berenz, who took these photos, witnessed a hapless Dodge Dart driver rip through a red light just as this Ferrari, driven by a mechanic from Ferrari of Ontario, attempted to turn left. The result is a twisted mess of Kevlar composite and aluminum bodywork, a repair bill of unknown but certainly ...
A motor vehicle and aircraft accident between a truck and a UPS plane
This is extraordinary. I bet everybody can tell that a box truck won’t fit under a 757 plane. Everybody but the truck driver. …
Decide to Drive – new program to decrease the number of car accidents caused by distracted driving
Distracted driving became a big problem causing more and more car accidents to happen. A huge variety of electronic gadgets, bad habits, other people in the car etc. are just examples of distracting factors which may cause a car collision to happen. This is a serious problem and it definitely needs as much attention as possible. …
Michael Schumacher is sued for ‘causing motorbike crash’
The collision happened in Spain before Schumacher’s ski accident. The Formula 1 champion is accused of hitting the motorcyclist while not giving him a way to pass. The biker victim of the collision is claiming personal injuries and property damage. Complaint is also filed in Spain against insurance companies and the car rental company. …
Trasnport Canada to recall over 150,000 Toyota and Scion cars
Transport Canada Recall # 2014123 Recall Date: 2014/04/09 Notification Type: Recalls Audit System: Seats And Restraints Manufacturer Recall Number: SSC233 The number of vehicles or components affected by the recall: 152,438 Category: Car Recall Details On certain vehicles, the front seat position adjustment mechanism springs could break. That may cause cause seats to appear to be locked into their final position even though they are not. This could allow the seats to slide both forward or backward directions in a car accident, increasing a chance of a personal injury. Fix: Dealers will inspect seat rails and replace as necessary. Make ...
Top causes of car accidents
According to statistics, more than 100,000 people involved in motor vehicle accidents in Ontario every year. This is a serious concern in Canada, North America and the entire World. Please read about main causes of motor vehicles and think of your driving habits. …
Useful tips for driving in a bad weather conditions
15 April, 2014 Weather in Canada gives surprises every day. It felt summer a day ago and winter is back today. Here is some useful tips on what to do when conditions are bad (snow, cold, ice). They will definitely help you to get to your destination safely and avoid car accidents: First of all, it is always good to check weather reports before you leave home. Consider delaying or postponing your trip if road conditions are really bad. If you are already driving and weather got worse and very bad, please consider following these useful tips: …
Ferrari 458 destroyed in a car crash in Munich
April 15, 2014 A serious car accident involving an Italian Ferrari 458 super-car worth of more than $300,000 happened in Munich. As the police thinks that the driver was speeding too much, lost control and hit the guardrails at the left side of the road. Then the car was thrown to the right side where it crashed another fence. As a result of the motor vehicle accident, the driver just had a small arm injury. The 570 horsepower super-car is not repairable. Be careful with speed and drive safe
Crossing Railways – Transport Canada Educational Video
A rail crossing is a dangerous place demanding attention and concentration. Trains are relatively fast and very heavy – that’s why it is very difficult to stop it suddenly. Because of their huge weight, they cause drastic damage to anything in a collision. …
Parents sue General Motors Canada after son dies in a car accident
April 10, 2014 – Toronto General Motors is being sued by the parents of a victim who died in a head-on collision in 2012 behind the wheel of a 2006 Saturn Ion. There has been a great deal of suits initiated since GM recently recalled about 235,000 sold vehicles in Canada, to fix a variety of cars including the Saturn Ion. …
A young driver crashes a car into community pool
April 4, 2014 Not a good thing to happen - crashing a brand new $60,000 Camaro ZL1 into community pool. As per yahoo.com, a younger driver lost control of his 580 horsepower beast, hit the curb and went airborne landing in the pool. Fortunately the driver didn't get hurt. Emergency team needed a crane to pull out the car. Chevrolet ZL1 has a 6.2 liter V8 producing incredible 580 horsepower 556 lb-ft of torque. It can soot you from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds. Obviously in this particular case, speeding is at fault of the car accident. ...
Porsche GT3 car accident on the Nurburgring
Our pal Bill Caswell is over in Germany with our other pal Robb Holland right now getting ready for a race at the Nurburgring. On a recce lap, they were chasing a Porsche 911 GT3. This is how not to drive the 'Ring. The 911 GT3 is a fast car and is moving around the track, but it's pretty obvious that the driver doesn't know the nuances of the circuit as his line is all wrong. About 100 yards before his first off, Robb knows that something is about to go wrong. That's what it's like at the 'Ring though. ...