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CTV News
20 minutes ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Crash closes Highway 21 overpass, slows traffic on Highway 14: RCMP
The Highway 21 overpass can be seen from Highway 14 in a Google image from July 2024. (Photo: Google Street View) The Highway 21 overpass south of Sherwood Park was closed Friday after it was hit by a truck hauling a grain silo. RCMP said the truck hit the underside of the overpass, causing 'significant' damage. The overpass was closed and traffic on Highway 14, which passes underneath it, was slowed down. Mounties said the bridge would remain closed while assessments were made but did not offer a timeline.
CTV News
20 minutes ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
1 dead, another in hospital following collision in King Township
Emergency crews are on the scene of a collision on Highway 9 in King Township on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Chopper 24) One person is dead and another is in hospital following a collision in King Township on Friday afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police say it happened on Highway 9 near Weston Road just after 1 p.m. It appears an SUV and a transport truck were involved in the collision. Images from Chopper 24 show the SUV with extensive damage on the driver's side. Highway 9 collision An SUV with extensive damage following a collision on Highway 9 in King Township on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Chopper 24) Several cargo loads from the truck are seen strewn across the highway. The cause of the collision is unknown. Highway 9 is closed between South Canal Bank Road and Highway 400, while Weston Road is closed approaching Highway 9.
Time of India
23 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Automated parking system gets mixed response in Pune
Pune: Space limitations in major cities are driving a gradual shift towards elevated and high-rise car parking solutions. Modern technology now offers several advanced options beyond the traditional elevated parking commonly found in residential complexes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Project requirements dictate the choice of design, with options including the chess set pattern, aisle pattern, and rotary pattern, among others. While most people still prefer conventional ground-level parking, the severe space constraints in cities like Mumbai necessitate high-rise car parks that can extend up to 70 meters in height. In contrast, homebuyers in the Pune area show mixed preferences when it comes to these more intricate car parking designs. "Consumers are quickly getting used to modern parking systems, which now even come with AI. These systems can tell you exactly how many parking spots are open, cutting down on the time you spend driving around looking for one. Developers, too, are finding it impossible to meet parking requirements with just traditional stilt and basement parking, so they have to go with mechanized systems," Manish Jain, president of Credai Pune Metro, said. A developer based in Pimpri Chinchwad said, "While complicated parking designs are still rare, they are starting to appear in redevelopment projects where the plot sizes are very small. However, in areas like Pimpri Chinchwad, we have even seen some buyers cancel their bookings if a project features elevated parking." Milind Padole, founder of Pune-based Affordable Robotics and Automation Pvt Ltd (ARAPL), said Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru are major markets. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "High-rise parking systems are one of the verticals of the company that is involved in providing robotics and automation solutions to car manufacturers and e-commerce companies. It has a 30% share in the automated parking space in Mumbai," he said. "There is no space in cities like Mumbai. Everything is redevelopment. In the case of high-rise parking, we can fit around 60 to 70 cars in the space of three cars. The automated parking consumes around one unit of electricity when used once. In localities like Walkeshwar in Mumbai, where there is no space at all, but the buyers are ready, we can install chess-type parking, which can cost up to Rs 11 lakh per spot," he said. The ARAPL has installed some automated parking for public projects in a couple of smart cities like Visakhapatnam and Kerala. However, it is treading lightly in this business as adaptation is happening at a slow pace, either because of preference or lack of funds. "The technology exists, but there is some resistance from the end-customers. At some point, civic administration and developers need to decide if roads are to be used for parking or driving. If roads are meant for driving, then cars should not be parked on the roads," Padole said.
RNZ News
23 minutes ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
F1 Grand Prix 2025: Liam Lawson finishes top 10 in Silverstone practice
New Zealand's Liam Lawson ahead of the opening practice session for the 2025 British Formula One Grand Prix, at Silverstone. Photo: ANTONIN VINCENT New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has finished in the middle of the pack in the opening two practice sessions for Monday's British Grand Prix. He finished eighth fastest in his Racing Bulls car in the first session, 0.459 seconds behind the fastest driver, Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, and then 10th fastest in the second session, 0.808s behind McLaren driver Lando Norris. Hamilton, 40 and on a career-low run of 13 races without a podium finish but a record nine-time home race winner, lapped a sunny Silverstone with a best effort of one minute 26.892s on a bright but gusty afternoon. It was the first time this season the seven-time world champion led a practice session, although he was fastest in Chinese sprint qualifying. McLaren's Lando Norris, favourite for his first home triumph after winning in Austria last weekend, was 0.023s slower but ahead of championship-leading teammate Oscar Piastri in third and 0.150s off the pace. Piastri leads Norris by 15 points after 11 of 24 races, with Silverstone marking the season's midpoint. Champions McLaren have a dominant 207 points advantage over Ferrari in the constructors' standings. Hamilton's teammate Charles Leclerc was fourth with Mercedes's George Russell fifth. It was Hamilton's first time at a Grand Prix on home soil in Ferrari's red colours. The team has yet to win this season, the only top-four outfit yet to do so. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Arvid Lindblad, replacing Yuki Tsunoda for the session only to satisfy young driver testing requirements, ended up 14th fastest with a time only half a second behind that of teammate and reigning champion Max Verstappen, who was 10th. Red Bull had to seek special dispensation from the governing FIA for the Anglo-Swedish driver with Indian heritage to be allowed to drive while under the age limit of 18, and team boss Christian Horner was pleased with what he saw. "I thought he acquitted himself very well, his feedback was clear and concise," he said of the Formula Two driver tipped for an eventual seat at Racing Bulls. "He's definitely a prospect for the future." Only one other driver had debuted so young at a Grand Prix weekend, and that was Verstappen in Japanese Grand Prix practice in 2014, three days after his 17th birthday. Brazilian rookie Gabriel Bortoleto spun his Sauber full circle at speed but without mishap. Estonian Paul Aron lapped for Sauber, replacing Nico Hulkenberg for the session, and was 17th. The final practice session is at 10.30pm on Saturday, with qualifying starting at 2am on Sunday. -Reuters
Time of India
27 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Anaheim Ducks launch 'Giveaway Friday' to mark selection of Roger McQueen in 2025 NHL Draft
The Anaheim Ducks are commemorating their latest top prospect in style. After the draft of center Roger McQueen as the 10th overall draft pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the team released a special "Giveaway Friday" promotion to get fans involved and pump up the excitement. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Fans can enter to win a special draft puck signed by McQueen, whose special Disney tie-in has already gone viral everywhere online. Anaheim Ducks welcome Roger McQueen's arrival with signed puck giveaway The Ducks' "Giveaway Friday" is intended to highlight the arrival of Roger McQueen, the 18-year-old Saskatoon prospect who skated with Brandon Wheat Kings in junior hockey. Even after being out with a serious back ailment last season, McQueen registered a quality campaign that saw him fall into the top 10. In celebration of the event, Anaheim is providing fans with the opportunity to win a puck from the 2025 NHL Draft signed by McQueen. The promotion reflects the franchise's excitement for their newest addition as well as their attempts to galvanize the fanbase leading up to the season. Information on the giveaway has been posted on the Ducks' official social media platforms, where fans can sign up to enter. Disney connections and a special jersey tribute generate excitement among fans Aside from his talent on the ice, McQueen's name has established a special connection to Disney's Cars franchise. As a friendly mention of Lightning McQueen, the latter's character who shares the same last name, Roger McQueen picked jersey number 95 as a gesture of homage. The custom of the Ducks, which were initially owned by Disney, is to adopt the association by having him flown to Disneyland right after the draft. Photos and videos of McQueen's Disneyland visit, where he met the actual Lightning McQueen car, also quickly went viral on TikTok and Instagram, amassing thousands of likes and comments. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This savvy mix of hockey heritage and popular culture has made the Ducks' draft announcement more memorable than other NHL teams. Through the tying together of a unique signed puck giveaway and an upbeat Disney theme, the Anaheim Ducks have made Roger McQueen's draft pick an event to remember. Not only does the team's innovative strategy honor a bright young prospect but also solidify their relationship with fans who can't wait to experience what McQueen has to offer in Anaheim down the road. Also Read:
