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Gizmag takes a look at the built-from-scratch Lithium Hawk electric vehicle and talks to its creator, Nap Pepin.

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VICTORIA — Saanich, B.C., police have seized the blue Yamaha motorcycle seen reaching 299 km/h in a viral YouTube video, and they’ve laid down more than $1,400 in fines for the bike’s owner but have yet to charge the driver.

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The shiny blue 2006 Yamaha R1 sport bike was on display at Saanich police headquarters Thursday morning. Spokesman Sgt. Dean Jantzen explained that police seized the bike last week. 

Police believe   …  More

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With the Volkswagen Group’s Board of Directors meeting done, ahead of the company’s shareholder meeting which is also now complete, details of Audi’s acquisition of Ducati are starting to emerge.

Paying €860 million ($1.1 billion) for the Italian motorcycle company, perhaps the biggest shocker to come from Audi’s acquisition is not the price, but the unconfirmed reports that Audi AG has bought 100% of the Ducati’s stock, meaning   …  More

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People who witnessed a motorcyclist speeding down the Trans-Canada Highway at 299 kilometres an hour in early April (video) have come forward to Saanich police, Sgt.

Dean Jantzen said Wednesday.

“We’re in a good place,” Jantzen said. “About half a dozen people have actually witnessed the driving behaviour, which is what we wanted, because we have to …  More

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