With the future of the A-segment looking bleak, it seems Toyota will turn the Aygo into a mini SUV to help it survive The future is not looking bright for city cars. ‘A-segment’ vehicles remain popular with buyers, but wafer-thin profit margins make them less than palatable for manufacturers, particularly since the rise of BEVs…
A test mule for Subaru’s latest sports saloon has burbled into view in Ann Arbor, Michigan The last time we spoke about a new Subaru, it concerned the new BRZ. Which isn’t coming to the UK. Now, we need to talk about the all-new WRX, which, erm, isn’t coming to the UK either. Sorry. The…
Opus is busy working on the mightiest AMG GT, pledging to offer two packages with over 1000hp The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series’ 720bhp power output is hugely impressive. It enables a 0-124mph time under nine seconds, and thanks to giant Michelin Sport Cup 2 R tyres and GT3-inspired aero, you can make full use of…
NEWS RELEASE BARRIE POLICE SERVICE ******************************** On March 4, 2021, two individuals entered the Optica Nova store, located at 555 Essa Rd. in Barrie. Taking turns to distract the employee assisting them, they proceeded to steal more than a dozen frames, valued at more than $5,000 retail. Video of the suspects is available above. The…
Error correction led to 34 previously reported cases being removed as they were confirmed to be negative, including 20 from Barrie The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has reported 44 new COVID-19 cases, while also removing 35 previously reported cases from the cumulative total in today’s report. The 35 cases removed include 20 from Barrie, three…
‘We have no reason to believe it was a targeted attack or anything of that sort. It kind of leans more to a randomness or mistaken identity,’ says Barrie detective Editor’s note: This week, BarrieToday is profiling some of the unsolved homicides in and around the city. To read Part 1, click here. For Part 2…
OTTAWA — The country’s annual inflation rate hit a pandemic-era high of 1.1 per cent last month, driven by a rise in gasoline prices that suggests an economic recovery is on the horizon. OTTAWA — The country’s annual inflation rate hit a pandemic-era high of 1.1 per cent last month, driven by a rise in…
This funding will further support prevention and containment efforts in retirement homes in Barrie-Innisfil NEWS RELEASE ANDREA KHANJIN, BARRIE-INNISFIL MPP ************************* I understand the need to protect our seniors as they have paved the way for many of us today to enjoy the freedoms we uphold and the things that we take for granted. Today I…
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he supports overhauling the Senate filibuster to require the minority to talk on the floor to block legislation, endorsing a momentous change that some progressives say could help advance his agenda.Biden said senators should have to “work for the filibuster” when ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos asked him…
Former President Donald Trump said in an interview Tuesday that he would recommend that everyone get Covid-19 vaccine shots — a significant discourse shift as Republicans express skepticism about getting them.”I would recommend it, and I would recommend it to a lot of people that don’t want to get it, and a lot of those…
