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A nationwide strike by goods transporters has entered its sixth consecutive day, leading to a decline in the arrival of goods vehicles in major cities, resulting in higher prices for essential commodities.
Lagos: Electric vehicles offer an alternative as fuel prices soar
As fuel prices soar in Nigeria, some motorists are turning to electric vehicles, but the transition remains fraught with challenges.
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Demands Full Probe Into Lake Kariba Boat Capsize, Says Mourning Alone Is Not Enough
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) is demanding a full, independent investigation into the Lake Kariba boat tragedy, stating that mourning alone is insufficient without accountability.
Ford is rolling out a new AI-powered assistant to its mobile app, capable of answering vehicle-specific questions and providing live updates on stats like fuel levels and tire pressure. The assistant will later be integrated directly into vehicles by 2027.
Bahn-Chefin Evelyn Palla has received praise from entrepreneur Martin Herrenknecht, who commended her efforts to improve the German rail network. However, Herrenknecht also warned that Palla's good intentions may be undermined by competing interests.
Low water levels in the Rhine River may cause the transport route to be interrupted in the middle section. The German Barge Industry warns of the potential split of the Rhine River due to the lack of rainfall.
Electric scooter riders in Paris now face fines for not wearing safety gear, as the city aims to curb accidents and injuries.
Apple CarPlay is a feature that lets you access navigation, messages, music and other apps through your car's infotainment system. Wired and wireless CarPlay have the same feature set, but wired CarPlay can be superior in certain situations.
A 22-year-old man was charged in court for driving a deregistered vehicle without a valid driving licence, causing the death of a petrol station attendant. He allegedly reversed into the attendant, causing him to fall and hit his head, and then fled the scene with a femal…
Alternative route created between Nabiye and Bint Jabel after bridges destroyed in southern Lebanon.
A postdoctoral researcher at the Polytechnic University of Milan in Italy, studying V2X, digital twins, and AI enabled wireless networks, discusses how 5G-inspired V2X tech lets vehicles share sensors on the open road.
Rail passengers in the UK are facing further disruption after a power outage caused widespread cancellations and delays to services. Network Rail's engineers are working to fix signalling issues caused by the power cut, which hit the main control hub for north-west Englan…
Uber's Dara Khosrowshahi says the relationship with Waymo remains strong despite signs of drifting apart.
Uber and Wayve have been granted the first minicab licences in London allowing them to offer self-driving taxi rides to paying customers – but with a human safety driver in place, for now.
Key stakeholders in Nigeria's automotive industry have raised concerns over significant safety gaps in the country's transition to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs). Weak regulation, inadequate testing facilities, and poor public awareness are cited…
The Economic Coordination Committee has approved a sovereign guarantee of Rs. 27.6 billion for the Sialkot-Kharian Motorway project, marking a significant step toward advancing one of Pakistan’s key infrastructure developments.
Bavaria currently offers the most affordable fuel prices in Germany, leading for Super E5 gasoline and sharing the cheapest spot for E10 and diesel with other states like Berlin and Saarland.
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark are working with industry partners to develop models and simulation apps that can help predict and mitigate corrosion in high-voltage electronics.
The federal government is accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle technology, while state and local officials are slowing it down. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given Zoox a temporary exemption from eight federal motor ve…
California's high-speed rail project has faced a $4 billion funding cut after missing key deadlines to buy trains. The project was originally designed to link San Francisco and Los Angeles in under three hours, but the current plan is limited to a 171-mile stretch in the …
An Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea on Sunday, killing five people and leaving 41 missing after some passengers jumped overboard. A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued.
Europe’s key rivers are drying up as extreme heat impact widens
Europe's biggest rivers are drying up due to extreme heat waves, disrupting the transport of goods and boosting freight costs. Soaring temperatures are also curbing power generation at riverside reactors, pushing up energy prices and straining Eastern European economies.
The Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) has opened applications for several new positions in Lahore and Rawalpindi, creating employment opportunities for both experienced professionals and qualified drivers. The latest recruitment campaign includes management, IT and trans…
Rivian spinoff Also will finally start delivering its first e-bikes to customers next week, after months of delays related to unspecified supply chain issues.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is studying the possibility of introducing a new form of public transport, the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System in Tuas South, to improve the area's connectivity. The BRT will provide workers with faster connections to and from existing an…
Kumamoto showing early signs of quake recovery as transportation routes resume
Kumamoto is showing early signs of quake recovery as major transportation routes disrupted by Tuesday's magnitude 7.1 earthquake resumed operations. The death toll inched up to at least 35.
The Deutsche Bahn has reportedly made a profit in the first half of 2026, its first since 2019. The company's revenue has increased due to high fuel prices, which have led to a surge in passengers.
The Deutsche Bahn has reportedly made a profit in its core business for the first half of 2026, the first time in seven years. The company's revenue has increased due to the stable fuel prices and the rise in demand for rail travel.
President Trump made an announcement alongside Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. The details of the announcement were not specified in the live coverage.
Transport for London is pursuing a potential £1bn legal action against car manufacturers over vehicles that it argues should not have been allowed to drive freely in the capital's clean-air zone.