Unauthorised vehicles fuel Dhaka’s transport chaos
Unauthorised vehicles fuel Dhaka’s transport chaos

Dhakas public transport sector has long been in disorder. However, a new concern has emerged with the increasing presence of battery-run rickshaws and easy bikes on major roads. Since August 5, the number of these three-wheelers has surged, in addition to the already existing paddle rickshaws....

Thailand’s auto industry faces uncertain future
Thailand’s auto industry faces uncertain future

Thailands automotive industry is under pressure as new car sales remain uncertain due to an uneven economic recovery, the Bank of Thailand reported. According to the Monetary Policy Committees Q4 2024 report, pickup sales recovery lags behind passenger cars due to weaker purchasing power among...

10 dead, 30 injured as vehicle hits crowd in New Orleans
10 dead, 30 injured as vehicle hits crowd in New Orleans

A driver in a pickup truck, described by officials as hell-bent on carnage, sped through a crowd of pedestrians in New Orleans bustling French Quarter district on New Years Day, killing 10 and injuring 30 revelers, reports AP. The attack occurred around 3:15 am along Bourbon Street, known...

Toyota’s global production declines for 10th month despite rising sales
Toyota’s global production declines for 10th month despite rising sales

Toyota Motor Corporation reported its 10th consecutive monthly decline in global production for November, even as sales rose for the second straight month. The Japanese automaker produced 869,230 vehicles worldwide, a 6.2% drop compared to the same month last year and a steeper decline than...