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...

Experts call for policy backing to lift EV industry
Experts call for policy backing to lift EV industry

Experts on Friday underscored the need for specific policy support from the government as well as research and development to boost the local electric vehicle (EV) industry. They came up with the recommendations at a seminar titled Electric Vehicle Industry of Bangladesh: Policy Challenges...

119 cases filed, vehicles fined Tk270, 800
119 cases filed, vehicles fined Tk270, 800

A total of 119 cases were filed against vehicles on the capitals 300 Feet Road for various violations. Additionally, fines totaling Tk270, 800 were collected. Law enforcement agencies filed the cases and collected the fines in a joint operation on the capitals 300 Feet Road. This information...