Skidmarks

Hot SeatA Japanese manufacturer of toilets has assembled a trike that is powered by biogas as a promotional tool. This vehicle features a toilet bowl on which the driver sits. The...
A Wrong TurnIn the UK a pensioner made a wrong turn that could have ended in disaster. As the 85 year-old woman drove her car across a level crossing, she inexplicably turned onto the...
Battering ramA would-be car thief in China found that 13 is an unlucky number. During his attempted escape from pursuing police at Meizhou in China's Guangdong Province, the man managed...
Heavy loadIn Alberta, Canada a pet lover has specially reinforced an old car so that he can take his favourite animal for drives in the country. The pet, an 825kg young male bison, is...

Page: [10-] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [+21]

Photo of the Month

September 2012Pedestrian crossings allow greater safety for vulnerable road users: image courtesy of World Highways reader Ewan Smith
July/August 2012Road Congestion is a serious issue in some areas
January/February 2012BMW drivers have a rather unfortunate reputation for being impatient behind the wheel
November/December 2011This Ecuadorian pick-up truck proves so popular with passengers that is has standing room only: image courtesy of World Highways reader Jaime Erazo Pastor.

Page: [1] [2] [3]

[ Next » ]

First ever Plantworx show hailed a success after attracting over 11,000 visitorsThe debut PLANTWORX construction equipment exhibition at Stoneleigh Park, in Warwickshire, central England, has been hailed a success after... 21 May 2013
New road to connect Manila's airport in the PhilippinesPlans are in hand in the Philippines to build a new road linking the international airport of capital Manila to the city and to other surrounding... 21 May 2013
New highway in India for Jharkhand and West BengalA US$307 million highway is being built in the state of Jharkhand and West Bengal. This follows an agreement between local firm IL&FS Transportation... 21 May 2013
Key infrastructure projects planned in VietnamThe authorities in Vietnam are planning several key infrastructure projects, including the new Cho Chien Bridge and improvements to Provincial Road... 21 May 2013

Page: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [+11]

[ Next » ]

Autodesk introduces new software toolsAs World Highways was going to press Autodesk was due to announce the 2014 versions of its entire range of programs including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, NavisWorks and Revit...
Siemens On-Board-Units for satellite-based toll in FranceAs part of the Ecotaxe toll project, Siemens is supplying service operators Eurotoll and Total with On-Board-Units worth €50 million (US$65.14 million). The project involves...
Xtend your site protectionVital Technology has launched Xtend - a mobile rapid deployment CCTV and onboard video analytics tower system which provides surveillance and intelligent scene analysis at...
Bell L180E wheeled loader's plant debutBarton Plant, part of The Bennie Group, has taken delivery of its first wheeled loader from Bell Equipment following a successful onsite demo. The move is said to mark a...
Doosan's powerful yet fuel efficient wheeled loadersHigh engine power combined with reduced fuel consumption are said to be key qualities of Doosan's new DL200-3 and DL250-3 wheeled loaders. Both new models are also said by...
Atlas Copco Secoroc unveil Secoroc RocketBitMade for DTH production drilling in soft to medium hard rock, the new Secoroc RocketBit from Atlas Copco Secoroc is said to be ideal for quarrying and mining operations. Also...