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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...

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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.

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Ministers at ITF agree transport investment is crucial for growthMinisters from the 54 member countries of the International Transport Forum are calling for more investment in strategic transport infrastructure and... 23 May 2013
Mott MacDonald Grontmij is handling key improvement scheme in UKThe Mott MacDonald Grontmij joint venture is working on plans for a € 189 million (£160 million) upgrade of the A63 Castle Street in the UK city of... 23 May 2013
Loans will help fund Kazakhstan road projectThe International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is providing an infrastructure loan that will help fund a key road project in... 23 May 2013
Fugro organising road maintenance event in UKSurvey specialist, Fugro Aperio is organising the one day Developments in Highways Assessment (DIHA 2013) conference. This event takes place on July... 23 May 2013

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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...
Terex Roadbuilding up to bridge paving challengeTaking on a major bridge project in Calgary, Alberta province, Canada prompted Mission, British Columbia-based Camwood Construction to reassess its practice of subcontracting...
Sophisticated CCTV solution available from AMGAMG, the British manufacturer of sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission solutions, showcased their new series of rugged Multi-Service Ethernet Switches at...