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Long cycle rideA 100 year old Frenchman recently set a new world cycling record, pedalling his bicycle 100km in four hours, 17 minutes and achieving an average speed of 23.3km/h at Lyon...
Holiday surpriseA German couple arriving back in the city of Düsseldorf after a vacation had an unwelcome surprise with the car service they had arranged to pick them up from the airport....
Costly speedA Belgian driver was filmed by a friend as he drove his Aston Martin at speeds of up to 292km/h (182mph) along the highway. The video was uploaded onto the Internet and was...
Shopping for powerAn American vehicle enthusiast has constructed what he thinks is the answer for short trips to the supermarket. His specially-built shopping trolley (cart) is powered by a V8...

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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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