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February 23, 2016
The Mexican Secretariat of Communications and Transport (SCT) says that the US$6.98 billion budget cut made by the Federal Government will impact on…
February 23, 2016
South Korea’s road safety is improving, according to its National Police Agency. The figures show that the number of deaths caused by traffic crashes…
February 23, 2016
Work is now commencing on the US Route 301 project, which will cost US$635 million and is intended to reduce congestion and benefit commerce in the…
February 23, 2016
Drivers in the US have set a new record for total distance travelled. New data released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT)…
February 23, 2016
The next time you are worried or irritated about changing a flat tyre, don’t be. Just be grateful that the vehicle is not moving. Be grateful that…
February 23, 2016
It was a heart-stopping moment late one night as a car approached an 8m tall animal that was blocking the road. Most people, seeing what should have…
February 22, 2016
Canadian love their ice fishing, but sometimes it gets just a little chilly out there on a windswept lake, especially when it is already -20C with no…
February 22, 2016
Construction firm STRABAG says that its performance in the 2015 financial year was ‘satisfactory’ and that its outlook for 2016 is positive. “We…
February 22, 2016
An upswing is being seen in construction machine sales in Italy, according to the latest official figures. The data from the Samoter-Prometeia…
February 22, 2016
The IRF is looking for applicants for its 2016 IRF Global Road Achievement Awards. Founded in 2000, the IRF's Global Road Achievement Awards…
February 22, 2016
Progress is being made in Chile for two key mega projects, the Chacao Bridge and the El Melon Tunnel. Chile's Ministry of Public Works (MOP) has…
February 22, 2016
Year end results for Comer Industries showed revenue down at €327 million, a 9.4% dip from €361 million for fiscal year 2014. However, the company…
February 19, 2016
MTU Friedrichshafen and Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company will set up a 50/50 joint venture to manufacture MTU diesel engines in China. MTU…
February 19, 2016
Canada-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has acquired the online equipment listing service Mascus International Holding for US$26.6 million in cash.…
February 19, 2016
The Chilean government reached its goal of tendering infrastructure projects worth US$1.1 billion in 2015, its first year in power, but will likely…
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