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America's most iconic highway celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and travelers are still flocking to experience its neon-lit nostalgia. From restored drive-in theaters to historic filling stations, the communities along Route 66 prove that slower roads can lead to richer journeys.
Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou just claimed his fifth consecutive pole position, a feat not accomplished in 36 years. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver continues his dominant 2026 season with a record-breaking qualifying performance.
Cities across Latin America just hit a major climate milestone with 10,000 electric buses now running, saving 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually. Three cities are leading the charge, proving clean public transport works at scale.
America's electric vehicle charging network has exploded to nearly 288,000 ports across 95,000 locations, making EV road trips more practical than ever. With fast chargers every 50 miles on major highways and savings of up to 50% per mile compared to gas, families are discovering that electric adventures might actually be better than traditional road trips.
Electric vehicle owners can now take road trips with confidence as charging stations expand rapidly across America. Eight automakers are backing new stations with restrooms and refreshments along major highways.
Costa Rican families now play a game spotting electric vehicles on the road, just like they did with Volkswagen Beetles. The country leads Latin America with EVs making up 16% of all new car sales in 2024.
Ghana's road network is getting a major upgrade, with 44% of the country's validated roads now rated in good condition. The government also cleared over $10 billion in contractor debts to accelerate progress.
The United Nations just passed a historic pledge to cut road traffic deaths in half by 2030, with 162 countries committing to safer streets and smarter road design. The move could save hundreds of thousands of lives every year through better engineering and proven safety systems.
India is building roads from plastic waste that last three times longer than regular pavement. A 100-meter test road in Delhi proves the technology works at massive scale.
A first-time electric vehicle road tripper shares practical lessons from a 350-mile journey that proves long-distance EV travel is totally doable with the right preparation. His honest insights are helping nervous EV drivers feel confident about hitting the open road.
President Tinubu commissioned a fully rehabilitated 16-kilometer road connecting major Abuja markets and neighborhoods, ending years of difficult travel. During the celebration, he approved construction of another road after residents displayed banners requesting help.
After years of delays on a critical 23-kilometer road in Ghana's Western Region, the Roads Minister has brought in a new contractor to finally finish the job. The move brings hope to communities who have suffered through deteriorating conditions that hurt transport and local mining operations.
Ghana's government cleared over GH¢10 billion in overdue payments to road contractors in just three months, marking the largest debt settlement in the nation's recent history. The unprecedented move promises to accelerate road projects that stalled for years.
Fifteen African nations just made history by activating the continent's first legally binding road safety framework. The charter could help cut the world's highest road fatality rate in half by 2030.
A Nigerian advocacy group just unveiled a one-minute drama campaign to tackle the country's deadly road safety crisis through behavior change. The Akin Fadeyi Foundation is calling on citizens to take personal responsibility after 2025 saw over 5,000 road deaths.
Honda vehicles in Ohio are spotting road problems before they become dangerous, using sensors that caught damaged signs with 99% accuracy. The technology could save millions and soon let everyday drivers help keep roads safer.
India's first musical road opened in Mumbai this week, playing AR Rahman's "Jai Ho" when cars drive at the right speed. The 500-meter stretch on the coastal road turns ordinary commutes into a celebration of engineering and culture.
Nigeria's road safety agency has slashed emergency response times from 50 to 15 minutes while digitizing 95% of operations. The country once ranked among the world's most dangerous for drivers now leads Africa in road safety innovation.
South Africa just achieved an 11% drop in road crashes and 10% fewer fatalities in early 2026, saving lives across every single province. The progress comes from coordinated enforcement, community partnerships, and drivers taking personal responsibility on the roads.
Nigeria just launched a continental headquarters to coordinate road safety efforts across Africa, where road crashes kill 27 people per 100,000 annually. The new hub brings together 15 West African nations and continental partners to share solutions and cut traffic deaths by 2030.
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