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US regulator ends probe into Tesla's 'actually smart summon' feature after software fixes

Tesla has addressed the identified issues through a series of over-the-air software updates aimed at improving obstacle detection, camera blockage identification and vehicle response to dynamic objects such as gates, the regulator said.
Tesla has addressed the identified issues through a series of over-the-air software updates aimed at improving obstacle detection, camera blockage identification and vehicle response to dynamic objects such as gates, the regulator said.

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel has been worse hit than other fuels, and was already under pressure before the war.
Diesel has been worse hit than other fuels, and was already under pressure before the war.

Man arrested for setting off pyrotechnics on German train, injuring 12

An ICE (Inter City Express) train by German railway operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) is pictured on March 27, 2026 at the main train station in Berlin. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)
An ICE (Inter City Express) train by German railway operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) is pictured on March 27, 2026 at the main train station in Berlin. (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)

Baidu robotaxis freeze in China’s Wuhan, sparking flurry of police calls

A car of Baidu's driverless robotaxi service Apollo Go on a road in Wuhan.
A car of Baidu's driverless robotaxi service Apollo Go on a road in Wuhan.

Japan moves to approve commercial flying car passenger service as early as 2027

A demonstration flight of the "flying car" developed by Joby Aviation at the World Exposition in Osaka, on Sept. 30, 2025.
A demonstration flight of the "flying car" developed by Joby Aviation at the World Exposition in Osaka, on Sept. 30, 2025.

More SIA flights to and from Dubai cancelled amid ongoing Middle East conflict

The national carrier's cancellation of flights between Singapore and Dubai was previously scheduled to last till April 30.
The national carrier's cancellation of flights between Singapore and Dubai was previously scheduled to last till April 30.

Thai government ramps up B20 biodiesel supply to tackle rising transport costs

The initiative focuses on compatible heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery.
The initiative focuses on compatible heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery.

Myanmar travellers ride the rails as fuel prices rise

Rail travel is not traditionally the most popular mode of transport in the country, and many trains are older and less comfortable.
Rail travel is not traditionally the most popular mode of transport in the country, and many trains are older and less comfortable.

Langkawi ferry trips cut by 40% as diesel prices soar

Ferry rides to the archipelago have been reduced from five to three trips a day.
Ferry rides to the archipelago have been reduced from five to three trips a day.

Shipping disruption from Middle East crisis reaches ports in Asia, including Singapore

There are longer queues, slower berth access, and rising delays for ships in the region.
There are longer queues, slower berth access, and rising delays for ships in the region.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.