Australia: Massive Fire Erupts in Burpengary, Public Safety Preservation Act Issued

A massive fire broke out at a structure in Burpengary on Wednesday evening, June 11, prompting a Public Safety Preservation Act declaration. Residents were advised to close windows, and motorists were warned to drive with caution.

US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

Automatic translation device at rental car shop

Automatic translation device at rental car shop

A foreign tourist (L) speaks to a rental car shop clerk through an automatic translation device at Chitose airport in northern Japan on April 26, 2024. Orix Auto Corp. introduced the device the same day on a trial basis, with the transparent display set up in front of customers showing what they say in their native languages -- with 13 languages including English, Chinese and Korean available.

Electric vehicle for one-way car-sharing service unveiled

Electric vehicle for one-way car-sharing service unveiled

TOKYO, Japan - Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., ORIX Auto Corp. and Amano Corp. unveil an electric vehicle in Tokyo on July 24, 2014, for use in their joint one-way car-sharing service to be launched in Yokohama on Sept. 1.

Orix Auto to begin car-sharing service using Toyota FCVs

Orix Auto to begin car-sharing service using Toyota FCVs

Photo taken at a hydrogen station in Tokyo on Nov. 15, 2019, shows Toyota Motor Corp.'s MIRAI fuel cell vehicle. Orix Auto Corp. will begin a car-sharing service in Tokyo on Nov. 19, initially using four Toyota MIRAIs and expanding the number to 36 by the end of December. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo