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Hand-Painted Traffic Signs in Japan Decreased Traffic Accidents | Giga Gears
Tucked next to roads running through school zones in Japan are some hand-painted mascots known as “Tobita-kun, or more formally, “Tobidashi Bōya,” which means “running boy.” These signs are reminders for local drivers to slow down, and according to Atlas Obscura, they helped in Japan’s so-called Traffic War.
Honda Recalls 2.6M Vehicles Due to Faulty Fuel Pumps
Honda is recalling 2.6 million Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. because of a fuel pump defect that could cause the engine to stall while driving. In a statement, the automaker said it hasn’t received any reports of crashes or injuries related to the issue, which is always a good thing.
Minnesota Lake Plane Crash: Giga Gears Aircraft Breaks Through Ice
A couple of folks learned the hard way what a simultaneous ice bath and massive insurance claim feel like after their plane landed on a seemingly frozen lake and broke through the ice.
“Lexus UX 2025 Gains Power Boost with Prius Influence | Giga Gears”
Lexus’s smallest crossover, the UX, might get ignored by some because it’s been a bit down on power since its introduction. While the brand made moves to remedy this by making the UX’s sole powertrain option a 181 horsepower hybrid setup for 2023, prior to that buyers could choose a base front wheel drive UX200 that…
Queensland, Australia Experiences Severe Flooding: Airports Submerged, Crocodiles Roaming Streets | Giga Gears
Tropical cyclone Jasper has hit some areas of northern Queensland, Australia with over a year’s worth of rain, causing flash floods and washing out roads, making evacuation a difficulty. Authorities say this is the worst flooding on record in the state, and the rainfall isn’t expected to abate for another day. The…