The travel season to Asia is now underway. But this year, the idyllic image of a peaceful sandy beach has, in many cases, been replaced by heart-wrenching scenes after three simultaneous cyclones struck Southeast Asia, triggering landslides and severe flooding.

Roadside assistance over the phone might sound like a utopian dream. Yet many technical car issues can be resolved without anyone being physically present at the vehicle. What it does require, however, is extensive technical knowledge of car makers and models.

9/9/2025: Danes are buying more electric cars, and this is clearly reflected in the assistance cases handled by SOS International, which has seen a rise in breakdowns involving EVs abroad this summer.