Author name: Pris Claire

Pris Claire combines her love for writing with a deep curiosity about the evolving automotive landscape. At Primary Ignition, she focuses on breaking news, industry shifts, and the cultural impact of cars on everyday life. Known for her clear, engaging style, Pris makes complex topics approachable for all readers, from enthusiasts to casual drivers. Her coverage highlights not just the vehicles, but the people and ideas shaping the road ahead.

Flooded streets of Quezon City, Philippines, with debris and stranded vehicles after Typhoon Carina’s destruction.

Manila Faces Catastrophic Typhoon Aftermath

Pris Claire / June 5, 2025

A powerful typhoon hit the Philippines’ Luzon island on June 5, 2025, killing more than 20 people and forcing tens […]

Flooded streets of Sendai, Japan, with debris scattered and rescue teams searching through wreckage after a tsunami.

Tsunami Leaves Trail of Destruction in Northeast Japan

Pris Claire / June 5, 2025

On June 4, 2025, a massive tsunami hit the northeastern part of Japan, leaving at least 15 people dead and

Debris from a freight truck and passenger van collision on Mexico-Puebla highway, with emergency responders attending to the scene.

Fatal Truck Collision Shakes Mexico Capital

Pris Claire / June 5, 2025

A wreck on a Mexico City highway on June 4, 2025, between a freight truck and a passenger van took

Wreckage of a tour bus on a Bangkok highway, surrounded by emergency vehicles and paramedics attending to injured passengers.

Foreign Students Injured in Thailand Accident

Pris Claire / June 5, 2025

On June 2, a bus carrying Indian foreign exchange students crashed in Bangkok and left at least ten people hurt.

Emergency crews work amidst wreckage of a derailed train in Kursk, Russia, with scattered debris and damaged tracks under a gray sky.

Russia Train Derailment Sparks Sabotage Fears

Pris Claire / June 5, 2025

Seven people were killed in a train derailment today in Russia’s Kursk region, after two bridges collapsed for unclear reasons

Victoria Police officers stand guard outside Northland Shopping Centre in Preston, Melbourne, with emergency vehicles and yellow tape blocking access after a knife threat incident.

Australian Shopping Centre Faces Knife Threat Chaos

Pris Claire / June 5, 2025

After reports of several people possessing large knives came in, a Melbourne shopping centre went into lockdown on Thursday afternoon.

Police officers secure a cordoned-off street in Scarborough, Toronto, with yellow tape and patrol cars visible near a convenience store where a shooting occurred.

Toronto Shooting Heightens Urban Crime Concerns

Pris Claire / June 5, 2025

Residents were shaken on Thursday after a sudden, deadly shooting in Scarborough, a popular district in Toronto. A man of