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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Grimaldi: €50 million financing for the 'Grande Istanbul'

Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A. has entered into a €50 million loan agreement with BNL BNP Paribas to finance the purchase of the new car carrier ship 'Grande Istanbul' as part of its fleet renewal program.

Mar 23 • 06:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Businessman whose car was destroyed in fire would have to pay more than R$ 100,000 in 29 months

Walber Magalhães Barbosa, whose car was destroyed in a fire, explained that without insurance, he would face over R$ 100,000 in financing payments over the next 29 months.

Mar 18 • 12:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Autohellas: 5% increase in turnover in 2025 to 1.034 billion – Dividend of 0.85 euros / share

Autohellas reported a 4.9% increase in turnover for 2025, reaching 1.034 billion euros, alongside a proposed dividend of 0.85 euros per share.

Mar 18 • 08:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Close Brothers banking group to cut 600 jobs amid cost of car finance scandal

Close Brothers is set to eliminate around 600 jobs as part of cost-cutting measures in response to financial losses linked to a motor finance scandal.

Mar 17 • 09:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Minister received a lavish electric car for his job – Was not satisfied and switched to diesel at the first opportunity

Marcus Optendrenk, the Minister of Finance for North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, switched from a BMW i7 electric car to a diesel Audi A8 due to dissatisfaction with the electric vehicle's performance under tight schedules.

Mar 15 • 20:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Experts clarify what is important to indicate when insuring a car and who exactly accumulates damage history

Financial planning experts recommend that monthly financial obligations, including car insurance, should not exceed 35% of a person's net income.

Mar 11 • 17:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

AD FEATURE: Brits who bought car finance may be owed £1,400 as £8.2bn payout scheme nears

UK car buyers mis-sold finance products between 2007 and 2024 may be entitled to compensation averaging £1,400, as a major payout scheme approaches.

Mar 10 • 14:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

AD FEATURE: Car finance scandal: how to check your agreements to see if you're owed a payout

Brits affected by the car finance scandal may claim compensation based on their finance agreements.

Mar 10 • 14:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis gives 5pm update as millions to get £700 payments

Martin Lewis announces that the FCA will reveal details about £700 compensation payments for millions of affected car finance customers.

Mar 6 • 12:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Car finance compensation update for millions of drivers who could be due £700

Millions of drivers in the UK may receive compensation for unfair car finance deals under a proposed scheme set to be announced by the FCA.

Mar 4 • 09:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Does it make sense to take a used car on operational leasing? We calculated it for you

Operational leasing for used cars is becoming increasingly popular among consumers in Czechia as they seek more affordable alternatives to purchasing new vehicles.

Feb 27 • 05:19 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Sold the car for a coffee roasting machine

An individual sold their car to purchase a coffee roasting machine.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says Brits who bought a car between 2007 and 2024 could be owed £700

Brits who financed a car from 2007 to 2024 may be eligible for compensation due to a new mass redress scheme proposed by the FCA.

Feb 24 • 12:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

People: Blood Type Diesel

North Rhine-Westphalia's Finance Minister Marcus Optendrenk has switched back from an electric vehicle to a diesel car due to the challenges of electric vehicle performance in extensive travel across the region.

Feb 17 • 13:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert tells anyone who bought car between 2007 and 2024 mistake 'will lose you £280'

A BBC expert warns that car buyers from 2007 to 2024 could lose an average of £280 if they choose the wrong path when seeking compensation.

Feb 11 • 02:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Toyota changes its president. 'Car guy' loses to an accountant.

Toyota appoints a financial expert as its new president for the first time since 2009, signaling a transformation within the company amid increasing competitive pressure from Chinese automakers.

Feb 6 • 12:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

"Nemuno aušra" rented a car for over 30 thousand euros from its own chairman

A public initiative revealed a surprising contract in which the political party "Nemuno aušra" rented a car for over 30,000 euros from its own chairman, raising serious questions about the use of party funds.

Feb 4 • 07:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

"Nemuno aušra" rented a car from R. Žemaitaitis himself

An initiative revealed a contract between a political party and its own chairman for a car rental worth over 31,000 Euros, raising serious concerns about the use of political party funds.

Feb 4 • 07:27 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

GoMore Discontinues Carpooling

The popular car-sharing platform GoMore will discontinue its carpooling feature at the end of February due to financial losses and a decline in passenger numbers since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 2 • 09:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Four in ten Brits want to change car this year - but many feel trapped by finance deals

Many Brits are considering changing their cars this year, but a significant number feel confused and trapped by various finance agreements.

Jan 16 • 11:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Elkann finds a treasure in a used car

Exor, through its investment in American online used car sales portal Carvana, has seen a significant increase in value, turning a $50 million investment into a potential $1.39 billion gain.

Jan 11 • 07:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Leasing is a toxic debt, better buy a car you can afford, Ján Tonka advises on organizing personal finances

Financial expert Ján Tonka emphasizes the stress of leasing cars one cannot afford and suggests effective strategies for personal finance management in a podcast interview.

Dec 30 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

High earners in financial difficulty: "10,000 Euros a month isn't enough – what to do?"

A high-earning couple with a combined monthly net income of around 10,000 Euros struggles with savings and faces upcoming expenses like a new car, prompting them to seek advice on financial management.

Jul 16 • 09:29 UTC

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