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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Senior from Přerov sent nearly 200 thousand to a car dealer. Did not receive the vehicle

A senior citizen from Přerov was scammed out of nearly 200,000 Kč after sending money to a car dealer, but never received the vehicle.

Feb 27 • 14:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The calculation shows: Savings of up to 100€ per month – Cars are increasingly purchased this way

Recent calculations indicate that car purchases through a specific method can lead to monthly savings of up to 100 euros.

Feb 25 • 08:25 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
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Are you going to buy a car? This mistake can be really costly

A reminder from the Finnish Traffic Insurance Centre highlights the importance of obtaining traffic insurance promptly when purchasing a vehicle to avoid costly penalties for being uninsured.

Feb 24 • 08:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Prices Have Never Been So Low: Is This the Time to Buy a Used Electric Car?

The article discusses the historical drop in prices of used electric cars and whether now is the right time to purchase one.

Feb 18 • 17:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Eero wanted to cancel a 6000-euro car deal – ended up paying 48,000 euros in legal fees

Eero, dissatisfied with a car purchase, sought to reverse the deal but faced significant legal costs after losing his appeal.

Feb 18 • 03:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Taraba wants to purchase the central parking lot at Štrbské Pleso. He also talks about a city cable car to the ski resort

Slovak Minister of the Environment, Tomáš Taraba, has proposed the state purchase the central parking lot at Štrbské Pleso due to its poor condition, but details remain unclear and the proposal has not yet been discussed by the city council.

Feb 17 • 08:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Consumer Disputes Commission explains what to consider when buying a used car

The article discusses the considerations consumers should keep in mind when purchasing used cars and highlights a specific case addressed by the Consumer Disputes Commission in Estonia.

Feb 16 • 08:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The most popular car in Europe can no longer be purchased in Finland - 'Sold out and no longer available'

The Dacia Sandero, Europe's best-selling car, is no longer available for purchase in Finland as it has sold out.

Feb 14 • 09:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

With subsidy from the state: For whom an electric car is worthwhile now

The German government is introducing a new subsidy program to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles, providing up to €6,000 in support, making them more affordable than traditional cars.

Feb 11 • 08:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Important DVSA checklist for second-hand car buyers in UK

A comprehensive checklist from DVSA for UK buyers to safely purchase a second-hand car and avoid scams.

Feb 9 • 11:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

We got our hands on the data that reveals the true costs of electric cars: A comparison of 40 car models

A comprehensive comparison reveals the true ownership costs of 40 popular electric vehicle models beyond just purchase prices.

Feb 6 • 18:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A car can be registered based on the visualization of the invoice from KSeF. Letter from the Ministry of Infrastructure to the offices

The article discusses how cars can be registered using invoice visualizations from KSeF, the Ministry of Infrastructure's stance on recognizing these visualizations as proof of purchase, recent guidelines for offices regarding vehicle registration, and the technical steps that officials need to verify KSeF invoices during registration.

Feb 5 • 11:15 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The 15% deduction in personal income tax for the purchase of electric cars is extended

The Spanish government has approved an extension of the 15% personal income tax deduction for electric car purchases, providing stability for the automotive sector until the end of 2026.

Feb 3 • 22:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

When warranty creates risk: the Master case

The article discusses João's experience with purchasing his first car and the complexities of choosing car insurance, particularly focusing on the variations in proposals and the implications of deductibles.

Feb 3 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

New electric car purchase bonus is tax money being wasted

Automotive expert Ferdinand Dudenhöffer criticizes the German government's planned electric car purchase bonus as a waste of taxpayer money, stating it makes no industrial or environmental sense.

Jan 16 • 12:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Where Octavia ends, MG begins. This is not a time travel, but the purchase of cars by Czech households

The article discusses the shift in car purchases in the Czech Republic, highlighting new trends with MG and Chinese vehicles gaining popularity as more households buy cars themselves, despite a majority being purchased by companies.

Jan 16 • 04:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Planning to buy a car in 2026? This could be your best decision ever, here's why

Experts predict favorable trends in the car buying market for 2026, which could benefit consumers looking to purchase vehicles soon.

Jan 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Tips from the Car Purchase Guide: How to Avoid Fraud When Buying a Car

The article provides essential tips from a car purchase guide to help buyers avoid fraud when purchasing used cars.

Jan 10 • 07:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Car makers gave Brits billions in discounts in bid to tempt buyers to go electric

Car manufacturers in the UK provided £5.5 billion in subsidies to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles, averaging £11,000 in discounts per car.

Jan 6 • 00:01 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Demand transportation has been operating in Jablonec nad Nisou for half a year. The carrier wants to acquire a new electric car

Demand transportation services in Jablonec nad Nisou have been running for six months, and the service provider is looking to purchase a new electric vehicle.

Jan 5 • 15:20 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Up to 9,000 Euros in Discounts: This is the Aid Plan for the Purchase of Electric Cars That Will Take Effect in 2026

Spain's new electric car aid plan set to start in 2026 offers discounts of up to 9,000 euros without requiring upfront payment or lengthy reimbursement waits.

Jan 1 • 17:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Automotive Industry: Slowly, Germans Are Buying Chinese Cars

In November 2025, Chinese car manufacturer BYD launched a massive discount campaign in Germany, offering up to €16,000 off the purchase of electric or hybrid cars, followed by additional promotions from dealers.

Jan 1 • 09:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Bought a car online and lost several thousand euros

A 39-year-old woman from Istria was scammed out of several thousand euros while attempting to buy a car online, sending money to a seller who never delivered the vehicle.

Dec 28 • 21:07 UTC

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