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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone buying an electric car before April issued crucial advice before new fee

Drivers purchasing electric cars before April should be aware of significant tax changes that could increase costs by £2,000.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The government has cooked up another secret tax for the Estonian people

The Estonian government is implementing a new car tax that will increase costs for buyers, despite claims of reducing taxes.

Mar 1 • 20:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The luxury tax has been eliminated, and car prices drop by almost 30%

Argentina's Senate has passed a labor reform law that removes internal taxes, leading to significant price drops for some cars.

Feb 28 • 01:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Car sales more than doubled in February. Has the market recovered from the tax shock?

Car sales in Estonia have significantly increased, more than doubling in January compared to the previous year, with continued strong growth in February.

Feb 27 • 15:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Progress on the elimination of the luxury tax could lower car prices

The Argentine Senate is set to pass a labor reform bill that includes the elimination of internal taxes, which may lead to a reduction in car prices.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Toyota Supra Lightweight: No more tax relief

Toyota announces the special model Lightweight Evo for the Supra as a farewell to the popular sports car, appealing to purists with its highlights.

Feb 25 • 08:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The spectacular car that Leandro Paredes bought to drive in Argentina

Leandro Paredes, returning to Boca Juniors, purchases a luxury Mercedes-AMG CLE Coupé costing $195,000 amidst discussions of a tax reduction in Argentina.

Feb 24 • 19:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Car tax cut big update for vehicles built in 19-year period as Treasury responds

The UK Treasury has responded to calls for a tax reduction on cars aged 20-39 years, amid concerns that high road tax is causing these vehicles to be scrapped.

Feb 23 • 21:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Only holding up an "anti-war" paper... Russia suppresses thoroughly, and citizens remain silent

The article discusses how Russian citizens continue to protest against government policies despite widespread repression, particularly focusing on a recent protest in Vladivostok against a new car recycling tax.

Feb 21 • 03:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Motor: Finnish authorities struck at a large car dealership chain

Finnish authorities conducted inspections at multiple locations of the J. Rinta-Joupin car dealership amid investigations into tax-related issues involving imported vehicles.

Feb 20 • 18:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

New Burden for Sellers, Higher Prices for Buyers: Everything Changes for This Year

Car importers in Lithuania face a significant increase in vehicle utilization fees starting this year, expected to raise costs for consumers.

Feb 20 • 07:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Engine: Authorities struck Finnish car dealership chain – Employees' phones confiscated

Finnish authorities have launched an investigation into several companies involved in importing used cars, leading to the confiscation of employees' phones from a car dealership chain.

Feb 20 • 03:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

How will motorists’ wallets fare in the major reform? Ranne hints at abandoning car tax

The Finnish government's major reform in transportation financing and taxation is delayed, with the minister suggesting that abandoning the car tax is being considered.

Feb 18 • 14:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Is this the world's most outrageous car tax? A regular Toyota Camry costs 178,000 euros

Singaporean government revenue from car taxes has exceeded expectations, reaching a total significantly larger than that of Fiji's entire economy.

Feb 15 • 17:43 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Car Tax, Controls Start Across Lombardy: Here's What You Risk

Residents of Lombardy, Italy, face strict enforcement measures for unpaid car taxes, with a deadline to pay or face vehicle restrictions set for February 16th.

Feb 14 • 15:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Buenos Aires Legislature will correct 'an error' in the calculation of Gross Income that made cars 8% more expensive

The Buenos Aires Legislature plans to amend an administrative error in the Gross Income tax calculation that would increase car prices by 8%, with new legislation to be discussed in March.

Feb 13 • 20:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

WSJ: The electric car bubble is bursting – $50 billion losses for Detroit's giants

Detroit's major automakers, including General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, face over $50 billion in losses as the electric vehicle market declines sharply after the expiration of a key federal tax credit.

Feb 13 • 14:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Cars could decrease in price if labor reform is approved

The approval of labor reform in Argentina could lead to a 10% to 13% decrease in car prices due to the elimination of internal taxes on vehicles.

Feb 12 • 20:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Å koda Superb PHEV: Double Heart in Company Car

The Å koda Superb PHEV offers not only tax incentives but also requires careful calculation and seasonal considerations.

Feb 12 • 08:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Slash car tax for vehicles hit by April 2026 £760 'tax trap' calls - as thousands scrapped

Support is growing for a reduction in Vehicle Excise Duty on modern classic cars as many are being scrapped due to high tax costs.

Feb 10 • 08:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Same car, even bigger car tax - how did this happen?

An Estonian reader reports an unusual case where they are required to pay a significantly higher car tax this year for the same vehicle compared to last year.

Feb 9 • 20:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Check your car logbook today as 59 models face £5,690 pound tax hike in weeks

A tax hike of £5,690 will affect 59 car models from various manufacturers starting April 2026 due to new Vehicle Excise Duty regulations in the UK.

Feb 9 • 08:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The allowance for resigning from a company car is a tax cost

According to the tax director's interpretation, employees who opt-out of company cars can receive a cash allowance, which is considered a tax-deductible expense for the company.

Feb 9 • 03:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Taxes refund: the deduction that the IRS applies in the US on car loans in 2026

The IRS outlines a new deduction for car loans as part of the benefits introduced by the One, Big, Beautiful Bill in 2026.

Feb 8 • 20:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In a €30 million VAT embezzlement case, FNTT has filed suspicions against Lithuanians, Latvians, and a Dutch national

The Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) has filed suspicions against citizens from Lithuania, Latvia, and the Netherlands in a case involving the illegal evasion of over €30 million in value-added tax (VAT) through car trading from the USA.

Feb 7 • 09:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The Tax and Customs Board seized a man's account due to unpaid vehicle tax on a scrapped car

A man from Tartu, frustrated by bureaucratic issues, had his bank account seized without warning for not paying vehicle tax on a car that was taken off the road.

Feb 6 • 15:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New car tax bands for petrol and diesel cars registered between 2001 and 2017

Vehicle Excise Duty costs for petrol and diesel cars registered between 2001 and 2017 will increase significantly starting April 1, 2026, affecting millions of motorists.

Feb 6 • 09:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The Revenue Service Sends a Message Regarding 'Nemuno Aušra' Car Rentals

The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate is conducting risk assessments on taxpayers related to issues raised about car rentals.

Feb 5 • 10:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Car manufacturers' CEOs send letter to Lula against benefits favoring BYD

CEOs of four major car manufacturers in Brazil have sent a letter to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, opposing the extension of tax benefits that had previously eliminated import taxes on disassembled electric vehicle kits, which primarily benefited the Chinese company BYD.

Feb 4 • 17:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chinese electric car assembled in Brazil is taxed again; rate is expected to reach 35% by 2027

Brazil's temporary import tax exemption for disassembled electric vehicles has ended, leading to a projected tax increase to 35% by January 2027.

Feb 4 • 14:35 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Car tax, first deadline of the year with new rules: what has changed

The article discusses upcoming changes to car tax regulations in Italy for vehicles registered after January 1, 2026, highlighting updated deadlines and payment methods while keeping the assessment calculations unchanged.

Feb 2 • 19:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Alleged Illegal Import: German Must Pay 4500 Euros for Driving His Swiss Girlfriend’s Car

A 49-year-old man faces a hefty bill after customs officers at Munich Airport deemed his driving of his Swiss girlfriend's car as illegal importation, leading to a tax penalty of approximately 4500 euros.

Jan 16 • 14:03 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
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The threat to Detroit is growing. Slovakia with five car manufacturers will produce fewer cars than before COVID-19 with three

The Slovak automotive industry is facing a decline in production estimates, expecting to produce 1.08 million cars annually instead of the previously projected 1.25 million, prompting calls for tax and contribution reductions to avert further downturn.

Jan 13 • 17:14 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Chart of the Day: Slovak Car Production Jumped Over 7 Percent Last Year, But If the Government Does Not Lower Taxes and Levies, a Decline is Looming

Slovak car production increased by over 7 percent last year, but industry representatives warn that without government tax and levy reductions, a significant production drop may occur in the coming years.

Jan 13 • 08:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Digital Tax, USA's Withdrawal from Institutions, and Record Car Sales in Poland

The podcast "Your Business" discusses the introduction of a digital tax targeting Chinese e-commerce platforms, the USA's distancing from international institutions, and notable car sales figures in Poland.

Jan 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

The Asset Question: How to Tax Your Company Car Favorably

The article discusses the benefits of company cars, particularly electric vehicles, in Germany and provides advice on how to manage associated tax implications.

Jan 3 • 08:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

The Asset Question: How to Tax Your Company Car Cheaply

The article discusses the financial advantages of company cars, especially electric vehicles, and what employees should consider regarding taxation in Germany.

Jan 3 • 08:25 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Everything You Need to Know About the New Mileage Tax

Car owners must consider the new mileage tax effective January 1, 2026, which requires all vehicle owners to report mileage annually or biannually depending on the vehicle type.

Jan 2 • 15:04 UTC

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