CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Nissan Micra returns electric: test drive on the streets of Rome of the new Japanese city car

The new Nissan Micra, now exclusively electric, was test-driven in Rome, showcasing its agility and urban-focused design.

Mar 16 • 17:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mayor's son involved in accident, refuses breathalyzer test, and is detained in Vitória

The son of the mayor of Laranja da Terra, Fernando Marques, was detained after refusing a breathalyzer test following a car accident in Vitória.

Mar 16 • 10:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Franco Colapinto at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, live

Franco Colapinto will test the car's performance at the Chinese Grand Prix amid disruptions to the Formula 1 calendar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 15 • 06:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Alfa Romeo Junior Test: Still alfa, but different

A failed page load indicates possible technical issues affecting the site.

Mar 15 • 04:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Are you a man? Would you dare to drive this car? IS test drive of the brand new 'women's car'

The article reviews the new Nissan Micra, highlighting its retro design and interior derived from Renault, while discussing its place in the automotive market as a response to the decline of smaller gasoline cars.

Mar 14 • 09:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Volkswagen's New Model Test Drive Leaves an Uncommon Feeling, as Nothing in the Car Annoyed During the Week

The test drive of Volkswagen's new T-Roc model in Finland revealed a rare experience where the car did not annoy the driver at all during the week.

Mar 13 • 10:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Car Test Kia EV5: The Korean SUV with a Clear Edge

The Kia EV5 is positioned as an attractive electric SUV option for families, despite lacking a key feature.

Mar 12 • 13:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Test Drive Crash, Airbags Deployed! SIERRA Falls into 20-Foot Deep Pit

A test drive of the Tata Sierra in Thane, Maharashtra ended in a crash, injuring three people when the vehicle lost control and fell into a deep pit.

Mar 11 • 09:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Went to buy a new car, thought they would drive it first, crashed into several vehicles and fell into a pit

A test drive in Thane, Maharashtra, resulted in a serious accident involving three injured after the car lost control and crashed into an auto-rickshaw.

Mar 11 • 02:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Boy hit by a woman taking a driving test was returning from the market, says mother

An 11-year-old boy was hit by a car driven by a woman taking her driving test in Fátima, Brazil, while he was on his way back from shopping for his mother.

Mar 9 • 19:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Kylian Mbappe rejects Real Madrid offer after Trent Alexander-Arnold ban forced switch

Kylian Mbappe has turned down Real Madrid's offer for a new car, opting for a modest vehicle instead, despite recently passing his driving test.

Mar 8 • 14:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child run over during CNH exam in Tocantins: What is known about the case

An 11-year-old boy was injured when a car, driven by a 72-year-old woman taking her driver's test, accidentally struck him in Tocantins, Brazil.

Mar 8 • 12:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A customer in Germany borrowed a car for a test drive and did not return it. The police tracked him down using GPS

A customer who borrowed a car for a test drive in Germany did not return it, prompting a police search that located him via GPS.

Mar 8 • 11:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Here is the market's quietest car under 100,000 euros – The new Volvo test drive is convincing

The new Volvo ES90, a liftback with impressive specifications, has arrived in Finland and is noted for being the quietest car under 100,000 euros.

Mar 8 • 10:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How a driving test ended with a child being hit in Tocantins: understand the case

A practical driving test in Tocantins resulted in an accident where an 11-year-old boy was injured after being struck by the car of a student driver.

Mar 7 • 16:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Can you recognize cars from their side profile? If you score 10/10 on this test, you are a class A car expert

This article presents a quiz to challenge readers on their ability to recognize car models based on their side profiles.

Mar 7 • 15:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kodiaq gets a full five stars for its space – We test-drove the fierce RS version

The Škoda Kodiaq RS version received high praise in a test drive for its spaciousness and performance.

Mar 7 • 12:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Ford Capri in Long-Term Test: My First Winter in an Electric Car

The author shares their experiences driving a Ford Capri Extended Range RWD electric car through the winter season, revealing surprising insights and challenging common prejudices about electric vehicle performance in cold conditions.

Mar 6 • 09:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Ernestina Pais broke the silence and told her truth about the crash she was involved in

Ernestina Pais discusses the details of a recent car accident and her refusal to take a breathalyzer test in an interview with Ángel De Brito.

Mar 6 • 02:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Test Drive Porsche Macan: Courage to Leave a Gap

The article discusses customer discontent regarding Porsche's shift away from its traditional sports car offerings, particularly with the upcoming electric Macan GTS.

Mar 5 • 12:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

What car brand is RR? Test how well you know the abbreviations – Only a master can score 10/10

A quiz from Iltalehti tests readers' knowledge of various abbreviations in Finnish.

Mar 5 • 09:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Driver in a ditch refused to take a sobriety test

A driver in Lithuania crashed his car into a ditch and refused to undergo a sobriety test after showing signs of intoxication.

Mar 5 • 07:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman loses control of car during CNH driving test and hits boy in Tocantins

A 72-year-old woman lost control of her car during a driving test in Fátima, Tocantins, hitting an 11-year-old boy who was left with a leg fracture and is undergoing surgery.

Mar 4 • 18:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Drunk driver caught sleeping inside car on a busy street in Rio Verde

A drunk driver was caught sleeping in his car on a busy street in Rio Verde, Brazil, and was subsequently arrested by the Metropolitan Civil Guard after a breathalyzer test showed high alcohol levels.

Mar 4 • 17:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Respected giant tester: The best cars are fully electric – combustion engine products have fallen off the wagon

The ADAC's latest test results reveal that fully electric vehicles outperform combustion engine cars, with nine out of the ten top spots going to electric models.

Mar 4 • 13:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ernestina Pais was involved in another collision and refused to take the breathalyzer test

Journalist and actress Ernestina Pais was involved in a car accident in Vicente López and refused to submit to a breathalyzer test.

Mar 3 • 20:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Ernestina País suffered a car accident: details

Ernestina País was involved in a car accident on March 3rd, raising concerns after she refused to undergo a breathalyzer test at the scene.

Mar 3 • 20:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

2026 Volkswagen T-Roc Test: What is the Biggest Drawback of Europe’s Most Popular SUV Against Competitors

The article discusses the Volkswagen T-Roc's prominence as the most popular SUV in Europe and its competitive disadvantages compared to rivals like the Toyota Yaris Cross and Dacia Duster.

Mar 3 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Test Drive Škoda Epiq: A New Size Among the Small Ones

The Škoda Epiq, the brand's new entry-level electric vehicle, promises intelligent space utilization and aims to become the best-selling electric car in Škoda's lineup.

Mar 2 • 08:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Thieves Come as Buyers, Steal SUV Car in the Name of Test Drive; Video

In Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, four youths stole a Mahindra XUV 300 during a test drive by pretending to be potential buyers and assaulting a staff member.

Feb 26 • 07:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Thieves stole a car under the pretext of a test drive, a shocking theft in Barabanki

In Barabanki, India, four young men stole a Mahindra SUV by pretending to take it for a test drive, violently throwing an employee out of the moving vehicle before escaping.

Feb 25 • 08:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Results Surprised: The Range of Popular Electric Cars Tested in the Cold

A recent test evaluated the driving range of 34 popular electric car models at low temperatures, revealing notable performance discrepancies among different manufacturers.

Feb 24 • 10:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Taking the exam by car despite having the license revoked

The Civil Guard in Móstoles, Spain, is stopping drivers without points from taking their driving test in their own vehicles and has also arrested habitual offenders.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Kalle Rovanperä drove a surprise test

Two-time world rally champion Kalle Rovanperä unexpectedly tested a Formula 2 car last week in Jerez, Spain.

Feb 22 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for drunk driving after car speeds past Guard with excess passengers in Limeira

A man was arrested in Limeira, Brazil for drunk driving after a breathalyzer test indicated a blood alcohol concentration of 1.04 mg/L, significantly above the legal limit.

Feb 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident Leaves Two Injured on Mogi-Bertioga; Driver Refuses Breathalyzer

A car accident on the Mogi-Bertioga road in Brazil has left two individuals slightly injured, while one driver refused a breathalyzer test.

Feb 18 • 12:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Is this supposed to be the finale, seriously? What we think of the Volkswagen Passat after driving 8712 km

A long-term test of the all-wheel-drive diesel Volkswagen Passat reveals mixed feelings about its significance as the model faces possible discontinuation.

Feb 18 • 04:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Used "Volkswagen Passat" (2014–2024) Test: What to Worry About, but Why It's So Popular

The article reviews the B8 generation of the Volkswagen Passat, noting its advancements and popularity as a used car in Lithuania.

Feb 17 • 17:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Autoradio: Kia PV5 Impresses in Test Drive

The Kia PV5 was highly praised by journalist Arttu Toivonen during a podcast test drive, noted for its spaciousness, performance, and affordability.

Feb 16 • 11:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This electric car's range was not significantly affected even by 30-degree frost – Another car's range dropped nearly by half

A recent winter range test in Norway revealed the resilience of some electric cars under extreme cold conditions, although many experienced significant drops in expected range.

Feb 15 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

It’s hard to get cheaper, but what do you have to sacrifice? A test of a Chinese electric car begins

The article discusses the emergence of affordable electric vehicles, particularly focusing on the Chinese Leapmotor T03, amid challenges faced by small cars in recent years.

Feb 15 • 04:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Car like in the old days at a good price. Test of the Renault Megane GrandCoupé

A review of the Renault Megane GrandCoupé highlights its nostalgic design and competitive pricing.

Feb 15 • 04:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Car magazine finds an exceptionally durable car that can withstand harsh driving for up to 500,000 kilometers – and no, it's not a Toyota

A Mercedes-Benz A-Class has impressively reached 500,000 kilometers without significant issues in a durability test conducted by Auto Bild.

Feb 14 • 06:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

New driver jailed after killing two people in horror crash weeks after passing test

Liberty Mitchell, a newly qualified driver, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for causing a fatal crash that resulted in the deaths of a taxi driver and a passenger.

Feb 13 • 22:58 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Formula E invites Max Verstappen to test its car after statements about the Red Bull race car

Formula E has invited Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen to test its electric race car following his comments about the latest Red Bull being unexciting to drive.

Feb 13 • 21:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Franco Colapinto, live: the Argentine tests his Alpine at the F1 test in Bahrain

Franco Colapinto is testing his Alpine car during the F1 pre-season test at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain, demonstrating the potential for a strong season ahead according to his team’s director.

Feb 13 • 12:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

End of the parking maneuver: Detran updates rules for the practical driving test and increases the points limit in Acre

The Department of Traffic in Acre (Detran-AC) has eliminated the parking maneuver requirement for category B (car) candidates and increased the points limit before failing the driving test.

Feb 11 • 18:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Formula 1: Franco Colapinto tested his new car on the Bahrain track and had a mechanical failure

Argentine driver Franco Colapinto encountered a mechanical failure during his first test in Bahrain at the opening of the Formula 1 season.

Feb 11 • 09:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Now there will be a real-world test! A new 'WLTP' rule is coming for vehicles

The Indian government is set to implement a new real-world driving emissions test for vehicles starting in April 2027, impacting car manufacturers and drivers alike.

Feb 10 • 09:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Electric MG Cyberster impresses with performance and vertically opening doors; see test

The MG Cyberster showcases impressive automotive features, including high performance and unique vertically opening doors reminiscent of Lamborghini.

Feb 10 • 02:00 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.