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Latvian living in Mexico: Gunmen on motorcycles pulled people out of cars and set them on fire

A Latvian resident in Mexico reported violent chaos in a tourist city where gunmen attacked people and vehicles following the killing of a cartel leader.

Feb 26 • 03:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Hole opens in the road and swallows cars in a US city

A sinkhole in Omaha, Nebraska, swallowed two cars but resulted in no injuries, as the incident was captured on surveillance cameras.

Feb 25 • 20:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for this Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The Pico y Placa vehicle restriction system in Quito will apply to cars with license plates ending in 3 and 4 on February 24, 2026.

Feb 23 • 22:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vandals Massively Damaged Cars in Vilnius City and District

Vandals caused significant damage to multiple vehicles in Vilnius, leading to police investigations.

Feb 20 • 06:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

General strike: the suburbs deserted, many cars at the access to the City and barely a handful of buses circulating

A general strike in Argentina has led to deserted suburbs and significant disruptions in public transportation as workers protest against labor reform.

Feb 19 • 14:59 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Hoy No Circula February 19, 2026: Cars and plates that are NOT allowed to circulate this Thursday in Mexico City and the State of Mexico

The Hoy No Circula program in Mexico City and the State of Mexico restricts certain vehicles from circulating to combat pollution.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flooding leaves 21 cars submerged in the old kart track in Campinas, says city hall

Heavy rain in Campinas led to significant flooding, submerging 21 cars and causing damage but no injuries.

Feb 18 • 12:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Which cars are NOT allowed to circulate TODAY February 17 in Mexico City due to environmental contingency? List

The Environmental Commission of the Megalopolis has implemented a Phase 1 Environmental Contingency in Mexico City, restricting specific vehicles from circulating due to high levels of pollution.

Feb 17 • 12:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

And the Double Hoy No Circula is not going, is not going: Which cars are not going out this Tuesday?

Due to ongoing poor air quality in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, authorities have implemented restrictions on vehicle circulation for Tuesday, February 17.

Feb 17 • 02:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Double Hoy No Circula on Monday in CDMX and Edomex: These cars cannot circulate on February 16

The Environmental Commission of the Megalopolis has activated a pollutant alert, resulting in the Double Hoy No Circula program for certain vehicles in Mexico City and the State of Mexico for February 16.

Feb 15 • 23:57 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Which cars CAN circulate in CdMx and Edomex despite the environmental contingency? Complete list for TODAY, February 13

The Environmental Commission of the Megalopolis announced that Phase I of the environmental contingency for ozone pollution remains in effect, affecting car circulation in Mexico City and the State of Mexico.

Feb 13 • 15:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Which cars are NOT allowed to circulate in CdMx due to environmental contingency? Complete list for TODAY February 13

The Environmental Commission of the Megalopolis has activated Phase 1 of the Atmospheric Environmental Contingency for Mexico City, enforcing restrictions on vehicle circulation.

Feb 13 • 13:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Nantes: the LAPI cars, these "ticket dispensing machines" that fined more than 300,000 times in 2025

In Nantes, LAPI cars have issued over 300,000 parking fines in 2025, significantly boosting the city's revenue from parking fees.

Feb 13 • 12:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Friday the 13th with Double Hoy No Circula: Which cars cannot drive tomorrow in CDMX and Edomex?

Mexico City has activated environmental contingency measures due to poor air quality, restricting certain vehicles from circulating.

Feb 12 • 22:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Experienced' group rented vehicles and traveled from the capital to rob a prosecutor's house in the interior of SP

An experienced gang that rented cars to travel from São Paulo city to Monte Alegre do Sul committed a robbery at a prosecutor's house while holding the family hostage for five hours.

Feb 12 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Large Changes in Lazdynai: Residents Requested Space for Cars, the City Will Plant Trees

The city of Vilnius plans to revitalize two public squares in the Lazdynai neighborhood based on community requests for space and greenery.

Feb 12 • 07:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After controversy with samba groups, Olinda regulates parade of associations, but allows sound cars and ignores isolation cords

The Olinda city government has issued a decree regulating sound equipment usage during Carnival, allowing sound cars while imposing penalties on groups obstructing traditional parades.

Feb 11 • 22:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Hoy No Circula February 11, 2026: Cars and Plates That Cannot Circulate Today in CdMx and Edomex

The 'Hoy No Circula' program restricts certain vehicles from circulating in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to combat pollution on February 11, 2026.

Feb 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Today No Circulation February 10, 2026: Cars and plates that cannot circulate this Tuesday in Mexico City and the State of Mexico

The article outlines which vehicles are restricted from circulating in Mexico City and the State of Mexico on February 10, 2026, as part of the Hoy No Circula program aimed at reducing pollution.

Feb 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Slow Shift in Drive Systems: Electric Cars Currently Have Little Chance in the City

Electric cars are mostly popular among homeowners and rural residents, while city dwellers struggle with charging infrastructure, according to a new study.

Feb 10 • 05:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Slow Drive Transition: Electric Cars Currently Have Little Chance in the City

The popularity of electric cars is rising mainly among homeowners and residents of small towns, while city dwellers face challenges in charging their vehicles, according to a new study.

Feb 10 • 05:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Are hybrid cars losing their green plates? These models lose benefits in verification and ownership tax

Hybrid vehicles in Mexico City will face new verification and tax policies that reduce their green plate benefits starting in 2026.

Feb 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

No Circulation Saturday February 7, 2026: cars and plates that CANNOT circulate today in Mexico City and State of Mexico

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, the Hoy No Circula program enforces vehicle restrictions in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to combat pollution.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of a series of robberies on subway cars in Rio arrested; video shows crimes

A man identified by the Military Police as responsible for a series of subway robberies in Rio was arrested in Marechal Hermes, North Zone of the city.

Feb 6 • 18:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vehicle rotation will be suspended during Carnival in the city of SP; see dates

The city of São Paulo will suspend vehicle rotation for cars from February 16 to 18 during Carnival, while the truck rotation will remain in effect as usual.

Feb 6 • 17:22 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Today No Circulate February 6, 2026: Cars and plates that cannot circulate today in Mexico City and Edomex

On February 6, 2026, specific vehicles in Mexico City and the State of Mexico must refrain from circulation to reduce air pollution, according to the Hoy No Circula program.

Feb 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Toyota Aygo X has become the smallest true hybrid on the market. It really consumes little.

Toyota has introduced a hybrid powertrain in the Aygo X, making it the smallest true hybrid in the A segment of city cars.

Feb 5 • 22:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Massive explosion: Fireball rose into the sky in Russia

A serious railway accident occurred in the Tambov region of western Russia, when five fuel tank cars exploded and caught fire near the city of Michurinsk, creating a massive fireball and thick black smoke.

Feb 5 • 13:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Today Does Not Circulate February 5, 2026: Cars and plates that cannot circulate today in CdMx and Edomex

The Hoy No Circula program operates daily in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to reduce pollution levels, designating specific vehicles that cannot circulate based on the color of their sticker and plate numbers.

Feb 5 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall prohibits sound systems during Carnival in Porto Velho; vehicles may be towed

The City Hall of Porto Velho has banned the use of sound systems and cars with automotive sound during Carnival 2026, with violators facing towing of their vehicles.

Feb 5 • 00:20 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Which cars must be VERIFIED in CdMx in February? List of cars that must undergo Vehicle Verification | Deadline

In Mexico City, all citizens with registered vehicles must comply with mandatory verification in February according to the authorities' calendar.

Feb 4 • 21:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Jelgava City Council Rents Five Toyota Cars

The Jelgava City Council will save €60,000 annually by renting five new Toyota cars instead of previously leased Volvos for administrative use.

Feb 4 • 14:28 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Today No Circulates February 4, 2026: Which cars rest this Wednesday in CdMx and Edomex?

The Hoy No Circula program for February 4 outlines which cars and license plates are restricted from driving today in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to reduce pollution.

Feb 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Hoy No Circula February 3, 2026: Which cars are resting this Tuesday in CdMx and Edomex?

The Hoy No Circula program is implemented daily in CdMx and Edomex to reduce vehicle traffic and pollution by designating which cars are restricted based on their license plate and sticker color.

Feb 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Set for a fight over cars in the car manufacturing city: "Will be an election issue for us"

The political debate in Gothenburg revolves around whether the automotive industry, largely represented by Volvo, should adapt to changing urban needs, with opinions split between potential economic benefits and the current situation's challenges.

Feb 2 • 10:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Fiat considers speed limit for its city cars

Fiat's CEO Olivier François announced the possibility of limiting the maximum speed of the company's urban models, such as the 500 and Panda, to 118 km/h as a cost-effective alternative to expensive safety technologies.

Jan 14 • 16:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The End of Internal Combustion Engines: Prague Taxi Drivers Will Have to Switch to Electric Cars

Starting in 2030, only electric vehicles will be allowed as taxis in Prague, following stricter emissions standards approved by city councilors.

Jan 12 • 11:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

In Pictures: Snow Fell. And Prague Transformed

A recent snowfall has blanketed Prague, transforming the cityscape and temporarily enveloping cars and pedestrians in snow.

Jan 9 • 16:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Encouraged to Rest Private Cars Due to Pollution

Reykjavik City urges the public to refrain from using private cars due to high particulate matter levels detected in the capital, especially on Grensásvegur.

Jan 9 • 13:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The best-selling cars in Italy in 2025: the Top 10

The Italian automotive market in 2025 shows a preference for reliable and versatile models at consistent price points, with city cars and compact SUVs leading sales, and electrification gaining importance in purchasing decisions.

Jan 7 • 13:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

PHOTO: Snow has locked down the city in our neighborhood. Cars are barely visible

Heavy snowfall has immobilized the city, making vehicles nearly invisible.

Jan 5 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

How Las Vegas police ended up with a fleet of free Tesla Cybertrucks

The Las Vegas police department has introduced a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks as their new tactical vehicles, becoming the first US city to deploy these unique cars for police use.

Dec 27 • 13:00 UTC

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