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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Three cars burned at a company premises in Kaunas district

Three cars caught fire at a company site in Kaunas district, as reported by the Fire and Rescue Department.

Mar 3 • 07:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Three cars burned down, two damaged in the Kaunas district company territory

Three cars were completely burned, and two more were damaged by flames in a company property in the Kaunas district.

Mar 3 • 06:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Watch: Xiaomi reveals its latest conceptual designs for future cars

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest electric car concept, the 'Vision Gran Turismo', at the MWC in Barcelona, making it the first Chinese company to participate in this automotive initiative.

Mar 2 • 10:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chinese motorcycles come under scrutiny from local manufacturers, similar to BYD cars

The Chinese motorcycle company Shineray is being accused of illegal operations in Brazil, paralleling the situation faced by BYD with its electric cars.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

€22.3 billion loss: Stellantis pays dearly for its former CEO's obstinacy on all-electric cars

Stellantis reported a staggering €22.3 billion loss, as the company shifts focus from electric to thermal vehicles due to decisions made by its former leadership.

Feb 26 • 18:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An automotive company cuts 20% of its workforce due to increasing losses

Aston Martin announced a 20% workforce reduction as it faces rising financial losses attributed to tariffs and declining demand in China.

Feb 26 • 15:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cars parked at Goiânia airport receive security locks to prevent theft

The company managing the parking lot at Santa Genoveva Airport in Goiânia has implemented a new security system involving locking devices on vehicles with a high theft rate.

Feb 23 • 22:14 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Volvo Cars recalls 40,000 cars – risk of battery overheating

Volvo Cars is recalling over 40,000 vehicles due to a potential risk of battery overheating, which may cost the company nearly $200 million.

Feb 23 • 15:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Tesla's High-Risk Turn Towards Robotics and AI

Elon Musk is shifting Tesla's focus from electric cars to the development of self-driving vehicles and humanoid robots, indicating a significant strategic change for the company.

Feb 17 • 22:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Insurance Company Warns of the Life-Threatening Danger Hidden in Electric Car Batteries

Finland's Pohjola Insurance warns that the increasing use of electric cars poses risks due to the potential release of hazardous hydrofluoric acid from burning lithium batteries.

Feb 16 • 08:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Which car should you choose as a company car? These models are the most popular

In Finland, the choice of company cars is influenced by varying preferences and financial considerations, with Skoda emerging as the top choice for company vehicles in recent years.

Feb 13 • 15:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Mercedes' profit dropped by half. The car manufacturer bets on more affordable models

Mercedes-Benz has reported a significant decline in profits, leading the company to focus on producing more affordable vehicle models.

Feb 12 • 13:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

They want to build electric delivery cars in Poland. They did not receive funding from KPO

A Polish company, Adaptive Motors Poland, faces obstacles in funding its electric delivery vehicle project despite a strong foundation in local technology and components.

Feb 12 • 09:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Å koda Superb PHEV: Double Heart in Company Cars

The Å koda Superb PHEV offers not only tax incentives but also a unique driving experience that requires careful consideration and seasonal awareness.

Feb 12 • 08:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"I don't know what to do" - the business of a company making battery protectors for electric cars stalled when Traficom intervened

A Finnish entrepreneur's business in creating battery protectors for electric vehicles has faced a sharp decline after regulatory intervention by Traficom.

Feb 9 • 13:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Volvo Cars' shares plunged. The market harshly evaluates the company's results and prospects

Volvo Cars has seen a significant drop in its shares due to a sharp decline in operational performance, leading to concerns about its long-term prospects.

Feb 9 • 06:39 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
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Self-driving cars led a Finnish company into a peculiar situation - Here's how the CEO responds

The Finnish insurance company Sampo faced a sharp stock decline after US insurer Lemonade cut its self-driving car insurance premiums, causing investor confusion and concerns about future market competitiveness.

Feb 6 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Waymo’s autonomous cars use human operators in the Philippines to guide their robotaxis in the US

Waymo's chief safety officer revealed that Asian employees assist with complex driving situations for the company's robotaxis in the United States, raising concerns among U.S. lawmakers regarding the safety of autonomous vehicles.

Feb 6 • 07:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Towing Company in a Busy Week: What Causes Electric and Combustion Engine Cars to Fail in the Freezing Cold?

The CEO of Redgo, Magnus Lindgren, reports an unprecedented volume of assistance requests due to battery issues in vehicles during a particularly busy week in February.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Embraer announces sale of 'flying cars' to Japanese company

Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Embraer, has announced a contract to sell flying cars to a Japanese air charter company, initially involving at least two electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, with an option to purchase an additional 48 vehicles.

Feb 4 • 17:00 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
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Consolidation package increases minimum tax for companies and tightens revenue records

The government has raised taxes for not only entrepreneurs and employees but also companies, tightening the rules regarding VAT deductions for company cars and expanding mandatory revenue records to additional businesses.

Jan 7 • 14:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

How cars are made in the most guarded country in the world. Kim's car company even has peace in its name

The article discusses Pyeonghwa Motors, North Korea's sole car manufacturer, which was established in the late 1990s and is known for its unique marketing strategies despite the country's isolation.

Jan 4 • 05:32 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
🇩🇪 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
🇪🇸 ABC
World

BYD dethrones Tesla as the world's largest electric car manufacturer

Chinese giant BYD has surpassed Tesla as the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the world after a decline in sales by Musk's company.

Jan 2 • 19:36 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Tesla Deliveries Collapse After End of US Electric Car Subsidy

Tesla's deliveries have significantly decreased following the expiration of electric car subsidies in the United States, spurred initially by a last-minute rush of orders; CEO Elon Musk downplays the impact, emphasizing the company's future lies in robots and self-driving taxis.

Jan 2 • 15:02 UTC

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