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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish Car Dealership Disappeared – Unsold Cars Left to Nature's Mercy

An abandoned Finnish car dealership has left unsold vehicles exposed to the elements for over a decade.

Mar 22 • 05:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

In Car Dealership in Straubing: 15-Year-Old Swindles Car Keys and Rams Several New Cars

A 15-year-old has caused significant damage at a car dealership in Straubing, Germany, after stealing car keys and crashing several vehicles.

Mar 19 • 10:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Store owner laments losses after tree destroys facade during storm in Ribeirão Preto: 'I don’t even have the strength to calculate'

A car dealership in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, was severely damaged when a large tree fell during a storm, resulting in significant losses for the owner.

Mar 18 • 16:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo invades dealership and steals two cars in Greater BH; VIDEO

Two armed men invaded a car dealership in Contagem, Brazil, stealing two vehicles while holding employees and owners at gunpoint.

Mar 18 • 10:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bird is rescued after getting stuck in air conditioning of a company in MT

A heron became trapped in an air conditioning unit at a car dealership in Alto Araguaia, Brazil, and was safely rescued by firefighters.

Mar 16 • 22:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taguatur stands out and prepares Mega Action in Consumer Month

Taguatur Veículos, a prominent auto dealership in Brazil, celebrates its success and plans a special campaign for Consumer Month to enhance customer experience.

Mar 16 • 18:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

High-end Calgary car dealership goes up in flames

A high-end car dealership in Calgary was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning, with firefighters successfully ensuring no injuries occurred.

Mar 16 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: criminals invade dealership by crashing their car into the store gate in Limeira

Four criminals invaded a dealership in Limeira, Brazil, using a car to break through the gate and steal three motorcycles, causing an estimated loss of R$ 100,000.

Mar 16 • 15:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Aki was surprised by an 11,000 euro repair bill – It turned out that the car dealership had made repairs that had not been agreed upon with the customer

A customer named Aki received an unexpected repair bill of 11,000 euros due to unapproved repairs made by a car dealership on his BMW.

Mar 15 • 08:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manufacturer and dealership ordered to pay customer who had car in repair for over two months

A car manufacturer and dealership in Rio Grande do Norte have been ordered by the court to compensate a customer for his financial losses due to an extended repair period of over two months.

Mar 14 • 17:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminals break storefront of vehicle dealership and steal motorcycle during the night

A motorcycle was stolen from a vehicle dealership in Campo Grande, Brazil, after three men broke in early Saturday morning.

Mar 14 • 13:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Hybrid Mercedes stands still at car dealership – a peculiar problem caused thousands of euros in costs

A peculiar issue with a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC hybrid resulted in significant battery damage due to improper charging management after the vehicle was left unsold for an extended period.

Mar 13 • 12:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Rescued with Ladders: 92-Year-Old Locked Inside Car Dealership

A 92-year-old man was rescued by police after getting locked inside a car dealership because he lost track of time while looking at vehicles.

Mar 13 • 07:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta family finds out new truck from dealership was stolen

An Alberta family discovers that their recently purchased truck was stolen, leading to complications with the dealership and authorities.

Mar 13 • 02:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The largest Czech car dealership reports a record

The largest car dealership in the Czech Republic has announced a record in its sales or activity.

Mar 12 • 07:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Teemu, 37, Selling Used Cars Lists Models He Would Never Buy – Everything That Is Wrong

Teemu Rahkonen, a used car dealer in Finland, shares which car models he advises against purchasing due to reliability and cost issues.

Mar 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Good buy or trap for unsuspecting buyers? The Passat from the German car dealership is going to technical inspection in Czechia

The article discusses the challenges of purchasing a used Volkswagen Passat from a German dealership in Czechia, highlighting concerns about the reliability and reputation of the seller.

Mar 10 • 04:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Car seller revealed a clever sales trick to Ilta-Sanomat – this is how he entices buyers to close the deal

A car seller from Southern Finland shares a psychological strategy intended to make cars appear more appealing to potential buyers.

Mar 8 • 06:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police search for suspect in the shooting death of father and son at car dealership in Cascavel

The police are looking for Nata Fagundes de Paula, the main suspect in the shooting deaths of a father and son in a car dealership in Cascavel, Brazil.

Mar 7 • 11:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Bankruptcy application of a well-known car dealership: The Tax Administration seeks over 2.9 million in tax debts

Luxury Collection Automobiles Oy is facing bankruptcy proceedings initiated by the Finnish Tax Administration over significant unpaid tax liabilities.

Mar 6 • 12:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A well-known car dealership is being filed for bankruptcy

The Finnish luxury car importer Luxury Collection Automobiles is facing bankruptcy due to unpaid debts to the tax authority.

Mar 5 • 12:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

One of Finland's largest car dealership chains under serious criminal suspicion

A major car dealership chain in Finland is under investigation for serious tax fraud allegations.

Mar 5 • 08:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Customs investigates massive tax fraud scheme in the automotive sector – Yle's information: employees of a major car dealership chain suspected

Finland's Customs is investigating a large-scale tax fraud scheme involving the purchase of over 3,500 used vehicles from other EU countries, resulting in evaded taxes exceeding 60 million euros.

Mar 5 • 06:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcycle dealership holds job fair with over 100 vacancies in Fortaleza and Caucaia

A motorcycle dealership is organizing a job fair in Fortaleza and Caucaia, offering more than 100 job vacancies across various positions.

Mar 4 • 15:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

EU-wide raid: Huge tax fraud - Berlin car dealership group under suspicion

A major EU-wide operation has led to the arrest of nine suspects linked to a tax fraud investigation involving a Berlin car dealership group, with an estimated tax damage of 103 million euros.

Mar 4 • 14:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Suspicious Hazardous Object in Malmö

A suspected hazardous object has been found outside a car dealership in Malmö, prompting the evacuation of the site and traffic disruptions as bomb disposal units are called in for assessment.

Mar 4 • 07:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Sharp Object Found at Car Dealership

A sharp object, suspected to be a grenade, has been discovered outside a car dealership in Malmö, leading to an evacuation and police investigation.

Mar 4 • 06:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Father and son shot dead inside car dealership in Cascavel

A father and son were shot dead inside their car dealership in Cascavel, Paraná, raising concerns over rising violence in the area.

Mar 3 • 23:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Back at the largest German car dealership: Will the Passat manage 600 km?

The article discusses the author's return visit to a large car dealership in Germany to pick up a Volkswagen Passat and expresses doubts about the vehicle's infotainment system and readiness for the journey back to Prague.

Mar 3 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Four thieves burst into a dealership and threatened to kill a small girl in front of the employees

A violent robbery occurred at a dealership in González Catán, Argentina, where four armed thieves threatened staff and a young girl during the raid.

Feb 27 • 22:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Julius Knows with Precision the Make, Model, and Engine of Cars That Should Be Sold to Finns Now – He Does Not Recommend These: ‘Completely Worn Out Even Below 200,000 Kilometers’

A young couple in Finland has successfully opened a used car dealership specializing in affordable vehicles, sharing insights on what buyers should look for in the current market.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of killing off-duty police officer during robbery at car dealership become defendants

Two men have become defendants in the case of the murder of off-duty police officer Vinícius de Castro Lima during a robbery at a car dealership in Belo Horizonte.

Feb 25 • 22:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF carries out search warrants at company and dealership linked to Fernando Bezerra Coelho and sons; operation investigates embezzlement of funds

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted search warrants targeting a construction company and a car dealership associated with former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his sons in an investigation into parliamentary embezzlement.

Feb 25 • 21:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Car Dealer Betrayed Investors – Stock Price Crashed

Finnish used car dealership Kamux's stock plummeted by 12.6% after disappointing financial results for the end of 2025 were released, indicating a significant drop in sales and rising losses.

Feb 25 • 19:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Harsh assessment of a famous car dealership

Kamux, a used car dealer, is currently defending its profitability amidst market share losses to competitors in Finland and Sweden.

Feb 24 • 17:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Largest German Car Dealership Up Close: How We Fared When Buying a Used Passat

A firsthand account of purchasing a used Volkswagen Passat at one of Europe's largest car dealerships, Dat Autohus, revealing insights into its offerings and customer experiences.

Feb 24 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chevrolet Captiva EV - yet another Chinese electric SUV arriving in Brazil

The Chevrolet Captiva EV is a new electric SUV aimed at the Brazilian market, emphasizing availability through General Motors' extensive dealership network rather than exceptional features.

Feb 24 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Three marched to the car dealership: the seller had no idea and handed over a €125,000 BMW against a receipt

A young man in Turku faked a €125,000 receipt to drive a luxury BMW despite not having a valid driver's license.

Feb 23 • 04:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Firefighters in Česká Lípa responded to a car fire at a car dealership

Firefighters intervened in a car fire at a dealership in Česká Lípa, Czech Republic.

Feb 22 • 09:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Andres negotiated a €2,000 add-on for his Toyota at the car dealership - this is the method he used

Andres used AI assistance to navigate the complexities of purchasing a new four-wheel-drive car to replace his old Toyota.

Feb 22 • 06:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An unprecedented new car appears in Volvo dealership - here’s how it behaved in freezing cold weather

The newly unveiled Volvo ES90 is an electric luxury hatchback that deviates from the brand’s typical SUV offerings, showcasing significant advancements in automotive design and technology.

Feb 21 • 09:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Allu returned the car when it lacked the promised equipment – The dealership put the car back on sale with the same incorrect information

A customer returned a BMW X3 after discovering it lacked promised features, only to find the dealership relisted the car with the same misinformation.

Feb 21 • 05:37 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
🇫🇮 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

Even the brand dealer didn’t find one function of this car – Is it missing completely?

The article discusses the launch of the Xpeng G6 electric vehicle in Finland, highlighting its similarities to the Tesla Model Y and a notable feature that was reportedly absent even at the official dealership.

Feb 17 • 12:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Autotorino, after Poland aims to grow in Europe the plans of the leading car dealership network in Italy

Autotorino, a leading Italian car dealership network, is expanding its operations in Europe following a successful entry into the Polish market.

Feb 17 • 08:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Born out of necessity": his father had an imported car dealership, it closed, a piece of advice changed everything and created two recognized brands

The Cordeiro family transitioned from an imported car dealership to successful brands in the herbal tea and dairy industries after economic challenges.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Car dealership tycoon ousted from his Kent company in ‘coup’, high court hears

A multimillionaire used-car salesman, Peter Waddell, claims he was ousted from his role as CEO of Big Motoring World following a conspiracy involving business rivals and private equity investors, amid allegations of misconduct.

Feb 16 • 18:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Dangerous discovery in a little-used Tesla: 'Worrying'

A Tesla owner in Norway is taking legal action against a dealership after experiencing steering failure in his six-year-old Model S, raising concerns over vehicle safety.

Feb 16 • 09:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman tries to set fire to car dealership, assaults employees, and is arrested in Boa Vista

A woman was arrested in Boa Vista after attempting to set fire to a car dealership and assaulting employees due to a personal dispute.

Feb 15 • 15:53 UTC

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