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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The province of Buenos Aires will not adhere to national changes in the VTV

The provincial government of Buenos Aires announced it will maintain the current vehicle technical inspection system without adopting national changes.

Mar 13 • 20:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

How the scandal of phantom cars came to light in France

A massive fraud scandal in France has allowed approximately one million vehicles to operate illegally, resulting from a flawed vehicle registration system.

Mar 13 • 11:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To accelerate the energy transition... 'Lower public transport fares and increase electric vehicle subsidies'

The South Korean government is urged to use its recent oil price cap not only for price stability but also as a catalyst for energy transition and security by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy.

Mar 12 • 20:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: water invades road between two cities in PI and hinders passage of residents

A video shows a portion of the highway between Campinas do Piauí and Floresta do Piauí completely flooded after heavy rains in the region, obstructing vehicle and pedestrian passage.

Mar 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"One Million Invisible Cars": The Court of Accounts Denounces the State's Passivity in the Face of Registration Fraud

The French Court of Accounts has criticized the government's inaction regarding widespread registration fraud involving nearly one million vehicles.

Mar 11 • 18:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK digital ID scheme to have limited use before next general election, minister says

The UK’s digital ID scheme will have limited functionality before the next general election, allowing uses like paying vehicle tax and verifying right-to-work checks.

Mar 10 • 19:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government announced changes in the VTV: aims to expand the offer of places, reduce costs and modify deadlines

The Argentine government is reforming the Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV) system to simplify the procedure, reduce costs for drivers, and increase the number of authorized centers for inspections.

Mar 10 • 16:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: ACB Rolls Out Surveillance Vehicle to Target Corruption Hotspots

Malawi's Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched a surveillance vehicle to monitor government offices known for corruption, aiming to bolster anti-graft efforts.

Mar 10 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ANT asks GAD to exempt fines for delays in registration during service suspension

The National Agency for Regulation and Control of Transit, Land Transport, and Road Safety (ANT) has requested local governments to waive fines imposed for delays in vehicle registration due to the suspension of services.

Mar 10 • 01:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Changes in the VTV: the national government advances with a reform of the system

The Argentine national government is moving forward with a reform of the vehicle technical inspection system, aimed at addressing public complaints.

Mar 9 • 15:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Speaker Okamura Drives a Service BMW. He Criticized Pekarová for the Same Thing

Tomio Okamura, the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies in Czechia, is using the same service BMW vehicle that he previously criticized Markéta Pekarová Adamová for driving during her term.

Mar 8 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police open investigation into death of waiter hit by government vehicle in Roraima

The Civil Police has opened an investigation into the death of 19-year-old waiter Marley Geovane Souza dos Santos, who was struck by a government vehicle in Boa Vista, Roraima.

Mar 6 • 23:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pedestrian dies after being hit by government truck on RR-205 in Boa Vista

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a government truck on RR-205 in Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil.

Mar 6 • 12:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fines for uninsured vehicles - unpaid road tax: The 'bill' reached 297,000

The Greek government has issued fines to over 297,000 vehicle owners for non-compliance with insurance and road tax regulations.

Mar 5 • 10:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does the transfer of a used car cost in March 2026?

The cost of transferring a used vehicle in Argentina is influenced by the vehicle's origin and the respective jurisdiction's taxes, following changes implemented in 2025.

Mar 2 • 20:19 UTC
🇬🇧 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilman demands explanations about flood barriers that stopped being automatically activated in Petrópolis

A councilman in Petrópolis is seeking accountability from the local government over the malfunctioning automatic flood barriers designed to prevent vehicle traffic during flooding.

Feb 28 • 19:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Drivers – news: changes await most of them

The Lithuanian government plans to enhance remote vehicle emission monitoring, aiming to eliminate the need for physical checks of M1 class vehicles by 2027.

Feb 28 • 08:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwankwaso’s son, others sue Kano govt over vehicle recovery

Five former cabinet members of the Kano State Government have filed a lawsuit against the state over the recovery of their official vehicles.

Feb 27 • 20:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New £500 rule that will affect every home in the UK 'unlocks savings'

The UK government is increasing its grant for home electric vehicle chargers to £500 to encourage EV adoption.

Feb 27 • 09:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

April 2026 date set for new £500 rule that affects homes across UK

A new government grant increasing to £500 for home electric vehicle charger installations is set to take effect in April 2026, aiming to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the UK.

Feb 26 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New rule to ban drivers who dump rubbish - and seize their vehicle

The UK House of Lords has proposed new penalties for fly-tipping offenders, including potential driving licence points and vehicle seizures.

Feb 26 • 06:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The blind automotive sector: the government dismantled the data and statistics system of the market

Argentina's automotive sector is facing uncertainty as the government has dismantled its data and statistics system, disrupting access to real-time sales information.

Feb 25 • 17:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Strict government on vehicle mileage! CAFE-3 proposal sent to PMO

The Indian government is intensifying regulations on vehicle mileage and carbon emissions by proposing the CAFE-3 (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) to the Prime Minister's Office for approval.

Feb 25 • 10:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone with a drive in the UK to see £500 change from April 1

From April 1, UK households and businesses will see the cap on grants for installing electric vehicle chargepoints raised to £500, significantly easing the installation cost for many.

Feb 25 • 06:32 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ottawa incentivizes electric vehicle purchases; Nova Scotia makes them more expensive

Ottawa is providing incentives for electric vehicle purchases while Nova Scotia imposes new fees on these vehicles, sparking debate on fairness and road maintenance contributions.

Feb 24 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline for payment of IPVA with 15% discount in Bahia ends on Wednesday

The deadline to pay the IPVA tax with a 15% discount in Bahia is set to close this Wednesday, with specific payment methods outlined by the authorities.

Feb 24 • 11:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The accident involving Minister Klempír was caused by his driver

The vehicle accident involving Minister Klempír was attributed to the actions of his driver.

Feb 24 • 09:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The accident of Minister Klempíř was caused by the driver of his service vehicle according to the police

Czech Minister Klempíř was involved in a car accident and is being treated for health issues in the hospital.

Feb 24 • 08:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline for payment of IPVA 2026 with a 10% discount ends on Friday (27)

Vehicle owners in Piauí have until Friday to secure a 10% discount on the payment of IPVA 2026.

Feb 23 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Educator and former government secretary of Amazonas, Angela Bulbol, dies in Manaus

Angela Bulbol, a prominent educator and former secretary of the Amazonas state government, passed away due to complications from a vehicle accident in Manaus.

Feb 23 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In these eight cities, the assignment and transfer of license plates for new vehicles can now be completed

The National Transit Agency of Ecuador has announced that residents in eight cities can now assign and transfer license plates for new vehicles digitally as part of a national service reactivation effort.

Feb 23 • 02:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Angela Bulbol, former secretary of government in Amazonas, is run over inside a condominium in Manaus

Angela Bulbol, a former secretary of administration in Amazonas, was gravely injured after being hit by a vehicle in her condominium in Manaus.

Feb 21 • 00:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Plateau sets up panel to probe VIO misconduct

The Plateau State Government has formed a committee to investigate misconduct allegations against officials of the Vehicle Inspection Office.

Feb 20 • 17:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Attack with explosives damages vehicle of the president of the parish government of Malimpia, in Quinindé

An explosives attack damaged the vehicle of Denni T. C., the president of the parish government in Malimpia, Quinindé, Ecuador, without causing personal injuries.

Feb 20 • 16:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Shock for those coming to Himachal, vehicle entry fees increased, learn how much

The Himachal Pradesh government has significantly increased entry fees for vehicles to manage the economic crisis, with nearly a two-and-a-half-fold hike for vehicles from outside states, effective from April 1, 2026.

Feb 20 • 11:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns police officers accused of using a patrol car to obstruct inspections at a bar in Ribeirão Preto

Two civil police officers from Ribeirão Preto were sentenced to lose their jobs after being found guilty of abusing their official vehicle to interfere with a municipal inspection at a bar.

Feb 19 • 23:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New vehicle registration rates with inflation caps: how to calculate the new values, when they expire, and what happens to those who have already paid

New vehicle registration bills for Buenos Aires residents have been issued with updated rates and inflation caps set by the city government.

Feb 18 • 14:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who can conclude a loan agreement with the village mayor for his vehicle?

The article discusses the legality of loan agreements involving the private vehicle of a village mayor for official purposes, following scrutiny from the Regional Chamber of Audit regarding such agreements.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Bandits kill two, burn LG chair’s vehicle in Kaduna attack

Two residents were killed, and the official vehicle of the Chairman of Kajuru Local Government Area was burned during a bandit attack in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Feb 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

JUST IN: Bandits kill two, burn Kaduna LG chair’s vehicle during burial

Suspected bandits attacked the Ugom community in Kaduna State, killing two people and burning the local government chairman's official vehicle during a burial ceremony.

Feb 16 • 21:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Court ruling barring VIO applies only to FCT, Lagos clarifies

The Lagos State Government has stated that a recent court ruling regarding Vehicle Inspection Officers' authority only applies to the Federal Capital Territory and not Lagos.

Feb 16 • 09:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The costs are choking the electric car charging market

The electric vehicle market in Poland, despite significant growth, is expected to slow down drastically in 2026 due to the depletion of government subsidies.

Feb 16 • 03:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Vehicle Tenancy Edomex 2026: Deadline, 100% Discount, and Where to Pay

The State Government of Mexico is offering a 100% subsidy on vehicle tenancy payments in 2026 for those who complete the process by April 6.

Feb 16 • 01:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Should I pay or not pay the vehicle tax? What happens with the increase in CABA

Residents of Buenos Aires are facing massive increases in vehicle taxes, prompting government officials to recommend withholding payment until corrections are made.

Feb 14 • 22:17 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario insists auto strategy ‘has not changed’ as companies suspend and postpone plans

Ontario's government maintains its electric vehicle strategy is unchanged despite recent suspensions and postponements by some companies.

Feb 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The government's big relief on electric two-wheelers! ₹1,182 crore returned to companies

The Indian government has returned ₹1,182 crore to vehicle manufacturers under the PM E-Drive scheme to support the growing interest in electric two-wheelers in the country.

Feb 11 • 10:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the cost of transferring a used car in February 2026?

The article discusses the costs and requirements for transferring ownership of a used vehicle in Argentina as of February 2026, highlighting recent government changes.

Feb 10 • 15:48 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

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