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🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Does it make sense to take a used car on operational leasing? We calculated it for you

Operational leasing for used cars is becoming increasingly popular among consumers in Czechia as they seek more affordable alternatives to purchasing new vehicles.

Feb 27 • 05:19 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is this battery still usable? Nissan issues proof of battery life for used EVs

Nissan has announced a new initiative to issue certificates validating the battery life of used electric vehicles (EVs) to alleviate concerns among potential buyers.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Banco Ciudad Auctions: How to Buy Vans Starting from $3,000,000

Banco Ciudad is holding auctions for used vans starting at $3,000,000, with details on how to participate and auction timings.

Feb 26 • 13:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Will electric car batteries last longer than expected? Subsidies undermine confidence in used cars

A recent study reveals that used electric cars retain significant battery capacity, alleviating concerns for potential buyers.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Connected Vehicles: What Data Today's Cars Collect, Who Can Access It, and How It Is Used

Modern cars are equipped with technologies that turn them into data-generating machines, collecting extensive information about driver behavior and vehicle performance.

Feb 24 • 08:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Prices Have Never Been So Low: Is This the Time to Buy a Used Electric Car?

The article discusses the historical drop in prices of used electric cars and whether now is the right time to purchase one.

Feb 18 • 17:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Terrible Sight Revealed in the Kia Brought to the Workshop – Now Plug-in Hybrid Owners Speak: 'It's Not the Car's Fault'

Plug-in hybrid owners do not see issues with their cars as long as they are used correctly.

Feb 18 • 04:51 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Unknown Colón: the secrets of the 'hidden city' 15 meters underground

The article explores hidden architectural features underneath Buenos Aires' Teatro Colón, revealing a significant portion lies beneath public spaces used daily by pedestrians and vehicles.

Feb 15 • 03:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Used Cars: How to Ensure You Don’t Buy a Stolen and 'Masqueraded' Vehicle?

The article discusses the rise of stolen and disguised vehicles being sold in France and advises on how to avoid such purchases.

Feb 13 • 12:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From Competition to National Security: Why Europe Fears Chinese Cars?

Poland expresses concerns about Chinese electric vehicles being used for espionage, prompting potential restrictions on their access to sensitive areas.

Feb 12 • 08:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Cars That Are Being Bought Now

Johanna Ali, manager of Kesko's car sales, discussed the current trends in car purchases in Finland, highlighting a strong shift towards electric vehicles.

Feb 10 • 18:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Test of the used 'Audi Q3' (from 2018): is it reliable and what do its drivers complain about?

This article reviews the reliability and potential issues of the second-generation Audi Q3, highlighting complaints from drivers regarding cheaper materials used in its interior compared to the first generation.

Feb 9 • 17:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A car stolen in France every 4 minutes: the alarming phenomenon of 'make-up' of used vehicles

In France, a vehicle is stolen approximately every four minutes, highlighting the alarming rise in the 'make-up' of stolen cars for resale across Europe.

Feb 9 • 06:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas City Council votes on exclusive bus lanes for transport of people with disabilities

The Campinas City Council is voting on a bill that allows exclusive bus lanes to be used by vehicles transporting people with disabilities.

Feb 8 • 22:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

How modern cars are opened without any sign of burglary

The rise of car thefts that leave no signs of break-in is linked to the vulnerabilities of modern keyless entry systems used in vehicles.

Feb 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Nissan LEAF is the most reliable used electric car for the British

The Nissan LEAF has been declared the most reliable used electric vehicle in the UK, based on a comprehensive analysis by Warranty Solutions Group.

Feb 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Best Car Ads: Škoda Superb 2.0 TDI from 2018

The article highlights popular car ads on the Index.hr platform, featuring various vehicle types including family sedans and SUVs.

Feb 7 • 13:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Revolutionary Change from Ford - This is How Much the Range Improves

Ford is introducing LFP batteries for its Explorer and Capri models, improving their range compared to the previously used NMC batteries.

Feb 6 • 18:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Buying Advice: Used or New Cars?: Electric Cars Are Getting Cheaper

The article discusses the recent shift in the electric vehicle market due to a new government subsidy, making new electric cars more competitive against used ones.

Feb 5 • 13:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Russia used American military equipment in the attack

The article reports on a Russian advance using American-made military vehicles during a dense fog, which led to an incident involving Ukrainian defense forces engaging and destroying some of the vehicles.

Feb 5 • 11:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Former customs officers and two Belarusians convicted for smuggling cigarettes worth 10 million euros

Two former customs officers and two Belarusians have been convicted for smuggling cigarettes valued at 10 million euros, with penalties including almost 270,000 euros in fines and confiscation of trucking vehicles used in the crime.

Feb 4 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

China bans retractable car door handles

China is banning retractable car door handles, used by Tesla and many Chinese electric vehicles, due to concerns about the inability to open doors in emergency situations.

Feb 4 • 05:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Turn the Key' Fair of used vehicles brings Carnival of offers to Votorantim

Votorantim is hosting the 'Turn the Key' Fair, a major event for selling used cars and motorcycles with exclusive financing options from February 5 to 8.

Feb 3 • 20:35 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Government prioritizes European electric cars in its new aid for the purchase of plug-in vehicles

The Spanish government has announced the new 'Plan Auto+' which includes subsidies of up to 4,500 euros for the purchase of new or used electric and hybrid vehicles, effective retroactively from January 1, 2026.

Feb 3 • 16:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

12 burglaries and two vehicle thefts solved in Halkidiki

Authorities have resolved 12 burglaries and two thefts of vehicles in Halkidiki, which were intended to be used for trafficking migrants.

Feb 3 • 14:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

WATCH: ICE takes down illegal alien who rammed law enforcement vehicles, nearly running over officer

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Robyn Argote Brooks, who allegedly used his vehicle to ram two ICE patrol cars in San Antonio while attempting to evade arrest.

Jan 16 • 01:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

More than three times as many used cars. The used car market in the Czech Republic is thriving, with the average price exceeding an unexpected limit

The used car market in the Czech Republic continues to dominate, with over 847,000 used vehicles sold last year, despite a slight decline compared to the previous year, and average prices on the rise.

Jan 15 • 12:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Honda Introduces New Logo for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Honda has announced a new version of its logo that will be used exclusively for its hybrid and electric vehicles starting in 2027, as part of a broader strategy focused on electrification and modernization.

Jan 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Best car ads: Mercedes E-Class plug-in hybrid with AMG equipment

A review of the most attention-grabbing used car advertisements, featuring the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E300de plug-in hybrid with AMG equipment.

Jan 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The most purchased car in Spain is over 15 years old: these are the best-selling used vehicles of 2025

In Spain, the most bought car is over 15 years old, with used diesel vehicles dominating the market despite fewer new registrations in 2025.

Jan 10 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The used car market closed 2025 surpassing 2.21 million units

The used car market in Spain finished 2025 with over 2.21 million vehicles sold, highlighting a dominance of older diesel models while electric cars are gaining popularity.

Jan 9 • 23:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Guide to Buying Used Cars: Used Electric Cars: Why Now is the Right Time to Get Started

The article discusses the increasing availability and decreasing prices of used electric cars, highlighting important considerations for potential buyers such as depreciation, battery condition, and warranties.

Jan 8 • 12:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Record Year in the Polish Car Market

The article discusses key achievements in the Polish car market in 2025, highlighting the factors contributing to the increase in electric vehicle sales, the changing market share of Chinese manufacturers, trends in the used car market, and forecasts for 2026.

Jan 8 • 09:59 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Does the salt used to melt ice and snow on roads pose risks to cars?

The article discusses the potential mechanical risks that road salt poses to vehicles, including costly repairs that can reach up to 8,000 euros, and mentions heightened regulations following recent heavy snowfall.

Jan 6 • 22:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Robbery of an armored car along the A14: nails, smoke bombs, and burning vehicles used

This morning at approximately 6:30 AM, an armored car robbery occurred on the A14 Bologna-Taranto highway near Ortona, involving three cars and a truck, with criminals scattering nails and using smoke bombs to obstruct pursuits, and reportedly setting fire to at least two vehicles on the roadway.

Jan 5 • 07:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Police have released photographs of thieves involved in a major robbery in Germany

Following a dramatic break-in at a savings bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, police released images of masked suspects and vehicles believed to be used in their escape, with the robbery potentially causing millions in damages.

Jan 4 • 12:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Spectacular Bank Robbery: Police in Gelsenkirchen Investigating Dozens of Clues on Perpetrators

After a spectacular bank robbery in Gelsenkirchen, police are investigating numerous tips related to the suspects who allegedly used at least two vehicles during the heist.

Dec 31 • 12:13 UTC

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