CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

⌕
Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
30 stories
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Risks of Tuning Your Car and the Changes That Can Lead to VTV Rejection

The article discusses the potential risks of car tuning and how modifications might cause a vehicle to fail technical inspection due to compliance issues with established regulations.

Mar 22 • 04:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Texas News Live: Latest Updates from Wednesday, March 18

Texas has updated its vehicle inspection laws, eliminating mandatory safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles starting in 2025, while emissions testing will still be required in the Bexar County from 2026.

Mar 18 • 13:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does it cost to do the VTV in CABA in March 2026

The price of the Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV) in Buenos Aires increased by 19.4% in March 2026, impacting various vehicle owners depending on their car's age and mileage.

Mar 18 • 03:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

''Husband Search'' Ruta has caused serious headaches for the road police

Reality show contestant Ruta Frēliha has been fined multiple times for driving without a valid vehicle technical inspection and disobeying police instructions.

Mar 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Province of Buenos Aires will not adhere to the changes in the VTV proposed by the Nation, and Sturzenegger responded

The Province of Buenos Aires has decided not to adopt the national government's proposed changes to the Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV) process, opting instead to maintain its current annual inspection system for vehicles over two years old.

Mar 14 • 13:20 UTC
🇦🇷 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
🇦🇷 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
🇦🇷 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

C’River slashes ticket charges for drivers, restricts VIOs to offices

The Governor of Cross River State has reduced transport ticket charges for drivers and limited the operations of Vehicle Inspection Offices to their designated locations.

Mar 7 • 07:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Vilnius – a new technical inspection station: here's where you can find it

A new technical inspection station has been established in Vilnius to meet the growing needs of drivers and increased traffic in the southern part of the city.

Mar 3 • 11:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil's ATM Enables Technical Vehicle Inspection Without Appointments

The ATM in Guayaquil is now allowing vehicle owners to conduct technical inspections without prior appointments due to system issues.

Mar 2 • 16:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil's ATM extends vehicle inspection deadline for plates ending in 1

The Guayaquil Transit and Mobility Agency has extended the deadline for vehicle inspections for cars with plates ending in 1 until March 14, without penalty.

Feb 27 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Influencer arrested for insulting traffic officer with racist terms in Pará: 'Dirty Negro'

A digital influencer was arrested in Pará for racially insulting a traffic officer during a vehicle inspection.

Feb 26 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stolen car in Açailândia recovered by PRF on highway in Maranhão

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil recovered a stolen vehicle during a routine inspection on BR-010 in Maranhão.

Feb 23 • 18:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Out-of-State" Cars in Texas: How the DMV Inspection Applies to Those Arriving in the State

Drivers relocating to Texas must undergo specific vehicle inspections and present required documents to register their cars.

Feb 20 • 22:05 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil police received R$ 1 thousand to prevent the closure of an irregular bar in the interior of SP, says PM

Civil police officers in Ribeirão Preto were convicted for using an official vehicle off-duty and attempting to hinder an inspection at a local bar, revealing they accepted bribes to prevent its closure.

Feb 20 • 16:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

B. Vanago's 'Black Hawk' – What is the verdict of the technicians after the Dakar 'flight'?

The main frame of the 'Black Hawk' vehicle has remained completely intact despite its visually damaged appearance after a thorough inspection.

Feb 20 • 11:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tell me where you live and I will tell you the risk of failing your ITV: Asturias leads the ranking of rejections

Asturias has the highest rate of vehicle technical inspection failures in Spain, as reported by the Principality's Accounting Office, with a rejection rate of 26% overall and 33% for first inspections in 2024.

Feb 20 • 04:30 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Iguazú: a vehicle check reveals a million-dollar cargo of explosive capsules hidden

Iguazú customs agents discovered thousands of hidden explosive capsules during a routine vehicle inspection of a Brazilian-registered car.

Feb 18 • 15:32 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Inspector suspected of bribery in at least 70 cases

A vehicle inspection assistant in North Zealand, Denmark, is suspected of accepting bribes in at least 70 cases, allowing car owners to bypass mandatory vehicle inspections.

Feb 16 • 12:52 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Inspecting Officials Suspected of Bribery in at Least 70 Cases

A vehicle inspection assistant from North Zealand is suspected of accepting bribes in at least 70 instances, with a court hearing expected in the spring.

Feb 16 • 11:56 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Did you know? If this car sticker is worn, you will get rejected at the inspection

A crucial manufacturer sticker must be intact for vehicles to pass inspection in Finland, as emphasized by the inspection company Q-katsastus due to recent discussions on social media.

Feb 14 • 13:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

VTV of Buenos Aires Province 2026: Deadlines, New Costs, and Who Pays 50%

The article provides an overview of the requirements and costs for the Technical Vehicle Verification (VTV) in Buenos Aires Province for 2026.

Feb 11 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Car salesman, dispatcher, boss, and even intern from Detran are convicted for a scheme involving R$ 160,000 sale

Four individuals have been convicted for their involvement in a fraud scheme related to the sale of a damaged luxury car in Roraima, Brazil.

Feb 10 • 21:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

German inspection giant rolls into Finland - Bought several familiar stations

German company TÜV Süd has expanded into Finland by acquiring Suomen Katsastusasemat Oy from Helix Partners, which includes several well-known vehicle inspection brands.

Feb 10 • 11:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Danish experience warns. Almost every second Tesla Model Y failed its first technical inspection

In Denmark, nearly half of Tesla Model Y vehicles failed their first technical inspection due to serious faults, raising concerns among local automobile clubs.

Feb 4 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

A civil guard and six workers from an ITV detained for an alleged scheme of false inspections

The Civil Guard is investigating a connection between six workers from the ITV station in Ondara, Alicante, and an agent of the armed institute detained a couple of months ago in an alleged scheme that committed fraud during vehicle inspections in exchange for money.

Feb 3 • 10:07 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.