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🇪🇨 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
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Thieves drove in a stolen car unbuckled; hefty fine came to the car owners

A stolen car was driven by thieves without seatbelts, resulting in a significant fine for the vehicle's owners.

Mar 2 • 04:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EV rule change announced this week 'cuts costs every time'

Electric vehicle owners in Britain will benefit from lower home charging costs following a reduction in the energy price cap announced by Ofgem.

Mar 1 • 02:55 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
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Response: If those who get pancake with pork charge their electric cars, the visit gets really expensive

The article discusses the absurd impact of new electricity tariffs on electric vehicle owners in Sweden, questioning the energy minister's perspective on managing peak loads.

Feb 20 • 10:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New rule affects people across UK using driveways for one activity

A new UK initiative offers cash incentives for electric vehicle owners to smart charge their cars at home, allowing them to earn rewards while managing household energy costs.

Feb 20 • 09:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Measure by Greg Abbott That Changes Car Registration in Texas

Greg Abbott's new measure mandates safety inspections and timely registration for non-Texas vehicle owners moving to the state.

Feb 16 • 17:04 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
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Your vehicle is spying on you. These are the Israelis making millions from it

Israeli companies have developed and sold advanced cyber tools capable of infiltrating vehicle systems to collect intelligence on car owners.

Feb 15 • 11:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'I still haven't finished paying for my car': the anguish of vehicle owners trapped in Multicomercio, where firefighters continue their work

A fire in a commercial building in downtown Guayaquil has led to the evacuation of around 100 families, with property owners expressing distress over their lost homes and vehicles as firefighters continue to manage the situation.

Feb 13 • 17:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPVA 2026: Deadline to pay the first installment ends this Friday in Ceará

Vehicle owners in Ceará, Brazil, must pay the first installment of the IPVA 2026 by this Friday.

Feb 13 • 13:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Range is a completely theoretical figure": these disappointed motorists with their switch to electric vehicles

Some electric vehicle owners in France express disappointment despite the overall satisfaction among 90% of drivers with their electric cars, citing concerns about range and charging infrastructure.

Feb 12 • 18:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

There are 800 thousand cars in the registry that cannot be deregistered. A lawyer cites an absurd reason why

An estimated 800,000 cars in the Czech vehicle registration system are believed to be non-existent, as listed owners refuse to claim them, and they cannot be removed from the registry.

Feb 12 • 04:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Regitra" announces new license plate series: representatives of these names should take notice

Lithuania's vehicle registration authority, Regitra, is launching new license plate series starting with the letter 'O', which are expected to attract interest from owners of specific names.

Feb 10 • 09:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Your car may go to auction: owners have 10 days to remove vehicles from Detran-MS

The Detran-MS has issued a notice informing owners of seized vehicles that they have 10 days to retrieve them before they are auctioned.

Feb 3 • 19:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Volkswagen Car Drivers, Would You Share This Data with Others?

Volkswagen vehicle owners can now consent to share their car data through an app or website, with the option to withdraw consent at any time, a move that will soon extend to other brands under the Volkswagen Group.

Jan 16 • 12:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The first A2A Power Hub in Monza. This is how electric cars are recharged

In Monza, the first A2A Power Hub has opened, featuring high-power charging stations to alleviate 'charging anxiety' for electric vehicle owners.

Jan 16 • 07:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

New notices to over 80,000 drivers caught without insurance and road taxes

Over 80,000 vehicle owners have received new notifications following checks for uninsured vehicles and unpaid road taxes.

Jan 14 • 13:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Green Policy in Prague: Parking Discount Benefit for Electric Vehicle Owners Will Only Be Available to Locals

Prague has introduced a discounted parking permit for electric vehicles, available citywide but limited to local residents and businesses, sparking criticism and concerns about discrimination.

Jan 12 • 11:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Three weeks until the first payment deadline and 15% have yet to register their mileage

Authorities urge vehicle owners to register their mileage as 15% are yet to do so ahead of the first payment deadline under new mileage tax laws.

Jan 12 • 09:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Are you making this mistake in winter? Famous mechanic warns: 'It will ruin your engine. Please don't do this'

American mechanic and YouTuber Scotty Kilmer warns vehicle owners against using plain water instead of antifreeze during winter, as it can damage their engines.

Jan 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Redistribution from bottom to top – the fairy tale of the socially acceptable CO₂ tax

In 2025, the German government generated a record €21.4 billion from CO₂ certificates, primarily paid by consumers through fuel and heating purchases, while the funds mainly benefitted property owners, electric vehicle drivers, and industrial enterprises.

Jan 7 • 18:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Vehicle License Fees: These are the fines for the 810,000 drivers who did not pay

Approximately 810,000 vehicle owners face significant fines for failing to pay their 2026 vehicle license fees by the deadline.

Jan 3 • 18:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

2026 Vehicle Registration Fees: Fines for Approximately 800,000 Vehicle Owners Who Missed the Deadline

Around 800,000 vehicle owners face fines for missing the deadline to pay the 2026 vehicle registration fees, with a significant number having declared their vehicles as inactive.

Jan 2 • 19:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
National & Local

Penalties are coming for 790,000 vehicle owners

New penalties are set to be imposed on 790,000 vehicle owners due to regulatory changes.

Jan 2 • 19:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Everything You Need to Know About the New Mileage Tax

Car owners must consider the new mileage tax effective January 1, 2026, which requires all vehicle owners to report mileage annually or biannually depending on the vehicle type.

Jan 2 • 15:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Vehicle Registration Fees 2026: How to Pay Without Taxisnet, Step by Step Process

Vehicle owners can access the AADE application to pay their 2026 registration fees without Taxisnet, with deadlines and penalties detailed for late payments.

Dec 29 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Some UK drivers face new 2026 charge from January 2

Starting January 2, 2026, certain UK drivers, including electric vehicle owners, will no longer be exempt from London's Congestion Charge as part of a plan to reduce vehicle congestion in central London.

Dec 28 • 08:14 UTC

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