Renting a car abroad

Renting a car abroad? These are the countries that intimidate drivers the most

A survey of 2,000 drivers from 10 countries shows that motorists are the most nervous to drive in India, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

Business - CNBC - 12 hours ago

Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you

The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.

Angel Reese reveals WNBA salary isn’t enough to cover her rent

The Chicago Sky forward revealed she ‘wouldn’t even be able to live’ on her WNBA salary alone

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Senators take aim at big private equity landlords as rents soar

With home and apartment rental costs soaring, four Democratic senators are calling for more scrutiny on Wall Street financiers snatching up rental homes.

Treasury confirms plans for inflation-busting rise in UK social housing rents

Rachel Reeves also announces £500mn cash boost to promote building of affordable homes

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row. But in these states, it’s still cheaper to buy than to rent.

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.54%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Is China cannibalising the EU car industry?

Troubles at VW point to growing doubts about future of Europe-wide sector as imports of cheap EVs rise. For decades Germany has enjoyed a reputation as Europe’s car capital, with slogans such as ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Reports: Leverkusen's Boniface in car accident

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface was involved in a car crash following the club's 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, German media reported on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

‘I feel like I’m missing something’: I’m 68, divorced with two children. I’ve $750,000 and rent my home. Do I need a trust?

“I continue to reinvest the dividends and interest so my investments continue to grow.”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia

The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.

Dad sleeps in car as housing list reaches peak

A father with chronic back pain and asthma tells how the family-of-six are struggling to live a flat.

France pushes for ‘flexibility’ on EU car emissions rules

Economy minister says Paris is sounding out European partners to see what can be done

World - Financial Times - October 15

American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans

Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 15

American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans

DETROIT — A growing number of Americans with auto loans owe more than their vehicles are worth, according to a report Tuesday from Edmunds.com.

Trump pledges to impose sweeping tariffs on imported cars

Comments show former president would put increased US trade protectionism at the centre of a second-term agenda

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Stellantis Car Deliveries Slump on U.S. Woes

Stellantis vehicle deliveries fell 20% in the third quarter as the Jeep and Ram-maker began to take measures to address excess inventory in the U.S.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Officer thought colleague hit by car in Kaba case

An officer at the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba tells a court she believed a colleague had been hit by a car.

China Considering Higher Tariffs on Car Imports

China said it may raise tariffs on imported internal-combustion-engine cars with large engines sizes, after the EU voted to increase import duties on China-made electric vehicles.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Red Bull change car after discussions with FIA

Red Bull say that they have made changes to their F1 car as a result of discussions with governing body the FIA.

Red Bull to change car after discussions with FIA

Red Bull say that they have made changes to their F1 car as a result of discussions with governing body the FIA.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Sara Sharif's injuries comparable to car crash, jury told

Sara Sharif's relatives are accused of murder after her body was found in her family's Surrey home.

Reddick rolls car in opening race of playoff semis

NASCAR regular-season champion Tyler Reddick rolled his car early during Sunday's playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Vulnerable customers had VW cars taken away

VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority.

European Union’s car market slumps further in September

New car registrations dropped by 6.1% in September driven by lower sales in Europe’s top three markets, France, Italy and Germany

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Volvo Car Cuts Guidance on Worsening Auto Market

The Swedish car maker cut its full-year guidance and said it now anticipates negative cash flow due to lower sales expectations and a weak market.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Grizzly Bear 399 fatally struck by car in Wyoming

The bear had a yearling cub with her when she was hit on a highway in Snake River Canyon south of Jackson.

Tesla is not a car company but it does a good impersonation

Although its vehicles are yielding more profit, most of the $750bn carmaker’s value hangs on things that are yet to exist

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Teen death crash driver was drink-driving - inquest

Jesse Owen, Callum Griffiths and Morgan Smith died at the scene of the collision.

Drivers face severe delays after lorry fire

The M5 in Somerset has reopened after an earlier lorry fire closed all lanes.

'It's my car - why should an under-21 not be allowed in it?'

Planned limits on newly qualified drivers has sparked a debate - the BBC hears from both sides.

Driver seriously hurt in fake police car robbery

The victim, in his 30s, suffered a broken jaw and eye socket in the attack, police say.

This Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars

Experts say the scariest things on Halloween aren’t monsters or ghosts — it's traffic

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

Why Europe’s car crisis is mostly made in China

The once-lucrative market is now highly competitive and more Chinese EVs are being exported, compounding slower sales at home

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Elon Musk Plays a Familiar Song: Robot Cars Are Coming

Tesla’s Robotaxi event excites the faithful betting on the company’s future in robotics, while underwhelming those watching from afar.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 12

Inside the Kafkaesque experience of getting your car towed in L.A.

Sure, there should be a price for violating parking rules. But recovering a towed car in Los Angeles is a financial and logistical nightmare.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14

A Tesla car crashes and catches fire in France, killing 4

World - Yahoo News - October 14

A Tesla car crashes and catches fire in France, killing 4

Police in France say four people have died in a car crash after their Tesla vehicle reportedly hit a road sign and caught fire

World - ABC News - October 14

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