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Transport agency puts brakes on FCKU2MF number plate


A mucky-minded motorist has been refused the number plate of his dreams after being told FCKU2MF is too offensive. Read the full story

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Parking Copenhagen clams up over clamping rules


Parking officials in Copenhagen are keeping the rules under wraps, claiming drivers will argue with wardens and skirt around the law if they know the system. According to public broadcaster DR, Parking Copenhagen is withholding information about its regulations and issuing tickets without any reference to written policy. Read the full story

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New car sales up in Iceland


Some thirty percent more new cars were sold in Iceland during the first six months of this year that in the same period last year. Read the full story

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Drink driving rife in Finland


umferðOne-in-three men in Finland have driven a car while drunk, according to a new survey. As reported by YLE, one-in-five women also owned up to the crime in the study by the Vali-Soumen Sunday newspaper. Read the full story

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Icelandic government hopes to tackle foreign currency car loan woes


umferðThe Icelandic government will today discuss draft proposals on contracts with car leasing companies to help those struggling to pay off car loans denominated in foreign currencies which have increased proportionately with the depreciation of the Icelandic krona. Read the full story

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China’s Geely buys Volvo


volvoThe Chinese car manufacturer Zhejiang Geely Holding has signed a deal to purchase the iconic Swedish Volvo brand from US car-maker Ford. Read the full story

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Nordic region cars among Europe’s oldest


umferðIceland’s fleet of private cars is older than elsewhere in Europe, with the average car two years older than in the EU. Read the full story

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Icelandic car company dreaming the recession away


imagesBilabud Benna, a Reykjavik car dealership, is today showcasing the brand new Porsche 911 Sport Classic. Read the full story

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Court rules in favour of Icelandic foreign loan holders


kronur1Exchange rate indexation of loans is illegal in Iceland and this also applies to domestic loans, according to a new court ruling that could have major consequences. Read the full story

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Iceland’s tiny hydrogen car fleet the biggest in Europe


hydrogen-carEurope’s biggest fleet of hydrogen powered cars can be found in Iceland, following the recent arrival of ten new hydrogen cars to the country. Iceland’s total fleet now consists of 22 such vehicles. Read the full story

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