Economics

Economics

Caravan users avoid electric car from fear for hassle

Dutch people with a caravan buy an electric car less often. They fear for hassle with drawers and loss of time, research shows. According to the researchers, that fear is not always justified. The group of Dutch caravange users buy an electric car less quickly than the rest, according to research from the Knowledge Institute […]

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Consumers’ Association warns of ‘rattling’ AI answers Google

The Consumers’ Association warns consumers that they should not just rely on Google’s AI answers. “There are still quite a lot of errors in it.” The consumer organization calls on Google to improve the quality of the answers. The Consumers’ Association tested Google with a hundred complex questions about nutrition, health, sustainability and consumer law.

Economics

Dutch car sales had a good quarter but lags behind last year

The Sale of New Cars Increased Last Quarter. In September, 4.4 percent more models were registered than in 2024. The Total Number of Registered Cars is Still 3 percent behind, because the first six months were Poor. The Figures from Industry Organizations BOVAG and RAI Association Show a Cautious Recovery in Car Sales. The sector

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EU took 112 million counterfeit items worth nearly 4 billion euros

Within the European Union and Along its borders, 112 Million counterfeit Products Were Seasized Last Year. Their Value is Estimated AT 3.8 Billion Euros, The Highest Amount Ever. Counterfeit Vapes and e-cigarettes are a striking new category. The Amount of Counterfeit Products in Circulation is Growing Rapidly, Accordance to Figures from the European Union Intellectual

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Pension Fund ABP sells Caterpillar shares due to tires with Israel

Pension fund ABP HAS Sold Its Shares in the American Machinery Manufacturer Caterpillar, A Spokesperson Confirms Following Reports by Various Media Outlets. The Company’s Excavators and Bulldozers Are Allegedly Being Used by the Israeli Army for Demolition Work in the Palestinian Territories. At the End of March, The Largest Dutch Pension Fund Still had a

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Uber in US not liable for alleged assault by driver

An American court believes that Uber is not liable for the assault of a woman who says he has been attacked by a Uber driver. Reuters news agency reports this on the basis of one of her lawyers. The court of San Francisco does judge that Uber has been negligent in protecting the woman. Yet

Economics

Black riders in the train and bus pay 20 euros more when they are caught

The Fine for Fare Evasion on Public Transport Has Been Increased by 20 euros Since Wednesday. You now pay 70 euros plus the fare. Accordance to the ministry, this first increase in nine years is urgently needed to improve social safety on public transport. The Fine had not bone increased Since 2016, but transport rates

Economics

Supermarkets warn of oven croquettes with pieces of bone in it

Several supermarket chains warn consumers not to eat certain oven croquettes, because there may be pieces of bone in it. It concerns packaging of G’Woon, Plus and 1DeBeste with four beef croquettes. The recall applies to products with an expiration date of 28 July 2026 and the Lotcode L5126. “Do not eat the product,” is

Economics

Millions of Dutch people can participate in Energy Masslaim, but is that smart?

Six Energy Suppliers Received a Summons Today Regarding Potentialy Unjustified Price Increases for Millions of Dutch People with a Variable Energy Contract. Several Parties Are Demanding Compensation for Excessively Rapid Price Increases. However, people should not get their hopes up just yet if they join the claim. Vattenfall, Eneco, Essent, Energiedirect, Budget Energie, and Greenchoice

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