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Denmark faces long journey to reach low emissions car goal
The number of electric and hybrid cars on Danish roads has increased significantly in recent years but the country is a long way from the target of one million green cars by 2030.
How will Denmark’s new transport proposal affect the cost of cars?
A new system for applying registration fees to electric and fossil fuel-powered cars is part of a climate and transport proposal launched by the Danish government this week.
Denmark could make fossil-fuel cars cost more in effort to hit climate goal
Owning a petrol or diesel-fuelled car in Denmark must be made more expensive if emissions from private motor ownership are to be reduced, a government-appointed commission has said.
The number of people dying on Denmark's roads is increasing
159 traffic deaths were recorded in Denmark in the first ten months of 2019.
Police chief rails against 'catastrophic' Danish driving culture
Reckless drivers who run red lights and drive in the emergency lane are encouraged by rules which enable prosecution for traffic offences to be dragged out, according to police.
Danish minister slams Norway's 'expensive' electric car subsidy
Denmark's climate minister has heavily criticised Norway's heavy subsidies for electric vehicles, calling the rebate " one of the most expensive policy instruments ever".
How Danish cities could introduce no-diesel car zones
Mayors in Denmark’s largest cities want municipalities across the country to be given the option of introducing special environmental zones for traffic.
Denmark just got tougher on drivers who use their phone behind the wheel
New rules came into effect in Denmark on Tuesday, tightening rules against the use of mobile phones and screens while driving.
Thousands of Danish drivers break speed limits on school roads
Over 6,000 motorists in Denmark were fined for driving over the speed limit on roads where schools are located as kids returned from summer holidays.
EU puts brakes on Danish plans to scrap fossil fuel cars
The previous and current governments in Denmark have both stated aims to end sales of fossil fuel-powered cars by 2030, but the goal could be blocked by the EU.
Denmark’s motorways are getting busier
Congestion on Danish motorways is increasing, and more people in the Scandinavian country are getting behind the wheel.
Danish auto industry driven by record purchases
More money than ever before was spent buying new cars in Denmark in 2018, according to figures from Statistics Denmark.
Luxury cars driven from Barcelona to Denmark in fraud and theft case
Five men who hired luxury rental cars in Barcelona and Paris and drove them to Denmark are to go on trial in Copenhagen, accused of fraud and theft.
Here’s how to buy a used car in Denmark
If you’re considering buying a used car in Denmark, here’s a few things you might do well to know before you sign any papers.
Think Danes only ride bikes? Think again. Record car sales for sixth year in a row.
The outside world might think of Denmark as a bicycling utopia, but in reality Danes are as dependent upon their cars as other developed nations.
Copenhagen sets date for car-free day
On Sunday, September 18th cyclists and pedestrians will be given free rein over Copenhagen’s streets as the Danish capital participates in European Mobility Week.
Danes buying cars like never before
The country known internationally as a cycling mecca set an all-time vehicle purchase record in 2015, helped by a rush to purchase electric cars before their tax breaks expired.
Tesla accused of trying to circumvent Danish tax
The Danish government accused Tesla of using a bulk purchase of its own vehicles to shortchange the public purse of one billion kroner.
Tesla to fight Denmark's new tax on electric cars
The government has defended its move to gradually phase out tax breaks on electric cars as a way to make things fairer for car owners, but the maker of Denmark's most popular electric model has slammed the plan as anti-competitive and a death knell for the industry.
Copenhagen to get car-free day
Pedestrians will be given free rein in the Danish capital for one day next September and even more car-free days could be in the works.
Dane's vintage car collection nets millions
A Dane's collection of 48 classic cars brought in well over 100 million kroner in a weekend auction described as one of the largest ever of its kind.
Copenhagen sets electric car world records
The longest electric car parade crossed the Øresund Bridge on Sunday and after arrival in Copenhagen, vehicle owners set three more records while they were at it.
Car2go coming to Copenhagen
City dwellers sharing eco-friendly cars should be right up the green capital’s alley, but the City Council has no plans to collaborate with Car2go.