Nearly half of all cars in the Netherlands are now automatic, a doubling of the figure from ten years ago. This trend is primarily driven by the rising popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles, which come standard with automatic transmissions.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Dutch electric vehicle drivers are increasingly traveling further across Europe, but the ANWB warns that hidden costs like blocking fees remain a problem in countries such as France. Drivers are advised to check tariff details in charging apps to avoid significant unexpected charges for staying connected to a station after a battery is full.
Vinted is experiencing capacity issues within its VintedGo locker network, leading to shipment delays and the rerouting of packages to alternative pickup locations. To address the problem, the company is seeking to expand its infrastructure while urging customers to collect their items quickly to keep the lockers available.
Beginning in 2029, homeowners in the Netherlands must install hybrid heat pumps instead of gas-fired boilers when replacing their heating systems. The government plans to exempt apartments and monuments, while a decision on future subsidies for these costly installations is expected by 2027.
Dutch retailers such as Coolblue and Bol.com have suspended the sale of Ledger cryptowallets after criminals tampered with the devices by installing hidden chips to steal cryptocurrency. Although manufacturers confirm the tampering happened after production, retailers are taking precautionary measures to protect customers, even in the absence of local incident reports.
The parent company of the Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn has filed a formal police report following a cyber incident. The company has officially characterized the event as a malicious act.
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