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To provide a common platform for the finished vehicle logistics industry in Europe through:

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  • Lobbying & Representation
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The importance of vehicle data sharing in logistics operations

ECG - 2025-12-09

The ECG recommendation regarding information shared on transported vehicles has been updated with emission-related information. …

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Combustion engine cars regain popularity worldwide, EY says

Reuters - 2025-12-09

Car buyers worldwide are returning to combustion engines as a result of policy reversals, trade wars and growing skepticism about EV infrastructure and costs, a report by professional services group EY showed on Tuesday. …

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Ford to use Renault tech, plants to battle cheap Chinese EVs in Europe

Reuters - 2025-12-09

Renault will jointly develop small, cheaper electric vehicles for Ford for the European market and will also team up to produce commercial vans to cut costs and fend off rising competition from Chinese rivals, the companies said on Tuesd …

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China's car sales extend decline in November in biggest drop in 10 months

Reuters - 2025-12-08

China's annual car sales dropped 8.5% in November in a second straight monthly decline, for their biggest fall in 10 months, data showed on Monday, amid a waning scramble to buy vehicles before government subsidies dwindle at year-end. …

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BMW, Toyota oppose EU’s proposed CO2 targets for business fleets

Automotive News Europe - 2025-12-08

BMW and Toyota and auto rental and leasing firms from across Europe urged the European Commission not to set mandatory targets for electric vehicle purchases for corporate fleets, arguing it would be cripplingly expensive and counter-pro …

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Six EU countries call for abandoning 2035 combustion engine ban

Automotive News Europe - 2025-12-07

Six European Union leaders including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni asked the European Commission to propose softening the bloc’s vehicle emission rules to halt a de-facto ban on combustion engines planned by the middle of the next decade. …

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VW’s $186 billion investment plan reflects belt-tightening amid U.S. tariffs, China

Automotive News Europe - 2025-12-06

Volkswagen Group plans to invest €160 billion ($186 billion) through 2030, CEO Oliver Blume said, reflecting belt-tightening as the automaker faces a major crisis in its two key markets, China and the U.S. …

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Commission calls for action to increase SSTPAS for professional drivers

CLECAT - 2025-12-05

The European Commission has published a report highlighting the persistent shortage of suitable parking areas for professional drivers across the EU. …

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A step closer to harmonisation: Council adopts general approach on the Weights & Dimensions Directive

ECG - 2025-12-05

The EU Council has adopted its general position on the revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive (W&D), marking an important step forward for the finished vehicle logistics (FVL) sector. …

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Safety on the road moves ahead as EU ministers reach deal

IRU - 2025-12-05

IRU welcomes the Council’s balanced general approach on the roadworthiness package. …

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