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“Multimodal Operational Efficiency in FVL” is described briefly, focusing primarily on avoiding port congestion. …

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Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the most strategically important automotive markets globally. …

Stellantis is likely to record its first annual operating and net loss since its creation in 2021, following unexpectedly large write-downs of €22 billion linked to an overly ambitious electrification strategy under former CEO Carlos Tav …

Decarbonising heavy goods vehicles poses unique challenges but Britain is taking steps to address them, as SMMT data published this week shows new zero emission truck registrations more than doubled last year. …

The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs — a major repudiation of a core piece of Trump’s economic program. …

Renault Group has managed to cut development time to less than two years for its newest EV, the Twingo minicar, in an effort to match the speed and efficiency of Chinese rivals. …

Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr will enter the Italian market starting from Thursday, the company said in a press release, the latest in a string of announced European launches. …

Kirchheim unter Teck / Wilhelmshaven, 18 February 2026 – MOSOLF Port Logistics & Services (MPLS) continues to expand its European port network with the establishment of a new terminal at the Port of Oostende. …

Donald Trump lauded Athens on Wednesday for siding with Washington in its opposition to an International Maritime Organisation (IMO) mandate for clean shipping fuels – a politically sensitive matter that caused turmoil in Brussels l …

The European Commission will propose that electric vehicles will need to have at least 70 percent EU content to be eligible for state subsidies, the Financial Times reported, in an effort to protect the bloc’s manufacturing base from low …

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the industry’s top lobby group, has cautioned Washington over its plans to revitalise domestic shipbuilding by charging foreign-built vessels higher port fees.  …

UK transport and logistics organisations have urged the European Commission to suspend penalties linked to the EU’s 90-days-in-180 rule for at least two years, warning that stricter enforcement alongside the EU’s new biometric border sys …

The new emissions trading system, which is set to cover road transport from 2028, has been stirring strong emotions in the industry for a long time. …

The European Commission published its report to track progress towards the EU's goal of halving road deaths and serious injuries by 2030. …

Stellantis is bringing back diesel versions of some of its models in Europe as the company retreats from electric vehicles in a move that could help the automaker better compete against Chinese rivals. …

The European Parliament has formally approved the interinstitutional agreement on the EU’s 2040 climate target, endorsing the deal reached with Member States, on 10 February. …

President Donald Trump's repeal of the foundation for federal climate regulation will immediately free automakers from costly tailpipe emissions standards, but the move could spark lawsuits and force businesses to navigate an uncertain f …

The European Union should “handle with care” any measures designed to increase local automotive content to counter threats from China, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius said, to avoid “unintended consequences” such as retaliation. …

The European Union should open up more to its trade partners in public procurement and curb Chinese investment in sectors like green tech, according to a new draft of a landmark industry act obtained by POLITICO on Thursday. …

China's commerce ministry shifted its stance on Thursday by accepting that Chinese electric vehicle makers can negotiate independently with the European Union, after Volkswagen secured a tariff reprieve for one of its China-made SUV mode …

January is traditionally one of the weakest months of the year in the Chinese automotive market. However, the decline in 2026 is particularly pronounced. …

Following today’s Antwerp Declaration Summit and ahead of the Alden Biesen meeting of EU leaders, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for concrete action in 2026 to restore competitiveness and secure Euro …