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The EU Commission is planning legislation to electrify large company fleets more quickly while President von der Leyen will come forward with her Automotive Industrial Action Plan on 5 March 2025. …

While reporting and due diligence requirements play a key role in driving positive change, the current patchwork of European ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) regulations burdens companies with excessive data collection and c …

45 European transport organisations have joined forces and are collectively urging national governments and the European Commission to maintain and strengthen a robust dedicated European transport funding instrument under the future EU b …

An alliance of cleantech businesses and civil society proposes 15 measures to deliver a joint roadmap for Europe's decarbonisation and competitiveness under the Clean Industrial Deal. …

Europe’s maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability but will need to increase its efforts over the coming years to meet EU climate and environment goals aimed at reducing energy use, pollution, and greenhouse gas e …

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted a landmark opinion calling for a comprehensive new EU maritime strategy to foster a more competitive, sustainable, and socially responsible shipping industry.  …

The recently approved budget law has put into place a promising reform regarding salary cars …

T&E's new director in Poland explains why a new subsidy scheme for EVs is so important for the country …

The industry seeks phased-in compliance and an average compliance mechanism to ease 2025 rules to avoid risks of penalties as EV uptake stagnant. …

Brussels, 30 January 2025 – Several CEOs of light- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers participated today in a kick-off meeting hosted by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to strengthen the global competitiveness of Eur …

European Shipowners welcome the focus of European Commission’s new Competitiveness Compass on competitiveness and open trade as a prerequisite to the continent’s security, resilience and growth. …

This unique report provides a snapshot of what the ‘fleet’ of vehicles on Europe’s roads looks like, including average vehicle age, the share of power types, the number of cars per person and much more. …

We turned to Global Petrol Prices for insights into key trends and projections. …

In 2024, new EU van sales increased by 8.3%, reaching 1,586,688 units, driven by positive results in all four key markets. Spain led with a remarkable 13.7% rise, followed by Germany at 8.4%, France at 1.1%, and Italy at 0.9%. …

ACEA, ChargeUp Europe, and SmartEN call on policy makers to ensure the effective functioning of the bidirectional charging market and stimulate user uptake. …

This initiative aims to identify skills gap emerging from the digital and green transition and discuss the shortage of maritime professionals and limited mobility between land and on-board positions. …

In 2024, new car registrations rose slightly, increasing by 0.8% to around 10.6 m units. Spain continued to show resilience with a solid 7.1% growth rate. …

As announced by President Ursula von der Leyen to the European Parliament on 27 November 2024, the European Commission is launching a Strategic Dialogue with the European automotive industry, social partners and other key stakeholders on …

In a letter to EU leaders, the newly appointed European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) President, Ola Källenius, outlines automotive sector priorities to ensure future competitiveness and drive decarbonisation. …

Job losses escalate as demand stays below expectation …

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to announce that Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania, has been elected chair of the Commercial Vehicles Board for 2025. …

TIR truck drivers now enjoy a smoother journey: dedicated TIR windows are operational at two key Kyrgyz border crossings. …

More renewable and low-carbon fuels will help reduce carbon emissions and air pollution from the EU maritime sector, following the entry into force of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation as of 1 January 2025. …

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) estimates that many vehicles will not be equipped with second-generation smart tachographs in time. …

This week, the European Commission approved Sweden’s request, submitted in July, to extend its carbon market to the rail freight and passenger sectors. …

The European Union has decided to lift internal land border checks with Bulgaria and Romania starting 1 January 2025.  …

IRU has joined a coalition of EU trade stakeholders urging a more efficient and harmonised Union Customs Code which would enhance trade facilitation and address existing inefficiencies in customs procedures across the EU. …

We are encouraged by the European People’s Party’s recognition of the numerous challenges European automakers face, including heavy vehicle manufacturers of trucks and buses. …

The debate on one of the EU’s most important climate regulations is being distorted by bogus claims about high fines. …

IRU and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have signed a new MoU, refuelling their long-standing commitment to sustainable transport, road safety and cross-border mobility.  …

Vehicle manufacturers will have to comply with more than 100 pieces of legislation covering safety, emissions, energy, materials, data, and security requirements for type approval and vehicle development. …

The European Parliament has advanced the CountEmissionsEU proposal, setting the stage for trilogue negotiations, recognising road transport needs, especially for SMEs. …

The ninth CLEPA Innovation Awards showcased ground-breaking ideas in green and digital technology across the automotive supply industry. …

Public and private sector leaders came together in Turkmenistan to chart a sustainable future for global road transport, with a focus on driver shortages, decarbonisation and digitalisation. …

Rail freight industry leaders gathered with high-level representatives from Polish authorities and European institutions in Warsaw on 28 and 29 November 2024 to discuss the future of rail freight within the context of the current politic …

Europe’s truck and bus manufacturers are leading road transport’s transition to climate neutrality by introducing state-of-the-art zero- and low-emission vehicles. …

The price sensitivity of efficiency in shipping …

At their annual meeting, IRU Academy Associate Training Institutes (ATIs) from around the world explored the critical role of harmonisation, innovation and transparency in fostering a skilled professional road transport workforce. …

With the new European Commission’s leadership preparing to take office, collaboration between legislators and industry is key to advancing road transport. …

With driver shortages showing no sign of easing, IRU highlighted the win-win potential of third-country drivers at the EU Labour Mobility Practitioners’ Network Conference. …

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said there should be no fines in the European Union for carmakers that do not comply with carbon emission limits. …

The key distinction between young bus and truck drivers and private car drivers lies in the professional nature of their activity. …

Supported by IRU, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Transport, in his capacity as COP29 transport lead, and ministers from around the world have committed to advancing the Middle Corridor as a model for sustainable, interconnected, digital and re …

In October 2024, new EU car registrations reversed their decline, recording a modest 1.1% increase. Spain led the way with a robust 7.2% growth, while Germany rebounded with a 6% increase following three months of decline. …

By offering access to one of the largest energy-agnostic acceptance networks in Europe, DKV Mobility is helping road transport operators maximise the benefits of all available decarbonisation fuel solutions. …

CLECAT, the European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics, and Customs Services, has published today a comprehensive guide on the application of ISO 14083, the international standard for quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emiss …

The EU is promoting LNG as a cleaner alternative to traditional shipping fuels, but new evidence on upstream emissions shows that Europe’s gas mix is a lot dirtier than EU officials thought. …

To support clean, safer, and modern shipping in the EU, today the Council adopted four new pieces of legislation of the so-called ‘maritime safety’ legislative package, namely those amending the relevant directives on: …

Regional laws can play a beneficial role in global decarbonisation …

On the opening day of the Conftransporto International Forum, IRU’s Secretary General underscored the resilience that road transport brings to communities and businesses during unstable times.  …