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California has asked the Biden administration to approve its plan to require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids, a landmark move that could speed the end of gasoline-powered vehic …

The U.K. and the European Union will "soon" announce a solution on post-Brexit trading rules that automakers warn could lead to factory closures, Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch said. …

As vehicle production recovers in North America carmakers with ambitious plans to recover lead time and rebuild inventory are struggling with capacity constraints across every transport mode. …

Europe’s automotive suppliers are regaining some of their optimism about the future, according to the latest Pulse Check survey conducted by CLEPA and McKinsey in 2023 February. …

Over the past five years, the shipping industry has undergone a significant shift towards sustainability, driven by new regulatory and commercial changes. …

This consultation marks another important step for the UK’s efforts to decarbonise road transport. …

IRU President Radu Dinescu and EU Advocacy Director Raluca Marian met with EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean to discuss current issues and future developments in the transport of people and goods across Europe. …

The new railway service has been opened in the north of Italy, connecting two important rail freight hubs: the HHLA PLT terminal in Trieste and Rail Hub Milano Melzo, a terminal of Contship Italia Group. …

Volkswagen has announced officially it has sold its shares in Russia and is leaving the country. The German brand has reached an agreement with Art-Finance LLC, which is supported financially by the local dealer Avilon. …

Continuing to take concrete steps in the field of sustainability for a greener world, Omsan Logistics is entitled to receive ‘Green Logistics Certificate’ within the scope of the ‘Combined Transport Regulati …

Eight European Union nations including France and Italy called for the bloc to scrap planned Euro 7 exhaust emission limits, saying they are overly ambitious and unrealistic for automakers to hit. …

The European Commission’s Greening Corporate Fleets Initiative represents a golden opportunity to not only tackle transport emissions, EU’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, but also widen the access to cheaper second-hand elec …

COSCO Shipping Car Carrier (CSCC) has ventured into the European automotive logistics market, after signing a collaboration agreement with German logistics group PWL Shipping on 2023 May 17. …

Fuel subsidies for Spanish hauliers were introduced in 2023 January as a result of negotiations between national haulier associations and the Ministry of Transport: the government is providing up to 20 cents per litre of fuel for road tr …

International trade has not yet found the stability demanded by the market. …

Renault Korea Motors seeks a bigger presence as its Busan plant aims to become a regional export base for the French auto giant. …

Toyota’s top scientist warned that transitioning to electric vehicles too quickly could lead drivers to hold on to older gasoline vehicles and called for hybrids to be given a longer leash ahead of a Group of Seven leaders summit in Japa …

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced the government has adopted a draft law introducing free travel on Polish motorways. …

In 2023 April, the EU car market saw a significant increase in passenger car registrations, with 803,188 units sold, marking a 17.2% growth from the previous year. …

For decades, IRU, the world road transport organisation, has worked to make commercial road transport safer for everyone. …