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After a two-decade hiatus, Russia on 23 November launched production of the Moskvich car brand at a plant near Moscow given up by the French carmaker Renault, with a new, modern Chinese design that barely resembles the Soviet-era classic …

The ongoing revision of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) will be key for transport in the EU, particularly for road transport. …

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said on 23 November that South Korea was among its top candidate locations for a factory it plans to build in Asia for making electric vehicles (EVs), according to South Korea's presidential office. …

A broad coalition of 39 environmental, health and consumer associations from across Europe calls on the Commission to ensure that all new trucks are zero emission by 2035 at the latest. …

Despite the phase out of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars in 2035, large numbers of highly polluting ICE vehicles will be sold in Europe prior to phase out. …

The EU is currently assessing the possibility of extending the normal gauge of the European railway network to Ukraine and Moldova, as part of its effort to better integrate the countries in the European transport area. …

VinFast, Vietnam’s first global electric vehicle manufacturer, and INFORM – a leading provider of AI-based optimization software that facilitates enterprise solutions, announced a strategic global partnership on electric …

The VW brand is about to fundamentally replan its product strategy for further electric models. …

The EU is in emergency mode and is readying a big subsidy push to prevent European industry from being wiped out by American rivals, two senior EU officials told POLITICO. …

LMC Automotive (a GlobalData company) analyst James Norris investigates. …

The US and Europe could cut their dependence on China for electric vehicle batteries through more than $160bn of new capital spending by 2030, the Financial Times said, citing a Goldman Sachs report. …

Electrification reshaping the automotive supply industry. Suppliers stay committed to EU’s industrial transformation despite significant challenges. …

Electric vehicle laggard Mazda will invest $10.6bn into electrification through 2030 with new partnerships targeting everything from batteries and motors to computer chips in an attempt to catch up in global race for new technologies. …

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric, said on Monday21 November, it had "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern, adding that it is uncertain when it can complete first deliveries of its FF 91 luxury electric c …

Europe’s ports continue to support the extension of the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) to the maritime sector. …

Germany's foreign ministry plans to tighten the rules for companies including automakers that are deeply exposed to China, making them disclose more information and possibly conduct stress tests for geopolitical risks, a confidentia …

Chinese electric-vehicle makers have set their sights on winning over European drivers and large corporate customers with more affordable cars that come with top safety ratings and lots of high-tech features. …

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan could take advantage of the mass exodus of western vehicle makers and components suppliers from Russia, attracting new investments and ramping up production, according to research from Moscow-based thinktank Pro …

The total climate footprint from production to combustion should be considered in the EU ETS for maritime. …

Black Friday is notorious for peak consumerism and waste. But the true cost of the headline grabbing discounts is also paid in the climate impact of moving all that extra freight on our roads. …