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Digital freight notes could cut hauliers' admin costs by 70% and speed up paperwork by an hour — but with the EU's 2027 deadline approaching, early movers stand to gain the most from a transformation that's already reshaping road transpo …

The Chinese government has approved the first exemptions in the dispute over the export ban on chips produced by manufacturer Nexperia. …

France's Renault has ended a project with Valeo to develop a new rare-earth-free electric vehicle motor and is looking instead for a cheaper Chinese supplier, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. …

China has begun designing a new rare earth licensing regime that could speed up shipments, but it is unlikely to amount to a complete rollback of restrictions as hoped by Washington, industry insiders said. …

The EU plans to exempt 4.25-tonne electric vans from tachograph and speed-limiter requirements, removing a key barrier to electrifying light commercial fleets. …

The European Union needs to defend its car industry from Chinese competition, including a reassessment of its 2035 zero-emission target for new cars and vans, the bloc’s industry chief, Stephane Sejourne, said in an interview. …

The road transport industry is preparing for a major change. From 1 January 2026, all ECMT permits and carnets will be issued exclusively in electronic form. …

As Europe’s 2030 and 2035 CO2 targets for cars and vans drift out of reach, ACEA calls for a smarter, more realistic approach that recognises the distinct challenges of cars and vans and supports a competitive, consumer-driven transition …

After three quarters, Europe’s truck market continues to face weak demand, while the bus sector is regaining momentum. …

On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on a single EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport services. …

New car market rises 0.5% to 144,948 units as battery electric cars take 25.4% market share. Latest industry outlook anticipates overall market to breach two million units this year for the first time since 2019.  …

The European Commission has adopted the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) which sets out a common approach to boost investments in renewable and low-carbon fuels focusing on waterborne and aviation transport. …

From 27 January to 13 February 2026, Dutch businesses and non-profits can again apply for the AanZET purchase subsidy for new fully electric trucks. …

CMR covers around 280 million international road transport operations every year. But its digital version, e-CMR, is used in less than 1% of operations – despite all its perks. Why, and what can be done? …

The European Commission today adopted a comprehensive transport package. …

The EU has been revising its CO2 regulations for companies for some time now – many companies fear an early combustion engine ban through the back door. The Commission is expected to present its plans in mid-December. …

A total of 10,852 electric cars were newly registered in Norway in October. …

European hauliers operating across borders will face higher fines, stricter alcohol limits, and tighter enforcement in 2026. …

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia’s China unit said it had established “sufficient inventories of finished goods and work-in-progress” and that its supply chain remained secure and stable after its parent halted wafer supplies. …

China said it will allow companies deemed eligible to be exempted from its export ban on Nexperia’s semiconductor chips, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said Nov. 1 in a statement. …