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Leading international maritime associations and organisations reiterate our strong support for adoption by the world’s governments at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the “Net-Zero Framework” at the critical Extraordin …

The Austrian federal government has decided on a new truck toll package that will come into effect in 2026. …

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which comes into force on 12 October, could threaten the survival of UK hauliers and coach operators working in the EU, while also depri …

Tolls have overtaken fuel as the largest operational expense for heavy-goods vehicles in parts of Europe, according to the International Road Transport Union’s (IRU) latest analysis of fuel and toll cost trends across the EU. …

The European Commission has announced a new call for projects to develop a mobile app for truck drivers. …

On Tuesday, Parliament adopted a targeted change to EU road charging rules to extend the possibility to exempt green trucks and buses from road tolls until 30 June 2031. …

The UK new car market rose by 13.7% in September to reach 312,891 registrations, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

Germany’s ruling coalition will extend an exemption from vehicle tax for new full-electric models as part of a broader effort to support the nation’s key car industry in the transition to more climate-friendly technologies. …

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Renault plans to cut 3,000 jobs in support functions through voluntary lay offs, French newsletter L’Informe reported. …

On 2 October, the European Commission published an amended proposal on the Eurovignette Directive aiming to clarify and simplify the existing framework. …

The Danish Council Presidency is aiming to hold the next trilogue on the Rail Infrastructure Capacity Management Regulation on 18 November, which could prove decisive. …

IRU acknowledges the Commission’s new proposal on EU tolling rules but underlines that fair and balanced implementation is vital to ensure decarbonisation goals do not come at the expense of road transport operators’ competitiveness and …

Electric trucks are entering European roads, but the absence of clear regulations raises a key question: should the time spent waiting for batteries to charge be considered part of a driver’s mandatory rest period? …

Renault and China’s Chery are in talks to partner on car manufacturing and sales in South America, as both automakers pursue growth in the region, according to people familiar with the matter. …

Europe must put more than twenty times as many electric trucks on the road, build ten times more public charging points, and secure €600 billion in grid investment within fewer than 1,600 days if it is to meet 2030 climate targets for he …

Zeekr is expanding its presence in Southeast Europe and entering Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, and Bulgaria. …

Chinese carmakers grabbed a record 9.8% of Europe’s hybrid-vehicle sales in August, making further strides in a segment that’s gaining importance among car buyers and manufacturers. …

The International Maritime Organization is stepping up efforts to prepare seafarers for shipping’s energy transition, in line with its strategy to cut greenhouse gas emissions from ships.  …

Stellantis has slashed nearly 10,000 jobs in Italy over the past four years, while vehicle production, including vans and small trucks, has more than halved since 2004, according to the Fiom-Cgil union. …