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Kia aims to sell more electric vehicles in Europe as President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs and anti-EV policies cloud the outlook in the U.S. …

Through optimal design and new technology, the new concept vessel Stena Futuro can reduce energy usage by 20% or more. …

Stellantis has signed a deal with trade unions for 350 voluntary exits from its Pomigliano and Pratola Serra plants in southern Italy, the Fiom union said. …

The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 19) met for its 19th session from 31 March to 1 April 2025, chaired by Mr. Sveinung Oftedal (Norway). …

New secure truck parking facilities are being developed in Spain and Italy—Andamur has opened a 100-space site at San Román II, while the 2025-opening Vespucci Truck Village in Livorno will offer a fenced, 24/7 monitored rest area …

T&E says lawmakers must allow the 2030 and 2035 targets to do their work and bring affordable EVs and clean tech investment to Europe. …

BMW Group Plant Debrecen in Hungary is quickly moving towards series production of the BMW iX3, set to begin late this year. …

On 1 April the European Commission proposed a targeted amendment to the Regulation setting CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans. …

The EU has doled out €458 million in fines to Volkswagen, Stellantis and 13 other automakers for colluding on their vehicle recycling programs. …

Stellantis’s strategy to make more hybrids is causing manufacturing delays in Europe because the automaker cannot source enough parts. …

Renault and Nissan updated their long-term alliance, paving the way for more share sales as the Japanese automaker remains under pressure to shore up its finances. …

Europe’s ports fully support the decarbonisation efforts to be made by shipping companies to get to net-zero by 2050. …

On 31 March CLdN announced a major investment plan for its terminal at Killingholme on the river Humber. The project will be completed in the second half of 2026. …

Stellantis will buy credits from a "pool" led by Tesla also in 2025, to meet European Union's CO2 reduction requirements, despite Brussels giving carmakers three years to comply, the group's Europe head said on Saturday. …

A group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor Corp., Volkswagen Group and other major automakers warned new 25% tariffs President Donald Trump plans to impose next week on imported vehicles will hurt U.S. consumers. …

Britain is working intensely with Washington to secure an exemption from U.S. auto tariffs and could review subsidies enjoyed by Elon Musk’s Tesla to better support its industry, finance minister Rachel Reeves said. …

The European Clean Trucking Alliance (ECTA) has released a comprehensive report detailing the progress and challenges of transitioning to zero-emission trucking across Europe. …

Toyota is revising its timeline and the scope of operations for lithium battery production in Japan in the face of slowing demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). …

IRU reiterates its strong support for third-country truck drivers following protests over the past few days in several EU countries, including France, the Netherlands and Italy. …

Combined car and commercial vehicle production declines -11.6% to 82,178 units in February.Car output falls for 12th month in a row, down -7.6% to 73,814 units, with CV volumes declining -35.9% to 8,364 units.As Sp …