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Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election brings risks for European automakers, especially for German brands that export large numbers of cars to the US, experts said. …

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has declared an option for two additional 11,700 CEU Shaper class vessels at China Merchants Jingling Shipyard. …

Audi unveiled a new electric vehicle brand in China whose models will feature just the name Audi and not its signature four-ring logo, a move aimed at attracting younger customers in the world’s largest auto market. …

Nissan Motor announced a $2.6 bn cost saving plan on Thursday, 7 November 2024, including 9,000 job cuts and a 20% reduction in global production capacity as it battles falling sales in China and the United States. …

Italy is doubling down on its push to revise the European Union’s plan to end the sale of new combustion-engine cars from 2035, as the region’s auto industry struggles to transition. …

Audi is looking to shrink its workforce by cutting jobs outside of production, with thousands of positions at risk, a German business magazine reported. …

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said potential import tariffs under the US presidency of Donald Trump may benefit the automaker, even as shares in the German premium carmaker and its rivals fell due to concerns the sector would be hurt by escalatin …

The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index has found that Q3 rates remained flat in the contract index quarter on quarter (q-o-q). In contrast, the spot rate index fell by 4.4 points q-o-q. …

The transition towards zero emission road transport in the EU is not only about increasing supply of zero emission vehicles. …

New car market falls by -6.0% in October 2024, as businesses, fleets and private buyers register 9,241 fewer vehicles.Battery electric the only powertrain to see uptake rise as manufacturers continue to subsidise transition …

Partners and stakeholders of ZEFES – an EU-funded project testing electric and hydrogen long-haul trucks, with IRU playing a key role – came together for the second annual symposium to discuss key updates, challenges and future direction …

DFDS launches a new direct ferry service between Egypt and Italy, marking a significant expansion in the Mediterranean region. …

The Czech Republic will join Italy in seeking to prevent carmakers from facing heavy penalties from next year when tougher CO2 emission rules take effect in the European Union, Czech Transport Minister Martin Kupka said. …

Valencia Port is limping back to cargo activity after it was forced to halt operations in the aftermath of severe rainstorms that lashed the country’s south-eastern region last week. …

Beijing hits back after Brussels imposed definitive duties of 8 to 35% on Chinese electric vehicle imports. …

EPP candidate Tzitzikostas drew a line under the EU electric cars debate, saying supporting industry – not weakening targets – is the way forward. …

China has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the European Union’s final tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, escalating a dispute that’s straining an already fraught relationship. …

After stopping in China and Japan, the Nereus Highway vessel will arrive in Barcelona for loading and unloading of vehicles and project cargo.BERGÉ are proud representatives of K Line in Spain. …

T&E's study shows Europe needs to shift its public investments from fossil fuel subsidies and road building to green fuels …

Devastating flooding in Valencia, Spain last week has hit automotive production in the region, with tier one supplier plants affected and a significant impact on logistics. …