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UK car production rose for the third consecutive month in July 2022, up 8.6% to 58,043 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

The British Government has selected nine local authorities to develop over a thousand charge points for electric cars. The new EV infrastructure will spring up in England, including Durham, Nottinghamshire, and Suffolk. …

Ford said it is delaying its production investments in Spain, citing a "revised outlook for Europe" but said it remained committed to its plant in Valencia. …

BYD recently announced its market entry with passenger car models in a number of European countries. German media has now leaked exactly which models the Chinese manufacturer plans to offer in Europe. …

US new vehicle prices are expected to hit a record high in August 2022 on the back of strong demand despite rising interest rates, an industry report showed on Wednesday 24 August 2022. …

Instability in freight prices, weekly or monthly fuel adjustments to contracts, and pressure for higher rates for drivers - these are the challenges that transport and logistics market players will have to face over the coming months. …

The construction of Sweden's largest private charging station for electrified trucks is already underway at Västsvenska GLC (Göteborgs Lastbilcentral). The facility boasts 15 charging points and is due to open in December 2022. …

Horizon Auto Logistics has joined the ranks of ECG members. Horizon Auto Logistics is a global automotive terminal and logistics operator, which opened up for operations in Europ …

A trade union on Monday 22 August warned of more strikes at the UK's largest container port if pay demands are not met, threatening to cause further disruptions to the supply chain. …

Volkswagen Group and Mercedes-Benz Group have sealed agreements with Canada to secure access to raw materials such as nickel, cobalt and lithium for battery production, according to people familiar with the accords. …