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The conflict in the Middle East is starting to have an effect on the European auto market, with demand for new and used electric vehicles soaring as fuel prices reach levels not seen since 2022. …

We are happy to announce that Gerace Trasporti is the newest member of ECG! …

Talks between EU lawmakers and governments on implementing a U.S. trade deal ended without a breakthrough on Wednesday night. …

Germany's automotive industry is more advanced in its shift towards electric vehicles than public debates suggest, but a minority of laggard companies is skewing the debate and risks slowing the transition, according to a survey of car i …

Rocsys has launched its next-generation hands-free charging system, the S2, targeting heavy-duty electric vehicle operations across ports, terminals and logistics hubs. …

IRU welcomes the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism’s (TRAN) support for key positions on the Roadworthiness Package and the revision of Eurovignette rules on CO₂ emission classes for heavy-duty vehicles with traile …

The Q1 2026 benchmark shows a widening gap between contract and spot markets. Contract rates rose to 140.1 index points, up 3.2 points quarter on quarter and 8.9 points year on year. …

The UK new car market grew by 24.0% to reach 149,247 registrations last month, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

European shipping key for Europe’s security with 34.5% of global fleet, study finds …

 The current instability in the Middle East and the volatility in global energy markets strengthen the case for accelerating the move away from fossil fuels in road transport. …

Spedition van Mark, based in Ostfriesland, operates seven Iveco S-Way 500 LNG trucks fuelled with Bio-LNG, according to Eurotransport TV. The vehicles run in a two-shift system and can reach up to 300,000 km a year. …

We are happy to announce that Siem Car Carriers has joined ECG!  …

Ahead of the EU–US trade agreement trilogues scheduled for Wednesday 6 May, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) urges co-legislators to conclude negotiations as swiftly as possible. …

Germany’s VDA auto industry lobby group called for de-escalation in the tariff dispute between the U.S. …

Etihad Rail Freight, a subsidiary of Etihad Rail, has completed its first-ever shipment of finished vehicles for an automotive dealership in the UAE -in what has been described as “a significant step” in the development of the logistics …

Today, the Council formally adopted a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. …

The government and observers from Germany welcomed that the first-ever conference on the move away from fossil fuels in Colombia provided the right space for a large group of countries to discuss how to advance the transition. …

Long penalised by a specific railway gauge, Spain is accelerating its integration into the European network. …

Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) today publishes its results and financial statements for the 2025 financial year. …

The European commercial vehicle market started 2026 on a positive note, with performance varying across segments. …