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Despite his heavy tariffs on Chinese imports, Trump’s stance on Chinese OEMs has been to “let them come in”, provided the companies build the vehicles on US soil and hire US workers. …

In an extraordinary appearance on one stage together, the CEOs of Europe’s seven leading truck and bus manufacturers warned today, at the IAA Transportation in Hanover, that Europe’s shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles is still be …

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD (002594.SZ), opens new tab plans to launch its first heavy-duty truck in Europe next year ​and ultimately manufacture trucks locally, a senior ‌executive said at the IAA trade fair in Hanover on Monday. …

Volkswagen Group estimates the total cost of job cuts and potential plant closures, part of a landmark restructuring pact struck last week, at around €16 billion ($18.6 billion), a person familiar with the matter said. …

European truckmakers must accelerate electrification or risk losing a quarter of the e-truck market to new entrants by 2030, T&E analysis has found. …

New electrification and software jobs cannot compensate for cuts to Europe’s automotive workforce fast enough as weak production and high costs force automakers and suppliers to reduce capacity. …

Rail and infrastructure leaders have called for the continuation of a strong transport funding mechanism in the European Union's next long-term budget. …

Volkswagen (VOWG.DE), opens new tab is exploring a strategic partnership with Indian conglomerate JSW Group ​to improve competitiveness and profitability in the world's third-largest ‌car market. …

Europe could save more than €10.6 billion in electricity grid investment by making smarter use of existing grid capacity as electric vehicle uptake grows according to modelling conducted by Siemens. …

Around 55,000 HGVs over 3.5 tonnes travel towards Antwerp every day, with some 16,000 – around 30% – heading for the port, according to infrastructure agency Lantis. …

As part of its 'Growth Reimagined' strategy and in response to industry headwinds, Tata Motors-owned JLR has said it will reduce its global workforce by around 4,000 roles over the next two years. …

The car lobby is demanding that the EU scrap rules that would better reflect PHEV pollution …

In the latest edition of its annual ‘EV Transition Check’ report, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) demonstrates that clear progress is being made in Europe regarding zero-emission vehicles. …

 In a tense meeting on the afternoon of Sept. …

The UK new car market recorded its ninth consecutive month of growth and best August since the introduction of the biannual plate change, with registrations rising 13.7%, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of …

PD Ports has recently recorded one of the largest arrivals of automobiles at Teesport in recent years. A cargo ship brought 5,000 vehicles from China, which are part of a significant import deal for the British market. …

Volkswagen Group’s supervisory board backed a sweeping overhaul that calls for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint, giving CEO Oliver Blume his clearest mandate yet to remake the automaker, who …

Volkswagen Group’s management board plans to propose ending production at four German plants between 2031 and 2034, German business outlet WirtschaftsWoche reported. …

The September changes cover several areas, including liability for infringements, vehicle weights, weekend travel planning and customs procedures at the border. …

Security at truck parking areas has emerged as a main concern for Europe’s Finished Vehicle Logistics sector, according to discussions surrounding ECG’s 2025 Incident Report. …