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Toyota Motor does not face an immediate chip shortage from recent Chinese export restrictions related to chipmaker Nexperia, even as the Japanese automaker is carefully watching risks to production, Chief Executive Koji Sato said. …

China has indicated it will phase out remaining support for its electric vehicle industry by excluding new energy vehicles (NEVs) from its list of strategic emerging industries in the next five-year plan. …

British MPs have expressed alarm at the alleged theft of intellectual property at the U.K. arm of chip-making giant Nexperia. …

Volkswagen Group warned it would need a sufficient supply of semiconductors to meet its financial targets this year, signaling that looming shortages of Nexperia chips could further burden a struggling car industry. …

ECSA European Shipowners and Airlines for Europe (A4E) have once again urged the European Commission (EC) as well as national governments to “ensure bold action“ to speed up the availability of affordable clean maritime and aviation fuel …

In light of this month’s surprise move by member states to put the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) on ice, the world’s leading shipping organisations have reaffirmed their support to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global r …

Chinese carmakers posted their best month ever in Europe, roaring past previous highs in September on surging demand for battery-powered and hybrid-electric models. …

While the political dispute that has led to the prohibition of Nexperia chip exports from China remains unresolved, the situation becomes more critical daily for global automotive manufacturing. …

The Netherlands’ decision to take control of chipmaker Nexperia in September was due to fears the company’s former CEO was already dismantling the company’s European operations and moving production to China, four sources familiar with t …

This recent momentum has been somewhat driven by the launch of new models, with September alone posting a strong 10% increase. …

The trade dispute between China and the Netherlands over Dutch chipmaker Nexperia that is threatening to disrupt production in the automotive sector needs a quick diplomatic solution as industry alone cannot resolve it, a member of Volks …

The European Commission signalled on Wednesday that it is open to renegotiate the global net-zero shipping deal after the United States blocked it last week at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). …

Transporting cars across Europe’s roads, railways and sea routes now costs significantly more than just a few years ago. …

UK car production fell -27.1% in September, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

A Volkswagen executive said the automaker has secured access to semiconductors from an alternative supplier to avert potential production disruptions from China’s ban on exports of semiconductors produced by Nexperia. …

In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the chemical industry, represented by CEFIC, warns that mandatory zero-emission vehicle quotas risk undermining safety and feasibility for hazardous and sensitive goods. …

MEPs backed a review of EU driving licence rules introducing provisions on novice drivers, a digital licence, and driving disqualification. …

IRU welcomes the European Parliament’s final approval of the modernised EU driving licence rules. …

German auto giant Volkswagen on Wednesday warned of temporary production outages citing China's export restrictions on semiconductors made by Nexperia. …

France and Spain have reaffirmed their commitment to the EU’s 2035 zero-emission target for new cars, rejecting calls from Germany, Italy and manufacturers to delay or dilute the phase-out of combustion engines. …