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Germany’s auto industry is in crisis. Sales have declined while production costs soared, leaving Volkswagen Group, Mercedes-Benz and hundreds of parts makers dangerously behind in the transition to electric vehicles. …

The European Union is prepared to talk with the United States about reducing its 10 percent tariff on cars as part of a broader negotiation aimed at avoiding a transatlantic trade war, a top European Union official said Wednesday. …

The car industry is demanding flexibilities that could result in up to 2.6 mn fewer BEV sales, new analysis shows. …

Brussels is gearing up to unveil a bold six-step plan to shield heavy industry and stake its claim in clean-tech, according to a draft seen by Euractiv. …

US President Donald Trump said on 18 February that auto tariffs will be around 25% and he will have more to share on the topic on 2 April . …

The Grimaldi Group expands its network to India …

Brussels is gearing up to unveil a bold six-step plan to shield heavy industry and stake its claim in clean-tech, according to a draft seen by Euractiv. …

The infrastructure upgrades at the terminal have improved the use of space and will enhance the flow of cargo movements. …

For well over a century, European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers have been technological pioneers. …

Stellantis will start making dual-clutch transmissions for hybrid vehicles in Termoli, Italy, in a move that could provide an alternative strategy for a facility that was due to turn to EV battery production. …

Held in Brussels on 11 to 13 February, the Road Transport Research (RTR) results conference attracted its largest audience to date, with more than 500 participants on-site and 400 participants joining online.  …

President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on imported vehicles puts a $240 bn trade route under pressure, with some of the biggest brands in Germany and South Korea among the most exposed. …

Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. …

The world road transport organisation, IRU, intervened on key policy debates of the highest UNECE Inland Transport Committee meetings and side events. …

The US aims to impose reciprocal tariffs around the world, triggering potential trade wars that could impact automotive logistics networks and dampen investment. …

Porsche plans to cut 1,900 jobs in Germany as part of cost-cutting measures to reverse sliding profitability amid weak electric vehicle demand and “challenging geopolitical and economic conditions.” …

European Shipowners (ECSA), Airlines for Europe (A4E), which represent the shipping and aviation sector at European level, along with the green transport group Transport & Environment (T&E) issue today a joint statement calling o …

The European Union’s (EU’s) €200 bn ($214 bn) InvestAI Initiative gains momentum across sections including robotics, biotech, mobility and manufacturing. …

Landmark shipment of nearly 500 locally assembled Nissan vehicles opens new opportunities for Egyptian manufacturing …

Securing quality jobs, delivering on skills and training, and ensuring a thriving, competitive European vehicle industry were all at the top of the agenda at today’s Strategic Dialogue meeting. …