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Europe wants to slash emissions from cars — but doing so could endanger the industry’s survival. …

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen doubled down on EU efforts to turbo-charge the bloc’s domestic semiconductor production by attending the official groundbreaking ceremony for Taiwanese firm TSMC’s Dresden plant on Tuesd …

Falling sales of the lucrative model have hit the automaker's profitability. …

A second TIR logistics hub has opened in western China, offering a one-stop-shop for TIR transport companies, customs services and supply chain players. …

As of today, 19 August 2024, transport inspectorates in all EU countries should have the equipment to carry out remote checks of smart tachographs. In which regions of Europe are services using equipment with DSRC technology? …

The prime minister is pressing the heir of the once mighty Fiat to make more cars in Italy. Giorgia Meloni has found the ideal target in her economic patriotism crusade. …

FTA Ireland, one of the country's largest membership associations, has urged the government to provide financial support for the transport and logistics sector, warning that without it, Ireland may fall short of its net zero emissions ta …

The provisional EU tariffs have pushed import duties to as high as 48% for some Chinese automakers. …

Toyota may be one of the slowest legacy automakers to develop electric vehicles but it could be the first to jettison cars powered only by gasoline. …

Authorities are trying to calm fears following a fire involving a Mercedes EV. …

The EV brand, which is tripling the size of its lineup in 2024, plans to add 20 stores in the US by the end of 2025. …

Major EU markets including Germany have scrapped or lowered EV subsidies. …

Aehra has unveiled the Impeto large SUV and Estasi sedan concepts. Startup Aehra has asked the Italian government to partially fund its €1.2 bn plan to develop and build two ultraluxury battery-electric vehicles in Italy. …

Low resale values for electric cars have pushed the leasing firms that drive Europe's auto market to double prices over the last three years and some are threatening to quit the business altogether if regulators force them to go electric …

Following Italy’s accession to e-CMR earlier in 2024, Austria has become the latest country to go digital. …

• To help achieve net zero shipping emissions by 2050, shipping industry joins Bahamas and Liberia in comprehensive new proposal to IMO, for an annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emission fee. …

Officials discussed whether to require automakers to disclose EV battery brands amid growing consumer concern. …

Germany has approved the nationwide use of ERNA, a digital driver assistant developed by ESTA member Sommer, marking a significant step forward in the digitization of the heavy transport industry. …

Infineon, NXP and STMicroelectronics each earn about a third of their revenue from China. …

Regulation (EU) N° 165/2014 on recording equipment in road transport sets out the basic characteristics of the tachographs and lays down the main elements of the system that must be put in place and maintained across the EU. …