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ACEA takes note that the result of the vote by EU member states this morning allows the European Commission to move ahead with its proposal to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of electric cars manufactured in China. …

Hyundai Glovis announced that it signed a MoU with BYD, China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, to establish a strategic collaboration for logistics and finished vehicle maritime transportation. …

On 2 October, the Conference of Presidents (EP President and leaders of political groups) agreed on the calendar for the hearings of the Commissioners-designate. …

Germany on 4 October will vote against the introduction of European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. …

“Without mobilising private investments, it will be impossible to convince all the 27 (EU countries) to put public money in a common box,” Letta said. …

Production in Stellantis's factories in Italy continues to plunge, amid mounting anger from auto workers unions. …

Rome claims to have the support of member countries for an earlier review of the policy, but EU diplomats tell a different story. …

With talks underway in London to discuss the future of the shipping industry, there is fierce debate over the introduction of a global carbon levy. …

The EU’s top court delivers a ruling on an exceptionally fierce legal fight this week. …

France, Greece, Italy and Poland are among major EU members planning to vote in favor of tariffs up to 45%, while Germany is likely to abstain. …

Around four weeks ago, VW surprisingly threatened with possible plant closures in Germany. …

The long-simmering crisis at the world's fourth-largest carmaker has now reached a critical point, with lawmakers from the opposition and ruling parties set to question CEO Carlos Tavares on 11 October. …

European automakers are the most likely to be affected by the dockworkers strike at US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports because they rely heavily on those locations, but a longer walkout could prove "debilitating" to the entire …

The annual increase in tolls paid by rail freight operators in France over the next couple of years is expected to be in line with national consumer price index (CPI) trends. …

From next year, severe penalties will be imposed on hauliers who fail to comply with their obligation to inform customers about the greenhouse gas emissions generated by their transport services. …

Tesla is facing expanding industrial action in Sweden after a new union stepped in to support a nearly year-long strike by workshop staff. …

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Turkey is in the final stages of talks on a possible investment by China’s Chery, an official said, as Ankara seeks to deepen its ties with Chinese automakers after reaching an investment deal with China's BYD earlier this year. …

Nio founder William Li hit out at the European Union and the U.S., saying their moves to level tariffs on electric cars are unreasonable and urged them to co-operate with, rather than fight, China. …

CEOs and executives of 50 companies have called on the EU not to re-open its 2035 zero-emission target for cars and vans. …