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Stellantis expects a major battle with Chinese rivals in the European market for electric vehicles and expects significant consequences as a result, the group's Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on Wednesday, 22 May 2024. …

States must take “all necessary measures” to prevent, reduce and control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from any source – simply participating in global efforts is not necessarily enough. …

Stellantis has formed a joint venture with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) start-up Leapmotor that will bring EV models to European markets in the fourth quarter 2024, beginning with Leapmotor’s T03 and C10 models. …

The US government is increasing import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) by more than 100% with an eye on controlling imports from China. …

The die was already cast when Ursula von der Leyen announced an EU probe into market-distorting subsidies for Chinese electric vehicles last fall. …

China's Li Auto said it has postponed plans to launch pure electric SUV models to next year, citing hurdles such as a lack of enough fast chargers, sending its shares down more than 17% on Tuesday, 21 May 2024. …

The Topolino microcars allegedly violate the Made in Italy law for having the national flag on them when they are assembled in Morocco. …

The brand's first EV, the two-door Lanzador crossover, will not arrive until 2028. Lamborghini is holding off for now on making its sports cars full-electric as skepticism around the technology grows. …

The automaker continued to import Mini Coopers with banned parts from Sichuan Jingweida Technology Group until at least April 2024. …

Tesla is working to appease some European leasing companies after the automaker’s repeated retail price cuts tanked their fleets’ value and its slow service and expensive repairs alienated their corporate customers. …

Tesla must clear other hurdles before expanding the site, including environmental approval. …

Turkey says separate negotiations with SAIC, which owns MG, and Great Wall are also underway. …

Renault will continue designing its own electric Twingo, scheduled to go on sale in 2026. …

This year’s International Day for Women in Maritime focuses on the crucial role of women in ensuring maritime safety worldwide, while highlighting the changing attitudes towards gender in the industry. …

Renault will relaunch plug-in hybrid drivetrains with a 300-hp four-wheel-drive option for the Rafale midsize crossover. …

The changing landscape of logistics will be the subject of an expert panel at the Automotive News Europe Congress in Frankfurt on 12 June 2024. …

VW admits it will need more plug-in hybrids as sales of battery-electric cars slow down. Volkswagen Group’s strategy to go all-in on full-electric vehicles is no more. …

We are happy to announce that TVM Group is the newest member of ECG. …

Noatum, a leading multinational provider of integrated port operations, maritime, and logistics services, and an AD Ports Group company, announced the inaugural launch of Noatum Maritime’s office in Türkiye. …

Japan's Honda Motor pledged to double its electrification and software investment to about $65 bn over the 10 years running through the 2030 business year, it said on Thursday, 16 May 2024. …