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International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has announced the launch of the sixth edition of ‘Guidelines on the Application of the IMO International Safety Management (ISM) Code’. …

Manufacturers have been rethinking plans amid the downturn, with VW preparing more plug-in hybrids and Mercedes-Benz deciding to keep combustion cars in production well into the next decade. …

Opening the 2024 ITF Summit of Transport Ministers in Leipzig, Germany, IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto has stressed the importance of a pragmatic approach to decarbonising commercial road transport based on proven, available eff …

CEO Benedetto Vigna said Europe's automakers should be less complacent in the face of new competition from China. He confirmed that Ferrari is on track to launch its first EV by the end of 2025. …

Even after tariffs and modifications to meet European standards, BYD executives have pledged to sell the Seagull for less than €20,000. …

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. …

In April 2024, the European Union car market grew by 13.7%, with new registrations totalling 913,995 units, driven by strong increases across all major markets: Spain (+23.1%), Germany (+19.8%), France (+10.9%), and Italy (+7.7%). …

The EU must inform Chinese exporters whether it intends to impose tariffs by early June 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. …

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. …

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 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. …

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

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

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

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. …