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Volkswagen says economies of scale from joint purchasing, combined with innovations in design and engineering, will slash development time by more than 30%. …

Fabrice Cambolive says a "two-leg" strategy of offering separate electric and gasoline hybrid cars in each segment offers flexibility to react to market trends, especially as the EV adoption rate slows. …

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is deeply troubled by the outcome of 28 February 2024’s vote in the European Parliament regarding revised rules for driving licenses. …

The European Commission is today launching a call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility – Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF). …

Mobile driving licences, self-assessment of fitness to drive and better awareness of pedestrians are some of the changes to EU driving licence rules by MEPs on Wednesday 28 February 2024. …

Fundación Valenciaport has kicked off a research study on the safety of ammonia as fuel, titled ‘Study Investigating the Safety of Ammonia as Fuel on Ships’. …

Italy has been in talks with Tesla and three Chinese carmakers as it tries to attract another manufacturer and reach an annual output target of 1.3 m vehicles, the industry minister said on Wednesday 28 February 2024. …

IRU outlined key measures to improve the treatment of drivers during roadside checks and to digitalise control documents at a high-level conference on road control organised by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. …

The Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety has outlined a full work programme for 2024, to support IMO’s key environmental objectives of protecting marine biodiversity and decarbonizing shipping.  …

Renault's De Meo also said he was speaking to other potential partners. Renault confirmed that it is in talks with Volkswagen to partner on a battery-electric minicar for Europe. …

To support clean and modern shipping in the EU, the Council presidency and European Parliament’s negotiators reached provisional agreements on two pieces of legislation of the ‘maritime safety’ legislative package, namely those amending …

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has reported that vital maritime routes in the Red Sea, Black Sea, and Panama Canal are all under threat. …

A British investigation would follow the launch of a similar probe by the EU last October. …

A fossil-fuel car ban in 2035 is feasible if the right conditions are in place, said Renault CEO Luca de Meo, who is president of ACEA. …

IRU was at the heart of the 86th Inland Transport Committee (ITC) debates last week, from 19 to 23 February 2024, outlining key decarbonisation and trade facilitation opportunities ahead. …

BYD’s first own car freighter, the Explorer No. 1, and its maiden voyage to Bremerhaven mark the beginning of a new era for the OEM, which is intended to pave the way to Europe. …

Renault and China-owned MG launched new electrified cars in Europe at the Geneva car show on Monday 26 February 2024, as Chinese automakers seek to take more market share from legacy European rivals. …

Fiat announces new vehicles based on Stellantis's Smart Car low-cost small car platform. …

The retro-themed Renault 5, revealed at the Geneva auto show, is the automaker's response to high EV prices and potential competition from China. …

Europe's automakers and their already-stretched suppliers face a tough year as they race to cut costs for electric models to counter leaner Chinese rivals which are bringing cheaper vehicles to challenge them on their home turf. …