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Chinese electric-vehicle maker Nio will launch its affordable Firefly brand in Europe in 2025, Lihong Qin, its president said. …

At this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico conference carmakers and logistics providers discussed the metrics that are now most important to mitigate disruption, and to achieving greater productivity and efficiency. …

The Hyundai Group has started construction of its new development centre in Germany. …

In September, France announced new green eligibility rules for awarding electric vehicle subsidies – a first in environmental policymaking. …

A new École Polytechnique report has revealed the immense scale of challenges for the EU in developing an electric vehicle supply chain. …

Volkswagen Group's software unit Cariad has agreed to cut 20% of its internal development costs annually until 2028 as it attempts to avoid forced layoffs in a major restructuring prescribed by CEO Oliver Blume. …

Three of France’s most popular battery-electric vehicles, the Dacia Spring minicar, the Tesla Model 3 and the MG4 compact car, will lose their eligibility for EV incentives under new requirements that favor cars made in France …

Ferrari will work with tobacco company Philip Morris International to study ways in which they could cut the carbon footprint of their factories in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. …

The newbuild vessels will be the world’s largest PCTCs with a capacity of 10,800 car equivalent units (CEUs). …

Stellantis is revising the rollout of its agency distribution model in Europe, moving to a country-by-country approach rather than by brands. …

Renault is selling a 5% stake in Nissan, the first stage of a planned disposal of its holding in the Japanese automaker as part of a wider rebalancing of the companies' long-standing alliance. …

Covering an expansive 17 hectares, this project signifies Renault Trucks’ commitment to low-carbon operations and represents a notable stride in renewable energy production. …

The combined freight and passenger vessel Finncanopus was delivered to Finnlines today. To commemorate the delivery, a ceremony with representatives from Finnlines and the shipyard was held on site. …

Toyota expects to increase its vehicle sales in Europe in 2024 despite an overall flat market and supply constraints on hybrid batteries. …

China's Huawei Technologies has asked Audi and Mercedes-Benz if they are interested in buying small stakes in its smart car software and components company, according to three people with knowledge of the discussions. …

The extended EU ETS, which comes into force on 1 January 2024, will set an annual absolute limit on emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) for vessels of 5,000 gt and above calling at EU ports. …

Turkey is cracking down on Chinese electric vehicle imports, the latest country to do so after the European Union launched its own probe into the Asian country’s EV subsidies. …

Renault aims to pick a partner for its new Twingo battery-electric vehicle by early next year, two sources close to the matter said, with Volkswagen among those in the running. …

The hub currently comprises four charging bays, with an additional four bays and the completion of the site design, featuring an internationally protected arch shape and roof, is expected in Q1 2024. …

This was the year the auto industry's race toward an all-electric future took a detour. …