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ECG is delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the 2026 Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) Induction Courses. …

New vehicle exports have reached 7.06 million units in 2025, as per data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reflecting a 21% year on year increase. …

Even when the goal is zero environmental impact, it is best achieved collectively. At ECG Sustainability Days, hosted by Daimler Trucks, OEMs and LSPs come together to share best practices and drive a greener FVL industry. …

China's industry ministry on Wednesday published revised requirements for approving new automakers and vehicles, asking car companies to set up platforms to monitor electric vehicle safety. …

New Euro NCAP results show that while some heavy trucks now meet increasingly strict urban safety criteria, others continue to fall short, particularly when it comes to protecting pedestrians and cyclists. …

The Volkswagen brand added two new sales titles in 2025. …

In a joint letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas, IRU, ACEA and T&E – representing road transport operators, vehicle manuf …

Mercedes-Benz has started production of its full-electric GLB compact SUV in Hungary as the threat of further tariffs and competition from China intensifies the fight to cut costs. …

If the threat is followed through, it could spell further disruption to the global automotive supply chain, especially as European country es are considering hitting back with €93bn ($10.8bn) worth of tariffs on US goods. …

A new report reveals the bloc's plan to build and upgrade major roads, railways, ports, and airports is well behind on its 2030 targets, undermining trade opportunities and the decarbonisation of European transport. …

President Donald Trump’s threat to impose punitive tariffs on countries that support Greenland would cost Germany and Europe dearly, Germany’s VDA auto industry association said. …

The “Vehicles on European Roads” report paints a picture of a market that is growing in volume, but is not keeping pace in quality with Brussels’ climate and regulatory ambitions. …

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia claimed that Chinese owner Wingtech Technology was pushing for technology transfers out of Europe and threatening executives in a highly charged court hearing that laid bare how deep and personal a dispute over c …

Stellantis subsidiary Leasys and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a new financing agreement to support the 'Pan-European Clean Fleet Transport' project, which aims to promote sustainable mobility in Europe. …

Britain’s transport ministry has rejected an auto industry push to make it easier for electric vehicles manufactured in China to qualify for U.K. taxpayer subsidies, according to official correspondence obtained by POLITICO. …

Global EV registrations grew 20% last year but are likely to lose pace in 2026, data showed on Wednesday, as a slowdown in China and a relaxation of electrification targets worldwide led in December to the smallest sales increase since F …

BYD and other Chinese electric-vehicle makers saw their shares rise after the European Commission said it’s considering a minimum price system to replace import tariffs, a move that would bode well for the automakers’ product margins and …

After decades of negotiations, the member states of the European Union gave political approval in early January 2026 to the free trade agreement with the four South American Mercosur countries—Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. …

Obtaining European type approval means that the Windrose Global E700 has been formally authorised for use across the EU. …

There are welcome signs that the European Investment Bank intends to tackle transport poverty via the ETS2. …

An effort by Europe to stand up to China and retain local technology is approaching a breaking point. …

Brussels has published new guidelines that allow Chinese electric vehicle producers to submit offers for minimum prices, which could potentially replace the steep tariffs imposed to counter Beijing's subsidies. …

Nissan Europe’s new chief, Max Messina, said he “counts every euro” in his profit and loss statement to help return the region to profitability. …