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The European Union’s current regulatory framework for heavy-duty vehicles is excessively complex and fails to adequately support the industry’s commitment to decarbonisation. …

In the Q1 period, Europe is the top export region for new finished vehicles from China, accounting for 21% or 490K. …

Every crisis is an opportunity – that was the message that Wolfgang Göbel, president of the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) as the organisation held its European Parliament Dinner Debate on May 5, 2026. …

The government and observers from Germany welcomed that the first-ever conference on the move away from fossil fuels in Colombia provided the right space for a large group of countries to discuss how to advance the transition. …

The rapid growth of electric cars is no longer just a Chinese or European story. As the Middle East conflict rages on and the high oil prices bite, battery electric cars are fast becoming the cheaper better option. …

With the EU–Mercosur transitional arrangement now in force, companies trading with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay can benefit from reduced tariffs – provided they meet the formal requirements and can properly evidence the origin …

The construction of Finnlines’ new Hansa Superstar class vessels officially began at the CMI Weihai Shipyard in China on 15 May 2026. …

Leapmotor International (LPMI), the strategic joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor, is proud to announce the continued expansion of its logistics partnership with the Grimaldi Group. …

IRU and T&E call for urgent political support to secure a pragmatic compromise in the ongoing trilogue negotiations on the Weights and Dimensions Directive in coordinated letters to the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport …

As early as February, the Öko-Institut published a survey of 200 logistics professionals to assess their views on the prospects of battery-electric trucks. …

The European Parliament rapporteur’s report on the review of the CO2 regulation for cars and vans, published today, marks an important step towards a more balanced and realistic framework that better reflects real-world conditions and th …

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has published its latest update to its WSC Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard, which tracks the global liner shipping industry’s investment in vessels capable of running on renewable and lower-emission fuels, and …

Software-defined vehicles are exposing automakers to cybersecurity risks that traditional automotive security systems weren’t designed to handle, with a single vulnerability potentially affecting millions of vehicles simultaneously, acco …

Countries of the European economic area and Switzerland have committed almost €200 billion ($235 billion) of investments into their electric vehicle ecosystem, data from New Automotive showed. …

Britain’s two millionth all-electric car was registered in April, according to SMMT’s latest new car market data published this week – an impressive achievement that reflects the UK’s status as one of the world’s leading EV markets. …

More than three-quarters of Germans say they can't do without a car, and more than half use one every day, according to the Mobility Monitor 2026 survey by the National Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech). …

Neptune Group of Companies has taken delivery of the next-generation “Neptune Pireas”, the first of four newbuildings under its “Genesis Project”, marking a defining milestone in the Group’s fleet renewal and expansion strategy. …

The European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee on 7 May backed a provisional deal that keeps the current rules for multi-country drivers in place. The committee voted 47 to 3, with 4 abstentions. …

We are happy to announce that Gerace Trasporti is the newest member of ECG! …

Germany's automotive industry is more advanced in its shift towards electric vehicles than public debates suggest, but a minority of laggard companies is skewing the debate and risks slowing the transition, according to a survey of car i …

Talks between EU lawmakers and governments on implementing a U.S. trade deal ended without a breakthrough on Wednesday night. …

With the recent publication in the Official Journal of the EU, titled ‘Amendment of Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 regarding the calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods from 2025 to 2029’, the adjustm …

The conflict in the Middle East is starting to have an effect on the European auto market, with demand for new and used electric vehicles soaring as fuel prices reach levels not seen since 2022. …