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At the ECG European Parliament Dinner Debate on 5 May 2026 in Brussels, the industry comes together to explore and discuss the practical challenges and opportunities of decarbonising the FVL (Finished Vehicle Logistics) industry and stre …

The association is pleased to reflect on the successful first delivery of the new FVL Induction Course. …

A total of 2.2 million units of new finished vehicles have been exported from China in the first quarter of 2026, marking an annual increase of 57% year on year as per data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (C …

Britain now has more vehicles on its roads than ever before, with the total fleet rising by 1.4% to 42,549,649 vehicles in 2025, according to new Motorparc data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

XPeng is in talks with overseas automakers on potential cooperation, according to its chairman He Xiaopeng, as the Chinese electric‑vehicle maker looks to commercialize its driver-assistance technology globally and expand production outs …

Brussels’ guidelines do not change the regulations, but show how they should be applied in practice – both by drivers and by enforcement authorities. …

Volkswagen Group is making a stark bet: invest heavily in China’s fast-moving, software-driven EV market while dismantling the European manufacturing base that built the company’s global scale. …

The naming and delivery ceremony of the Grande Inghilterra was held yesterday in Shanghai. …

New analysis assesses the price of running a car on advanced biofuels versus an electric vehicle. …

In Q1 2026, new EU car registrations increased by 4%, driven largely by March’s strong performance. …

This vertical integration between automaker and shipping company will give Foton greater control over its logistics network, securing long-term, dedicated ocean freight capacity. …

The European Clean Trucking Alliance (ECTA) together with a coalition of major European businesses and civil society organisations is calling on Ministers across Europe to swiftly implement toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks (ZETs) …

In December, the EU Commission presented its automotive package with relaxed CO2 requirements. However, the German government believes the plans do not go far enough. …

The Slovenian port of Koper saw an increase in vehicle throughput of more than 3% at its vehicle terminal in 2025, driven by an increase in Chinese imports and higher export volumes to Mediterranean countries. …

The latest figures from Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Poland show that the pressure on transport firms has not gone away. But they also show that the strain is not showing up in the same way everywhere. …

Fueled by strong demand for models from Chery and BYD, Chinese automakers set a monthly record in March, reaching 149,094 sales, an increase of 97 percent from March 2025 in a total market that grew by 11 percent to 1.58 million vehicles …

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) held a high-level conference in Brussels, “Keeping Rail Freight on Track: Workers’ Solutions for a Sector in Crisis”, formally launching the #SaveRailFreight campaign and presenti …

IRU welcomes the targeted transport measures, calls for clearer contingency planning should supply conditions deteriorate, and expects broader financial support through a separate State aid framework. …

The Dutch government is planning a new subsidy program for low- and middle-income buyers of used electric vehicles: If they scrap an old internal combustion engine car in return, they will receive a scrappage bonus. …

At Volkswagen, underutilised and costly plants in Europe are under scrutiny. CEO Oliver Blume plans to cut overcapacity in China and Europe, while aiming to avoid plant closures in Germany through 'intelligent' measures. …

The maritime sector accounts for 3% of the EU’s total CO2 emissions, amounting to 145.2 million tonnes of CO2 in 2024. Under current policies, maritime emissions could represent one-third of all transport emissions in 2050. …

EU transport ministers convened on Tuesday, 21 April in an informal video conference to assess the impact of developments in the Middle East on the transport sector, marking an important step towards a coordinated EU response to rising f …

EU transport ministers met for an informal video conference in light of the developments in the Middle East. …