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New vehicle exports from China have hit 4.95 million units in the first 9 months of 2025 marking an annual increase of 14.8%, as per data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).  …

Volvo Cars has seen positive effects using the VIN label standard from ECG and Odette and encourage others to adopt it. ECG will continue the discussion with the OEMs on the standardised VIN label. …

The Shortage of Labour in the finished vehicle sector is dire. A blunt, direct statement which stems from detailed discussions with those involved in the FVL sector in Europe. …

Nissan will eliminate 87 positions at its European regional office in France, a company document and internal emails showed, as part of CEO Ivan Espinosa's global restructuring and turnaround plan that includes a 15% cut in headcount. …

On Thursday, MEPs confirmed the boosting of Agency’s powers, to provide EU countries with more assistance on maritime safety, security and situational awareness. …

In defence logistics, the efficient transport of goods and services across borders is of utmost importance. …

The Nexperia supply crunch is thawing after China partially eased a ban on exports of the company’s chips that are vital components in cars — but the potential resolution of the dispute masks deeper supply chain vulnerabilities. …

As the U.S. and China weaponize valuable chip supplies, the EU is forced to admit it hasn’t yet found a solution. …

Digital freight notes could cut hauliers' admin costs by 70% and speed up paperwork by an hour — but with the EU's 2027 deadline approaching, early movers stand to gain the most from a transformation that's already reshaping road transpo …

IRU and FuelsEurope warn that the omission of road transport from the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) undermines the availability of sustainable fuels.  …

The Chinese government has approved the first exemptions in the dispute over the export ban on chips produced by manufacturer Nexperia. …

France's Renault has ended a project with Valeo to develop a new rare-earth-free electric vehicle motor and is looking instead for a cheaper Chinese supplier, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. …

China has begun designing a new rare earth licensing regime that could speed up shipments, but it is unlikely to amount to a complete rollback of restrictions as hoped by Washington, industry insiders said. …

As Europe’s 2030 and 2035 CO2 targets for cars and vans drift out of reach, ACEA calls for a smarter, more realistic approach that recognises the distinct challenges of cars and vans and supports a competitive, consumer-driven transition …

The road transport industry is preparing for a major change. From 1 January 2026, all ECMT permits and carnets will be issued exclusively in electronic form. …

The European Union needs to defend its car industry from Chinese competition, including a reassessment of its 2035 zero-emission target for new cars and vans, the bloc’s industry chief, Stephane Sejourne, said in an interview. …

The EU plans to exempt 4.25-tonne electric vans from tachograph and speed-limiter requirements, removing a key barrier to electrifying light commercial fleets. …

After three quarters, Europe’s truck market continues to face weak demand, while the bus sector is regaining momentum. …

CMR covers around 280 million international road transport operations every year. But its digital version, e-CMR, is used in less than 1% of operations – despite all its perks. Why, and what can be done? …

New car market rises 0.5% to 144,948 units as battery electric cars take 25.4% market share. Latest industry outlook anticipates overall market to breach two million units this year for the first time since 2019.  …

The European Commission today adopted a comprehensive transport package. …

From 27 January to 13 February 2026, Dutch businesses and non-profits can again apply for the AanZET purchase subsidy for new fully electric trucks. …

On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on a single EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport services. …