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Republic Day in India, 26.01.2026, marked a new chapter in the country’s economic relationship with the European Union. A Free Trade Agreement was finalised with details released to the press on 27.01.2026. …

The ECG Quality Working Group held its largest meeting to date on 21 January, with broad participation from ECG members, partners and OEMs. …

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

Volkswagen Group plans to increase exports of cars made in China as the automaker tries to benefit from the Asian country’s low production costs amid a bruising price war there. …

UK vehicle production fell -15.5% in 2025, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

Toyota Motor sold a record 11.3 million vehicles globally in 2025, the company said on Thursday, retaining its crown as the world's top-selling automaker for a sixth consecutive year. …

A total of 104 countries have announced plans to the United Nations (UN) in their national climate contributions to expand electric mobility. …

In 2025, new EU car registrations increased by 1.8% compared to the same period last year. However, overall volumes remain well below pre-pandemic levels. …

European carmakers, squeezed by U.S. …

A provisional agreement on a better planning and allocation of railway infrastructure capacity in the EU was approved in Transport and Tourism Committee on Tuesday. …

Sales of fully ​electric cars surpassed those of petrol-only vehicles in the European Union for the first time in December, data from ‌the auto industry group ACEA showed on Tuesday, even as hybrids held onto the largest overall share of …

The European Union-India free-trade agreement, which will sharply lower tariffs on imported cars, could help open up the world’s third-largest auto market to European automakers, who have invested billions in India with little to show fo …

After a year of earnings downgrades and margin pressure, Europe’s automakers face a complex 2026: a modest sales growth forecast for the region combined with persistent profit challenges that will separate makers of small, affordable car …

India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country's vast market as the two sides close in on a free trade pact that could come as ea …

Germany’s revived electric vehicle subsidy program may end up strengthening Chinese automakers’ position in Europe’s largest car market rather than helping domestic brands — a move that could deepen the competitive challenges facing Volk …

Europe’s automotive industry faces a pivotal 2026. …

The shortage of parking spaces on Europe’s motorways remains unresolved, but digital solutions are beginning to offer partial answers. …

The vote to seek a legal opinion on the agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries has been described by industry representatives as a “devastating signal”, “a punch in the gut” and a “serious setback” for Germany’s …

Sales of liquid petroleum gas vehicles in Europe grew 10 percent in 2025 as market leader Renault Group, led by its budget Dacia brand, expanded its LPG lineup. …

Geely Holding Group said on Thursday that it targets global sales of over 6.5 million vehicles by 2030, aiming to rank among the world's top five automakers in an intensifying competition with established global rivals. …

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. …