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Türkiye -Automotive Production to Accelerate, while Sales forecast to Slow

News from ECG ECG - 2026-03-27

Türkiye is forecast to hold a stronger position in the automotive production landscape of Europe. …

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EU Exports and Imports of Passenger Cars – Overview of 2025

News from ECG ECG - 2026-03-26

In 2025 a total of 4.9 million passenger cars were exported from the EU, while a total of 4.4 million cars were imported. This marks a trade surplus of 526,000 units, but a year-on-year decline of 41%. …

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Press Release: Update of the European FVL Cost Index for Q3 and Q4 2025 is now released.

News from ECG ECG - 2026-03-12

Developed through a longstanding partnership between ECG – the Association of European Vehicle Logistics – and PwC Austria, the Index provides regular and insightful updates to the FVL Industry. …

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EU–Mercosur kicks off: what changes for the industry from May 2026

Land transportation trans.info - 2026-03-26

With the official notification to Paraguay, the coordinating Mercosur state, the European Commission has taken the final formal step: the EU–Mercosur agreement will be provisionally applied from 1 May 2026. …

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UECC greets new sustainability manager with stellar CO2 emissions reduction in 2025

Members Corner UECC - 2026-03-26

Norwegian shipping company closing in rapidly on 2030 target for 45% emissions cut.Increased usage of high-impact bioLNG accelerates drive to enhance green performance.Sustainability Manager Steinar Rinvik Spinnang …

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EU Parliament backs US trade deal — with strings attached

News from Brussels POLITICO - 2026-03-26

The European Parliament supported two legal proposals Thursday to implement the trade agreement reached last year between the EU and the U.S. …

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Europe just three years behind China on electric vehicles sales

News from Brussels Transport & Environment - 2026-03-25

If Europe maintains its ambition on electric car uptake, it can close the gap with China before 2030 and radically reduce oil use in transport, new research from T&E shows. …

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EU clarifies tachograph checks: when drivers can skip manual border entries

Land transportation trans.info - 2026-03-25

The European Commission has published a new questions-and-answers document on tachograph use under Mobility Package I, addressing several points that have caused confusion for drivers, operators and enforcement authorities. …

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Leapmotor to double European lineup by end of 2026 with three new EVs

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-03-25

Leapmotor, now the No. …

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Disruption is the new normal: Key themes and takeaways from ALSC Europe 2026

Automotive Industry Automotive Logistics - 2026-03-24

From AI and data strategy to green logistics, packaging regulation and the evolving role of supply chain in boardroom decisions, ALSC Europe 2026 brought together industry leaders in Bonn. …

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New car registrations: -1.2% in February 2026 year-to-date; battery-electric 18.8% market share

News from Brussels ACEA - 2026-03-24

In February 2026 year-to-date (YTD), new EU car registrations fell by 1.2% compared to the same period last year, easing the challenging start to the year witnessed in January. …

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Commission to act over Slovakia's 'discriminatory' diesel pricing

News from Brussels EURACTIV - 2026-03-24

The Commission has signalled it is ready to act against Bratislava over a system charging foreign drivers more for diesel than Slovaks, echoing its 2022 move against Hungary over a similar measure. …

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EU automakers welcome improved market access under EU-Australia FTA

News from Brussels ACEA - 2026-03-24

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union and Australia. …

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ECJ rules on German track access charges

Land transportation RailJournal - 2026-03-24

In a highly-anticipated verdict, on March 19 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled against the German government’s policy of capping track access charges, finding that the regime applying to local and regional passenger services is “ …

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Fuel crisis: IRU calls for urgent EU transport minister action

News from Brussels IRU - 2026-03-24

As the fuel market crisis intensifies across the EU, IRU has urged its transport ministers to take immediate and coordinated EU-level action to keep supply chains moving and protect people’s mobility. …

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Why green steel suddenly matters more for European automakers

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-03-23

Green steel made with sustainable or low-emission energy could play a starring role in the next decade in Europe, helping automakers offset tailpipe emissions that will allow them to sell internal combustion engine cars after a 2035 dead …

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Rising diesel prices push operators towards LNG and electric trucks

Land transportation trans.info - 2026-03-23

Sharply rising fuel prices as a result of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are placing a significant burden on the transport industry. …

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Trump’s EU envoy urges swift approval of trade deal

News from Brussels POLITICO - 2026-03-23

America’s ambassador to the EU called on the European Parliament to back the trade deal struck with President Donald Trump, arguing it would unlock deeper transatlantic cooperation on energy, tech and AI. …

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Volkswagen CEO tells newspaper German carmakers should look to Chinese planning

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2026-03-22

Germany's car industry could learn from China's disciplined industrial ​planning, Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume ‌said in an interview released on Sunday, as the automaker pushes ahead with ​deep restructuring to stay ​competitive. …

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Fuel prices continue to climb

News from Brussels IRU - 2026-03-20

This week saw less volatility in Brent, which is nonetheless slowly reaching record highs, staying above USD 100 since Monday 16 March. …

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EV slowdown drives hybrid shift as Stellantis, Ford, GM and Honda reset automotive logistics

Automotive Industry Automotive Logistics - 2026-03-19

The global shift to electric vehicles is entering a more complicated phase, with EV demand and production misaligning. …

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Europe sales rose 2% in February; Stellantis, Tesla, Chinese brands post gains

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-03-18

New-car sales in Europe were up 1.9 percent in February compared with the same month in 2025, according to market analyst Dataforce, with Stellantis gaining 11 percent as CEO Antonio Filosa tries to turn around the troubled automaker. …

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EU opens the door to faster public funding for rail, inland waterways and multimodal freight

Land transportation trans.info - 2026-03-18

The reform consists of two linked instruments: the Land and Multimodal Transport Guidelines (LMTG) and the Transport Block Exemption Regulation (TBER). …

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