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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. …

The recent sharp increase in oil and diesel prices is placing significant economic pressure on the European finished vehicle logistics sector. …

On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day by recognising the growing presence of women in the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry.  …

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

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. …

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

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 …

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. …

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

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

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

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. …

China’s automakers in February nearly doubled their vehicle their European sales, which surged 94 percent to 78,962 and captured an 8 percent market share — led by demand for plug-in hybrids from BYD and Chery, as well as battery-electri …

The European Union and Australia are expected to conclude talks on a long-awaited trade deal early next week, with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday announcing she would visit from March 23-25.  …

The introduction of CO2-based road charges with full exemptions for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is one of the most effective and targeted levers to accelerate the transition to zero-emission trucks and buses. …

The European Parliament will hold a committee vote on the EU-U.S. trade deal this week, top lawmakers decided on Tuesday, in a step that will be met with relief in Washington.  …

eFTI (Electronic Freight Transport Information) is a common European standard that enables carriers, forwarders and inspection authorities to exchange cargo information electronically. …

Europe’s automakers face a dilemma: Many of their plants in the region are operating at a fraction of their capacity, but shutting them means inviting the wrath of unions and politicians. …

Europe’s transition to zero-emission trucks is entering a critical phase, as increasingly ambitious CO2 targets must be matched by the conditions needed to make the transition viable. …

As of 13 March 2026, global oil and fuel prices continue to rise. Here is the latest overview for the road transport sector. …

This week, Member States began discussions at working party level on the European Commission’s proposal for a new regulation on military mobility, which aims to introduce binding rules to accelerate the movement of troops and military eq …

Electric truck sales rose sharply in 2025 as the first ever truck CO2 target kicked in July. New data reveals the state of zero-emission truck sales in Europe. …

European and American officials are scrambling to avoid a return to their transatlantic trade war, amid increasing frustration in Washington over the EU’s failure to implement the transatlantic trade deal they agreed last summer. …