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Dinner Debate at the European Parliament: ECG – the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, calls for a paced green transition by focusing on the right enablers

News from ECG ECG - 2026-04-27

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 …

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Successful Launch of the FVL Induction Course: A Milestone for the Industry

News from ECG ECG - 2026-04-24

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

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Q1 Exports of New Finished Vehicles from China up 57%

News from ECG ECG - 2026-04-16

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 …

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For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2026-04-28

The Beijing Auto Show that opened to the public this week is a showcase for how hypercompetition in China has driven new car prices in the world's largest car market to ​a fraction of the level of the next-largest market, the U.S. …

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Germany’s auto industry cuts deeper as production shifts east

Automotive Industry trans.info - 2026-04-28

Germany’s automotive sector is moving into a new phase of restructuring. …

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INTERVIEW: Ammonia’s share may be 40% of global bunker fuel demand by 2050 -- Amogy CEO

Automotive Industry S&P Global - 2026-04-28

US-based Amogy "deeply believes" that ammonia could account for as high as 40% of the global bunker fuel consumption mix by 2050 as decarbonization gains momentum, company cofounder and CEO Seonghoon Woo told Platts, part of S&P Glob …

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Xpeng in talks with overseas automakers, eyes new plants abroad

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-04-24

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 …

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One in 22 vehicles now zero emission as UK fleet reaches record high

Automotive Industry SMMT - 2026-04-24

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). …

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EU clarifies border-crossing records: more flexibility, same obligations

Land transportation trans.info - 2026-04-24

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

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Driving a car on HVO is 79% more expensive than an electric car – new analysis

Land transportation Transport & Environment - 2026-04-23

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

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New car registrations: +4% in Q1 2026; battery-electric 19.4% market share

Automotive Industry ACEA - 2026-04-23

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

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Foton Motor launches joint venture with COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers to secure dedicated ocean freight capacity

Maritime and Ports Automative Logistics - 2026-04-23

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

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VW’s China push collides with global capacity cuts

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-04-23

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. …

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Grimaldi welcomes Grande Inghilterra into its fleet

Maritime and Ports SHIP2SHORE - 2026-04-23

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

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Chinese automakers set Europe sales record in March, fueled by Chery and BYD demand

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-04-22

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 …

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Chinese imports help boost auto volumes at Port of Koper

Maritime and Ports Automotive Logistics - 2026-04-22

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. …

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European businesses call for full implementation of the Eurovignette Directive exemption power for zero-emission trucks

Land transportation European Clean Trucking Alliance - 2026-04-22

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) …

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Latest haulier insolvency figures from Europe: Poland struggling, the Netherlands holding up best

Land transportation Trans.info - 2026-04-22

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. …

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ETF Launches #SaveRailFreight Campaign at Brussels Conference

Land transportation European Transport Workers' Federation - 2026-04-22

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 …

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EU automotive package deal may slip to September

News from Brussels Electrive.com - 2026-04-22

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. …

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Fuel crisis: EU takes useful first steps, but plans must go further

Land transportation IRU - 2026-04-22

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. …

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VW CEO Blume targets capacity reduction of up to one million vehicles

Automotive Industry Electrive.com - 2026-04-21

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. …

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Informal video conference of transport ministers, 21 April 2026

News from Brussels Council of the EU - 2026-04-21

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

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