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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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New Entry/Exit System in the EU starts on 10 April: Impact on FVL and drivers

News from ECG - 2026-04-10

The European Union has launched its Entry/Exit System (EES), introducing digital border controls across the Schengen Area and replacing passport stamping with biometric registration. …

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ECG welcomes Filippo Griffi as new Senior Project Manager!

News from ECG - 2026-04-08

ECG is pleased to welcome Filippo Griffi as Senior Project Manager! …

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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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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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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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DB Cargo UK enters into seven-year contract transporting finished vehicles for JLR

Members Corner Automotive News Europe - 2026-04-21

DB Cargo UK has agreed a seven-year contract with automotive logistics company CAT UK Services to transport finished vehicles from JLR's Halewood manufacturing plant in Liverpool to the Port of Southampt …

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Great Wall plans 10 models, new factory as it bids for Europe comeback

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-04-21

China’s Great Wall Motor (GWM) plans to launch at least 10 new models in Europe over the next two years, as the automaker attempts a comeback after a previous attempt in the market was not successful. …

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EU transport ministers act on fuel crisis

Land transportation IRU - 2026-04-21

EU transport ministers convened on Tuesday, 21 April in an informal video conference to assess the impact of developments in the Middle East on the transport sector, marking an important step towards a coordinated EU response to rising f …

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Netherlands plans scrappage scheme to support switch to electric cars

Automotive Industry Electrive.com - 2026-04-21

The Dutch government is planning a new subsidy program for low- and middle-income buyers of used electric vehicles: If they scrap an old internal combustion engine car in return, they will receive a scrappage bonus. …

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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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The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation for shipping

Maritime and Ports Transport & Environment - 2026-04-21

The maritime sector accounts for 3% of the EU’s total CO2 emissions, amounting to 145.2 million tonnes of CO2 in 2024. Under current policies, maritime emissions could represent one-third of all transport emissions in 2050. …

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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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Shipping Industry United in Support of IMO as its Global Regulator and Successful Implementation of IMO GHG Reduction Pathway

Maritime and Ports International Chamber of Shipping - 2026-04-20

In advance of a critical meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) this statement is made jointly on behalf of BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO and WSC, …

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EV sales soar in main European markets as drivers shun expensive petrol

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2026-04-20

Sales of fully electric cars in Europe's main auto markets jumped by almost a third in the first quarter of 2026, as ​drivers looked for alternatives to combustion engines after the war in Iran ‌caused the highest spike in petrol prices …

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Germany targets 8 million electric cars by 2030

Automotive Industry Electrive.com - 2026-04-20

NOW GmbH, on behalf of the German Ministry of Transport, has conducted discussions with leading German and international passenger car manufacturers. …

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Italy’s six-day truck stoppage raises cross-border freight risk

Land transportation Trans.info - 2026-04-20

A nationwide road haulage stoppage is due to begin in Italy on Monday 20 April and run until Saturday 25 April, a continuous 144-hour halt to trucking services across the country. …

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France targets 30,000 fast chargers for cars and trucks

Land transportation Electrive.com - 2026-04-20

France is ramping up fast-charging infrastructure along highways and major roads. A new master plan targets around 30,000 fast-charging points for medium- and long-distance travel by 2035, including 8,000 units dedicated to trucks. …

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BYD pushes to be first Chinese member of Europe’s car lobby

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-04-20

BYD is in talks to join ACEA, Europe’s car lobby group, a move that would give the Chinese automaker a voice in the region where it faces tariffs on its electric-vehicle imports. …

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Landmark ruling in the truck cartel case: court rejects time-bar defence

Land transportation trans.info - 2026-04-20

The dispute over the European truck manufacturers’ cartel has reached another important stage that could affect both current and future damages claims against heavy-duty vehicle makers across Europe. …

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Germany: New electric car incentive clears key hurdle

Automotive Industry Electrive.com - 2026-04-17

Germany’s Bundestag has established the legal framework for a new electric vehicle subsidy aimed at low- and middle-income households. …

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MEPs push to fast-track EU military mobility amid clash with Council

News from Brussels EURACTIV - 2026-04-17

Europe needs to move faster on military mobility, parliamentary rapporteur Roberts Zīle told Euractiv, calling for the measures initially tabled by the Commission to ensure fast movement of troops and equipment across the bloc to be bro …

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Government’s Depot Charging Scheme provides up to £1m per fleet to accelerate electric van and HGV infrastructure investment

Land transportation Motortransport - 2026-04-17

The UK government’s time-limited Depot Charging Scheme provides up to 70% funding for depot-based EV infrastructure, but fleet operators must act fast. …

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