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Volvo Cars has seen positive effects using the VIN label standard from ECG and Odette and encourage others to adopt it. ECG will continue the discussion with the OEMs on the standardised VIN label. …

The Shortage of Labour in the finished vehicle sector is dire. A blunt, direct statement which stems from detailed discussions with those involved in the FVL sector in Europe. …

ECG - The Association of European Vehicle Logistics is the network and strategic alliance platform for companies involved in the movement of vehicles. …

As the U.S. and China weaponize valuable chip supplies, the EU is forced to admit it hasn’t yet found a solution. …

France's Renault has ended a project with Valeo to develop a new rare-earth-free electric vehicle motor and is looking instead for a cheaper Chinese supplier, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. …

The Chinese government has approved the first exemptions in the dispute over the export ban on chips produced by manufacturer Nexperia. …

As Europe’s 2030 and 2035 CO2 targets for cars and vans drift out of reach, ACEA calls for a smarter, more realistic approach that recognises the distinct challenges of cars and vans and supports a competitive, consumer-driven transition …

The road transport industry is preparing for a major change. From 1 January 2026, all ECMT permits and carnets will be issued exclusively in electronic form. …

China has begun designing a new rare earth licensing regime that could speed up shipments, but it is unlikely to amount to a complete rollback of restrictions as hoped by Washington, industry insiders said. …

The European Union needs to defend its car industry from Chinese competition, including a reassessment of its 2035 zero-emission target for new cars and vans, the bloc’s industry chief, Stephane Sejourne, said in an interview. …

The EU plans to exempt 4.25-tonne electric vans from tachograph and speed-limiter requirements, removing a key barrier to electrifying light commercial fleets. …

After three quarters, Europe’s truck market continues to face weak demand, while the bus sector is regaining momentum. …

CMR covers around 280 million international road transport operations every year. But its digital version, e-CMR, is used in less than 1% of operations – despite all its perks. Why, and what can be done? …

The European Commission today adopted a comprehensive transport package. …

From 27 January to 13 February 2026, Dutch businesses and non-profits can again apply for the AanZET purchase subsidy for new fully electric trucks. …

On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on a single EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport services. …

New car market rises 0.5% to 144,948 units as battery electric cars take 25.4% market share. Latest industry outlook anticipates overall market to breach two million units this year for the first time since 2019.  …

The European Commission has adopted the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) which sets out a common approach to boost investments in renewable and low-carbon fuels focusing on waterborne and aviation transport. …

The EU has been revising its CO2 regulations for companies for some time now – many companies fear an early combustion engine ban through the back door. The Commission is expected to present its plans in mid-December. …

A total of 10,852 electric cars were newly registered in Norway in October. …

European hauliers operating across borders will face higher fines, stricter alcohol limits, and tighter enforcement in 2026. …

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia’s China unit said it had established “sufficient inventories of finished goods and work-in-progress” and that its supply chain remained secure and stable after its parent halted wafer supplies. …

China said it will allow companies deemed eligible to be exempted from its export ban on Nexperia’s semiconductor chips, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said Nov. 1 in a statement. …