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We are pleased to announce that the Spanish translation of the ECG Visual Inspection Guidelines has now been published. …

China’s exports of new vehicles to global markets are increasing at a rapid rate. In June alone, a total of 1,037,000 vehicles left China, marking a 75% year-on-year increase. …

The ECG Quality Working Group has developed a recommendation outlining the minimum functional requirements that vehicles should idea …

UK vehicle production fell -11.6% in July to 63,655 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

On 16 July, the Russian government adopted Resolution No. 896, the fifth amendment since 2022 to the rules governing international road transport restrictions, Linava reports. …

When Ford and Geely announced their Valencia joint venture in July, the carmakers were clear about the commercial logic behind it, but notably quiet on the engineering underneath it. That gap has now narrowed. …

The Chinese carmaker is looking at establishing its first European logistics base alongside its planned €200m ($230m) manufacturing plant in the Spanish region of Galicia.   …

Chinese automakers are betting big on European production with plans to build as many as 1.5 million vehicles a year in the region by 2035. …

Employees have criticised Volkswagen’s management as the German carmaker considers further job cuts and the future of several plants. …

Chery is currently establishing its German headquarters in Gateway Gardens, a redeveloped district in Frankfurt located within sight of Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 2. …

The Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC) has established the GRC Council (GRCC), a new governance body to oversee emissions data management for a sector representing roughly 80% of global car carrier transport capacity. …

Sallaum Logistics extends Sallaum Lines’ automotive shipping expertise into inland vehicle transportation, connecting Europe’s ports, distribution hubs, dealerships and automotive customers through a focused road logistics platform. …

The new R&D Centre of Excellence will form part of Chery’s global development network, and will initially focus on adapting its vehicles to British driving conditions. …

Europe’s leading seaports delivered sharply contrasting results in the first half of 2026. …

According to Handelsblatt, Volvo has reportedly been considering opening its European production network to additional brands from its Chinese parent company, Geely, for several months now. …

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend, data showed on Monday, following attacks on tankers, while U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the Middle East conflict stalled. …

China's car industry is on a tear overseas, storming markets from Europe to Southeast Asia and heaping pressure on long-established automakers like Toyota Motor (7203.T), opens new tab and ​Volkswagen (VOWG.DE), opens new tab. …

We are pleased to welcome BB Logistik & Co to the ECG community! …

Volkswagen Group is laying out the industrial logic behind a major reduction in its model lineup and variants. …

In 2027, Manvesta will celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of growth, reliability and strong partnerships. …

For Erica Giraldo, AFTRI’s Legal and Public Affairs Officer, the solution to France’s chronic bus and truck driver shortage is twofold: better communicating the new and improved image of the profession to attract younger generations and …

Chinese-owned OEMs are aggressively expanding into Europe, and the market share held by Chinese brands has grown dramatically in a very short period of time – in markets across the continent. …

More German drivers than ever are switching to electric vehicles due to the jump in fuel prices triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. …