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New vehicle exports from China have hit 4.95 million units in the first 9 months of 2025 marking an annual increase of 14.8%, as per data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).  …

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. …

Germany’s business leaders have seen the flashing red warning signs that relying on China is risking economic calamity. They are just not heeding them. …

Europe’s driving-licence system is about to change: new rules on driver ages, medical checks, digital licences and cross-border bans will take effect by 2029, forcing hauliers to adapt their recruitment and compliance practices. …

China's biggest automaker BYD  is planning to double it sales network in Europe by the end of next year, a senior executive said on Monday, as part of an aggressive push into the continent's market. …

Guess Polska Transport & Logistics is a dynamically growing logistics company specialising in vehicle transportation across Europe. …

New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -14.5% in the third quarter of 2025 with 9,272 new trucks entering service in the UK, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders …

Nissan will eliminate 87 positions at its European regional office in France, a company document and internal emails showed, as part of CEO Ivan Espinosa's global restructuring and turnaround plan that includes a 15% cut in headcount. …

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles cut its fiscal 2026 margin goal for Jaguar Land Rover on Friday after a cyberattack disrupted production at the luxury automaker, adding to pressure from soft demand in China and chip supply constraints. …

The current exemption from tolls for electric trucks in Germany expires on 31 December 2025. …

On Thursday, MEPs confirmed the boosting of Agency’s powers, to provide EU countries with more assistance on maritime safety, security and situational awareness. …

In defence logistics, the efficient transport of goods and services across borders is of utmost importance. …

Digital freight notes could cut hauliers' admin costs by 70% and speed up paperwork by an hour — but with the EU's 2027 deadline approaching, early movers stand to gain the most from a transformation that's already reshaping road transpo …

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

The Nexperia supply crunch is thawing after China partially eased a ban on exports of the company’s chips that are vital components in cars — but the potential resolution of the dispute masks deeper supply chain vulnerabilities. …

IRU and FuelsEurope warn that the omission of road transport from the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) undermines the availability of sustainable fuels.  …

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

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. …