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Republic Day in India, 26.01.2026, marked a new chapter in the country’s economic relationship with the European Union. A Free Trade Agreement was finalised with details released to the press on 27.01.2026. …

The ECG Quality Working Group held its largest meeting to date on 21 January, with broad participation from ECG members, partners and OEMs. …

ECG is delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the 2026 Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) Induction Courses. …

New car registrations in France declined 6.55% in January from a year earlier to 107,157 vehicles, data from French car body PFA showed on Sunday.Tesla sales in the country slumped 42.07% last month to 661 vehicles. …

After months of negotiations with China, the European Commission has agreed to let automakers propose minimum price floors for China-built BEVs exported to European Union markets as an alternative to tariffs of up to 35 percent. …

Chinese startup Tianjin Gongjiangpai Auto Technology has developed an electric sports car, the SC01, using lightweight construction. The model is intended for sale in Europe and may even be manufactured there. …

UK vehicle production fell -15.5% in 2025, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

Toyota Motor sold a record 11.3 million vehicles globally in 2025, the company said on Thursday, retaining its crown as the world's top-selling automaker for a sixth consecutive year. …

A total of 104 countries have announced plans to the United Nations (UN) in their national climate contributions to expand electric mobility. …

Volkswagen Group plans to increase exports of cars made in China as the automaker tries to benefit from the Asian country’s low production costs amid a bruising price war there. …

European carmakers, squeezed by U.S. …

A provisional agreement on a better planning and allocation of railway infrastructure capacity in the EU was approved in Transport and Tourism Committee on Tuesday. …

Sales of fully ​electric cars surpassed those of petrol-only vehicles in the European Union for the first time in December, data from ‌the auto industry group ACEA showed on Tuesday, even as hybrids held onto the largest overall share of …

The European Union-India free-trade agreement, which will sharply lower tariffs on imported cars, could help open up the world’s third-largest auto market to European automakers, who have invested billions in India with little to show fo …

In 2025, new EU car registrations increased by 1.8% compared to the same period last year. However, overall volumes remain well below pre-pandemic levels. …

India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country's vast market as the two sides close in on a free trade pact that could come as ea …

Germany’s revived electric vehicle subsidy program may end up strengthening Chinese automakers’ position in Europe’s largest car market rather than helping domestic brands — a move that could deepen the competitive challenges facing Volk …

After a year of earnings downgrades and margin pressure, Europe’s automakers face a complex 2026: a modest sales growth forecast for the region combined with persistent profit challenges that will separate makers of small, affordable car …

Europe’s automotive industry faces a pivotal 2026. …

The vote to seek a legal opinion on the agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries has been described by industry representatives as a “devastating signal”, “a punch in the gut” and a “serious setback” for Germany’s …

The shortage of parking spaces on Europe’s motorways remains unresolved, but digital solutions are beginning to offer partial answers. …

Sales of liquid petroleum gas vehicles in Europe grew 10 percent in 2025 as market leader Renault Group, led by its budget Dacia brand, expanded its LPG lineup. …

Geely Holding Group said on Thursday that it targets global sales of over 6.5 million vehicles by 2030, aiming to rank among the world's top five automakers in an intensifying competition with established global rivals. …