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Istanbul, 4 June 2026 …

One of the issues repeatedly raised by members of the Quality Working Group’s meetings is the complexity of the vehicle handling requirements. …

Türkiye – known as the ‘Stepping Stone to Europe’ and the ‘Bridge to Asia’-the country is indeed a fascinating amalgamation of Europe and Asia. With a population of over 86 million, and growing. …

In a move to optimise global manufacturing capacity, Nissan announced on June 3, 2026, that it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese automaker Chery. …

European shipping companies will not be forced to pay twice for carbon emissions under both European and International Maritime Organization regulations, European commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas …

SAIC Group has so far been hit particularly hard by the tariffs, as the company faces additional duties of 35.3 per cent on electric cars on top of the standard 10 per cent import tariff, resulting in a total levy of 45.3 per cent. …

Today, the first EU-wide standardised methodology for calculating greenhouse-gas emissions from freight and passenger transport entered into force. …

Integrity, both at sea and on shore, is not something that can be assumed or taken for granted. It is built through commitment, accountability, and the consistent actions of individuals and organizations across the maritime industry. …

On 28 May 2026, EU industry ministers convened to hold their first policy debate on the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). …

Two months do not make a trend, but the latest UK vehicle production figures do suggest signs of stabilisation with April output down just -1.2%. …

Germany is moving ahead with a new package of measures aimed at tackling the chronic driver shortage in road freight. …

A record number of German drivers switched to an electric vehicle in the first quarter after the government launched a major subsidy program that can shave as much as €6,000 ($6,967) off the price of a new car. …

As of 1 April 2026, Germany’s official charging station register recorded exactly 200,255 publicly accessible charging points nationwide. This marks an increase of 3,902 compared to 1 February. …

The European Commission is currently finalising  a proposal to review the EU-ETS Directive 2003/87/EC which has been extended to the maritime sector in January 2024. …

The issue has now reached Germany’s transport ministry, after long-haul electric truck driver Tobias Wagner submitted an open letter calling for a temporary national solution until EU law is clarified. …

In an ongoing long-term trend, European rail freight has had declining market shares year after year. There are no signs of recovery. …

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved the new safety guidelines for the use of ammonia as fuel on gas carriers, providing a practical framework to manage the associated safety risks, particularly its toxicity and han …

The Upply x Ti x IRU report on European road freight rates in the first quarter of 2026 shows a clear increase in the contract market, driven by rising fuel prices. …

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is looking for growth by filling “white spaces” in the automaker’s lineup and in the market, and he will do that in Europe with larger models built by Chinese partners Leapmotor and Dongfeng. …

Built by Yuchai Marine Power (YCMP), the X52DF-A-1.0 engine underwent testing in April, in the presence of China Classification Society. …

Drivers in Britain have more opportunity than ever to go electric, with the choice, capability and breadth of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on offer transformed over the past decade. …

Europe needs common standards to make better use of electric vehicle batteries and home storage systems to improve electricity grid stability, according to an industry summit organised by Germany's economy ministry. …

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