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The ECG Health & Safety Working Group brought together industry professionals on 2 July for a webinar presenting the findings of the 2025 Incident Report, offering members the opportunity to review the latest safety …

At the ECG AI-Day in Karlsruhe on June 24, 2026, technology took centre stage. Yet, participants agreed that humans will always play a crucial role. …

The ECG Quality Working Group held its latest meeting on 17 June, with broad participation from ECG members, partners and OEMs. …

The ‘positive’ impact of the EU’s EV tariffs:Made-in-China cars dropped to 17% of BEV sales (Q1 2026, EU) down from a peak of 22% in 2024 (activation of EV tariffs). Volumes have stabilised around 350k units. …

We are pleased to welcome Car4you Logistics as a new ECG Member! …

The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz has deteriorated sharply after a 7,000 teu container vessel operated by Global Feeder Shipping was attacked over the weekend and caught fire, triggering a new round of US and Iranian strikes …

We are pleased to welcome EONIQ as a new ECG Partner!EONIQ: AI-native Transport Management for Finished Vehicle Logistics …

According to data from the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association (CAAM), 58.5% of all new car sales in June were battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and fuel cell vehicles. …

 Volkswagen Group plans to drastically cut its model lineup and further pare back capacity, as Europe’s largest automaker considers a far-reaching overhaul that sources say could cost around 100,000 jobs. …

Global demand for electric vehicles rose ​for a fourth straight ‌month in June, driven by strong growth in Europe as sales ​weakened in China and North ​America, data from consultancy Benchmark ⁠Mineral Intelligence showed on ​Friday. …

The cheapest way to ship a car from China to Europe depends entirely on how many units you're moving — and most dealers only discover the wrong answer after they've paid for it. …

In May, General Motors (GM.N), opens new tab marked a rare milestone for a foreign automaker in China, selling more than 10,000 of its new Buick Electra E7 in the first month. …

We are pleased to welcome Trans Daro Expres as a new ECG Member! …

The European Parliament has voted through its negotiating position on the EU’s Military Mobility Regulation, clearing the way for trilogue talks with the Council to begin next week. …

Commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz has been pushed back into crisis mode after three vessel attacks in 24 hours triggered major US strikes on Iran and a sharp escalation across the Gulf. …

For Torello, driver shortage is not only a labour market issue. It is also a question of bureaucracy, certification and integration, especially for drivers from outside the EU. The company can identify, recruit and train drivers. …

Commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz has been given another reminder that the waterway is open, but far from normal. …

 The European auto industry is in the midst of a fierce debate over local-content rules to counter the threat from low-cost Chinese cars, but just a few miles across the Strait of Gibraltar from southern Spain, Renault Group has pre …

The uplift was driven entirely by electrified vehicles as the market continues to evolve, thanks to ongoing manufacturer investment in a wide choice of models and powertrains providing lower and zero emission mobility, as well as an expa …

Logistics is a crucial enabler of Northern Ireland’s economy and, with the right policies in place, the sector can play an even greater role in driving growth and resilience. …

China's Chery (9973.HK), opens new tab formally took over Nissan's car manufacturing plant in Rosslyn on Friday under a deal that was announced in January, and executives ​said the company will spend millions of dollars upgrading and add …

The Grimaldi Group presented its state-of-the-art vessel Grande Istanbul during a ceremony held at Autoport, the automotive terminal located in the port complex of Kocaeli. …

IRU welcomes the provisional agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on targeted amendments to the Eurovignette Directive as an important step towards greater legal clarity on CO₂-based road charging for heavy-duty v …