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A total of 2.2 million units of new finished vehicles have been exported from China in the first quarter of 2026, marking an annual increase of 57% year on year as per data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (C …

The European Union has launched its Entry/Exit System (EES), introducing digital border controls across the Schengen Area and replacing passport stamping with biometric registration. …

New Vehicle Exports from China reached 681,000 units in January and 672,000 units in February, bringing the year-to-date total to 1,353,000 units in the first two months of 2026, as per data released by the China Association of Automobil …

At Volkswagen, underutilised and costly plants in Europe are under scrutiny. CEO Oliver Blume plans to cut overcapacity in China and Europe, while aiming to avoid plant closures in Germany through 'intelligent' measures. …

The maritime sector accounts for 3% of the EU’s total CO2 emissions, amounting to 145.2 million tonnes of CO2 in 2024. Under current policies, maritime emissions could represent one-third of all transport emissions in 2050. …

The dispute over the European truck manufacturers’ cartel has reached another important stage that could affect both current and future damages claims against heavy-duty vehicle makers across Europe. …

A nationwide road haulage stoppage is due to begin in Italy on Monday 20 April and run until Saturday 25 April, a continuous 144-hour halt to trucking services across the country. …

Sales of fully electric cars in Europe's main auto markets jumped by almost a third in the first quarter of 2026, as ​drivers looked for alternatives to combustion engines after the war in Iran ‌caused the highest spike in petrol prices …

France is ramping up fast-charging infrastructure along highways and major roads. A new master plan targets around 30,000 fast-charging points for medium- and long-distance travel by 2035, including 8,000 units dedicated to trucks. …

NOW GmbH, on behalf of the German Ministry of Transport, has conducted discussions with leading German and international passenger car manufacturers. …

In advance of a critical meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) this statement is made jointly on behalf of BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO and WSC, …

BYD is in talks to join ACEA, Europe’s car lobby group, a move that would give the Chinese automaker a voice in the region where it faces tariffs on its electric-vehicle imports. …

Europe needs to move faster on military mobility, parliamentary rapporteur Roberts Zīle told Euractiv, calling for the measures initially tabled by the Commission to ensure fast movement of troops and equipment across the bloc to be bro …

The UK government’s time-limited Depot Charging Scheme provides up to 70% funding for depot-based EV infrastructure, but fleet operators must act fast. …

Germany’s Bundestag has established the legal framework for a new electric vehicle subsidy aimed at low- and middle-income households. …

The European Commission has a new brainwave for dealing with a looming energy crisis: Teach Europeans how to drive in an energy-efficient way. …

Volkswagen's Audi will deepen its partnership with China's ​SAIC (600104.SS), opens new tab for future generations of models under their ‌co-owned new brand, with four to be launched in China in the coming years, the German …

On 17 April 2026, Brent reached USD 98.83 a barrel, up 35% since 27 February, while the week-on-week move was flat at +0.6%. …

Nissan has held talks with China’s Chery about building cars at the Japanese automaker’s plant in Britain, the Financial Times reported. …

Stellantis said on 16 April it will stop making new cars at its Poissy plant near Paris within three or four years, as ​it works on cutting excess manufacturing capacity across Europe. …

The Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) is today calling on the EU to amend its proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to keep the UK automotive sector as a trusted partner that ‘makes in Europe’. …

European road freight is facing a tougher operating environment in 2026 than many in the industry had expected just a few months ago. …

Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis (STLAM.MI), opens new tab said on Wednesday its global ​shipments rose 12% year-on-year in the first ‌quarter to an estimated 1.4 million vehicles, consolidating a sales rebound that started in the sec …