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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is in final talks with the Hungarian government to secure a multi-billion-euro investment in a new electric car factory, in a deal that could be announced as early as Friday, the Fina …

For several years now, IRU has been publishing its global report on driver shortages. …

Ro-Ro (roll-on-roll-off) is a term mostly used in shipping. Ro-Ro shipping is a safe and reliable way of transporting vehicles, mining equipment, trucks, buses, boats, and agricultural machinery overseas by sea. …

Following intensive test track and public road trials, Daimler Truck considers its GenH2 truck at an “advanced development stage” and ready for the first customer trials. …

This morning, the third Ro-Ro multipurpose unit belonging to the innovative "G5" class was delivered to the Grimaldi Group at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd shipyard in Ulsan (South Korea). …

VARO Energy and Höegh Autoliners, a leading global provider of ocean transportation solutions, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the decarbonisation of maritime sectors. …

Italy's government is working to encourage other major carmakers besides Fiat-owner Stellantis (STLAM.MI) to manufacture in the country and boost production, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said on Wednesday. …

There were substantial double-digit gains in some markets, including two of the largest: Italy (+16.2%) and France (+14%). Conversely, the German car market retracted, recording a 5.7% decline compared to November 2022. …

Volkswagen, Stellantis, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Kia said they will fund a subsidy for German electric vehicle buyers after the government this week abruptly dropped a state-funded program. …

Leading ferry and port operator, Stena Line has signed a significant deal with Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, to operate from Heysham Port for the next 77-years until 2100. …

Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout are the latest automakers to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard. …

2023 saw a turbulent start for the electric vehicle industry across Europe. …

Hyundai Motor plans to sell its plant in Russia for a token 7,000 rubles ($77.67), a company official said on Tuesday. …

This year has seen investments in supply chain resilience and the adoption in digital technology across the global automotive sector continue, with some positive developments in terms of inbound parts deliveries and greater supply chain …

The Volkswagen brand said on Tuesday that it will take over the government's share of an environmental bonus for electric vehicles after the state's subsidy programme was ended prematurely following the adoption of a revised 2024 budget. …

This morning, the signing of the share purchase agreement officially marked the s ale and transfer of a majority stake in the capital of the Heraklion Port Authority (HPA S. to Holding of Heraklion Port S.A. …

A deal was reached between the European Parliament and Council on Monday (18 December) on new rules to tighten pollution standards for cars and trucks, with the text primarily focused on reining in pollution from brakes and tyres. …

The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG), along with the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and a group of OEMs, has published the first methodology to calculate and report on automotive supply chain emissions …

Starting from January 2024, Finnlines will consolidate its Biscay services with twice a week connection between the ports of Bilbao, Vigo and Zeebrugge. …

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) takes note of today’s Euro 7 trilogue agreement, which marks a major milestone in Europe’s world-leading record of setting emissions standards for cars, vans, trucks and buses and …