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Nick Thomas-Symonds, the UK minister for EU relations, said strict requirements could create “unnecessary barriers to trade”, pointing to UK–Spain commercial links as an example of how integrated supply chains could be affected. …

Stellantis’ European dealer network, which has seen sales fall sharply in the past two years, has joined automakers and industry groups in appealing the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for legislative relief. …

Dostech, a small supplier of sealant technology in Germany's industry-rich Baden-Wuerttemberg region, shifted focus in 2018 when a surge in automotive enquiries prompted it to embark on a major electric transport project. …

The battery-electric car market share reached 19.3%, highlighting the continued potential for further growth. …

Volkswagen opened 2026 where it ended 2025 — at the top of Europe’s battery-electric vehicle rankings — but the January figures show that its main rival is no longer Tesla and that the competitive gap is narrowing. …

Stellantis is likely to record its first annual operating and net loss since its creation in 2021, following unexpectedly large write-downs of €22 billion linked to an overly ambitious electrification strategy under former CEO Carlos Tav …

Ahead of the Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe conference in Bonn, Germany on March 17-19, 2026, Automotive Logistics is exploring the sector’s biggest challenges and trends, and how Europe’s supply chain can be …

The European Union is pushing Washington to clarify how the United States will proceed after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, the EU executive said on Sunday. …

The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs — a major repudiation of a core piece of Trump’s economic program. …

Decarbonising heavy goods vehicles poses unique challenges but Britain is taking steps to address them, as SMMT data published this week shows new zero emission truck registrations more than doubled last year. …

Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr will enter the Italian market starting from Thursday, the company said in a press release, the latest in a string of announced European launches. …

Renault Group has managed to cut development time to less than two years for its newest EV, the Twingo minicar, in an effort to match the speed and efficiency of Chinese rivals. …

Kirchheim unter Teck / Wilhelmshaven, 18 February 2026 – MOSOLF Port Logistics & Services (MPLS) continues to expand its European port network with the establishment of a new terminal at the Port of Oostende. …

Donald Trump lauded Athens on Wednesday for siding with Washington in its opposition to an International Maritime Organisation (IMO) mandate for clean shipping fuels – a politically sensitive matter that caused turmoil in Brussels l …

The European Commission will propose that electric vehicles will need to have at least 70 percent EU content to be eligible for state subsidies, the Financial Times reported, in an effort to protect the bloc’s manufacturing base from low …

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the industry’s top lobby group, has cautioned Washington over its plans to revitalise domestic shipbuilding by charging foreign-built vessels higher port fees.  …

UK transport and logistics organisations have urged the European Commission to suspend penalties linked to the EU’s 90-days-in-180 rule for at least two years, warning that stricter enforcement alongside the EU’s new biometric border sys …

The European Commission published its report to track progress towards the EU's goal of halving road deaths and serious injuries by 2030. …

The new emissions trading system, which is set to cover road transport from 2028, has been stirring strong emotions in the industry for a long time. …

President Donald Trump's repeal of the foundation for federal climate regulation will immediately free automakers from costly tailpipe emissions standards, but the move could spark lawsuits and force businesses to navigate an uncertain f …