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China's biggest automaker BYD  is planning to double it sales network in Europe by the end of next year, a senior executive said on Monday, as part of an aggressive push into the continent's market. …

Europe’s driving-licence system is about to change: new rules on driver ages, medical checks, digital licences and cross-border bans will take effect by 2029, forcing hauliers to adapt their recruitment and compliance practices. …

Nissan will eliminate 87 positions at its European regional office in France, a company document and internal emails showed, as part of CEO Ivan Espinosa's global restructuring and turnaround plan that includes a 15% cut in headcount. …

The current exemption from tolls for electric trucks in Germany expires on 31 December 2025. …

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles cut its fiscal 2026 margin goal for Jaguar Land Rover on Friday after a cyberattack disrupted production at the luxury automaker, adding to pressure from soft demand in China and chip supply constraints. …

In defence logistics, the efficient transport of goods and services across borders is of utmost importance. …

On Thursday, MEPs confirmed the boosting of Agency’s powers, to provide EU countries with more assistance on maritime safety, security and situational awareness. …

As the U.S. and China weaponize valuable chip supplies, the EU is forced to admit it hasn’t yet found a solution. …

Digital freight notes could cut hauliers' admin costs by 70% and speed up paperwork by an hour — but with the EU's 2027 deadline approaching, early movers stand to gain the most from a transformation that's already reshaping road transpo …

IRU and FuelsEurope warn that the omission of road transport from the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) undermines the availability of sustainable fuels.  …

The Nexperia supply crunch is thawing after China partially eased a ban on exports of the company’s chips that are vital components in cars — but the potential resolution of the dispute masks deeper supply chain vulnerabilities. …

The Chinese government has approved the first exemptions in the dispute over the export ban on chips produced by manufacturer Nexperia. …

France's Renault has ended a project with Valeo to develop a new rare-earth-free electric vehicle motor and is looking instead for a cheaper Chinese supplier, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. …

The EU plans to exempt 4.25-tonne electric vans from tachograph and speed-limiter requirements, removing a key barrier to electrifying light commercial fleets. …

As Europe’s 2030 and 2035 CO2 targets for cars and vans drift out of reach, ACEA calls for a smarter, more realistic approach that recognises the distinct challenges of cars and vans and supports a competitive, consumer-driven transition …

The road transport industry is preparing for a major change. From 1 January 2026, all ECMT permits and carnets will be issued exclusively in electronic form. …

The European Union needs to defend its car industry from Chinese competition, including a reassessment of its 2035 zero-emission target for new cars and vans, the bloc’s industry chief, Stephane Sejourne, said in an interview. …

China has begun designing a new rare earth licensing regime that could speed up shipments, but it is unlikely to amount to a complete rollback of restrictions as hoped by Washington, industry insiders said. …

After three quarters, Europe’s truck market continues to face weak demand, while the bus sector is regaining momentum. …

The European Commission has adopted the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) which sets out a common approach to boost investments in renewable and low-carbon fuels focusing on waterborne and aviation transport. …