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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 …

The European Parliament has formally approved the interinstitutional agreement on the EU’s 2040 climate target, endorsing the deal reached with Member States, on 10 February. …

The European Union should “handle with care” any measures designed to increase local automotive content to counter threats from China, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius said, to avoid “unintended consequences” such as retaliation. …

China's commerce ministry shifted its stance on Thursday by accepting that Chinese electric vehicle makers can negotiate independently with the European Union, after Volkswagen secured a tariff reprieve for one of its China-made SUV mode …

The European Union should open up more to its trade partners in public procurement and curb Chinese investment in sectors like green tech, according to a new draft of a landmark industry act obtained by POLITICO on Thursday. …

Following today’s Antwerp Declaration Summit and ahead of the Alden Biesen meeting of EU leaders, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for concrete action in 2026 to restore competitiveness and secure Euro …

January is traditionally one of the weakest months of the year in the Chinese automotive market. However, the decline in 2026 is particularly pronounced. …

Major Chinese automakers will be next to knock on Brussels’ door after Volkswagen Group secured a breakthrough EU tariff reprieve for its China-made Cupra Tavascan SUV, industry insiders and analysts said. …

The European Union will exempt one of Volkswagen Group’s China-built electric vehicles from hefty import duties, the first car to get approval under a new mechanism aimed at thawing trade tensions. …

The European Parliament’s top trade lawmakers on Tuesday agreed a common position on the EU-U.S. trade deal, in a move that will be met with relief both in Washington and in Brussels. …

In this letter addressed to EU leaders, Ola Källenius, President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and CEO of Mercedes-Benz, outlines three critical priorities to secure Europe’s industrial future. …

The Stellantis-backed Automotive Cells Company (ACC) told unions it had dropped plans to build gigafactories in both Italy and Germany, the Italian metalworkers’ union UILM said. …

Stellantis will take €22 billion ($26 billion) in charges after the automaker scaled down electric-vehicle development plans and “reset” its business. …

The European Investment Bank and the European Commission announced this week an agreement on a EUR 3 billion ETS2 Frontloading Facility to accelerate investments in the sectors covered by the new emissions trading system for buildings an …

After several days of border blockades by professional truck drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, the European Commission has confirmed that talks with the Western Balkans countries will continue. …

Following the European Commission’s publication of the Clean Corporate Vehicles proposal in December as part of the Automotive package, the Parliament is now setting the framework for its legislative scrutiny by designating the responsib …

The head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has urged the European Commission to soften its stance over a global green shipping deal, arguing that a compromise acceptable to all sides – including US President Donald Trump – …

Europe’s two biggest carmakers have urged Brussels to tweak purchase subsidies and public procurement to favour domestic production over imported vehicles, calling for clear labelling and additional incentives for electric cars built in …

Across all drive types, registrations in the UK rose 3.4% year-on-year to 144,127 units in January, according to new data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles slumped to a loss in its latest quarter, showing lingering pain at its Jaguar Land Rover unit after a cyberattack shut down production. …