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Stellantis may have to close factories due to the risk of hefty European Union fines for not complying with CO2 emission targets, the automaker’s Europe boss, Jean-Philippe Imparato, said. …

Nissan Motor has asked some suppliers to allow it to delay payments to free up short-term funds, according to several emails and a company document reviewed by Reuters, as the troubled Japanese automaker scrambles to boost cash. …

The European Commission’s proposal to extend toll exemptions for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles is a welcome step but broader Eurovignette reforms are still urgently needed. …

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Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast began production on Sunday at its second domestic factory, aiming to ramp up output of affordable mini urban models as its global expansion plans face delays. …

Lotus Cars has denied it plans to close its factory in Hethel, England, amid heavy losses. …

To stimulate and support the competitiveness of sustainable road transport, the European Commission is proposing to exempt zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles from road tolls and user charges. …

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The European Commission adopted on 27 June a proposal to amend the Eurovignette Directive to extend the possibility to exempt zero-emission trucks for road tolls and user charges. …

The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has adopted a sector position on the forthcoming European Port Strategy, setting out key rail-focused recommendations to enhance Europe’s connectivity, security, and su …

Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa's underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, as restrictions on exports to the United States and Europe send them on a global quest for new markets. …

On Wednesday morning, almost 50 ships were anchored in the roadstead outside the Port of Antwerp due to a nationwide strike, which was also joined by port pilots from Vlissingen. …

Tesla’s French operations are under scrutiny following a formal directive from France’s anti-fraud agency, the DGCCRF (Direction Générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation et de la Répression des Fraudes), which concluded the company …

At present, over 90% of newly registered trucks in the EU are equipped with diesel engines. In the first quarter of 2025, only 3.5% were battery-electric or plug-in hybrid models. …

European automotive suppliers welcome today’s adoption of the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), which links state-aid eligibility to the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and recognises a wide range of clean-tech and decarbon …

Chinese electric vehicle champion BYD has slowed its production and expansion pace in recent months by reducing shifts at some factories in China and delaying plans to add new production lines, said two people with knowledge of the matte …

The Port of Piraeus hosted a high-level ceremony on 24 June, 2025, to mark the arrival of the “Yuan Hai Kou,” one of the world’s largest and most advanced vehicle carriers, operated by COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers, is 199.9 m long …

In May 2025 year-to-date (YTD), new EU car registrations fell by 0.6% compared to the same period last year. Nonetheless, year-on-year (YOY) registrations for May increased by 1.6% compared to the same month last year. …

The growing number of freight offers is not translating into increased activity among carriers, and the European economy remains sluggish. …

The European Commission pledged to deliver regulatory simplification for the automotive sector as part of its Automotive Industrial Action Plan, the withdrawal of the Green Claims Directive is an essential step in that direction. …