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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 today adopted a comprehensive transport package. …

New car market rises 0.5% to 144,948 units as battery electric cars take 25.4% market share. Latest industry outlook anticipates overall market to breach two million units this year for the first time since 2019.  …

On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on a single EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport services. …

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. …

From 27 January to 13 February 2026, Dutch businesses and non-profits can again apply for the AanZET purchase subsidy for new fully electric trucks. …

CMR covers around 280 million international road transport operations every year. But its digital version, e-CMR, is used in less than 1% of operations – despite all its perks. Why, and what can be done? …

The EU has been revising its CO2 regulations for companies for some time now – many companies fear an early combustion engine ban through the back door. The Commission is expected to present its plans in mid-December. …

A total of 10,852 electric cars were newly registered in Norway in October. …

European hauliers operating across borders will face higher fines, stricter alcohol limits, and tighter enforcement in 2026. …

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia’s China unit said it had established “sufficient inventories of finished goods and work-in-progress” and that its supply chain remained secure and stable after its parent halted wafer supplies. …

China said it will allow companies deemed eligible to be exempted from its export ban on Nexperia’s semiconductor chips, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said Nov. 1 in a statement. …

Speaking to the press aboard Air Force One after his meeting with Xi Jinping, Trump alluded to a number of major developments in US-China trade relations that are likely to significantly impact automotive supply chains: the suspension of …

Toyota Motor does not face an immediate chip shortage from recent Chinese export restrictions related to chipmaker Nexperia, even as the Japanese automaker is carefully watching risks to production, Chief Executive Koji Sato said. …

Paper consignment notes are being phased out across Europe. …

British MPs have expressed alarm at the alleged theft of intellectual property at the U.K. arm of chip-making giant Nexperia. …

ECSA European Shipowners and Airlines for Europe (A4E) have once again urged the European Commission (EC) as well as national governments to “ensure bold action“ to speed up the availability of affordable clean maritime and aviation fuel …

China has indicated it will phase out remaining support for its electric vehicle industry by excluding new energy vehicles (NEVs) from its list of strategic emerging industries in the next five-year plan. …

Volkswagen Group warned it would need a sufficient supply of semiconductors to meet its financial targets this year, signaling that looming shortages of Nexperia chips could further burden a struggling car industry. …