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The International Road Transport Union (IRU) estimates that many vehicles will not be equipped with second-generation smart tachographs in time. …

The CEO of German car manufacturer Mercedes, Ola Källenius, has called for more long-term subsidies for electric vehicles as demand weakens. …

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) recognises the ambitious proposal for an End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation. …

Erkport, a key player in sea transport and port services in Izmir since 2013, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Yantai Port Group, marking the beginning of a new era in maritime transport from Chin …

Steered by Chairman John Elkann, Stellantis is acting swiftly to dismantle the legacy of its former CEO, Carlos Tavares, and repair relations with dealers, industry partners, governments and workers. …

The Italian government is willing to work with Stellantis as the automaker charts a new course as long as it keeps jobs and factories in the country, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. …

This week, the European Commission approved Sweden’s request, submitted in July, to extend its carbon market to the rail freight and passenger sectors. …

Audi’s plant in Brussels will cease production by 28 February 2025, Audi spokesperson Peter D’hoore said, after the company said no alternatives to closure had been found. …

The European Union has decided to lift internal land border checks with Bulgaria and Romania starting 1 January 2025.  …

Stellantis will extend the production stoppage at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy by a further two weeks, until 20 January 2025, the head of the FIOM-Cgil trade union at the site said. …

Wallenius Marine has been conducting advanced wind tunnel tests for a car carrier vessel that will use Oceanbird wing sails  …

United European Car Carriers (UECC) is further expanding its fleet of eco-friendly car carriers with the addition of the dual-fuel LNG newbuild Blue Aspire that is set to boost vessel capacity on its key European North-S …

Several maritime and alternative fuels projects are among initiatives that have been awarded the Strategic Technology Platform for Europe (STEP) label in a new initiative of the European Commission to boost investment in critical technol …

Volkswagen said on 11 December 2024 it is offering its newly unionized workers at its Tennessee assembly plant a 14% wage increase over four years and profit sharing. …

IRU has joined a coalition of EU trade stakeholders urging a more efficient and harmonised Union Customs Code which would enhance trade facilitation and address existing inefficiencies in customs procedures across the EU. …

Numerous regulations for transport companies will change in 2025 in Germany. …

Italy’s Industry Minister Adolfo Urso announced a deal to avert 249 layoffs at suppliers to Stellantis, saying he hoped the breakthrough would help repair strained relations with the carmaker. …

We are encouraged by the European People’s Party’s recognition of the numerous challenges European automakers face, including heavy vehicle manufacturers of trucks and buses. …

Jiyue, an automotive joint venture between Baidu and Geely, is seeking to raise new money and carry out some operational changes to cope with fierce market competition. …

The debate on one of the EU’s most important climate regulations is being distorted by bogus claims about high fines. …