On February 24, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced that forty-five organisations representing Europe’s transport sector are joining forces to urge national governments to strengthen European funding for transport under the future EU budget and to increase the budget of the future Conne

On February 23, AMAG Austria Metall AG announced that the European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing it with a loan of EUR 75 million. It supports AMAG's investments, with planned total costs of EUR 168 million over the period 2025-2028.  This is an important boost for AMAG to further advance key research projects,

On February 20, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by HOCHTIEF AG, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (‘KfW'), the national promotional bank acting on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, all of Germany, and Vulcan Energy Resources L

On February 18, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) issued an open letter urging the President and EU Commissioners, ahead of the anticipated publication of the Industrial Accelerator Act, to take decisive action to support European suppliers against mounting unfair competition. CLEPA warned that

On February 18, HeyCharge announced that it has been awarded a EUR 2.5 million grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator. HeyCharge is a hardware enabled SaaS platform that enables simplicity all around EV-charging including user experience, installation and operations. 
This grant will fund its Se

On February 16, the European Commission released a report on progress toward the EU’s target of cutting road deaths and serious injuries by half by 2030. Although fatalities have decreased, progress is too slow to meet the goal.
Road safety is a joint effort between the EU and its Member States. While national and lo

On February 13, Europe Commission launched a new ICT (Information and Communication Technology) supply chain security toolbox. It gives member states a common plan to find, assess, and reduce cybersecurity risks in ICT supply chains. The toolbox explains possible risk situations and suggests solutions, such as checki

On February 10, the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) took note that the European Commission accepted Volkswagen (Anhui)'s price undertaking for exports of battery electric vehicles, allowing the relevant model to be exempted from countervailing duties provided that the minimum import price conditions are m

On February 10, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) organized the annual press conference and advocated that a comprehensive reform program for location attractiveness and competitiveness is a key prerequisite for an economic turnaround.
VDA president stated that Europe’s highly regulated and cent

On February 10, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) raised issues for the future of manufacturing in the EU ahead of the informal EU Leaders’ Retreat on February 12, 2026. CLEPA stated that the Industrial Accelerator Act must be robust. Specifically, it needs an adequate definition of ‘European-m

On February 10, the European Commission announced that Volkswagen (Anhui) can export its CUPRA Tavascan model into the EU at or above its proposed minimum import price. It will be exempt from the countervailing duties imposed on BEV imports from China.
In addition to selling at a minimum import price, Volkswagen (Anh

On February 10, the Members of the European Parliament backed a political agreement with the Council on amendments to the EU Climate Law by 413 votes to 226 and 12 abstentions, to include a new, intermediate and binding 2040 EU climate target of reducing net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% compared to 1990 leve

On February 9, the European Union launched its largest Chips Act pilot line, NanoIC, at IMEC Leuven. With a total investment of EUR 2.5 billion, the facility has received EUR 700 million in EU funding, EUR 700 million from national and regional governments, and the remainder from ASML and other industry partners.
Nan

On February 5, Volkswagen Group CEO and Stellantis CEO wrote a joint open letter with ideas to make Europe’s car industry stronger. Their ideas support the EU’s “Made in Europe” plan by EU Commissioner for Industry.
The European car industry generates 8% of European GDP annually and employs 13 million people. Volkswa

On January 27, following the signing of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, automotive industry leaders outlined implications for the sector. The FTA is expected to enable greater tariff certainty and a more predictable trade framework.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India said the agreement will allow the introduc

On January 27, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations on a trade agreement between the EU and India.
It will support Germany as an export country and companies in the German car industry by gradually reducing tariffs on vehicles to 1

On January 20, Abeifa, Brasileira das Empresas Importadoras de Veículos Automotores (Brazilian Association of Automobile Importers and Manufacturers), presented an analysis of the recently signed Mercosur-European Union trade agreement during its annual meeting with the specialized press, highlighting its implication

On January 27, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomed the conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India. ACEA stated that it will greatly help European automobile exports enter a market of 4 million passenger cars that, until now, has been

On January 27, 2026, the Prime Minister of India and the European Commission President announced the conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, which includes a carefully calibrated automotive liberalisation package. Car tariffs will gradually reduce from 110% to as low as 10%, while tariffs on car parts will b

On January 21, the European Parliament decided to request the European Court of Justice to assess whether the EU-Mercosur agreement is in conformity with the EU treaties.
With 334 votes in favour, 324 against, and 11 abstentions, the European Parliament adopted a resolution asking for a legal opinion from the Europea