On October 14, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) called for substantial progress in negotiations on the automotive package so that it can be finalised early next year. ACEA advocated a workable, long-term policy framework with realistic conditions and flexibilities to reach CO2-emission reduct

According to information released on the official website of China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on October 13, China and the European Union (EU) recently held in-depth discussions on trade in hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs) under the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultations (TIC) mechanism and reach

On October 9, the European Commission selected 46 new strategic projects across 16 Member States. The projects will contribute to the benchmarks set in the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) that, by 2030, EU capacity meets at least 10% of the EU's annual consumption for extraction, 40% for processing, and 25% for rec

On October 9, Arverne announced that the European Commission has designated Lithium de France as a Strategic Project under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), placing the project among a select group of initiatives considered essential to Europe’s industrial and energy independence.
The CRMA sets key targets for 2

On October 12, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of ZF Capri HoldCo GmbH (ZF Capri) of Germany by Harman International of the US, ultimately controlled by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of South Korea. The transaction relates primarily to ADAS for passeng

On October 9, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commission and China of an interim deal to address critical trade imbalances. The sudden and rapid rise in imports of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) from Chin

On October 9, the European Commission announced that it had productive discussions with China during the second meeting of the EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations (TIC) in Beijing. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to properly handling differences under the framework of WTO rules and committed to cont

On October 9, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Eaton Corporation plc's mobility business by Dana Incorporated (Dana); both are from the US. The transaction relates primarily to the automotive parts sector.
The Commission concluded that the notified t

On October 7, the European Parliament approved EUR 2.7 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to support 400 automotive industry workers who were made redundant by 20 companies in the Galicia region, Spain. The funding will provide career counselling, job-search support, training, and allowance

Following an anti-subsidy investigation, the European Commission imposed provisional countervailing duties on China-built Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in July 2024, before confirming manufacturer-specific duties for a five-year period starting October 30, 2024. These rates range from 7.8% for Tesla’s Shanghai pro

On September 22, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT) published an analysis showing the EU’s EUR 24 billion economic stake in UK automotive manufacturing success. The UK is the EU’s largest export market for passenger cars, while EU manufacturers sell more automotive components to the UK than

On September 16, U.S. President Trump said that if Canada joins the European Union as a proposed associate member intended as a “hostile act” against the U.S., he may impose tariffs on Europe or halt trade with the bloc.
Trump was asked about European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for Canada to

On September 14, the European Commission announced an update to the EU’s dual-use export control list, adding advanced technologies with potential implications for automotive semiconductor and electric vehicle supply chains.
The updated controls cover semiconductor manufacturing and testing technologies, including eq

On September 14, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) announced that CEOs of Europe’s seven major truck and bus manufacturers warned at IAA Transportation 2026, Germany that the shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles is being slowed by delays in charging, energy, and other supporting infrastr

On September 13, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada plans to begin discussions for a "unique alliance" with the European Union, but not membership, as he prepares to address the European Parliament on September 17.
Carney will be traveling to Strasbourg, France, on September 15 and will address the European

On August 31, the European Commission announced that it has adopted an implementing act establishing the documentary requirements importers must meet to comply with the "melt and pour" traceability provisions of the EU Steel Regulation.
Beginning October 1, 2026, importers must declare the country where steel was ori

On August 12, the European Commission announced that the new End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation enters into force on August 13, 2026. The rule will govern the design, production, collection, and end-of-life treatment of vehicles. It will increase the recovery and reuse of valuable materials. They will also help se

On July 29, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Drivalia, a company of the Credit Agricole Auto Bank (CAAB) group, signed a EUR 48 million financing agreement to support the development of electric mobility in Italy and Finland.  It will enable Drivalia to put approximately 2,900 new battery electric vehicles (BEV

On July 28, the European Commission launched a call for proposals under the Battery Booster Facility, offering up to EUR 1.5 billion in interest-free loans to support battery cell manufacturing projects across the European Economic Area (EEA). Applications are open until September 30, 2026.
Launched in June 2026 as p

On July 17, the European Commission presented an Electrification Action Plan to make Europe the first electro-powered continent and a stronger carbon market to support the EU's industry in the clean transition and electrification. The Commission will assess an indicative electrification target of 46% by 2040 as part