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State of the Union: Zelenskyy's attempts to drum up new support

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the crucial visit of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the U.S., the latest economic forecast by the EBRD and attempts to support the struggling German car industry.

Europe News

Thousands rally in Brussels to call for EU industrial action

Initially launched in solidarity with employees at the Audi plant in Brussels, Monday's rally in the Belgian capital became the call for measures to preserve Europe's industrial sector.

Europe News

Denmark regulates camper van tourism after clashes with locals

In Denmark, locals often complain that camper van tourists park en masse - sometimes blocking the views at beauty spots - and litter the environment.

Business

Croatia, Czechia and Hungary warm to electric vehicles

New registrations of electric cars in the EU dipped slightly in June, despite significant growth in Croatia, Czechia, and Hungary.

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Business

Renault in the driving seat as it looks to score motorists' abilities

French car manufacturer, Renault, plans to revolutionise the car industry with a "big frére" technology to score driving performance. The system will deduct points for speeding, tailgating, and crossing white lines.

Business

Aston Martin reveals new sports car inspired by racing star

Luxury British carmaker Aston Martin reveals its limited edition 'Valiant' model, saying it expects deliveries to start towards the end of the year.

Italy

Beef between Italian government and Fiat 500 maker turns personal

The ongoing dispute between Europe’s second-largest car manufacturer and the Italian government continues — this time, with the Fiat 500’s iconic status front and centre.

Business

Ferrari's first electric car to cost at least half a million euros

Ferrari's first electric car will cost at least €500,000, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Markets

Electric dreams: Which cars are EU consumers buying?

Car registrations in the European Union grew by almost 14% year-on-year this April, with petrol vehicles losing market share.

Mobility

Euroviews. We can't hesitate with autonomous driving like we did with electric

Let's propel the automotive industry into a future where autonomy is not just a possibility but a reality, Henrik Green writes.

Business

VW and other European electric car makers fight to catch up with China

Volkswagen and other European giants risk falling behind in an industry where manufacturing and sales dynamics are changing with incredible speed.

Economy

German industrial production picks up at fastest rate seen in a year

Factory output in Germany surpasses predictions for February, although a significant recovery seems far off.

Business

Porsche revs up for intro to new models but puts brake on profit hopes

German car maker Porsche reveals details of new versions of favourite models due for release this year as it adds electric sports car into the mix.

Mobility

Flying car model unveiled at Mobile World Congress

A working model of a car that can fly at the Mobile World Congress tech show in Barcelona has sky-high ambitions.

Green News

The EU is set to adopt weak rules against pollution from road traffic

Air pollution from cars is a silent killer in Europe. So why are emissions standards being weakened?

Europe News

EU car sector calls for fewer regulations, better industrial strategy

The European car industry wants the continent's policymakers to come up with a better industrial strategy as well as a reduction in the pace of new regulations over the next five years, according to the CEO of Renault.

Business

Renault and Nissan get green light to launch new alliance

Car makers Renault Group and Nissan have launched a new form of their alliance, after regulatory authorities gave them the go ahead.

Business

Autoworkers reach deal with Ford in step towards ending strikes

The United Auto Workers union said on Wednesday it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough toward ending the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.

Business

EU car sales rise for 14th consecutive month, mostly thanks to EVs

New car registrations increased by 9.2% last month, reaching 861,000 units, more than half of which were electric and hybrid vehicles.

Europe News

State of the Union: EU-China trade talks & interest rates to stay put

The European Commissioner for Trade was in Beijing to temper fears of an all out trade war between the two sides.