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Volvo Cars CEO: dual tech for China and the West is new trade reality

Tech restrictions and tariffs show “we’re going into a more regional world” said the head of the Swedish automaker.

Europe News

World Bicycle Day: How can Rome encourage more people to cycle?

Rome has already made great strides to accommodate cyclists, but there’s still a lot of work to do to improve its infrastructure and better support them.

Travel News

Ibiza has just introduced a cap on tourist car numbers

The move is intended to tackle overtourism on Ibiza as the island receives more than 3 million tourists a year.

Business

Faulty brakes: Ford recalls some 274,000 Navigator and Expedition SUVs

The US carmaker is recalling two models manufactured between 2022 and 2024, after they received dozens of warranty reports pointing to a potential risk of the brake system.

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Green News

Two key reasons French men have 26% higher carbon footprint than women

Food and transport account for half of the average French person’s carbon footprint.

Business

Mercedes moving production of its GLC SUV from Germany to the US

Due to the US President’s tariff policy, carmakers across the globe are considering boosting their local US-based production.

Business

Sixt shares plummet as firm remains unprofitable despite softer losses

The car rental and mobility firm also saw stagnating revenue in Germany, its home market.

Business

Volvo Cars to slash costs worth billions following weaker performance

Volvo Cars cited a planned inventory reduction, as well as wider global auto industry turbulence as reasons for its lagging first quarter performance.

Mobility

How the US is relaxing regulations to lead the self-driving car race

The Trump administration is loosening regulations to help US carmakers like Elon Musk’s Tesla develop self-driving cars and compete with Chinese rivals.

Business

Are EV sales boosting Europe’s car market despite global uncertainty?

Three of the four largest markets in the EU, including Germany, recorded robust double-digit growth in the EV sector.

EU Decoded

What impact will driving at 17 have on road safety?

Around 20,000 people lost their lives in car accidents in the EU last year. To help increase road safety, the bloc is reviewing legislation on driving licenses. Would lowering the minimum driving age to 17 years be a good idea?

Europe News

EU fines carmakers €458 million for anti-recycling cartel

Ten years after the Dieselgate scandal over cheating in exhaust emissions tests, European carmakers are in the frame again, this time for market skulduggery in the form of a clandestine agreement not to compete on grounds of environmental friendliness on the basis of their support for recycling.

Economy

Japan's prime minister says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption

The tariffs proposed by the Trump administration would be a blow to major Japanese carmakers like Honda and Toyota.

Business

Ferrari raises prices for some models in response to Trump’s tariffs

Ferrari announced that it would increase prices for certain models up to 10% in response to Trump’s 25% auto tariffs on European car imports. The company added that its 2025 profit margins face a potential 50 basis-point reduction risk.

Europe News

EU Commission preparing 'well calibrated' retaliation to US tariffs

As the US rolls out new tariffs, the European Commission is preparing its response. The latest measures will factor in the car tariffs announced on Wednesday night, along with the reciprocal tariffs expected next week, as trade tensions between Brussels and Washington escalate.

Markets

Trump’s car tariff rattles markets: Industry leaders, analysts react

Trump’s 25% tariff on auto imports jolts equity markets and draws backlash, with European industry groups warning of supply chain shocks, rising prices, and job risks while analysts flag earnings pressure.

Economy

Trump announces 25% auto import levies and lower reciprocal tariffs

US President Donald Trump confirmed 25% tariffs on vehicles not manufactured in the US, set to take effect on 2 April. Auto shares fell across Asia following the news, with the impact expected to ripple through Europe.

Europe in Motion

Which European country has the most reckless drivers?

A new study reveals alarming data on the state of driving in Latvia, Austria, and Greece.

Business

Alibaba joins forces with BMW to work on AI tech for cars in China

The partnership demonstrates Alibaba’s increased focus on AI, while BMW is also seeking to develop competitive products for the Chinese market.

Green News

How cutting traffic by a quarter could save 200 lives in Barcelona

From superblocks to port electrification plans, Barcelona’s traffic pollution is slowly improving.