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Poland in talks with Ukraine over trucker border crossing dispute

Polish truckers are in talks with Ukrainian officials over unregulated border crossings that they say have affected their business since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Mobility

Are new aerodynamic, lighter designs spelling the end of the SUV?

Sales of bigger, heavier cars have never been higher. But as the EU pushes towards electrification, more efficient vehicles could spell the end for SUVs.

Mobility

Massages and AI counselling: Will autonomous cars help with self-care?

LG presented a vision of what autonomous vehicles (AVs) could be like in the future - and it’s all about having more "me time" on the move.

Mobility

5 of the best Chinese electric cars coming to Europe this year

China is the world's biggest manufacturer of electric cars - and its latest models are coming to Europe. Here are five of the best to watch out for.

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Europe Decoded

The 'City 30' model wants to reshape European cities. Is it working?

Bologna became the first major Italian city this month to adopt the "City 30" model, a mobility strategy based on imposing a 30 km/h speed limit on the main areas of an urban road network in a bid to reduce accidents as well as air and noise pollution.

Europe News

EU Green Week kicks-off as bid to become climate neutral continues

The annual event aims to promote Europe's sustainable objectives.

Poland

From July, tolls on national motorways in Poland will be abolished

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced the government has adopted a draft law introducing free travel on Polish motorways.

Mobility

These are the top 5 best-selling electric cars in Europe this year

EVs have accounted for more than 13 per cent of Europe's car sales so far this year. These are the models topping the best-selling rankings to date.

Mobility

The best new electric cars to look out for this year

Carmakers are scrambling to cater to the growing consumer demand for EVs. These are our picks of the best new electric cars on the market in 2023.

Europe Decoded

Can slower speed limits on EU motorways really curb emissions?

Road transport accounted for a fifth of the total EU greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, and over three-quarters of the overall transport emissions.

Mobility

6 of the best value for money EVs to make the switch to electric

The price of electric cars is often cited as the biggest factor in putting people off buying an EV. We pick the most affordable to make the switch.

Mobility

Will electric cars ever cost the same as a petrol or diesel car?

Electric cars may be cheaper to run - especially given current events - but they're more expensive to buy. Is this likely to change in the future?

World

African Unity Road linking Algiers to Lagos nears completion

In partnership with anep

Conceived over 50 years ago, the Trans-Saharan Highway runs almost 5,000 kilometres from Algeria to Nigeria. Now it's nearly finished.

Hungary

Budapest says goodbye to the iconic Ikarus bus

Almost everybody from the Hungarian capital Budapest knows the loud noise of the iconic Ikarus buses. But after over 50 years in services, the old, rattling blue vehicles were retired from public duties.

Mobility

Electric cars: What support is there for swapping petrol for plug-ins?

French president Emmanuel Macron has just announced a boost for the ecological bonus available for buying electric cars. What about other EU countries?

Mobility

Renault to open network of 200 EV fast charging stations across Europe

French carmaker Renault says it will open 200 fast charging stations by mid-2024 across France, Belgium, Italy, and Spain.

Mobility

The 3 new symbolic bridges that are reshaping the geopolitical world

Bridges are often largely symbolic. These three newly-constructed crossings are opening up trade and mobility - as well as shaping geopolitics.

Mobility

Where are the best and worst roads in Europe?

Best road quality doesn't always equate to safe, as the data suggests some countries with good infrastructure also have more fatal accidents.

Mobility

The new Citroen all-electric family car that could power your home

The four-seater Citroen “oli” is an all-electric vehicle designed to be versatile, eco-friendly and affordable. Can it help families ditch their traditional cars?

Mobility

Reducing car use can help you manage your finances more than you know

Making driving an attractive option overlooks the hidden costs of using your car. Reducing use can help save you money and help the environment.