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China Reacts to European Investigation, But the Story Is More Complex Than It Seems
China Reacts to European Investigation, But the Story Is More Complex Than It Seems

18 Sep 2023, 16:33 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Carlos Tavares has already warned that China does not treat foreign vehicles the same way it wants its cars to be treated when it comes to taxes.

 
Europeans Should Buy Tesla's FSD Beta While It's Still Cheaper Than in the US
Europeans Should Buy Tesla's FSD Beta While It's Still Cheaper Than in the US

30 Jul 2023, 20:02 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Europeans are paying less for the mighty advanced driver-assistance system. But why is the software cheaper over the pond? Let's dive in

 
Tesla Owners in Germany Can Return the Cars and Get Their Money Back Even After 12 Months
Tesla Owners in Germany Can Return the Cars and Get Their Money Back Even After 12 Months

2 May 2023, 14:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla messed with the consumer protection law in Germany, and now owners can return their EVs and request a refund even after 12 months from the purchase

 
Automakers Should Kill Planned Obsolescence and Make Cars Last Longer
Automakers Should Kill Planned Obsolescence and Make Cars Last Longer

29 Mar 2023, 18:20 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Even the European Union is going after that and greenwashing, which European legislators believe is much more comprehensive than you may imagine

 
Germany and Spain Declare War On Nuclear Energy, Here's Why They May Regret It
Germany and Spain Declare War On Nuclear Energy, Here's Why They May Regret It

16 Mar 2023, 23:01 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / It's possible Germany, and its anti-atomic coalition may one day come to regret their decision to turn their back on nuclear energy.

 
EU (2022): 'No to New ICEs Beyond 2035!'; Germany (2023): 'Can We Talk About This?'
EU (2022): 'No to New ICEs Beyond 2035!'; Germany (2023): 'Can We Talk About This?'

3 Mar 2023, 17:07 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / Europe’s most prominent automotive industry is having second thoughts about eliminating the polluting piston engine from 2035

 
ICE Ban: Germany's Block Reveals Strategy Behind Flex-Fuel Hybrids for Emerging Countries
ICE Ban: Germany's Block Reveals Strategy Behind Flex-Fuel Hybrids for Emerging Countries

3 Mar 2023, 10:15 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Apparently, the plan was never to kill combustion engines: only to give them something neutral for them to burn instead of fossil fuels.

 
Ten Years From Now, Combustion Vehicles Won't Be Worth a Dime in Europe
Ten Years From Now, Combustion Vehicles Won't Be Worth a Dime in Europe

14 Feb 2023, 16:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The European Parliament formally approved a law banning sales of combustion vehicles in the European Union from 2035 in a move aimed at accelerating EV adoption

 
EU Set to Propose Regulations for Last Breed of Combustion Engines Ahead of 2035 Ban
EU Set to Propose Regulations for Last Breed of Combustion Engines Ahead of 2035 Ban

10 Nov 2022, 12:34 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / The new legislation is expected to tighten restrictions on emissions on gas-powered vehicles from 2025, placing the continent's economy on sustainable footing

 
Owners of Vehicles With Defeat Devices Should Have Right to Compensation, Advisor Says
Owners of Vehicles With Defeat Devices Should Have Right to Compensation, Advisor Says

3 Jun 2022, 15:06 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / An advisor of the European Union's Court of Justice, the highest of its kind in the EU, believes that owners of cars with defeat devices should be compensated

 
Tough Times for European New Car Sales, Market Slumps Ninth Consecutive Month
Tough Times for European New Car Sales, Market Slumps Ninth Consecutive Month

20 Apr 2022, 21:43 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / The European auto industry is struggling under the chip shortage and effects of Ukraine war, the region is recording massive dips in new car registrations

 
VW, BMW Fined $1 Billion by the European Union for Starting an Emissions Cartel
VW, BMW Fined $1 Billion by the European Union for Starting an Emissions Cartel

9 Jul 2021, 09:03 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The European Commission fined the two German carmakers for colluding to slow down the use of emissions cleaning technology in diesel engines

 
Delivery Drones and Air Taxis Could Boost Medical Transport, but Are They Safe?
Delivery Drones and Air Taxis Could Boost Medical Transport, but Are They Safe?

29 May 2021, 12:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The European Union Aviation Safety Agency conducted a study regarding Urban Air Mobility acceptance, and the results show a positive attitude, but also concerns

 
European Passenger Car Sales Drop 32% After Eight Months, Recovery Is Uncertain
European Passenger Car Sales Drop 32% After Eight Months, Recovery Is Uncertain

17 Sep 2020, 07:08 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / January to August passenger car registrations across the European Union paint a bleak picture, but there is still hope for a possible comeback

 
This Is How the DS-7 Crossback Driver Attention Monitoring System Works
This Is How the DS-7 Crossback Driver Attention Monitoring System Works

8 Nov 2019, 14:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In 2022, all new European Union-made cars will have to be equipped with driver monitoring technology to help prevent loss of life

 
Denmark Wants Europe to Completely Ban Diesel and Gasoline Cars
Denmark Wants Europe to Completely Ban Diesel and Gasoline Cars

7 Oct 2019, 10:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Denmark gets important backing from European Union member states in support of its idea to phase out ICE cars by the year 2030

 
Noise Generators for EVs Mandatory from July 1, 2019 in Europe
Noise Generators for EVs Mandatory from July 1, 2019 in Europe

6 Jun 2019, 13:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The rule will apply in the member states to all new private and commercial electric and hybrid vehicles sold from July 1

 
Huge “Vote for Europe” Banner Pops Up on Volkswagen’s Headquarters
Huge “Vote for Europe” Banner Pops Up on Volkswagen’s Headquarters

10 May 2019, 15:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Volkswagen issues a statement asking its employees to go out and vote in the European elections, huge banner raised on HQ

 
Europe to Make Emergency Braking, More Safety Systems Mandatory on All New Cars
Europe to Make Emergency Braking, More Safety Systems Mandatory on All New Cars

22 Feb 2019, 10:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The new rules call for the mandatory use of an emergency-braking system and a lane-departure warning system, among many others

 
Europeans to Get Confused at the Pumps by New Fuel Labels
Europeans to Get Confused at the Pumps by New Fuel Labels

12 Oct 2018, 13:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The European Union is implementing a unified labelling system for fuel at the pumps across the continent, choice of letters might create confusion.