Euro NCAP Rover 100 with Honda Jazz crash test
Of the 18,900 traffic fatalities in Europe in 2021, only 44% were car occupants
Government and legislation

How crash testing will adapt to the 'safest' cars ever

Complex rules focused on crash avoidance are moulding the next generation of Euro NCAP tests

23 November 2022
How crash testing will adapt to the 'safest' cars ever
Mercedes emissions testing lab front quarter
Since 2017, manufacturers have had to prove a vehicle's emissions on the road as well as in the lab
Government and legislation

Why car makers are so frustrated with Euro 7

The EU's new emissions proposals have drawn industry-wide ire, even from green transport groups

17 November 2022
Why car makers are so frustrated with Euro 7
Mercedes WLTP emissions testing rear lab
Euro 7 would also limit emissions from brakes and tyres – an issue for heavier EVs
Government and legislation

Car makers slam Euro 7 2025 emissions proposals

New proposals would slash NOx output, but some argue EVs should be the priority

10 November 2022
Car makers slam Euro 7 2025 emissions proposals
Audi Q3 in VDC chamber 1 cold #2
Audi Q3 in Mahle Powertrain's cold chamber
Government and legislation

What are Euro 7 emissions regs and what will they mean for cars?

Analysis of the latest updates to EU7 to show how the next generation of emissions regulations are shaping up

28 October 2022
What are Euro 7 emissions regs and what will they mean for cars?
Electric cars

Jaguar Land Rover to remain in Tesla deal on EU emissions targets

British firm initially joined Tesla's 'pool' last year to share CO2 fleet emissions targets in a move that could help it avoid fines

27 October 2022
Jaguar Land Rover to remain in Tesla deal on EU emissions targets
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares
“People cannot afford a safe, clean vehicle,” said Tavares
Government and legislation

Stellantis CEO: Chinese cars must be charged import tariffs

Carlos Tavares says European EVs must be cheaper than Chinese alternatives in order for car makers to survive

17 October 2022
Stellantis CEO: Chinese cars must be charged import tariffs
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Tavares says the controversial regulations - which are five years in the making - is counter productive
Paris motor show

Scrap EU7 emissions regulations, says Stellantis boss

Incoming laws will shape the final generation of European ICE powertrains before 2035 ban

17 October 2022
Scrap EU7 emissions regulations, says Stellantis boss
Vauxhall Ellesmere Port 2021 019
UK car production is down 45.9% (42,257 units) on pre-pandemic levels
Consumer

Call for urgent government aid as UK car production falls 46%

Rising bills and costs leaving UK sector uncompetitive, claims SMMT

29 September 2022
Call for urgent government aid as UK car production falls 46%
traffic
EU law would ban sales of all new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars from 2035
Government and legislation

Call for referendum to be held over EU car ban

Italian right-wing politician Matteo Salvini says his country's citizens should get vote on proposed law

22 September 2022
Call for referendum to be held over EU car ban
VW Argo AI autonomous ID Buzz
Argo AI is one of several tech start-ups testing autonomous vehicles on public roads
Government and legislation

Roadside tech could speed up sluggish autonomous vehicle rollout

China's focus on public infrastructure puts it leagues ahead in the global race to level four autonomy

15 September 2022
Roadside tech could speed up sluggish autonomous vehicle rollout

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