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VW thought to support toughening EU emissions standards while rival car makers reel under the pressure

Published 06 May 2021
By Kieran Ahuja
The Volkswagen Group is now in support of toughening vehicle emissions standards in Europe while smaller rivals struggle to comply.
EU will not achieve electric car charging targets at current rate, auditor warns

EU charging deployment off-track, says auditor

The rollout of the European Union's electric car charging network is too slow for the bloc to achieve its climate targets, auditors have warned.
Published 14 April 2021
EU flag removed from driving licences a year on from Brexit

EU flag removed from driving licences

The EU flag has been removed from new British driving licences and number plates to mark the first anniversary of Brexit.
Published 03 February 2021
Brits will escape some speeding fines in the EU due to Brexit

British drivers may escape EU speeding fines

British drivers may evade some speeding fines incurred in EU countries following Brexit, after a European Union directive requiring the cross-bor
Published 14 January 2021
British car industry welcomes Brexit trade agreement with EU

British car industry welcomes Brexit deal

The trade association representing the British car industry has welcomed the new EU-UK Brexit trade agreement.
Published 24 December 2020
EU to impose tighter environmental restrictions on EV batteries

EU's tough new eco standards for EV batteries

The EU will next month set regulations that aim to make Europe into a centre for environmentally friendly electric car batteries.
Published 01 December 2020

BMW, VW, Mercedes accused of emissions collusion

Three German car making giants worked together to hinder the introduction of emissions-reducing technology, a European Commission report alleges.
Published 05 April 2019
Automatic speed limiters? Bring them on

Opinion: Automatic speed limiters? Bring them on

New cars will, within three years, be fitted with automatic speed limiters. And that's a good thing, argues Will Dron.
Published 28 March 2019
Speed limiters and black boxes could soon be mandatory on all new cars

Speed limiters could soon be mandatory on new cars

Speed limiters and data recorders could soon become mandatory on all new cars if new legislation is voted though the European Parliament.
Published 28 February 2019

Black boxes to be standard equipment on new cars

All new cars may be required to be fitted with a 'black box' data recorder, as part of European Union measures to improve road safety.
Published 05 December 2018
Flying cars set to be certified by European regulators

Flying cars could be approved to fly in EU

Flying cars could soon be certified in the European Union, if new "special condition" rules by the European aviation regulator are approved.
Published 23 October 2018
Millions of motorists could need permits to drive in Europe post-Brexit

Brits could need EU driving permits post-Brexit

Millions of motorists could need to buy a £5.50 permit in order to drive in Europe after Brexit, according to the National Audit Office.
Published 20 July 2018
Jaguar Land Rover will lose £billions from bad Brexit deal, warns CEO

Brexit could cost Jaguar Land Rover £billions

The Jaguar Land Rover CEO has warned the British car maker will lose over £billion per year, in the event of a bad Brexit deal being reached.
Published 05 July 2018