Self-driving cars promise to reshape transportation across Europe, offering safer roads and more efficient travel. Yet, before these vehicles become a common sight, they must navigate a complex web of regulations. The European Union (EU) is actively working to create a legal framework that balances innovation with safety and public trust. This article explores the current state of EU regulations on autonomous vehicles and when self-driving cars might become legal on European

The global automotive industry confronts fresh disruption as a geopolitical standoff over Dutch chipmaker Nexperia threatens production across multiple continents, exposing the sector's continued dependence on concentrated supply networks despite years of pledges to build resilience. US new vehicle sales are projected to decline 5.2 per cent year-over-year in November to reach 1.26 million units, reflecting persistent headwinds from affordability pressures and the aftermath o

European electric vehicle adoption confronted critical infrastructure bottleneck as charging network deployment continued lagging dramatically behind battery-electric vehicle sales growth, jeopardising continent's ambitious decarbonisation targets despite regulatory mandates establishing minimum deployment thresholds. European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation requires fast recharging stations of at least 150kW installed every 60 kilometres along Trans-European Tran

European automotive suppliers confronted mounting existential pressures as component manufacturers announced sweeping workforce reductions extending crisis rippling through vehicle production networks already operating at critical capacity thresholds. Bosch, the world's largest automotive supplier, unveiled plans to eliminate approximately 5,500 positions across its automotive division over coming years, citing stagnating global vehicle sales and slower than anticipated trans

Chinese automotive brands captured 7.4 per cent of European car sales in October, more than doubling their market share year-on-year as traditional manufacturers confront accelerating competitive pressure amid factory overcapacity running at crisis levels. MG maintained dominance amongst Chinese marques with 33,536 October sales, followed by BYD at 24,336 units and Chery's combined brands at 18,454. Together, the three account for 83 per cent of Chinese sales in Europe. Year-

Battery-electric vehicle sales across Europe jumped nearly 40 per cent in October, providing manufacturers critical momentum as they navigate stringent emissions regulations whilst grappling with intensifying competition from Chinese brands and persistent affordability concerns. Battery-electric vehicle sales in the European Union increased by 38.6 per cent to 173,173 all-electric cars in October, with market share climbing from 14.4 per cent to 18.9 per cent year-on-year. Th

American automotive sales faltered in early November as the electric vehicle sector reeled from October's policy-induced collapse, exposing the fragility of government-supported electrification whilst manufacturers recalibrate pricing strategies in the absence of federal subsidies. Light vehicle sales declined 6.5 per cent to a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 15.3 million units in October, marking the lowest sales pace in 15 months. The downturn followed President Trum