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Based on data from the Bruegel European Clean Technology Tracker, this in-depth analysis examines the expansion of the EU battery and electric vehicle industry, trade imbalances, and their impact on global competitiveness, revealing the key role of policy frameworks and supply chain strategies.
BMW and Toyota launch road tests of renewable gasoline in Spain, aiming to demonstrate to EU policymakers that internal combustion engines still have decarbonization potential, challenging the single technology route of electrification.
Two years after the EU imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, Western brands have shifted production to the EU, but Chinese brands continue to gain market share, and battery imports have surged. T&E analysis reveals the complex effects of the tariff policy, as well as Europe's dilemma between industrial protection and green transition.
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) plans to restrict automakers from using marketing terms such as "autonomous driving," reflecting an upgrade in consumer protection and market regulation for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in Europe, which may reshape automakers' product positioning and global competitive strategies.
UK regulators plan to restrict car manufacturers from using terms such as "autonomous driving" in advertisements to prevent misleading marketing. This move reflects the deep-seated trade-off between safety trust and consumer protection in the commercialization of autonomous driving, and will have a demonstration effect on the strategic layout of the global automotive industry.
The UK plans to impose strict restrictions on automakers' marketing of 'autonomous driving' to prevent exaggerated claims. This move reflects Europe's growing caution regarding consumer protection and liability definition in the commercialization of autonomous driving technology, potentially reshaping global automakers' marketing strategies and the competitive landscape of the industry.
Based on the 37th Annual State of Logistics Report from the United States, analyze global supply chain disruption trends and their implications for the European business environment and policy-making, emphasizing resilience, adaptability, and digitalization as core competencies.
The EU issued new regulations on steel and e-commerce, aimed at reducing the trade deficit with China, marking a shift in European industrial policy from defense to actively reshaping global competition rules.
Volkswagen Group has released the regenerate+ sustainability strategy, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050, 100% renewable electricity by 2030, and a 90% reduction in emissions and 40% use of recycled materials by 2040. This strategy not only demonstrates the company's commitment to decarbonization but also marks a key action for the European automotive industry to reshape its global competitiveness under the EU policy framework.
The European Commission has approved a €1 billion state aid scheme by Slovakia to support clean technology manufacturing capacity. This move is a key industrial policy initiative under the Clean Industrial Deal, aimed at boosting Europe's manufacturing competitiveness in net-zero technologies and reducing reliance on external supply chains.
Volkswagen, Stellantis, and Renault jointly wrote to the European Parliament, requesting the implementation of a 70% localization value rule and stronger incentives to address competitiveness challenges and supply chain pressures. This article provides an in-depth analysis from the perspectives of industrial competitiveness, EU industrial policy, and strategic autonomy.
Mozambique's new law requires the state to hold shares in mining projects, directly impacting European companies' mining investments in the country, exacerbating the EU's critical raw material supply risks, and promoting the process of supply chain diversification and strategic autonomy.
European and British carmakers are pushing for another delay in post-Brexit EV tariff rules, revealing a fundamental mismatch between industrial policy ambitions and battery supply realities.
This in-depth analysis interprets the global divergence effects of the AI economy from a European perspective: when computing power, chips, data centers, and software profits are concentrated in a few countries and companies, Europe faces not only pressure from job displacement, but also a long-term test of its position in the industrial chain, the stability of its tax base, and its capacity for strategic autonomy.
The Sustainability LIVE 2026 London Summit has made the automotive industry's net-zero transition a central topic, reflecting how Europe's automotive sector is shifting from competition in vehicle electrification to a systematic decarbonization of manufacturing, procurement, and supply chains. For companies, this is not just a compliance issue, but a rewriting of cost structures, industrial coordination, and long-term competitiveness.
AD Ports’ acquisition of the core business of Germany’s MBS Logistics is not just a cross-border merger and acquisition; it also reflects the new landscape of Europe’s logistics industry amid supply chain restructuring, regional network competition, and asset-light strategies.