Europe/EU

Industry gears up for WLTP introduction
Merkel inspires calls to spend unused €200m from unpopular EV bonus scheme on charging points
UK announces ‘innovative’ customs ‘partnership’ for post-Brexit trade, SMMT wants interim single market access
German election candidate calls for EV quotas despite recent EU dismissal
Denmark EV owners earning up to €1,300 feeding power back to grid
The EU rejects calls for EV quotas, dismissing previous speculation
New type approval legislation covers two key automotive points
Austria investigates companies in VW scandal as EU fraud office passes evidence to prosecutors
SMMT warns of servicing price rise due to Brexit
Valeo looks to sell parts of business in order to meet EU competition demands
New figures reveal decreasing number of young drivers in UK
PSA Opel deal cleared by European Commission
Skoda, Dacia lead growing auto centres in central and eastern Europe
Brexit highlights uncertainty as UK automotive investment drops
Financial implications of leaving EU highlighted as Queen’s speech reveals Brexit bills
Interim period required to protect UK car industry after Brexit
UK General Election result raises calls for stability by automotive industry
UK aftermarket grows as vehicles gain technology
Denmark’s EV sales collapse 60% on tax move
Call for new UK Government to focus on strengthening automotive sector