Access to data and freedom of competition were among the main topics discussed by global trade associations during the last Associations in Motion meeting in Las Vegas: topics of global interest, yet there is still a long way to go on a regulatory level

The proposal affects emissions from exhausts, brakes and tyres, regardless of the type of fuel used. Stricter rules for electric cars as well

The 30th edition of Autopromotec will take place on May 21-24, 2025 in Bologna Fair District. While waiting to meet again, Autopromotec is setting up Futurmotive - Expo & Talks, on November 16 -18 2023, a brand new event focused on energy and ecology transition and new business models in automotive sector.

Increased labour and product costs risk imposing a significant burden on motorists, discouraging them from carrying out ordinary or extraordinary maintenance

Will electric and hybrid vehicles be the perfect opportunity to reinvent the sound of our cities?

The pandemic, the economic crisis and the war in Ukraine have led many auto giants to rethink their supply chains, bringing suppliers as close as possible to avoid shortages of materials

The increase in the cost of energy is having a negative impact on the running costs of electric cars. In October 2021, it cost 50 to 70% less to charge the battery of a zero-emission car compared to filling up the tank of a petrol or diesel powered car. Today, it can even cost more.  

The limits imposed by the new Euro 7 regulation would have put a strain on the production of new internal combustion engine vehicles. Rumours from Brussels suggest that the European Union is working towards equating Euro 7 limits with the current Euro 6 standard.  

Besides saying goodbye to internal combustion engines, European automobile manufacturers will be required to review their strategies, starting with a “short” supply chain. It is one of the main objectives of the project to produce batteries for electric cars directly on the old continent.