Lyft’s recently announced collaboration with Benteler has been thrown into doubt after a legal claim from former Benteler partner Beep. Beep allege that Casper Benteler, a young heir to the Benteler Group, defaulted on repaying Beep’s $30 million loan on a similar autonomous EV project and that Benteler are violating an exclusivity agreement by going ahead with their plans with Lyft.   In July, Lyft and Benteler Mobility announced plans to bring Holon’s self-driving shuttles

Investment in European electric vehicle manufacturing has slowed as the bloc now has the capacity to build more than double the number of EVs that consumers are buying, according to new research obtained by Europe Express . The findings come ahead of a December 10 package of proposals from Brussels aimed at supporting Europe’s struggling automotive sector and reassessing the planned 2035 phaseout of combustion engines. The ban has become increasingly contentious, with divisio

Tesla privately cautioned the UK government that diluting electric vehicle regulations would depress demand for battery cars and jeopardise the country’s carbon reduction goals, according to documents released under freedom of information rules. In submissions to a government consultation earlier this year, obtained by the Fast Charge  newsletter, the US carmaker said that maintaining strict zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) targets was “essential” to sustaining electric car sales.

European Automobile Manufacturers' Association ( ACEA)'s registration data released 25 November reveals an automotive market transformation that industry executives publicly claim cannot happen whilst simultaneously presiding over its steady progression. October year-to-date figures show battery-electric vehicles capturing 16.4% of European market share, up from 13.2% the previous year, a 25.7% volume increase delivering 1.47 million electric registrations through October. Ye

Comprehensive analysis prepared for European Parliament's Transport Committee outlined fragmented landscape of intermodal freight terminals across European Union, assessing over 900 facilities using AGORA and SGKV terminal maps data, highlighting disparities in location, capacity, equipment, and modal integration. Germany holds dominant position hosting approximately 25-30% of all terminals, with country's dense infrastructure and extensive rail access contrasting sharply wit

Overall European aviation capacity grew 5% year-over-year reaching 125.8 million seats during November 2025, with international capacity expanding 7% whilst domestic capacity contracted 1.9% compared to November 2024, according to OAG schedule data. Low-cost carrier capacity increased 5.6% versus prior year, whilst mainline carriers posted 4.6% growth, representing 64% of total market. Spain and United Kingdom maintained positions as largest capacity markets with 13.1 million

Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing operator, will shut down its UK business at the end of the year, ending access to its shared fleet across London. The company, owned by US rental group Avis Budget, said it will stop accepting new bookings after 31 December as it begins a formal consultation on proposed redundancies. Zipcar UK employed 71 staff last year, according to its most recent filings. The withdrawal represents a significant setback for advocates of car-sharing a

Italian railway operations experienced significant disruption following commencement of 24-hour nationwide strike affecting Trenitalia, Italo, and regional operator Trenord services from 21:00 on November 27 through 21:00 on November 28. Multiple transport unions including USB, CUB, and Cobas coordinated industrial action protesting wage structures, working conditions, and proposed government budget measures for 2026. Medium-distance and long-distance trains faced widespread

The container shipping industry received a clear warning in mid-November when CMA CGM stated that the sector is heading for a “tough year ahead.” The company highlighted weakening demand and a growing oversupply of vessels as the main pressure points. The comments, published on 14 November, landed at a time when freight rates continue to slide on major trade routes. They have now fallen far from the levels seen during the post-pandemic congestion period, according to recent m