EU auto policy: Made‑in‑Europe, circular and used‑car rules

Timeline

1. about 20 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   EU adopts End‑of‑Life Vehicle Regulation to boost part regeneration

   The EU's new End‑of‑Life Vehicle Regulation, effective from Aug 2026, sets recycled‑content targets, bans ELV exports and boosts part regeneration across member states, impacting manufacturers and recyclers.

2. 12 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   EU proposes new used‑car rules, prompting concerns in Munich

   EU plans stricter used‑car rules by 2026, requiring inspection proof, sparking concerns in Munich, while Austrian sellers get tips to value and improve their private‑sale cars.

3. 22 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   EU rolls out strict used‑car rules as European auto industry faces restructuring

   The EU approved new rules tightening used‑car sales and recycling, while the European auto sector faces layoffs and plant closures amid high costs and Chinese competition.

4. 29 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   EU adopts mandatory circular design and recycling rules for cars

   EU Council adopts circular‑design car rules, mandating recycled‑plastic targets, extended producer liability and a ban on exporting unroadworthy vehicles, while industry groups call for softer measures.

5. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 8 sources

   Chinese EV makers accelerate expansion in Indonesia and Europe

   Xpeng celebrates its Indonesian debut, Chinese EVs exceed 10% of Europe’s market, BYD plans factory takeovers, and Chinese car makers seek equal treatment to Japanese firms in Indonesia.

6. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   VW, Stellantis and Renault urge EU to set 70% ‘Made in Europe’ auto rule

   Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault, representing about 60% of EU car output, have urged the EU to adopt a ‘Made in Europe’ rule requiring at least 70% of a vehicle’s value to be produced within the bloc, citing

7. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   EU Carmakers Push 'Made in Europe' Policy as Chinese EV Competition Rises

   EU automakers urge a “Made in Europe” rule with 75% local content and subsidies, while Chinese EV investment surges, risking 350,000 European jobs and prompting calls for broader industrial policy.

8. about 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   EU Extends 'Made in Europe' Benefits to Cars from UK, Japan and South Korea

   EU treats cars from the UK, Japan and South Korea as equivalent to EU‑made, granting them tariff‑free status and EU policy benefits to curb factory relocations and build a trusted partner network.

9. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Renault, Volkswagen and Stellantis push EU ‘Made in Europe’ car label, Toyota warns of limits

   Renault, Volkswagen and Stellantis seek EU rules to label cars ‘Made in Europe’ only if 70% of value is EU‑based; Toyota warns the move could curb investment and jobs.

10. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault urge EU to mandate 70% local content for cars

    Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault have asked the EU to require 70% local content for cars, citing competition from China, while Renault’s CEO says the firm has no excess capacity and is scaling up EV output as

11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault press EU for stricter “Made in Europe” auto rules

    Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault urge the EU to adopt a “Made in Europe” rule requiring 70 % of a car’s value be produced in the EU to counter cheap Chinese EVs and support local jobs.

12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault push EU ‘Made in Europe’ auto policy

    Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault, representing 60% of EU car output, have urged EU officials to adopt a “70:70” rule requiring 70% EU content and incentives to boost local production against rising Chinese EV

13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    EU automotive 'Made in Europe' plan faces industry pushback

    EU's new “Made in Europe” auto rule – requiring EU assembly and 70% local content for subsidies – faces opposition from Toyota and Jaguar Land Rover, while Stellantis, VW and Renault back a “70:70” policy to sp

14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    European carmakers demand stronger “Made in Europe” rules

    Stellantis, Volkswagen, Renault and other carmakers push EU‑wide “Made in Europe” rules and call for flexible policies, citing EREV tech and broader partner inclusion to sustain Europe's automotive sector.