Tag: "combustion-engine vehicle"
EU to relent on combustion engines ban after auto industry pressure
World 12:49 16/12/2025STRASBOURG - The European Commission is set to backtrack on the EU's ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 by allowing up to 10% of non-electric vehicles after intense pressure from Germany, Italy and Europe's auto sector.
EU should scrap ban on new combustion-engine sales: Merz
World 16:49 07/10/2025German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday he wants the EU to scrap its planned 2035 deadline for ending new combustion-engine vehicle sales as his country looks for ways to help its ailing car industry.
