Share: The EU looks set to scrap a ban on new petrol and diesel cars that was supposed to come into effect in 2035, as European car makers are struggling against fierce competition from China and slow consumer update of electric vehicles. The EU looks set to scrap a landmark 2035 ban on new petrol »»»

The EU looks set to scrap a landmark 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars on Tuesday, as part of a package of reforms aimed at supporting Europe's embattled auto industry. Carmakers and their backers have lobbied hard for Brussels to relax the ban over the past year — in the face of fierce compet»»»

European carmakers argued the 2035 goal of selling only EVs in Europe, along with the intermediate 2030 target, was no longer realistic. (EPA Images pic) BRUSSELS: The EU looks set to scrap a landmark 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars on Tuesday, as part of a package of reforms aimed at suppor»»»

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec 16, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The EU looks set to scrap a landmark 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars on Tuesday, as part of a package of reforms aimed at supporting Europe's embattled auto industry. Carmakers and their backers have lobbied hard for Brussels to relax the ban over »»»