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Story summary
- The European Commission will announce changes to its 2035 ban on combustion-engine cars, potentially delaying the regulation.
- Automakers such as Stellantis and Volkswagen have lobbied for flexibility due to competition from Chinese and U.S. manufacturers.
- Proposed adjustments could allow plug-in hybrids and combustion vehicles to remain on the market beyond 2035.
- The final proposal will be revealed on December 16, 2025, in Strasbourg, shaping Europe’s automotive strategy and policy credibility.
