The EU commission intends to removes the ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2035, and this affects millions of people who drive, repair and maintain vehicles. However, it does not change the long term journey toward more sustainable mobility.
On 16 December 2025, the decision came from the European Commission. There will be no strict ban on the sale of new fossil fuel vehicles from 2035.
The background is well known. The transport sector must significantly reduce emissions for the EU to reach its climate targets. The Commission has previously pushed for a ban from 2035, but several major member states and industry representatives have warned that a strict technology ban risks having a negative impact on both competitiveness and consumers, especially in countries where electrification is progressing more slowly and infrastructure is less developed.
The European Commission’s new approach means that electric vehicles will continue to play a central role in this transition. At the same time, it also means that other types of technologies may have room during the transition period.
In short, electric, hybrid, petrol and diesel vehicles will continue to coexist, while new technologies continue to develop.
The European Commission’s decision makes MEKO’s mission even more important. It reinforces our idea of being there for everyone. Car owners, workshops and businesses will all need to service and repair different types of vehicles for many years to come, regardless of brand, model or technology. Our role is to ensure that this can be done, just as we have done for decades.
That is why we invest long term in competence, training and parts assortments that cover all types of technologies. In this way, we will continue to be the most complete partner in the automotive aftermarket for workshops, distributors and car owners, whether the car is charged, fuelled, or both.
Every journey begins long before the engine starts. Behind every safe mile are replacement parts that need to perform in freezing temperatures, withstand road salt, and endure long summer road trips. To give car owners more affordable options — without compromising on quality — MEKO is strengthening its investment in its own brands.
Every day, millions of company-owned vehicles travel Europe’s roads. They deliver packages, transport people, maintain properties, and keep businesses running. But when a vehicle is out of service, the impact extends far beyond the vehicle itself—it can disrupt operations, costing businesses both time and money.
Every day, food is delivered to grocery stores, packages arrive at customers’ doorsteps, and materials reach construction sites. Behind every delivery is a commercial vehicle that needs to stay on the road. When a truck or delivery van is sidelined, the impact goes far beyond the vehicle itself — deliveries are delayed, schedules fall behind, and costs rise with every passing minute.