EU proposes new car inspections and digital registration to boost safety and cut pollution.

The European Commission has proposed new EU rules to enhance road safety and reduce air pollution, including annual inspections for cars and vans over 10 years old and periodic checks for electric vehicles. Key changes are digital vehicle registration and advanced emission testing, aiming to prevent 65,000 serious injuries and save 7,000 lives by 2050. The proposals must be approved by the European Parliament and Council.