比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－下一任歐盟貿易專員Maros Sefcovic的任務之一是完成目前正在進行協商的貿易協定，與馬來西亞和泰國相關的絕對會是其中一部分。泰國最知名的自行車公司為Vittoria，馬來西亞則是Shimano供應商Kwang Li Industry的家鄉。

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－荷蘭電動胖胎自行車引發的風波導致該國市場需求大幅降低。Phatflour目前在本土市場的銷售較去年減少75%。當地競爭對手Urban Mobility，也是Doppio母公司，最近則申請破產。出口市場能成為荷蘭胖胎車品牌的救星嗎？

荷蘭，阿培頓（APELDOORN）－為提升Merida 影響力，該公司在荷比盧地區的經銷商已進軍丹麥，成為該國官方進口商。這決策性的一步除了讓Merida站穩在北歐市場的腳步，也進一步體現出該品牌致力為更多消費者提供優質自行車及配件。

WELS, Austria - As a result of the market circumstances for e-bikes, bicycles and motorbikes, Pierer Mobility will fall short of expectations in terms of revenue and earnings, as well as with regard to the reduction in working capital and net debt in the current financial year. Therefore, the company has revoked its guidance for the 2024 financial year.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Despite continued difficulties in the market, exhibitor booth spaces for Taipei Cycle 2025 have officially been filled and a waitlist has been opened. Being held from 26-29 March the event will continue its focus on sustainability.

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - The slow recovery of the Cambodian bicycle export to the European Union prompted the country's five assemblers to look for new markets. The once leading importer of bicycles into the EU-27 is also facing fierce competition of other major bicycle exporting countries like China and Bangladesh.

VIENNA, Austria - Children and youth bike manufacturer Woom has appointed Bernd Hake as CEO. He succeeds Paul Fattinger, who is leaving by mutual agreement after three years in charge. According to the company, the change in management is a further step in its development from a start-up to an established international brand.

DHAKA, Bangladesh - Known as a manufacturer of textiles, garments, lingerie and chemicals, Panam Group diversified into the production of bicycles a year ago. The company is keen to expand into newer sectors and found bicycle production and its exports a potential area thanks to the favourable duty structure for Bangladesh-based bicycle exporters to the European Union (EU).

BEVERWIJK, The Netherlands - Dutch e-bike and electric cargo bike manufacturer Optima Cycles has acquired compatriot Dolly Bikes, which focuses on the high-end e-cargobike segment. With this strategic acquisition, Optima Cycles, known for the brands Dutch ID and Lovens, aims to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing electric cargo bike market and create new growth opportunities.

UPPLANDS VÄSBY, Sweden - With the complete takeover of Swedish suspension specialist Öhlins Racing AB, Italian brake expert Brembo is making the largest acquisition in the company's history, according to its own statements. Öhlins had been part of US automotive supplier Tenneco Inc. since the end of 2018. Subject to the usual regulatory approvals, the takeover, which was announced on 11 October, is expected to be completed by the beginning of 2025.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Dutch fatbike manufacturers are experiencing a drastic decline in demand following the uproar surrounding e-bikes with fat tyres in the country. Phatfour's sales in its home market are currently about 75% lower than last year. Local competitor, Urban Mobility, the company behind Doppio, recently filed for bankruptcy. Can export markets offer a saviour for Dutch fatbike bands?

ROMILLY-SUR-SEINE, France - Grégory Trébaol, founder of the Rebirth Group, has become the new owner of Cycleurope Industries SAS based in Romilly-sur-Seine, France after the Grimaldi Group decided to divest this unit. In this interview with Bike Europe, the executive explains why he wanted to acquire Cycleurope's factory in France. He also discusses the strategy and investments planned for the next two years.

GURUGRAM, India - E-bike and e-scooter manufacturer Hero Electric is entering a troubling phase as its dealers seek settlement of pending dues equivalent to around INR 5 billion (€270 million).

UTRECHT, The Netherlands - 80% of bicycle industry representatives in a recent survey stated that their companies are taking a strategic approach to climate action, with 35% having made considerable progress and are able to track their results. This is a key finding of the first edition of the Climate Action Pulse Check, a global survey that will function as an annual assessment of climate action progress within the cycling industry. However, consumers are less optimistic at the progress gained.

日本，大阪（OSAKA）－為保持公司在電動自行車馬達市場上的領先地位，Shimano將開始投入量產自家的人工智慧（AI）自動變速系統Q'Auto。他們在2023年Eurobike發表此概念，不久後將在市場推出搭載該系統的首批自行車。該公司執行長Yozo Shimano（島野 容三） 說明做出這個決定的原因。

法國，德龍河畔洛里奧爾（LORIOL-SUR-DROME）－Look Cycle Group宣布出售高階碳纖自行車輪組公司品牌Corima。Look Cycle在2016年成為Corima東家，兩間公司在2022年完全合併，不過他們已在今年9月30日再度分開。

德國，柏林（BERLIN）－自行車行業最新宣布破產的公司令人感到意外，至少對外界來說是如此。位於德國柏林的Onomotion發表的創新LEV車輛（一種介於電動兩輪車和汽車之間的混和式車輛），被視為先進的「最後一哩路」（last mile）車輛，前景良好，尤其在城市物流領域相當被看好。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－根據比利時運輸產業協會Traxio發布數據顯示，今年1至9月期間，該國註冊的二手高速電動輔助自行車（speed pedelecs，簡稱高速電輔車）數量較去年同期增加17.4%，較前年同期增加39.2%。不過，全新高速電輔車數量則出現反向趨勢，銷量較去年減少17.9%。