The VinFast trilogy (3): Vietnam’s electric car empire now targets Europe
If Vingroup’s artificial cities outside Hanoi symbolize Vietnam’s new urban ambitions, the giant VinFast manufacturing complex near Hải Phòng represents something…


If Vingroup’s artificial cities outside Hanoi symbolize Vietnam’s new urban ambitions, the giant VinFast manufacturing complex near Hải Phòng represents something…

Japanese car manufacturer Mazda will delay the launch of its first dedicated electric vehicle by two years to 2029, reduce EV…

Following the Savane 4×4 Concept last year, Renault is unveiling a new variation of the Renault 4 Electric at the 2026…

Belgium will raise the maximum tax-free reimbursement that employers can pay workers for charging their electric company cars at home for…

The drastic reform of the car inspection procedure in Flanders, planned by Flemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder, goes in the…

Bike courier company Cargo Velo is acquiring its Antwerp-based competitor, De Fietskoerier. Together, they will form Belgium’s largest bike courier company,…

Verne, the Zagreb startup backed by Mate Rimac, has launched the continent’s first commercial self-driving ride service. The dream of joining…

Battery cell maker Morrow has filed for bankruptcy. The collapse of another promising cell manufacturer exposes how Europe talks about industrial…

American company LanzaTech has chosen North Sea Port in Ghent as the site for its first European plant to produce sustainable…

After building artificial lagoons, universities, hospitals, shopping malls, and entire private cities across Vietnam, Vingroup is now attempting something even more…

Honda’s automotive strategy is unraveling worldwide as CEO Toshihiro Mibe tears up his old plan and draws up a new one…

Last year, the car dealer group Van Mossel became the biggest car seller in Belgium. The group overtook importer D’Ieteren, which…

Three months after Ghent introduced a financial penalty for drivers who hog public charging points, the numbers paint a clear picture:…

The German Stellantis brand Opel has now officially confirmed the joint development of a new electric SUV with Leapmotor. The new…

Porsche has decided to wind down three non-core divisions, resulting in the loss of over 500 jobs. The closures are part…

Last Friday, Stellantis and Leapmotor announced they are exploring expanding their strategic partnership through a series of initiatives to build on…

Sustainable travel in Europe is no longer a niche market; it’s a movement, just like slow travel. Not only are airfare…

Vietnam does not usually come to mind when discussing global industrial powerhouses. Yet on the eastern outskirts of Hanoi, an empire…

While its subsidiary Volvo is struggling with overcapacity, and the Ghent factory needs relevance through the production of Chinese models, the…

Despite a substantial operating loss (EBIT) of 612 million euros for the first three months of the year, the Lufthansa Group…

From July, the delivery van’s dashboard enters a new era. Europe has issued a regulatory requirement that forces millions of light…

Chinese brand MG (part of SAIC Motor) and the Belgian importer Astara have reached an agreement under which MG Europe will…

A BMW i5 M60 xDrive sedan assembled at Plant Dingolfing is the BMW Group’s two-millionth all-electric vehicle. The anniversary vehicle is…

Lexus today presents the world premiere of the all-new TZ, a six-seat, fully electric premium SUV “that explores new horizons in…

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary wants to ban alcohol in airports in the morning, before regular restaurant and bar opening hours. The…

The half-millionth fully-electric passenger vehicle was registered in Belgium earlier this week. To celebrate this milestone, advocacy group EV Belgium held…

Mercedes has recently unveiled the first electric C-Class in its history. The model fills an important gap in the brand’s portfolio…

California is closing a years-old legal loophole that made driverless cars effectively untouchable by traffic police. Starting this summer, autonomous vehicle…

Since Saturday, Antwerp’s main metro tunnel, connecting the Left Bank and the city center, has been completely closed for a large-scale…
As tangible proof of that commitment, VinFast has started deploying electric buses on European roads, demonstrating its intention to go beyond providing EVs for the passenger car sector and become part of urban mobility.