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More passengers than ever take Belgium’s coastal tram
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Leapmotor B03X ready for Europe with 382 km range and €24,900 price
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Renault learns ‘China speed’ just as China starts hitting the brakes
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Green Hell, new rules: BMW's anniversary M models face electric age
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New Audi A4 e-tron delayed until 2029?
Tony Verhelle·
Audi has seemingly postponed production of the all-electric Audi A4 e-tron to the first half of 2029. The reason, once again,…
A corruption trial started against Ghosn and Dati in Paris
Tony Verhelle·
Former Renault and Alliance car executive Carlos Ghosn, who faces charges of corruption and influence-peddling in France, did not appear in…
Belgian car parc turns a corner: more electrified vehicles than diesels on the road
Piet Andries·
For the first time, Belgium’s roads carry more electrified cars than diesel vehicles. For a country where most citizens once had…
“Bright future for Ghent": Volvo confirms production volume from a second brand
Piet Andries·
Volvo’s Gent factory is saved. During the Strategy 2026 call, the carmaker has confirmed that a second brand will roll off…
One million monthly rides on Bolt e-scooter and e-bikes in Belgium
Luc Joris·
June, July, and August: For the third month in a row, Bolt has recorded more than 1 million rides on e-scooters…
Ring Ring: Touring offers free bike safety checks for schools
Luc Joris·
Many children bike to school every day, but their bikes – blame it on the parents – aren’t always safe, ranging…
VW ID.3 Neo: GTX becomes GTI
Arnaud Henckaerts·
Volkswagen has revealed the ID.3 GTI, based on the ID.3 Neo. When it comes to market in the spring of 2027,…
Toyota wants 76% fewer parts to increase profitability
Arnaud Henckaerts·
Fierce competition in the automotive world, with Chinese brands aggressively trying to expand to the rest of the world, is forcing…
China's 2030 vehicle plan targets 70% electrification, but autonomous driving is the real story
Piet Andries·
Beijing has published its new five-year plan for intelligent connected new energy vehicles, promising that these will capture 70% of sales…
Nissan kicks off the popular Kicks in Europe to battle the Chinese
Piet Andries·
It has sold 1.8 million units across 70 countries since it was launched ten years ago. Still, it never made it…
Already 100,000 BMW iX3 orders in Europe alone
Tony Verhelle·
A year after the premiere of the new BMW iX3, the company has announced that 100,000 customers in Europe alone have…
Green hydrogen production starts at former Opel site in Antwerp
Luc Joris·
The U.S. company Power to Hydrogen will start production of green hydrogen this Friday in the Port of Antwerp. The site…
40% of Flemish drivers can’t keep up with new traffic rules
Luc Joris·
For those who feel like it’s been an eternity since they took their driver’s license exam, the Great Traffic Quiz is…
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Li Auto: European debut at Paris Motor Show 2026
Arnaud Henckaerts·
Chinese manufacturer Li Auto has confirmed its presence at this year’s Paris Motor Show in October. It will show the European…
Why are Belgians ditching caravans for campervans?
Piet Andries·
Belgian camper registrations have held surprisingly steady in 2026. The reason is not only a strive for adventure, but also electric…
Up to 200 km: Volvo’s new PHEV models get stellar electric range
Piet Andries·
Volvo calls it a bridge to full electrification. But with a battery big enough to eclipse most rivals and a petrol…
Autonomous driving, Batteries, China, Europe, Industry, Market, Product, Top Stories Today, Transport, Weekly Newsletter
IAA: European trucks crack 700 km range but Chinese steal the limelight
Piet Andries·
The IAA Transportation in Hannover shows how quickly electric trucks are shifting gears: beyond regional deliveries into long-haul and even heavy…
More passengers than ever take Belgium’s coastal tram
Luc Joris·
Last summer, 4,5 million passengers used the coastal tram on the Belgian coast, a slight increase of 0,4% compared to last…
Belgian and EU airport expansions undermine climate targets
Luc Joris·
Most of Europe’s biggest airports plan to expand to accommodate more passengers in the coming years. Transport & Environment (T&E), a…
China, Concepts, Design, e-Motorcyles, Europe, Industry, Mobility, Motor Show, Product, Top Stories Today, Transport, Weekly Newsletter
Stellantis' box of tricks: BOW concept marks a logistics pivot
Piet Andries·
Stellantis Pro One revealed the autonomous BOW delivery concept at the IAA Transportation in Hannover. This delivery pod offers a glimpse…
Concepts, Critical materials, Design, Energy, Product, Technology, Top Stories Today, Weekly Newsletter
VW Mission Efficiency: 6,89 kWh/100 km and ‘production-ready’
Arnaud Henckaerts·
Volkswagen has presented a new electric concept car, the Mission Efficiency. The aerodynamic and ‘production-ready’ 2+2 was built on the brand’s…
Renault Trafic wins van 2027 crown, but can EV vans pay off?
Joris Van Roy·
Renault’s new Trafic Van E-Tech electric has been named International Van of the Year 2027, even before the first customer vehicles…
Batteries, Belgium, Design, Europe, Industry, Market, Motor Show, Product, South Korea, Top Stories Today, Transport
Kia's electric van offensive moves up a size with the PV7
Piet Andries·
Fleet buyers just got a serious alternative: the Kia PV7 offers more cargo space, longer range and faster charging than current…
Trump wants to allow Chinese EVs to be built in U.S. but on one condition
Piet Andries·
President Donald Trump has said in a television interview that he is prepared to allow Chinese carmakers to build electric vehicles…
From Volvo owner to Volvo Trucks rival: Geely brings Homtruck to Europe
Piet Andries·
Geely is using the IAA Transportation in Hannover to showcase its newest products in the commercial vehicle segment. After the Farizon…
E-bike fires are rising, and battery quality may be to blame
Luc Joris·
There is an urgent need for research into the quality of bike batteries and the causes of the fires involving them.…
Leapmotor B03X ready for Europe with 382 km range and €24,900 price
Joris Van Roy·
Two months after opening the Belgian order books for the B03X, Leapmotor has released the full European specification of its compact…
Renault learns ‘China speed’ just as China starts hitting the brakes
Joris Van Roy·
Renault will not follow Chinese rivals into ever-shorter vehicle development cycles. CEO François Provost says around two years is effectively the…
From e-scooter to taxi: Bolt sees users mix and match
Hilde Van Raemdonck·
Shared e-scooters and ride-hailing may seem to compete for the same urban journeys, but five years of Belgian Bolt data suggest…
Green Hell, new rules: BMW's anniversary M models face electric age
Joris Van Roy·
BMW M is preparing a conspicuously old-school birthday present for the Nürburgring. To mark the German circuit’s centenary in 2027, it…
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.
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