Stellantis and Foxconn to jointly develop digital car cockpit

May 19, 2021

Italo-Americano-French carmaker group, Stellantis, and Taiwanese electronic consumer goods giant, Foxconn are joining forces to develop the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels: 96 000 Euro 4 diesel cars banned in 2022

May 18, 2021

Brussels’ low-emission zone (LEZ) is heading toward its next step in January 2022 with the ban of all Euro 4 diesel vehicles. This will concThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Carglass gets rid of Belgian body shop activity

May 12, 2021

Automotive glass repair specialist Belron, the parent company of Carglass, sells its body shop activity in Belgium. It has been determined tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche readies all-electric Macan for market launch in 2023

May 11, 2021

Porsche recently unveiled pictures of its all-electric Macan, as two camouflaged test mules are shown heading for real-life tests on German This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France says goodbye to mandatory CHAdeMO fast-charging

May 11, 2021

In a new decree, France writes off the obligation to use the Japanese CHAdeMO standard on all high-power fast-charging stations. European CCThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

7 000 charging points in Wallonia by 2025

May 06, 2021

This Wednesday, on the LN24 news channel, Walloon Energy and Mobility Minister Philippe Henry (Ecolo) announced that the original plan to reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels: MR suggests carpool lanes on major axes

May 06, 2021

The political opposition in Brussels, the (liberal) Mouvement Réformateur (MR), suggests introducing carpool lanes on the six major axes enThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

€365 million of federal recovery plan goes to Belgian rail

April 30, 2021

As part of the federal recovery plan, Belgian rail will receive an envelope of €365 million. The plan is to increase accessibility in traiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UK to allow ‘self-driving’ cars on public roads in 2021

April 29, 2021

The British Department for Transport has announced that hands-free driving would be legalized this year. It will be limited to driving with This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lyft sells self-driving technology subsidiary to Toyota

April 28, 2021

After Uber having sold its autonomous subsidiary ATG to a Silicon Valley start-up back in December, now is the turn of Lyft to get rid of LeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France: cheaper and greener E85 fuel gets a boost

April 27, 2021

The alternative fuel E85 is experiencing new growth in France due to a combination of tax credits and a new homologation rule for vehicles oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GreenMobility opens three e-car sharing hotspots in Brussels

April 27, 2021

Danish car-sharing platform GreenMobility, using 100% electric cars, arrives in Brussels and opens hotspots for its shared cars in three undThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chevron and Toyota to work together on hydrogen

April 22, 2021

America’s second-largest gasoline company, Chevron, and Toyota Motor North America have jointly announced that they will pursue an alliance This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Genesis unveils first production EV with Electrified G80

April 20, 2021

Korean manufacturer and luxury brand of the Hyundai Motor Company, Genesis, has unveiled its first-ever EV at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SNCF to test 15 regional trains on colza biodiesel

April 15, 2021

For three months, French rail operator SNCF will be running the fifteen diesel locomotives of its Normandy regional train service (TER) on BThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ECA: ‘EU must increase charging infrastructure’

April 14, 2021

In a recent report, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) notes that the European Union is still far from its target of 1 million charging poThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Study: decrease in ride-hailing popularity

April 08, 2021

According to a report from French economist Jean-Charles Simon, commissioned by the National Union for Taxi Industries (UNIT), the impressivThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France: €4 billion and a 29,9% stake to save Air France-KLM

April 07, 2021

After gathering seven billion euros in April of last year to help Air France, the French state opens its wallet once again. Four billion eurThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cable cars, Wallonia’s new public transport?

April 06, 2021

Cable cars, a common sight on the ski slopes, were also regular tourist transport solutions and attractions in many Walloon cities during thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders’ Ring development plan causes outrage in Brussels

April 02, 2021

The Flemish Region’s arm for major public works, the Werkvennootschap, is ruffling some feathers in Brussels with its ‘Werken aan de Ring’ dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France: sale of ‘hybrids’ overtakes diesel

April 02, 2021

According to data analysis bureau AAA Data, registrations of new hybrid cars in France have increased during March. They’re up to 24% comparThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis to offer Peugeot, Citroën, and Opel fuel cell vans

April 01, 2021

By the end of the year, automotive group Stellantis will have three hydrogen-powered vans in its dealerships. The fuel cell Peugeot Expert, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels: brawl over plan to reduce lanes on Tervuren Avenue

March 31, 2021

As parts of the Flemish Region’s plan ‘Werken aan de ring’, there are the projects of the Brussels ring road’s widening and the deletion of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla now officially accepts Bitcoins as payment in US

March 25, 2021

CEO Elon Musk announced it on Twitter. The Californian electric carmaker will now accept Bitcoins as a form of payment to purchase a new TesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Ydra launches limited Folon edition e-scooter

March 19, 2021

Belgian electric scooter manufacturer, Ydra, launches a limited edition of its Retro range dedicated to the internationally renowned BelgianThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to recycle batteries with Veolia and Solvay

March 19, 2021

Belgian chemical company Solvay and French specialist in optimized resource management Veolia welcome French carmaker Renault to recycle endThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Total opens first ‘bio-CNG’ filling station in Wallonia

March 18, 2021

This Wednesday, petroleum giant Total has opened in Jambes its first ‘bio-CNG’ filling station in Wallonia. Actually, the fuel coming out ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nine in ten commuters use their car in Walloon Brabant

March 17, 2021

A recent study from HR bureau Acerta notes that 87% of commuters in Walloon Brabant used their cars to work in 2020. This is much more than This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU updates tire labels

March 16, 2021

Europe has updated its tire labels for a clearer alternative to help clients opt for safer and more effective tires. The new tag uses five cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to sell La Fondrie and its Daimler shares

March 12, 2021

To get back into shape and plug its financial debt, French carmaker Renault is going through a major cost-cutting plan. On Thursday, the groThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW and Daimler to sell Park Now to Swedish Easypark

March 10, 2021

This Tuesday, BMW and Daimler announced that their Park Now joint venture, specialized in digital parking solutions, is set to be acquired bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Aston Martin: PHEVs and EVs made in UK

March 09, 2021

Canadian billionaire and Executive Chairman at Aston Martin Lagonda, Lawrence Stroll, has declared to the Financial Times that his company wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Paris: 70 000 fewer parking spots by 2026

March 04, 2021

The City of Paris doubles down on its ambition to reduce the number of parking spaces in its streets by the end of the Mayor’s term in officThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France and e-bikes: a blossoming love affair

March 03, 2021

In 2020, cycling grew by 27% in France, and, despite the pandemic, the market increased from € 2,3 billion to € 2,7 billion. This increaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Formula E restarts World Championship for 2021

February 26, 2021

The 2021 Formula E season will start this Friday, February 26th, as the now FIA regulated World Championship will take to the streets of DirThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren Immo: quarantine boxes for faulty EVs and hybrids

February 25, 2021

The real estate division of the D’Ieteren Group in Belgium, D’Ieteren Immo, has developed a quarantine box for faulty electric and hybrid caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Faurecia survives 2020 and prepares for hydrogen future

February 23, 2021

After recording a 35,4% sales drop during the first quarter of 2020, French automotive equipment manufacturer Faurecia got back in shape durThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Liège Airport CEO sacked for serious misconduct

February 11, 2021

On Tuesday night during an extraordinary meeting, Liège Airport’s Board of Directors unanimously decided to dismiss CEO Luc Partoune for seThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France: truck ‘ecotax’ back on the table

February 09, 2021

In a report on the future of mobility in the Île-de-France Region, seven MPs from different horizons and François Durovray, President of tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo: best-ever second half in 2020 and optimism for 2021

February 05, 2021

Swedish car manufacturer, Volvo Cars, reported its best-ever second half in 2020, with 151 billion crowns revenues (+4,9%) from nearly 400 0This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Brouckère metro station’s renovation completed

February 04, 2021

Started under the previous legislature, Brussels’ De Brouckère metro station’s renovation is now completed. Engineers opted for renewable mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TEC to test on-demand shuttle service in Louvain-la-Neuve

February 03, 2021

The Walloon public transport (TEC) will enter the first test phase of its Navajo project on February 8th in Louvain-la-Neuve. Users will be This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels LEZ: Cdh puts finger on new standard’s delay

February 02, 2021

Brussels Cdh MP, Gladys Kazadi, calls out the regional government to do something about the lack of a defined timeline for the Low-Emission This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Daimler ends 2020 with €6,6 billion profit

January 29, 2021

Despite the pandemic, a strong fourth quarter helped German automotive group Daimler pull through 2020 and manage 6,6 billion euros of profiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Arval: ‘number of EV company cars doubled in 2020’

January 28, 2021

Arval, the automotive leasing company, has seen the number of EV company cars in Belgium more than double over the last year. According to tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis and Engie create joint venture for electric mobility

January 27, 2021

Through its FCA Italy subsidiary, Stellantis has signed a full set of agreements to create a joint venture with Engie EPS, the industrial plThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Assuralia creates database to tackle car insurance fraud

January 26, 2021

The Belgian Professional Association of Insurance Companies, Assuralia, will launch a newly developed database in February to combat automotThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Michel Vaillant’s cartoonist Jean Graton dies aged 97

January 22, 2021

The Father of the Michel Vaillant cartoon, Jean Graton, has passed away in Brussels this Thursday, aged 97. Graton, who was born in France iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus and Alpine opt for electric future together

January 21, 2021

During the presentation of its new strategic plan, Groupe Renault announced that Alpine would go fully electric and develop an EV sportscar This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.