July 30, 2026
Stellantis returned to profit in the first half of 2026 as higher volumes and an improvement in North America lifted revenue, but its margins and cash generation still lag behind most European rivals. Second-quarter revenue increased by 13% to €43.5 billion, while shipments rose by 10%. Stellantis posted a net profit of €293 million, compared […]
July 30, 2026
Hyundai Motor Group is bringing its smart and bidirectional charging activities together under the new global AllDayEnergy brand. In the future, the platform could allow Hyundai and Kia owners to charge when electricity is cheapest, store surplus solar power in their cars, supply part of that energy back to their homes, and potentially earn money […]
July 30, 2026
BMW Group is stepping up cost reductions and organizational reforms after a sharp deterioration in profitability during the first half of 2026. The German premium carmaker insists that demand remains healthy in Europe and that its Neue Klasse electric offensive is gaining momentum. Still, weaker sales and pricing in China, tariffs, and rising depreciation are […]
July 29, 2026
Europe’s commercial vehicle market returned to growth in the first half of 2026, but the recovery was uneven. According to ACEA, new van registrations in the EU rose by only 1.9% to 742,759 units, while truck registrations increased by 9.8% to 171,933 and buses and coaches by 22.7% to 22,590. The stronger figures in trucks […]
July 29, 2026
Zeekr has confirmed the European and Belgian launch of the 9X, a 5.24-meter luxury SUV that marks a major change of direction for the Geely-owned brand. Until now, Zeekr has presented itself in Europe as an electric-only premium brand. Its new flagship is a plug-in hybrid combining a 55.1 kWh battery, two electric motors, and […]
July 28, 2026
BYD has released the first official production images of the Da Han, a huge electric flagship saloon that moves the Chinese manufacturer into territory occupied in Europe by the Mercedes EQS, BMW i7, and Lucid Air. The model will make its public debut at the Chengdu Motor Show in August and sits above the existing […]
July 27, 2026
Toyota has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 33% stake in Cellcentric, the fuel-cell joint venture formed by Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. The deal turns the non-binding memorandum announced in March into a firm transaction and underlines that three of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers still see a future for hydrogen in heavy […]
July 27, 2026
Lynk & Co has launched the 07 GT in China, a high-performance plug-in hybrid wagon with up to 523 hp and a claimed electric range of 200 km. More importantly for European buyers, the Geely-owned brand has confirmed that the model is planned for Europe in 2027. The 07 GT measures 4.85 meters in length, […]
July 27, 2026
Volvo Cars has applied to register the EX50 name in Europe, fuelling speculation that the Swedish manufacturer is preparing a new electric SUV to replace the current EX40. Such a model would be particularly important for Belgium, as the EX40 is built at Volvo’s Ghent factory, while the company’s new plant in Košice, Slovakia, has […]
July 27, 2026
France has publicly opposed the approval of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Supervised system in its current form, complicating the company’s attempt to secure EU-wide recognition for its most advanced driver-assistance software. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said the technology offers progress, but the remaining safety risks remain too significant. His comments mark the first open rejection […]
July 24, 2026
BMW is developing its own software platform for future humanoid factory workers. At its Landshut component plant, the carmaker is developing a modular software stack that connects production data, artificial intelligence, and robots from different suppliers. Rather than building a BMW-branded rival to Tesla’s Optimus or XPeng’s IRON, it wants to control how humanoid robots […]
July 23, 2026
BYD’s premium Denza brand has revealed the cabin of the new Z9S, a 1,194 hp electric sports saloon positioned against the Porsche Taycan, Lucid Air, and Audi e-tron GT. Closely related to the Denza Z9GT, now available to order in Belgium from €101,000 as a plug-in hybrid and €115,000 as an EV, the Z9S is […]
July 23, 2026
Renault Group entered the second half of 2026 with revenue still growing, even as worldwide vehicle sales came under pressure. Its latest financial update showed first-quarter revenue rising by 7.3% to €12.53 billion, while newly published figures reveal that global sales slipped by 0.4% in the first half. Against that mixed backdrop, Belgium and Luxembourg […]
July 23, 2026
Range Rover is adding an all-electric grand tourer to its line-up, creating a fifth model alongside the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Velar, and Evoque. The new Range Rover GT is being positioned as the most road-focused and car-like model in the brand’s history and is expected to reach European markets during 2027. More streamlined […]
July 22, 2026
Renault will stop sourcing components and spare parts from Nissan’s plants in Ávila and Cantabria at the end of 2026, adding another chapter to the gradual unwinding of the once tightly integrated Franco-Japanese alliance. Nissan confirmed that Renault had decided not to renew the commercial arrangements with the two Spanish sites. The impact will be […]
July 22, 2026
Renault has unleashed the near-production version of its 5 Turbo 3E at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The electric “mini-supercar” completed repeated runs up the famous hill climb between 9 and 12 July, marking its first public dynamic appearance in the United Kingdom. The 5 Turbo 3E is Renault’s most powerful road-going model to date. […]
July 22, 2026
The board of directors of parent company Lufthansa has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. Maggio will replace Dorothea von Boxberg, who is leaving the company on August 31 to join BMW. Maggio (48), an Italian national, has been a member of the ITA Airways board of directors since January 2025, […]
July 22, 2026
Geely has unveiled what it calls the world’s first 16-in-1 intelligent electric drive, promising lower weight, reduced energy losses, and tighter control of almost every major electric powertrain function. The updated Lynk & Co 02 will be the first production model to use the technology, although a European launch has not yet been confirmed. In […]
July 22, 2026
Brussels Airlines CEO Dorothea von Boxberg is swapping aviation for the automotive industry. From 1 September 2026, she will join the Board of Management of BMW AG, taking responsibility for Human Resources and Real Estate, and will become the group’s Labor Relations Director. The move is more than a conventional change of sector. At BMW, […]
July 22, 2026
Tesla has finally launched the bicycle that many fans have been asking for. There is only one small catch. You need to be between two and five years old, and you will have to provide all the power yourself. The new Tesla Balance Bike for Kids has no battery, no electric motor, and not even […]
July 20, 2026
Honda is finally ready to deliver a fully electric vehicle that can drive itself, avoid obstacles, and work for hours without human supervision. There is only one small catch: it is a lawnmower. The Japanese manufacturer has launched its new ProZision range of battery-powered commercial mowing machines in the United States. Alongside two conventional ride-on […]
July 20, 2026
Toyota and Uber are expanding their long-standing partnership with a new European program intended to make electrified vehicles more accessible to ride-hailing drivers. The initiative will launch in ten countries in July before being rolled out more widely across Europe. Uber drivers and fleet operators will be offered preferential conditions on new Toyota and Lexus […]
July 16, 2026
Lamborghini has again defended its decision to turn the electric Lanzador into a plug-in hybrid. This time, the argument is no longer only about weak demand or poor returns. Product director Stefano Cossalter says EV technology is not mature enough to deliver the emotion Lamborghini owners expect. Cossalter, responsible for the Urus and Lanzador, told […]
July 16, 2026
Volkswagen officially unveiled the production ID. Cross on 15 July, turning the compact electric SUV previewed earlier this year into a showroom model. The European market launch is scheduled for autumn 2026, while Belgian customers can already order the 52 kWh Life and Style versions. The entry-level Trend is expected to become orderable in early […]
July 15, 2026
Renault is seeing what its UK boss Adam Wood calls a “structural shift” toward electric cars, as higher fuel prices combine with a new generation of more attractive and affordable models to move EVs beyond their early-adopter niche. And the trend appears to be more than a British blip, with Renault reporting stronger EV orders […]
July 15, 2026
BYD is simplifying its overseas brand structure as international markets become a central source of growth rather than an export sideline. The Chinese group will combine its Dynasty and Ocean ranges under the BYD name abroad, merge Denza’s and Fang Cheng Bao’s overseas operations, and keep ultra-luxury brand Yangwang independent. The reshuffle creates a clearer […]
July 14, 2026
Dutch camper specialist Vantrack will open reservations in September for a modular camping conversion of the electric Kia PV5 Passenger. Priced from €65,000 including the vehicle, the LightCamp promises to undercut most complete electric campervans currently offered in Europe. Its public debut is scheduled for the Kampeer & Caravan Jaarbeurs in Utrecht from 30 September […]
July 14, 2026
Mercedes-Benz has begun production of its new electric C-Class at its heavily expanded factory in Kecskemét, Hungary. At the same time, AMG is showcasing the 500 kW electric CLA 45, a far more extreme interpretation of the same transition. Together, the two models reveal the breadth of Mercedes’ EV strategy: one is a core-volume saloon […]
July 10, 2026
“EU’s drive to let satellite technology force your car to slow down to 20 mph?” The British tabloid headline sounds like the perfect culture-war story. Yet behind the Daily Mail’s framing lies a serious question for Europe’s car industry and regulators. Now that vehicles can read speed limits, know where they are, and control their […]
July 09, 2026
BYD has reached another symbolic milestone in its rapid rise as the world’s largest new energy vehicle manufacturer. On July 8, the Chinese carmaker announced that its 17 millionth NEV had rolled off the production line. The milestone car was the new Seal 08, the flagship sedan of BYD’s Ocean range, launched only days earlier […]
July 08, 2026
Renault CEO François Provost has put one of the European car industry’s most sensitive questions on the table: can small electric cars be profitable, or will Europe’s volume manufacturers be pushed out of their home market by Chinese competition? In an interview with Les Echos, the LVMH-owned French business daily widely read in political and […]
July 08, 2026
At Château-Ferme de Moriensart in Céroux-Mousty, Subaru Benelux made its point quite clearly. The brand’s new electric models may share their core engineering with Toyota, but they are intended to be more than badge-engineered cousins; a ‘go-anywhere family car’. On the short off-road course prepared for the press drive, the Solterra, Uncharted, and E-Outback showed […]
July 07, 2026
Leapmotor has opened the European order books for the B03X, the compact electric crossover it hopes will turn the Chinese brand from a niche newcomer into a serious contender in Europe’s volume EV market. At €24,900, the B03X will compete for the same buyers as Stellantis’ own Fiat Grande Panda Electric, Citroën ë-C3 Aircross, and […]
July 06, 2026
BloombergNEF expects global electric-car sales to set another record in 2026, even as the United States moves sharply in the opposite direction. Its new Electric Vehicle Outlook forecasts 23.3 million passenger EV sales worldwide this year, 11% more than in 2025, giving plug-in cars a 27% share of the global new-car market. The headline is […]
July 02, 2026
Ford is presenting its Ranger Plug-in Hybrid equipped with ‘Power Onboard’ as a cleaner, cheaper, and more convenient alternative to a genuine portable petrol generator for contractors working on site. The claim has a solid practical basis, but the striking emissions ratios in Ford’s new study need careful reading. More importantly, the comparison becomes less […]
July 02, 2026
Belgian motorists overwhelmingly regard the car as essential to everyday life, yet increasingly see it as a luxury they can barely afford. That is the central finding of a European survey commissioned by Cardoen’s French parent group, AramisAuto, which places Belgium among the more cautious markets for electrification and low-emission zone policy. The OpinionWay study surveyed […]
July 01, 2026
Renault Group has created a new General Secretary position and appointed its long-serving Chief Legal Officer, Quitterie de Pelleport, to lead it from 1 July 2026. The move is part of a wider management reshuffle by CEO François Provost, who says Renault needs simpler governance and faster execution as it pursues its new futuREady strategic […]
July 01, 2026
A Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor imported from Germany has become the center of a dispute that raises broader questions about how Flanders taxes older vehicles. Despite VIN-specific manufacturer data confirming a CO₂ emission of 220 g/km, the Flemish tax authority insists on using a fictional default value of 279 g/km, resulting in more than €2,100 […]
June 30, 2026
Renault is preparing a technical upgrade for the electric Renault 4 and Renault 5, promising more power and improved efficiency for its two retro-inspired small EVs from late 2026 or early 2027. The information comes from Marianne Bataillon, Renault’s director of electric motor and battery development, who told Autocar that work is continuing on the […]
June 30, 2026
XPeng will unveil its new Mona L03 in Beijing on 2 July, but China is only the first stop. Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng has said the fastback SUV will travel to Europe shortly afterward for its global launch and the start of an official sales rollout. This makes the L03 far more than a […]
June 29, 2026
BMW Group has appointed Nathanaëlle Heinrich as the new President and CEO of BMW Group Belux, effective from 1 September 2026. She succeeds Alexander Wehr, who moves on to lead BMW Group Central and South-Eastern Europe from Salzburg. The move brings a sales and dealer-network specialist to one of BMW’s most commercially significant European national […]
June 26, 2026
China wants its vast electric-car fleet to become more than a transport revolution. Under its newly unveiled 15th five-year energy plan, Beijing aims to have EVs play a role in balancing a power system increasingly dominated by wind and solar. The plan, covering 2026 to 2030, targets a 50% share for non-fossil sources in electricity […]
June 25, 2026
Daimler Truck is adding hydrogen combustion to its zero-emission truck portfolio through a partnership with German specialist KEYOU. A move that gives the technology a high-profile industrial endorsement while underlining its likely role as a niche solution rather than the future default for heavy-duty transport. Under the agreement announced this week, Daimler Truck will supply […]
June 25, 2026
Jeep has opened Belgian orders for the new Compass 4xe, presenting its electric flagship not simply as another high-powered SUV but as a credible off-road option. The brand’s accompanying “Capability Stories” videos show it tackling Sardinian sand dunes, while Jeep points to its dual-motor four-wheel drive, raised suspension, and dedicated terrain modes as proof that […]
June 24, 2026
Fastned has raised €36.5 million in its latest retail bond issue, providing fresh capital for its European expansion as the Dutch fast-charging specialist continues to build stations faster than it turns a net profit. The company said €35.1 million of the June issue came from new investments, with the balance rolled over by existing bondholders. […]
June 24, 2026
Geely will introduce the E2 in Belgium after the summer, bringing one of China’s biggest recent EV successes to the crowded European small-car market. The compact five-door is intended to make Geely a player at the accessible end of the electric market, starting around €20,000, but final Belgian prices and several core technical details remain […]
June 23, 2026
European and British carmakers are again seeking a reprieve from a post-Brexit trade rule that could impose a 10% tariff on electric vehicles crossing the Channel from 1 January 2027. The risk does not arise simply because a car is assembled in Britain. To remain tariff-free under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, an electric […]
June 23, 2026
At Silo’s Brussels, the former brewery complex beside the Willebroek Canal, Mazda Motor Belux last week gathered journalists, dealers, fleet managers, and other stakeholders for its Mazda Experience Days, putting the spotlight on the CX-6e that made its world debut at the Brussels Motor Show in January. The occasion was as much about strategy as […]
June 23, 2026
New car registrations in the European Union rose 4.0% in the first five months of 2026, reaching 4.75 million units. The headline masks a much more profound market shift: battery-electric cars now account for 1 in 5 registrations, while gasoline and diesel are rapidly losing ground. According to the latest figures from ACEA, 950,521 battery-electric […]
June 22, 2026
At a European press preview in Barcelona, Renault showed us an assertive yet familiar Mégane E-Tech Electric, featuring a new, larger LFP battery, more range, and a sharper look. Yet beyond the styling and improved electrical hardware, Renault’s deeper bet is digital. The Mégane’s everyday experience is increasingly built around Google’s in-car ecosystem, bringing real […]
June 19, 2026
For all the attention around the MG 07, the more immediate Belgian story is happening behind the scenes. On 1 July, MG Motor Europe takes direct control of MG in Belgium and Luxembourg. A press release from the UK confirms the establishment of a Belgian subsidiary and the end of the distribution arrangement under which […]
June 19, 2026
Dacia has given the first official glimpse of the next Spring, confirming that its smallest electric car will keep the Spring name for a second generation. The teaser does not yet reveal prices, technical specifications, or timing for Belgium, but it does confirm two important points: the new model will remain a fully electric city […]
June 18, 2026
European charge point operator Powerdot is taking its first visible steps into Flanders with the opening of a new fast-charging station at the Carrefour supermarket in Zulte, East Flanders. The site has two charging points with a combined capacity of 140 kW, allowing customers to charge their electric vehicles while doing their shopping. The launch […]
June 17, 2026
Continental has developed a high-efficiency tire with Renault Group that is claimed to cut rolling resistance far beyond today’s best European label standard. According to Continental, it achieves up to 35% lower rolling resistance than required for the EU tire label’s top A rating, which could add up to 30 kilometers to an electric car’s […]
June 17, 2026
Global electric vehicle registrations reached around 1.8 million in May, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence data reported by Reuters. That was only 3% more than in May last year, bringing the first five months of 2026 to a modest 0.9% increase. On paper, that looks like a clear slowdown after years of double-digit growth. In […]
June 17, 2026
Renault Group will not turn itself into a defense company, CEO François Provost insisted in Brussels last week. But barely days later, the French carmaker announced a new Thales deal that makes that red line harder to read. In an interview with De Tijd’s Bas Kurstjens and other media during the Automotive News Europe Congress, […]
June 16, 2026
Renault’s new electric Twingo has already been pitched as a cheerful answer to the affordable urban EV. Now the French carmaker is giving it a second role: a mobile data collector for cities. Together with Software République, Renault has unveiled cleveR insights, a Twingo E-Tech electric equipped with cameras and sensors to collect and analyze […]
June 16, 2026
MG has unveiled the new MG 07 in China, a sleek, electrified fastback that gives a first indication of how the brand may further expand beyond SUVs and hatchbacks. The model has not been confirmed for Europe, but its timing is interesting. In Belgium and Luxembourg, MG is preparing to take over its own distribution […]
June 15, 2026
Solid-state batteries are often presented as the next great leap for electric cars, promising more range, faster charging, better safety, and perhaps lower costs. But Robin Zeng Yuqun, founder and chairman of CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, has given that optimism a reality check. And when such an authority speaks, it’s worth listening. […]
June 15, 2026
BMW says customers have driven more than 200 million kilometers hands-free with its Highway Assistant, underlining how quickly advanced driver assistance is moving from technology showcase to daily use on European motorways. The German premium brand uses the milestone to position itself among the front-runners in an increasingly crowded field. Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla are […]
