Third Nikola CEO ex-Opel boss Lohscheller quits his job

August 07, 2023

American electric and fuel cell truckmaker Nikola keeps on sailing through stormy waters. Its third CEO in a row, Michael Lohscheller, the eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Zeekr 001 for Europe rolls off assembly line in China

August 04, 2023

At Zeekr’s plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang province in China, the first model of the shooting brake 001 destined for Europe has rolled off the assThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Leasys takes over ALD/LeasePlan in Luxembourg and Portugal

August 03, 2023

Leasys, the new pan-European operational leasing company created by French Crédit Agricole’s daughter CA Consumer Finance and car manufactuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis gets 33,3% of capital fuel cell specialist Symbio

August 01, 2023

Stellantis Group has completed its 33,3% purchase in entering the capital of French fuel cell specialist Symbio, already a supplier of hydroThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vietnamese VinFast starts construction of its first US factory

July 31, 2023

Last Friday, the Vietnamese car manufacturer held the groundbreaking ceremony of its electric vehicle factory in Chatham County, North CarolThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO’s EP9 supercar on display in first HUB in the Netherlands

July 28, 2023

Chinese premium carmaker NIO is to open on August 8th its first ‘NIO HUB’ in the Netherlands, at a central point in Breukelen (Utrecht) nearThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW inaugurates new automated driving test site in Czechia

July 27, 2023

BMW has launched a new test site for highly automated driving up to level 4 and self-parking in Sokolov, in the former mining region of KarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kid’s Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa gets its own 3D configurator

July 25, 2023

The spoiled rich kid’s ultimate toy car, a fully electric 75% scaled replica of the famous Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, now has its grown-up conThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

French hydrogen fairy tale Hopium in danger of going belly-up

July 24, 2023

It’s going further downhill with the French hydrogen car fairy tale of racing pilot Olivier Lombard, the Hopium Māchina that once was calleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders slacks off ban in LEZs Ghent and Antwerp

July 19, 2023

The Flemish government decided to slack off the future ban on Euro 2 gasoline cars and Euro 5 diesel cars in the Low-Emission Zones of AntweThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla builds ‘first Cybertruck’ at Texas gigafactory

July 18, 2023

According to an official Tesla tweet, the ‘first Cybertruck’ electric pickup was built at the Texas gigafactory this week. Whether that meanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ineos Grenadier Demonstrator debutes with BMW fuel cell

July 17, 2023

British Ineos Automotive, the global chemical giant’s daughter, debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (GFS), the hydrogen demonstration This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bosch starts volume production of fuel cell power modules

July 14, 2023

German automotive supplier Robert Bosch GmbH has started mass production of fuel cell engines at its Stuttgart-Feuerbach factory, one of theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fleet of Dutch PAL-V flying cars to service airplanes anywhere

July 13, 2023

The Dutch ‘flying car’ PAL-V Liberty, currently undergoing an extensive test program to prepare for serial production and homologation for EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving another Chinese-Swedish premium EV: Zeekr 001

July 13, 2023

Eventually, it was to become Lynk & Co’s first fully electric model. Still, after reconsideration, it was labeled ‘too good’ to resist tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan launches 3-24-months flexible EV subscription in UK

July 06, 2023

Nissan has launched in the United Kingdom a flexible subscription service featuring a simple all-in-one monthly payment for its EVs, Leaf, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese show world’s first passenger car engine on ammonia

June 30, 2023

On its ‘tech days 2023’, state-owned Chinese carmaker GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group Co.) showed several technical ‘tour de forces’, includThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeekr opens up pre-ordering in Netherlands and Sweden

June 28, 2023

Chinese luxury brand Zeekr, daughter of Geely Holding Group and sister brand to Volvo and Lynk & Co, among others, is starting its EuropThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Pussyfooting with Maxus’ electric ‘VIP shuttle’ MIFA9

June 27, 2023

With its 5,27-meter length and full two meters width, the Chinese Maxus’ MIFA9 is quite a giant-looking full electric people mover for sevenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese luxury brand HiPhi reaches European shores

June 21, 2023

The ‘tsunami’ of Chinese EVs is reaching European shores with yet another brand, Human Horizon’s flagships HiPhi X and Z, available now in NThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ark Zero: ‘UK’s most affordable electric (micro)car’

June 20, 2023

Ark, a London-based EV start-up, has launched its first electric car, a quadricycle called the Ark Zero, claiming it’s the most affordable EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German highway charging station monopoly to EU Court

June 19, 2023

The fight of Dutch fast-charger company Fastned and Tesla with its Superchargers against the charging station monopoly for Tank & Rast, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO launches EL6 SUV and ET5 Touring for Europe

June 16, 2023

Chinese premium carmaker NIO is pushing two more models – the EL6 and ET5 Touring – to Europe, at least in those countries where it is alreaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VDL Nedcar: unions and management bury the hatchet (update)

June 16, 2023

It looks like VDL Nedcar management in Born and the unions buried the hatchet after they reached an agreement on Tuesday evening on a substaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL pioneers with battery swapping for heavy electric trucks

June 15, 2023

Chinese battery giant CATL has launched in its homeland ‘Qiji Energy ‘, a battery swap solution for heavy-duty trucks. These can be equippedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota aims at 1.200 km-range solid state battery by 2027

June 13, 2023

Japanese carmaker Toyota finally seems to embrace the all-electric car and aims at several improved BEV batteries shortly, with an all-solidThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belcar breathes new life into former Antwerp Opel Plant 1

June 08, 2023

The Antwerp car servicing group Beerens breathes new life into the former Opel plant at the Noorderlaan with a new site for its Belcar daughThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart #3 launched in China starting at €27.500

June 07, 2023

Smart Automobile, Geely’s joint venture with Mercedes-Benz, launched last week its second model, the Smart #3, in China at prices ranging frThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid Air Pure variants reaching European shores

May 24, 2023

American EV manufacturer Lucid has taken another step in exporting variants of its electric car to Europe by announcing prices for the Air PThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dieselgate: finally Belgian class action against VW on trial

May 16, 2023

Nine years after the Dieselgate scandal ‘exploded’, Volkswagen and its Belgian importer D’Ieteren Auto are facing trial in Brussels in a claThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Iveco and Nikola to go their own way in zero-emission trucks

May 10, 2023

Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco and American electric truck startup Nikola are going their own way from now, the first focussiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VDL Nedcar strike extended again (update)

May 10, 2023

Even after two days of an ‘official’ strike at VDL Nedcar in Born, the Dutch VDL Group still didn’t want to meet the union’s ultimatum to doThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving the NIO ET7, China’s challenger to EQS and i7

May 09, 2023

When picking up the NIO ET7 in Amsterdam for a week-long test drive, it was apparent right from the first moment we stepped into the 5,1-metThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Spanish to produce green H2 under one euro only by using sun

May 08, 2023

HySun, a joint venture between Spanish companies Nanogap et Tewer Engineering, claims to be able to produce ‘white’ or ‘green’ hydrogen for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian new car sales pushes throttle in April

May 03, 2023

The Belgian automotive sector is recovering, with new car registrations pushing the throttle by +40.38% compared to April last year. With 17This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo proves with Gothenburg induction charging for taxis

May 02, 2023

An electric taxi parking on a particular ‘hotspot’ and fast charging at 40 kW while waiting for the next customer. It’s already a concept prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Daimler showcases Unimog U 430 offroad truck on hydrogen

April 26, 2023

At the European Demopark open-air exhibition for the green industry, Daimler Truck showcased a demonstrator prototype of its offroad truck, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fully electric car rounds cape of 15% market share in Belgium

April 21, 2023

The battery-electric car (BEV) has rounded for the first time the cape of 15% market share in Belgium in the first quarter of 2023. The fullThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Full-electric Maserati SUV Grecale Folgore debutes in Shanghai

April 19, 2023

At the Shanghai Motor Show, Maserati is showcasing as a world’s first the fully electric version of its Grecale SUV, next to the GranTurismoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Supplier IAC first victim of end of MINI assembly at VDL Nedcar

April 17, 2023

The Dutch subsidiary of automotive supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) is the first victim of BMW withdrawing production of tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German TÜV approval opens EU doors for HiPhi X SUV

April 17, 2023

HiPhi, the young Chinese brand of the Human Horizons Group, is one step closer to launching in European markets. Its first model, the SUV caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault reserves bulk of Verkor’s Dunkirk battery production

April 14, 2023

Group Renault has made a deal with battery manufacturer Verkor from Grenoble to buy the bulk – the equivalent of 12 GWh of a total capacity This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Silver Nova first cruise ship to power itself on fuel cells

April 12, 2023

In Germany, Freudenberg e-Power Systems and the MEYER WERFT shipyard are working to equip a new 728-passenger cruise ship with a huge fuel cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.