Weak EV demand forces VW to cut jobs at Zwickau plant

September 15, 2023

Volkswagen is laying off workforce at its biggest plant for EV manufacturing in Zwickau. As incentives are declining and the economy remainsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Auto workers’ strike to spoil Detroit Auto Show party?

September 14, 2023

The clock is ticking for the three big American car groups to reach an agreement with the Union of Auto Workers (UAW). Without a deal on newThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XEV makes new version of Yoyo microcar available in Belgium

September 13, 2023

The XEV Yoyo, imported in Belgium by VJB Motors in Hasselt, is available to order in its latest model year. To address the growing competitiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW keeps the electric Mini in its birthplace Oxford

September 12, 2023

After an earlier decision from last year to move the new generation of the electric Mini to China, BMW is making a U-turn. The German carmakThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Portugal greenlights second lithium mine

September 11, 2023

The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has approved the operations of a second lithium mine in the country. The Romano mine will be situateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis opens its biggest battery technology center in Europe

September 11, 2023

In Turin, car group Stellantis has opened its first battery technology center – one of Europe’s most significant. More than a hundred emThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis bets e-fuels can keep ICE cars on the road till 2050

September 08, 2023

A recently conducted test on 24 engine families within the Stellantis group has convinced the car giant of the longevity of combustion-enginThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New all-electric Golf to be first VW on SSP platform

September 08, 2023

The VW group boss Oliver Blume has shed some light on the future of its most iconic golf car. As prior reports believed, the next generationThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seat brand is a dead end to be replaced by all-electric Cupra

September 07, 2023

“The future of Seat is Cupra.” Those were the words of VW Brand CEO Thomas Schäfer at the IAA in Munich. The German manager made a storThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD: ‘News on European plant before end 2023’

September 07, 2023

With six electric vehicles on the stand, a world debut for the Seal U, and the European launch of its new brand Denza, China’s largest EV This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen fuels Chinese pricewar with 30% cuts on ID.4

September 06, 2023

“We don’t partake in price wars; it is unsustainable,” said Thomas Schäfer, boss of the VW brand at the IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ZF’s newest electric motor: less CO2, no rare-earth metals

September 05, 2023

At the IAA Mobility in Münich, automotive supplier ZF puts the spotlights on a new type of motor for electric cars. The I2SM is a variant iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Cooper and Countryman keep Mini charged

September 05, 2023

Mini plays big at the IAA 2023 in Munich with the public debut of the three-door Cooper and its SUV derivative, Countryman. Presented as batThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Far beyond the microcar: Smart #3 unwrapped (update)

September 04, 2023

At IAA Münich, Smart has revealed more details about its second model, the #3. Though it shares much of its technology with the boxier #1, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes showcases ‘electric hypermiler’ Concept CLA

September 04, 2023

At the IAA in Münich, Mercedes has unveiled a future glimpse of how the revival of its smallest range will look like. The Concept CLA proviThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen unveils zero-emission future of the GTI

September 04, 2023

There’s something old and something new about the ID. GTI Concept that Volkswagen has brought to the spotlights of the IAA in Münich. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen’s new Passat is highly electrified but not electric

September 01, 2023

Ahead of its motor show debut, Volkswagen has lifted the veils of the new Passat. It’s exclusively available as a station wagon and is no This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Falling behind Tesla, Hyundai deploys its own superchargers

August 30, 2023

Under the name Blue Plug Chargers, Hyundai will start building its own supercharger through its subsidiary, Hyundai Kefico. In its home markThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Mercedes-branded superchargers open this fall

August 29, 2023

Mercedes is on track, building its own global fast-charging park. In Europe, where the brand aims at 200 charging points, the car brand annoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW to unravel its ‘New Class future’ at IAA in Münich

August 28, 2023

At the Mobility Summit in Münich, BMW will unveil the Vision Neue Klasse (Vision New Class), which is believed to sit close to the productiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo to release first MPV in its history

August 25, 2023

Volvo has unveiled the first teasing pictures of what is believed to be an all-electric MPV. Dubbed EM90, the car wants to be a “ScandinavThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes renews EQA and EQB for show debut IAA Münich

August 25, 2023

raMercedes has updated its most compact electric cars, with the new versions prepared for a public premiere at the IAA Mobility in Münich. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

This SUV version of the Seal is BYD’s sixth model for the EU

August 24, 2023

China’s number one car brand, BYD, is bringing a sixth model to Europe. It is dubbed the Seal U and represents an SUV version of its compaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen sustains sales in Europe, but slips in China

August 21, 2023

Sales keep troubling the German automotive giant Volkswagen Group. Its latest results published on Friday report encouraging growth for the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lanzador is first Lamborghini without tailpipes (update)

August 21, 2023

Premiered at the prestigious Monterey Car Week in California, Lamborghini has unveiled its first zero-emission family member. The new LamborThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar will withdraw i-Pace next year from all-electric line-up

August 18, 2023

In contrast to prior statements, Jaguar will not extend the lifeline of the pioneering i-Pace when its new line of EVs leaves the factory haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Standard versions slash prices on Tesla Model X and Y

August 16, 2023

Less range and a lower price. In the United States, Tesla has reiterated the Standard versions of the Model S and Model X. Both versions cosThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese Huawei shows its second car: the Luxeed EH3

August 14, 2023

Chinese tech company Huawei has released pictures of its second car, an all-electric coupé-sedan codenamed EH3. Huwai’s CEO, Chengdong YuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen to electrify its California camper van (update)

August 14, 2023

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is gearing up to unveil the newest generation of the California camper van at the Caravan Salon trade fair inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

California allows paid robotaxi rides in San Francisco 24/7

August 11, 2023

Robotaxi companies Waymo and Cruise can deploy paid taxi rides in San Francisco every day of the week, night and day. The California Public This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD surpasses five million ‘new energy vehicles’

August 10, 2023

Who can stop BYD on its impressive growth path? On Wednesday, the Chinese car and battery maker unveiled that it had produced its fifth millThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New MG4 Extended Range tops 520 kilometers of range

August 10, 2023

MG Motor introduces a new iteration of the all-electric MG4. The Extended Range offers an impressive autonomy of more than 500 kilometers (WThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

E.ON pioneers flexible rates for public charging in Denmark

August 09, 2023

Charging at half the price? German energy pioneer E.ON is making it possible for Danish EV drivers, as it has unlocked flexible rates at itsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid bows for Tesla and cuts prices (update)

August 08, 2023

In the United States, Lucid has adapted the ticker prices for some of the Air models to woo over some tempted Tesla customers who can enjoy This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford Trucks readies heavy-duty F-Max on hydrogen

August 07, 2023

By the end of the year, Ford will deploy a fuel cell version of its F-Max, under development at its Turkish subsidiary Ford Otosan, within tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

American customers sue Hyundai over faulty charging BEV models

August 07, 2023

Hyundai and Kia face a class action lawsuit in California over charging faults with some battery-powered cars. Overheating issues at the chaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German hydrogen train pioneer switches to cheaper battery power

August 04, 2023

German railway company LNVG has decided to halt further investments in hydrogen trains to replace diesel engines. Claiming they are cheaper This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Carmakers sign agreement to end price war in China (update)

July 14, 2023

Sixteen carmakers committed at Shanghai Auto Forum to fend off the ongoing price war in China. Among the underwriters was also the brand thaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s pricewar leads to record second quarter

July 03, 2023

Announcing its production and delivery numbers for the second quarter of 2023, Tesla posted a new record, beating analysts’ predictions. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ZF’s future electric driveline promises 30% more range

July 03, 2023

In a showcase car based on a Porsche Taycan, automotive supplier ZF has unveiled its latest evolution of electric drive. Together with its tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s delay of Ampere IPO doesn’t hurt profits

June 30, 2023

Renault delays the stock market introduction of its all-electric subbrand Ampere to the first half of 2024. The French car maker points to aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi’s boss replaced over ‘slow progress on innovation’

June 30, 2023

The Volkswagen Group has ousted Marcus Duesmann as CEO of Audi, as the brand falls short of its main rivals, Mercedes and BMW, on innovationThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG to unveil two sporty EV prototypes at Goodwood FOS

June 29, 2023

At the upcoming Festival of Speed in Goodwood, MG will enroll its Cyberster for the famous hill climb. The company also announces that it wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EV start-up Lordstown Motors files for bankrupcy

June 29, 2023

Following a troubled relationship with its investment and manufacturing partner Foxtron, electric pickup maker Lordstown Motors has filed foThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid to power Aston Martin’s first full-electric sports car

June 27, 2023

Prepping for its first battery-powered model in 2025, the British sports carmaker has announced a partnership with American EV start-up LuciThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

McMurtry’s electric fan car goes into production

June 23, 2023

At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, British EV start-up McMurtry stunned the crowds breaking the hill climb record. The blistering run has spThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China extends electrified cars’ incentive to reboot sales

June 22, 2023

As the Chinese economy shows signs of slowing down, the government has extended the tax exemption for hybrids and electric cars to 2027. BuyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Teething problems force Turkish Togg to refocus on home market

June 20, 2023

Turkish electric car brand Togg is reversing its sales plans. Available since March in dedicated European markets, the brand is re-focusing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD targets 10% market share in Germany

June 19, 2023

Chinese carmaker BYD eyes one-tenth of the electric vehicle market in Germany. The ambition was made public by its sales director Lars PaulyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BEV share of Belgian company cars same as diesel

June 16, 2023

Partena Professional’s latest survey reveals some interesting insights on the trends and evolutions of Belgian company cars. As the share ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU approves landmark law for green batteries

June 15, 2023

The European Parliament has passed the proposal for green batteries, which puts world-leading standards on the environmental impact of theirThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.