August 12, 2021
Mercedes is adding a new feature to its extensive list of Car-to-X-warnings. While its drivers are already alarmed when there’s a broken-down vehicle, a skiddy section, accidents, or heavy weather conditions along the route, the newest functions include potholes and crosswinds. The chassis control can pick up these potentially dangerous road events on the latest […]
August 12, 2021
Monterey Car Week is waking up the automotive industry during lazy summertime. On Wednesday, Audi opened up eyes around the globe with its grand tourer Skysphere; today, Pininfarina takes over with some nice shots of their Battista hypercar trashing along some coastal routes of California heading toward the stage of Monterey Car Week. Apart from […]
August 11, 2021
Audi is bringing somewhat of a peculiarity to Monterey car week. Their concept car Skysphere, a modern interpretation of the swooping grand tourer lines of the old but infamed Horch 853, is several cars in one. Take that literally. Actuated by electric motors and a telescopic nose structure, this sports car can actually be redimensioned. […]
August 11, 2021
One year after the official launch, BMW will be unveiling a new and upgraded version of the all-electric iX3 at the IAA Mobility in Münich next month. This must be one of the fastest facelifts in automotive history. It seems like a sign as if something was wrong with the original model produced by BMW […]
August 06, 2021
Sources quoted by the Reuters news agency said Russia intends to implement a subsidy program for electric cars as soon as next year. EV customers would be refunded 25% of the purchase price with a ceiling of 7 210 euros (or 625 000 roubles), but only if the car is produced in Russia. With the […]
August 05, 2021
Recycled materials, faux-suède, solar panels on the roof… The Fisker Ocean is an electric SUV that likes to show its ecological devotion in every detail. No surprise then that the company based in Los Angeles also had some demands for the specific tires it wanted to use. Fisker has found such a sustainable partner in […]
August 04, 2021
The US-European marriage between PSA and FCA seems to be a fruitful one. Posting the company results of Stellantis on Tuesday, chief executive Carlos Tavares announced a big net profit for the first half of the year, despite the concerns of chip shortage and the worldwide pandemic. With that blooming outlook, it was announced that […]
July 30, 2021
Audi is expanding the range of the Q4 e-tron with two interesting versions. The 40 e-tron, which has the longest range in the series, and the 45 quattro, which adds the advantage of a more affordable all-wheel drive. In Belgium, both versions can be ordered in the two available body types: a classical SUV and […]
July 16, 2021
To study the advantages of the technology, BMW has launched a pilot project on bidirectional charging, also called V2G or Vehicle-to-Grid technology. ‘Change direction’ says the writing on the bodywork of the here pictured BMW i3, the compact electric car from Münich of which its maker proclaimed that they “will continue to build it as […]
July 14, 2021
Two plug-in hybrid versions are driving the launch of Opel’s Astra. A field player in the popular compact class, which is one of Europe’s best-selling segments. In its sixth generation, the Astra adopts the EMP2 underpinnings from its sister models in the Stellantis group, the Peugeot 308 and the DS4. Specific details on an all-electric […]
July 09, 2021
Together with parent company Geely Holding, Volvo Cars has now officially created its joint venture for future powertrain operations, as was announced earlier. The new company is called Aurobay and aims to be a global supplier of complete powertrains, including next-generation internal combustion engines, transmissions, and hybrid solutions. Volvo Cars, which will focus exclusively on […]
July 07, 2021
Renault has released more details about its hydrogen collaboration with Plug Power, baptized HYVIA. Already by the end of this year, the joint venture, which serves as an appendix to Renault’s electric branch, will be offering three vans in different sizes, equipped with a zero-emission fuel cell. The biggest van Renault offers is the Master […]
July 02, 2021
The agency model for sales of electric cars is becoming a rising star. Audi has confirmed that it will follow to adopt the model for its e-trons as of 2023, following in the footsteps of sister company Volkswagen that already went through this struggle with its dealers for the cars in its ID range. The […]
June 30, 2021
The increasing demand for SUVs and the rebound of gasoline engines pushed CO2 emissions of new cars upward only three years ago. But that tide is changing. Research by the European Environmental Agency (EEA), the European watchdog for environmental affairs, concludes that CO2 emissions of new passenger cars have been pushed back by 12% in […]
June 25, 2021
The digital revolution in the automotive business is also showing side-effects at the world’s largest supplier for the industry: Robert Bosch Gmbh. The German company announced a major management shake-up at the top and is parting with several key figures. Among them is Dr. Volkmar Denner (64), CEO. The contract of Denner has been terminated […]
June 23, 2021
The electric fever keeps rising at a steep curve. CEO of Daimler, Ola Källenius, is pressing his board room. According to several sources, he wants to make a stronger mark on the transition toward an electric fleet. Previous plans for turning the company all-electric by 2039 need to be outpaced, presumably by five to six […]
June 11, 2021
Is range anxiety a myth? It seems so, according to a new survey conducted by Nissan. EV-drivers tend to drive even more kilometers a year than drivers with an ICE car. The Japanese carmaker interviewed more than 7 000 European EV drivers from the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, […]
June 11, 2021
It has bolder looks, is partly electric, and with the designation, ‘new’ Volkswagen means its Multivan is radically new. The people’s van no longer sits on the underpinnings of the utilitarian Transporter, which will in the future be based on the Ford Transit. Still, it uses an extended version of the mechanical architecture of the […]
June 09, 2021
“As of June 3, 2021, Jerome Guillen, President, Tesla Heavy Trucking, of Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”), departed Tesla. We thank him for his many contributions and wish him well in his future career.” Nope, that’s not a tweet by Elon Musk. Instead, via a filing for the American Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tesla announced officially […]
June 04, 2021
“At ABB, we want to lead by example across our own operations”, announced Theodor Swedjemark, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer of the Swedish-Swiss power and automation technology group. He’s hereby referring to their commitment to electrify their entire car fleet, of more than 10,000 vehicles, by 2030. That ambition might be in line with expectations, […]
June 04, 2021
The transportation and logistics sector is moving towards a zero-emission scenario just as rapidly as the car sector. But since fuel cost has a severe impact on their business models, the switch is much more significant. The willingness from the sector is already in place. According to a survey conducted by the bank ING (jointly […]
June 02, 2021
On Monday, the board of directors of De Lijn approved an order for 350 electric buses, including charging infrastructure, an investment that will cost the company between 190 and 230 million euros. Quiz question: how many electric buses are currently being operated by Belgian public transportation company De Lijn? As it appears, not many. Out […]
June 02, 2021
The deal, which was already announced on the 9th of March, has now come to a full close and approved by relevant antitrust authorities. The exact amount of money involved in the transaction remains a matter of discretion, but BMW and Daimler have sold their joint venture Park Now to the Swedish EasyPark Group. Park […]
May 28, 2021
As newmobility.news reported before, Ford planned to double its investment in e-mobility (and autonomous drive). At an investors’ meeting this week, the company from Dearborn has announced, amongst showing future products, that it will raise that investment by an additional 8 billion dollars. This adds up to a total investment of 30 billion dollars, threefold […]
May 28, 2021
Its name is 4xe, pronounced as ‘four-by-e’ as a variation on ‘four-by-four’. This is a clear indication that this type of Jeep Wrangler combines its legendary offroad capability with electric drive. The plug-in hybrid version of the iconic offroader uses a battery and two electric motors to complement the four-cylinder gasoline engine. The system packs […]
May 26, 2021
Many municipalities are undertaking work on a new sewer system that separates wastewater and rainwater. But in Sijsels, near Damme, the administration is going a step further and constructing Belgium’s first permeable road. Such a road allows for the rainwater to seep into the soil, which keeps the street from flooding (good for road safety) […]
May 26, 2021
After some delay due to the pandemic, the Nightjet finally arrived in Brussels and Amsterdam this week, rolling in from Vienna overnight. This night train is an initiative of the public Austrian railroad company ÖBB that has an agreement with several European countries. The comeback of the night train has a lot to do with […]
May 14, 2021
The headquarters of Mazda Japan is calling back home its European President and CEO Yasuhiro Aoyama, a move which has set in motion a carousel in the management structure. This also led to a new Managing Director, Tim Bosmans (pictured), for the local operations in Belgium and Luxemburg. Aoyama’s top position will be filled by […]
May 07, 2021
City dwellers might soon welcome a different but very cuddly kind of delivery vehicle at their front door, dropping off their food, packages, and other knick-knacks bought over the Internet. For Citroën is launching a cargo version of its cute little cube on wheels: the Ami. E-commerce and home delivery are booming, and Citroën wants […]
May 05, 2021
Nissan has followed its sister company Renault and dumped its shareowner status in Daimler. It sold its stake of 16,4 million shares for a total value of 1,15 billion euros. Renault made the same move in March. The sale was made to institutional investors. Since the forced resignation of CEO Carlos Ghosn, one of the […]
April 30, 2021
“We are well aware that our size means we have a particular responsibility,” said Volkswagen CEO Ralf Brandstätter during the first Way to Zero convention the car manufacturer held on Thursday. For Volkswagen, this convention serves as a roadmap for effective climate protection. “So that is why we have set ourselves a new, ambitious intermediate […]
April 28, 2021
The Belgian consumer organization Test-Aankoop/Test-Achats (TA), which recently hit a social media storm concerning a badly prepared road trip with a fully electric Polestar 2, has calculated that all-electric cars will be cheaper to run as of 2025. For some models, the pivotal point is already reached in 2023. For third-hand cars, it’s already now. […]
April 23, 2021
Cadillac has come to terms with an earlier forecast it made, stating that it would “enter this decade as an ICE brand and leave this decade as an EV brand.” The luxury car manufacturer is already meeting that deadline today. The launch of its SUV Lyriq means it’s over and out for internal combustion Cadillacs, […]
April 21, 2021
Alongside some new models, Chinese vehicle and battery manufacturer BYD unveiled a new version of its electric platform, called 3.0, at the Shanghai Auto Show. This architecture is developed for its next generation of EVs and promises more safety, better charging, impressive autonomy, and aerodynamic design. Moreover, the platform will use 800-volt technology. With this […]
April 16, 2021
“We are accelerating this electric move,” said CEO Carlos Tavares on Thursday at the virtually held shareholder’s meeting. There he laid out some ambitious plans concerning the electric future of the group, among which a range of up to 800 kilometers for some of its upcoming EVs and a big investment in several battery factories. […]
April 16, 2021
According to documents looked into by press agency Reuters, upcoming EU plans want to cease support for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). Nowadays, these models count as super credits for the automotive industry, making it easier to attain their CO2 goals and avoiding fines. The weight of these super credits is already set to be diminishing […]
April 14, 2021
Already more than half (57%) of the Belgian company cars and commercial vans could be all-electric, according to research by Webfleet Solutions, one of Europe’s leading telematics solution providers. The company analyzed some 100 000 connected vehicles all over Europe, operated by 5 000 of its fleet customers. Pivotal point If a vehicle drove less […]
April 09, 2021
Early this year, Belgian energy regulator VREG announced that energy suppliers would start offering dynamic electricity contracts. The first to jump on the bandwagon was Yosu, which offers the formula for small businesses. Engie is now following suit. Their Dynamic contract is also available for private individuals, but only in Flanders. Engie says the new […]
April 02, 2021
Covid-19 can slow down the car industry, but it can’t stop the show cars. At the rooftop of a private building in Los Angeles – and, of course, not a motor show – Hyundai pulled out the spotlights for its Genesis Concept X. A stunning GT with electric drive and some of the most gracious […]
March 31, 2021
Lexus shifts one gear higher in its strategy for electric cars. With the UX300e, the Japanese luxury brand already has one electric model up its sleeves, but the concept LFZ is a whole different animal. It’s a 4,88-meter-long cross-over, with a far-reaching styling that discerns itself from the UX since it has been built around […]
March 26, 2021
In the wake of the Renaulution plan, CEO Luca de Meo’s sweeping stratagem for a turnaround at the brand, Renault is also uplifting and reviewing its commercial vehicle branch. As part of its energy transition, it is expanding and will focus more on greener technology, even including hydrogen propulsion. Mark Sutcliffe, Senior Vice President LCV […]
March 24, 2021
Audi’s electric offensive is picking up steam. Just shortly after the launch of the GT e-tron, the company announces the production start in Zwickau of their compact electric SUV, the Q4 e-tron. With assembly now up and running, the company is on a full schedule for the mid-April global unveiling set. The car will be […]
March 12, 2021
Building up a new car brand from scratch usually is a path full of hurdles. Polestar is no exception to the rule. But the company tries to compensate for setbacks by expanding business and collaboration possibilities. At the same time, Polestar unveiled a three-wheeled ‘sled’ built for zero-emission last-mile delivery in urban areas. A visionary […]
March 10, 2021
Still wrapped in camouflage, awaiting its full unveiling in April, Audi has released detailed info about the interior of its brand-new Q4 e-tron. It will offer an augmented reality head-up display, a choice of sustainable materials, and a cargo space nearly as large as that of the Q5. Welcome aboard in Audi’s newest addition to […]
March 05, 2021
German sports car manufacturer Porsche is extending the Taycan line-up with a new body style: the Cross Turismo. Based on the same architecture and technology, it represents a more rugged, lifted, and practical version of the sedan. Four-wheel drive is always a given, unlike the sedan, and also available as a base model, which is […]
March 03, 2021
The Norwegian car market, closely looked at because of its overwhelming electric car share, is still growing against the general trends, but showing a shift. The best-selling car in that market was no longer a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), for the second time this year. There is no shortage of remarkable patterns when looking at the […]
February 26, 2021
Volkswagen’s factory for electric vehicles in Zwickau is undergoing significant changes. As from mid-April, a third shift will be introduced, which in the end will almost double the daily output. The assembly lines will only move away from Volkswagen models and broaden their stretch across some of the subbrands, such as Audi and Cupra. A […]
February 23, 2021
Electric cars are no novelty to Hyundai, but the Ioniq 5, unveiled as a world premiere today, marks a bold step for the Korean car manufacturer. Ioniq represents a new subbrand, and it is solely dedicated to the development and sales of all-electric cars. The 5 is their first fledgling. It’s built around an all-new, […]
February 22, 2021
According to a survey by HR services company Acerta, employees still prefer company cars for their daily commute. Alongside, more and more people are discovering the advantages of cycling, which made a significant leap forward. Public transport loses ground and has seen a slight decline compared to the year before. Eight in ten of our […]
February 12, 2021
Volkswagen has announced that it is expanding its collaboration with technology company Microsoft. The deal allows the German car manufacturer to integrate Microsoft’s cloud technology. Both firms’ software branches will join forces to create a common platform called Automated Driving Platform (ADP). In the end, this should severely speed up and facilitate the development of […]
February 10, 2021
It’s outlandish. It can boldly go where no car has ever gone before. It’s a redefinition of mobility. Meet the Tiger X1, Hyundai’s concept vehicle that shows us the future today. Plans to start building prototypes could start as soon as 2023. Like most car brands, Korean car manufacturer Hyundai is reinventing itself as a […]
February 05, 2021
Ford wants to surpass General Motors as the bigger investor in electric cars and autonomous drive. Dearborn’s carmaker has announced that it will invest $22 billion by 2025 on electrifying the vehicle line-up. That’s double the investment compared to the previous one, which was set at $11,5 billion. Ford’s new CEO, Jim Farley, called it […]
February 03, 2021
Norway is considered a Walhalla for EV sales. The latest registration numbers for the first month of 2021 confirm the turnaround in the high North, with electrified cars reaching 80% of new registrations. This year in January, 5 461 electric passenger cars were registered across the country. That accounts for a 53 percent market share. […]
