October 30, 2026
Volkswagen posted its steepest quarterly loss in more than a decade in the third quarter, hit by a writedown on its stake in Porsche and weakness in China, adding urgency to the automaker’s sweeping restructuring plan. The world’s second-largest carmaker reported an operating loss of €5.9 billion for July to September 2026, prompting management to […]
October 29, 2026
In the third quarter of 2026, battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales hit record highs across Europe, with 13 of 27 EU countries posting their highest-ever quarterly BEV sales. BEVs are now the top powertrain sold in 11 European countries. Of course, markets still differ significantly. The BEV share in newly registered cars ranges from 4.5% […]
October 29, 2026
In its frenetic search for a US location for its first assembly plant, Audi CEO Gernot Döllner has finally decided and, at the same time, found himself in a political hornet’s nest by appearing at a Trump rally to cheer for the US President. Isabel Cademartori, a transport policy expert for Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD), […]
October 27, 2026
Polestar has appointed Bart Deswert as the new head of Sales for Belgium and Luxembourg. His aim is to strengthen Polestar’s market position and further the growth of the retail network. Of course, the brand’s growing model portfolio will help him achieve this. Deswert looks back on 30 years of professional experience inside and outside […]
October 27, 2026
In the U.S., Ford has opened order books for the 2027 Mustang Mach-E and introduced a new Trail version designed for light off-road driving. The larger extended-range battery is now included as standard. Previously, Ford offered an 88 kWh battery as an optional upgrade for the 2026 Mustang Mach-E. For 2027, it now comes as […]
October 26, 2026
Volvo Cars will cut 2,500 jobs, mostly in its home country of Sweden, as the group seeks to slash costs amid tough competition from Chinese automakers and as tariffs and weak demand hit U.S. sales. The company, majority-owned by China’s Geely, reported an adjusted operating loss of 3.7 billion Swedish crowns (€333 million) for the […]
October 23, 2026
BMW is preparing to introduce its first three-row (six- or seven-seater) electric SUV. With its official debut coming up, the iX7 was spotted testing, offering a sneak peek at the full-size luxury SUV. The test mule ran alongside the current X7 M60, the 523-horsepower V8 flagship that tops BMW’s SUV range. The iX7 is the […]
October 23, 2026
The environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) says that the gap between plug-in hybrids’ official CO₂ figures and their real-world emissions is widening, undermining claims about their climate benefits and leaving consumers duped. On the other hand, T&E notes that a rapid transition to electric company cars could create 344,000 EU jobs by 2030. T&E urges […]
October 22, 2026
The new EU passenger car market shows notable resilience. According to the European Association of Car Manufacturers (ACEA), car registrations rose 9.3% in September and 5.7% year-to-date, despite a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by persistently rising energy prices and geopolitical headwinds. Demand for a range of electrified vehicles remained strong, particularly in major European markets, […]
October 20, 2026
As part of its ‘Sportwagenschmiede ’35’ strategic realignment, Porsche is presenting a forward-looking vision model, the Mission S, as a first glimpse of the brand’s evolved design identity. It represents a mid-engined super sports car platform positioned above the 911. Unfortunately for Porsche, the New York launch coincided with Tesla’s long-awaited roadster reveal. The ‘flying’ […]
October 19, 2026
At the same time, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Cars plan to forge closer partnerships with AI computing giant Nvidia, independently. Both collaborations focus on developing the next generation of automated driving systems. The collaboration brings together Mercedes‑Benz’s and Volvo’s automotive engineering and safety expertise, along with their respective operating systems, and Nvidia’s accelerated computing and AI […]
October 19, 2026
BMW’s importer in Belgium and Luxembourg, BMW Group Belux, has obtained the ‘Great Place To Work’ certificate, an award based on employee feedback about their workplace experience. 83% of BMW Group Belux employees rate their employer as an excellent place to work, earning the award. The ‘Great Place To Work’ certificate is much coveted and […]
October 15, 2026
BMW plans to establish state-of-the-art production of power electronics and inverter components at its Steyr plant in Austria by 2029. This initiative aims to strengthen the Steyr plant’s technological expertise, increase value creation within the company, and further anchor key electric-mobility know-how in Austria. By the planned start of production in summer 2029, BMW aims […]
October 15, 2026
According to data from the sector federations Febiac and Traxio, the Belux car market continues to shift toward electrification. The professional market has driven this shift so far, but the same trend is now emerging in the individual buyer market. In the first nine months of 2026, BEVs accounted for 39.1% of all newly registered […]
October 15, 2026
With the largest stand, featuring no fewer than 60 models, Stellantis is making a strong statement at the Paris Motor Show. And that showed across all brands. Today we’re looking at concepts from Alfa Romeo, DS, Lancia, and Opel. And then there’s also Leapmotor. Stellantis and Leapmotor are deepening their collaboration far beyond distribution. This […]
October 14, 2026
In the third quarter of this year, the BMW Group delivered 551,072 cars, down 6.3% from Q3 last year. In contrast, the group sold 110,257 all-electric cars worldwide, up 7.2% year on year. Sales grew significantly in Europe and Germany. However, in the first nine months, the electric-vehicle balance sheet still showed a deficit. In […]
October 13, 2026
Stellantis’ biggest Italian brand, Fiat, brought a modern Italian piazza to the Paris Motor Show. Open, colorful, and welcoming, the stand shows the brand’s latest models and concepts in a meeting place inspired by everyday Italian life. Since 2021, Fiat has been Stellantis’ leading brand by volume, and in 2026 it has already sold more […]
October 13, 2026
Peugeot presented two electric concept vehicles at the Paris Motor Show: The E-T16 Concept draws inspiration from the 205 T16 rally car and is said to reference the new E-208 in its interior. The RCZ Vision represents an electric reinterpretation of the RCZ Coupe, featuring a solid-state battery. Like many other European brands in the […]
October 13, 2026
At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Citroën is reviving an icon by unveiling the 2CV Concept, “a modern, ingenious and refreshing response to the mobility challenges of tomorrow”, as Citroën puts it. Inspired by the spirit of the original, this concept embodies the core values that have always defined the 2CV: affordability, lightness, practicality, versatility, […]
October 12, 2026
Today is the press day at the Paris Motor Show; the show will be open to the public from tomorrow until the 18th. On the eve of the Paris Motor Show, Stellantis welcomed guests and media to “The Night Before”, an exclusive event at the iconic Hangar Y, in Paris. The event unveiled Stellantis’ vision […]
October 08, 2026
Under the name ‘Sportwagenschmiede ’35’, to be interpreted as ‘sports car craftsmanship in 2035’, Porsche just unveiled a sweeping strategy to cut costs sharply and focus on its most profitable vehicles in the coming years. Porsche has to be smaller and leaner again, ‘value over volume’, producing fewer but more profitable cars. “With our strategy, […]
October 08, 2026
BMW continues to expand its ‘Neue Klasse’ family with the new iX4, a sporty electric SUV coupé positioned between the iX3 and the larger iX5. The model will launch in three all-wheel-drive variants, including the 450 kW iX4 M60 xDrive top version, which will also arrive in the iX3. Prices for the iX4 start at […]
October 07, 2026
Jaguar has officially unveiled its long-awaited Type 01 purely electric car in New York on Tuesday, October 6. The manufacturer is attempting to repeat the past, not with copycat styling from its bin of classics, but with a car so bold it turns heads like the sleek E-Type sports car once did. The Type 01 […]
October 06, 2026
BMW will significantly increase its use of generic components and reduce reliance on bespoke parts as it seeks to lower costs and improve profitability, reflecting a strategy that has helped Chinese automakers gain a competitive edge. The strategy will be a ‘key lever’ in improving BMW’s earnings, the company told investors at its capital markets […]
October 05, 2026
Volvo Cars reported global sales of 141,609 cars in the third quarter of 2026, down 10.7% from the same period last year. Sales during the quarter were impacted by a further deterioration in market conditions in China, where industry volumes remained under significant pressure, as well as a slower-than-expected recovery in the U.S. As a […]
October 05, 2026
The BMW Group provided a first glimpse of its plans at its Capital Market Day 2026. The aim is to strengthen the company’s resilience and enhance the competitiveness of its structures. In this way, the BMW Group is preparing to face increasingly challenging market conditions in the years ahead. To achieve this, the company is […]
October 02, 2026
At its Capital Market Day 2026, the BMW Group provided deep insights into its corporate strategy. Among other announcements, the Munich-based automaker said it will unveil the all-electric iX4 later this year and plans to launch an electric compact car based on the Neue Klasse platform the year after next. The model will likely be […]
October 02, 2026
According to data from the sector federation Febiac and the federal public service Mobility & Transport, new car registrations in belgium and Luxembourg were 1.9% higher than in September last year. The result for the first three quarters of 2026 cumulated is -1% compared to 2025. More importantly, for the first time in the Belux, […]
October 01, 2026
The BMW Group is investing around €2 billion in vehicle production and battery manufacturing to underscore Germany’s importance as a production hub. The company is ensuring that its plants are ready for the next generation of the BMW 3 Series. The 3 Series has been the heart of the BMW brand for over 50 years. […]
October 01, 2026
Stellantis is halting production at its French plants in Sochaux, Rennes, and Mulhouse for at least one week. In two cases, this is due to EV battery shortages, as supplier ACC struggles to meet demand for its nickel-based long-range batteries. According to Reuters, the plants in Sochaux and Rennes are temporarily halting production due to […]
September 30, 2026
Electric trucks deliver a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) in six out of nine major EU markets, which together account for 46% of all new heavy trucks sold in the EU, a new T&E report shows. In the Netherlands and Germany, savings can reach €100,000 and €85,000 respectively over five years, with electric trucks […]
September 30, 2026
BMW has unveiled its new 3 Series, which for the first time includes an electric sedan, the i3. Based on the Neue Klasse platform, the i3 shares its technical toolkit with the iX3 SUV but pulls ahead on range. The Munich-based automaker is calling for a starting price of €59,900 in Germany (€58,450 in Belgium), […]
September 29, 2026
The Trump administration finalized a significant weakening of federal fuel economy standards for automobiles, rolling back a key policy that had pushed the industry to improve the efficiency of cars and trucks and sell more battery-electric vehicles. Automakers are expected to achieve a fleet average of 34.9 miles per gallon (mpg) for cars and light […]
September 28, 2026
Alpine presents an artistic vision that hints, in sculptural form, at the bodywork design elements that will define the third, electric generation of the Alpine A110. An original artistic gesture based on the technical foundations of the all-new APP (Alpine Performance Platform), seen in action this summer at the Goodwood Festival of Speed through a […]
September 28, 2026
European Rally Champion Miko Marczyk has set a Guinness World Record with an Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance. On a single battery charge, he covered 1,338 kilometers with an average consumption of 7.09 kWh/100 km. Normally, Miko Marczyk’s focus is on losing as little time as possible on the road. But for his latest outing […]
September 28, 2026
BMW’s Gen6 high-voltage battery, a key technology of the Neue Klasse, has been recognized as a “Global New Energy Vehicle Innovative Technology” at the 2026 World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) in China. The judges recognized the key technologies of the BMW Gen6 high-voltage battery based on the new BMW round cells with a high-nickel […]
September 28, 2026
Germany’s largest car manufacturer, Volkswagen, is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles because of possible corrosion in the steering mechanism. The German Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) announced this, explaining that a bolt in the system can corrode and impair proper steering function. 2.16 million Volkswagens of the models Golf, Golf Variant, Tiguan, Touran, and Caddy, produced between 2013 […]
September 25, 2026
According to the data of the European Car Manufacturers Association (ACEA), EU car registrations increased by 4.5% in August and by 5.3% for the first 8 months (year-to-date), against a backdrop of rising energy prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Demand for a range of electrified vehicles remained strong (68.3% of the total market for new […]
September 24, 2026
A few days before the official introduction of the first fully electric Bentley, the Torcal, a set of near-official pictures has leaked, thanks to the unstoppable hunger for exclusive news from sites like Cochespias. Bentley reacted by officially unveiling the car three days later, so in this update we replace the ‘spy photos’ with the […]
September 24, 2026
Nissan presents its electric microcar as the Pixo. It is closely related to the Renault Twingo Electric and the new Dacia Spring. All three electric vehicles will roll off the production line at the Renault plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Nissan is scheduled to start deliveries of the Pixo in early 2027. Pricing remains a […]
September 22, 2026
BMW has increased production of the iX3 at its Debrecen plant from two to three shifts this month, effectively moving to round-the-clock manufacturing. The reason is strong demand: BMW has already said that 100,000 orders for the iX3 have been placed in Europe alone, and BMW North America is accelerating the market launch of the […]
September 22, 2026
Car industry workers protested across Germany on Monday, calling on management at major brands including Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz to secure jobs and provide a future outlook. Meanwhile, these important German manufacturers warn of factory closures or additional cost cuts. “Just like here at Volkswagen, workers in the automotive and supply industries are gathering all over […]
September 21, 2026
Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer, who has led the Volkswagen Group subsidiary to record profits while expanding its full-electric lineup, will succeed Hakan Samuelsson as chief executive officer and president at Volvo Cars. The appointment aims to bring proven leadership in electrification and profitability as Volvo navigates intense competition in premium electric vehicles and prepares to […]
September 18, 2026
According to EV Belgium, Belgium’s Electric Vehicle Association, current fossil fuel pump prices demonstrate, above all, that Belgium must look beyond temporary measures when oil prices rise. For EV Belgium, this trend confirms that the transition to electric mobility is no longer merely a climate issue, but also, increasingly, a matter of purchasing power, energy […]
September 18, 2026
Audi has seemingly postponed production of the all-electric Audi A4 e-tron to the first half of 2029. The reason, once again, appears to be issues with introducing the Volkswagen Group’s new SSP electric architecture. First introduced in 1994, the Audi A4’s model history has confused some customers in recent years: Audi changed its naming convention, […]
September 18, 2026
Former Renault and Alliance car executive Carlos Ghosn, who faces charges of corruption and influence-peddling in France, did not appear in court in Paris at the start of his trial on Wednesday. No lawyer appeared in court on behalf of the 72-year-old, who has fled to Lebanon, where he holds citizenship. The former Renault-Nissan chief […]
September 17, 2026
A year after the premiere of the new BMW iX3, the company has announced that 100,000 customers in Europe alone have ordered the vehicle. BMW said this is the best first-year start any of its models have ever experienced. The company also said there is strong interest in the electric car in other markets such […]
September 01, 2026
Stellantis announces (again) new appointments within its Enlarged Europe Organization, effective September 1, as it continues executing its Fastlane 2030 strategic plan. Reporting to Emanuele Cappellano, COO Enlarged Europe, are now Arnaud Belloni, who has been appointed CEO of the FIAT, Abarth, and Lancia brands and chief marketing officer for Europe; Xavier Chardon, who has […]
September 01, 2026
Renault is upgrading the Scenic E-Tech electric with new features and services to enhance comfort, connectivity, and electric performance. With the 162 kW/220 hp motor, the Scenic E-Tech electric is now available with a choice of two new batteries offering greater range and shorter charging times at DC fast-charging points. The 89 kWh NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) long-range […]
August 31, 2026
The British car magazine AutoExpress has ranked all 161 EVs currently available on the UK market, and the somewhat surprising (or not?) winner is the new Nissan Leaf. The magazine presented its road testers with a complete list of every UK market electric car available to buy and asked them to rank each model on […]
August 31, 2026
Volkswagen’s planned electric small car for 2027, with a projected base price of around €20,000, will be called ID. Up, not ID.1, according to a Spanish media report. The publication writes that VW has already finalized the model’s name as ID. Up. The specifications of the new ID. Up are expected to largely match those […]
August 27, 2026
BMW’s Neue Klasse is apparently providing strong momentum for fully electric vehicle sales. Two million BEVs have been handed over to customers since sales of the very first BMW i3 launched in late 2013. Including plug-in hybrids, BMW has delivered around 3.5 million electrified vehicles to customers worldwide since 2013. In the first half of […]
August 27, 2026
The consequences of the upcoming trade war between the US and Canada are already showing. A senior Honda executive said the Japanese automaker might not build an eighth assembly plant in North America unless a key trade deal (USMCA) is extended. The Trump administration is currently negotiating with Canada and Mexico over the fate of […]
August 27, 2026
Geely is developing a new 1,000-volt architecture for electric cars to further reduce charging times. The Chinese group has already installed charging points with peak outputs of up to 1,500 kW. Its latest charging tests show just how quickly its current models can recharge. In its current electric vehicles, Geely is increasingly adopting 800-volt technology. […]
August 26, 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he will raise US tariffs on all Canadian-made cars, trucks, and auto parts to 50%, effective Jan. 1, after talks with Canada collapsed over the weekend. The deal on the table would have cut the tariff on Canadian light-duty vehicles from 25% to 15%, and the metals tariff […]
August 26, 2026
More than 2,500 battery analyses performed by D’Ieteren Automotive’s second-hand car divisions, My Way and Audi Approved, prove that modern EV batteries retain their battery capacity remarkably well. The average State of Health (SoH) was 95.9% for the entire EV car population measured. The analyses were executed in collaboration with MOBA, an expert in battery […]
August 26, 2026
Before the summer, VW Group CEO Oliver Blume warned of an additional 50,000 redundancies worldwide, bringing the total to 100,000 once the group’s restructuring is complete. The workers’ representatives fear an additional 40,000 job losses on top of these 100,000, bringing the total number of VW Group employees back from 660,000 to about 520,000 worldwide. […]
August 25, 2026
Suzuki is planning to introduce an electric Kei Car called Vision e-Sky in Europe as early as next year. The micro vehicle is set to debut in its home market of Japan this autumn, with plans to launch in European countries, including the UK, a few months later. According to Nikkei Asia, citing people familiar […]
August 24, 2026
ParkBee plans to expand its parking app service in Belgium to street parking. After this summer, drivers looking for a parking spot can find one not only in private parking garages using the ParkBee app but also on the street. ParkBee won’t add an additional service fee; the aim is to ease parking pressure in towns […]
August 24, 2026
According to a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), electric trucks and buses reached half a million units and a market share of nearly 14%, largely driven by China’s expansion in the truck segment. Electric trucks and buses crossed the half-million-unit mark globally in 2025, with sales nearly doubling (+86%) for the […]
