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Apparently, the British/Indian car manufacturer Jaguar has decided to hibernate for the next three years. Between now and 2025, no new Jaguar will arrive on the market. Instead, the current recently revised models will remain for sale in a less […]
According to media sources, Audi wants to build its Q4 e-tron electric SUV, produced in Zwickau, also in Brussels, from November 2022 due to high demand. The final decision will be made at the VW planning meeting on 9 December. […]
An ICCT study (International Council on Clean Transportation) on the total cost of ownership (TCO) of long-distance tractor-trailers in seven EU countries shows that battery-electric trucks (BET) can achieve TCO parity with diesel tractor-trailers during this decade. The research covered […]
The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan aims at a 50% part of electrified vehicles in its sales for 2030. At the same time, it wants to become a leader in battery production and technology, with new generation solid-state batteries in production […]
To conclude the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of Renault 4, the carmaker has decided to team up with motion design hub TheArsenale to create a futuristic show car, AIR4, a reinterpretation of this iconic model. 2021 marks the 60th […]
The full-electric Mercedes EQS limousine can now also be ordered in Germany as a base model for less than 100 000 euros. The electromotor in the rear produces 215 kW, the battery capacity is 90 kWh, suitable for a range […]
After consultation of its members, the Belgian car manufacturers and importers federation Febiac has decided to cancel the coming Brussels Motor Show (14 till 23 January 2022) given the rising concerns about the corona pandemic. “We anticipate on the fact […]
Chinese electric car manufacturer, Nio, and European petroleum company, Shell, have entered into a strategic partnership to collaborate on charging and battery swapping facilities in China and Europe. The agreement is for Nio and Shell to construct and operate battery […]
The highest court in Germany, the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) in Karlsruhe, has ruled on Thursday that “Audi, as well as Volkswagen, has misled the registration authorities and its clients in an immoral way.” VW’s premium daughter has sold vehicles with the […]
On Tuesday, 23 November, the Presidium of the Board of Directors of the Volkswagen Group has come together to decide about the future of CEO Herbert Diess. They had to judge if his position is still defendable after his statements […]
On Wednesday, Germany’s new so-called traffic light coalition (Ampel Koalition) presented the new coalition agreement. This still has to be confirmed by the party members but is considered a formality. The new Chancellor will be Olaf Scholz (SPD), and he […]
Mercedes-Benz is going further on its path to electrification. End of the year, it will introduce the electric version of the GLB, the EQB, on the European and Chinese markets. Now, prices for the German market have been revealed, starting […]
The French automotive supplier Valeo has shown the third generation of his LiDAR system (Laser Imaging Detection And Ranging) to be used on autonomously driving vehicles. The group is the worldwide leader in this type of scanner. The new system […]
Belgian Federal Mobility Minister Georges Gilkinet has signed an inter federal plan on traffic security with his regional colleagues. ‘All for Zero’ has the ultimate aim to reduce the death toll on Belgian roads to zero in 2050. On Tuesday, […]
On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that new buildings will have to be fitted with electric charging points as of 2022. New homes and buildings, such as supermarkets and workplaces in the UK, and those undergoing a major renovation, […]
Hyundai Group’s luxury brand Genesis has unveiled an all-electric version of its GV70 SUV. The electrified GV70 is Genesis’ third BEV, following the G80 and GV60. The newcomer will be available exclusively with an all-wheel drive. With the GV70, Genesis’ […]
The influential German car union IG Metall and Stellantis have reached an agreement on Wednesday/ They were on a collision course because Stellantis wanted to reorganize Opel completely. The union feared dismantling the coveted co-management typical for the German industry. […]
Pure electric cars now account for every tenth new model entering West European roads. According to the latest European Electric Car Report data, the monthly share of new BEV passenger car registrations on a 12-month annualized basis has surpassed the […]
The Swedish-Chinese electric car brand Polestar (part of the Geely Group) aims at increasing its annual sales to 290 000 vehicles by the end of 2025. The plan: expansion in existing and new markets and the introduction of three new […]
The German micro-mobility provider, Tier Mobility, based in Berlin, has bought 100% of the shares of Nextbike, based in Leipzig, and a specialist in bike-sharing. Together they create a multimodal platform offering 250 000 vehicles in some 400 cities. The […]
Toyota Vice-President Shigeru Hayakawa takes up the cudgels for hybrid cars. According to Toyota, hybrid cars – HEV and PHEV – will still play a crucial role in reducing emissions in worldwide transport. Hayakawa is, therefore, pointing at South-East Asia […]
Ginion Group has announced the most important decision in its history. All BMW and Mini dealerships will be sold to the Louyet Group, which has recently also taken over the Evere dealership from the importer. With this acquisition, Louyet Group […]
The German car manufacturer Daimler has announced selling its 3,1% shareholders stake in Renault group. “Daimler has sold all its 9,2 million shares for a total of € 305 million,” reads the press release. Since 2010 Daimler and the Alliance […]
During the celebration of the 8th millionth car produced in the Audi car manufacturing plant in Forest (Brussels), Audi CEO Markus Duesmann confirmed that the Q8 e-tron will be built in Brussels as of 2026. The decision still needs to […]
Car supermarket Cardoen is changing course and aiming much more at the second-hand market. With the installation of ‘The Reconditioning Center’ in Wilrijk (Antwerp), it will now focus on selling good second-hand cars and less on new stock cars. Cardoen […]
Last week, Flanders decided to go entirely for EVs as of 2029. But one of the binding conditions for the total switch was the presence of good charging infrastructure. A lot of new technical workforce will be needed to install […]
On-road testing shows that even some of the newest trucks on Europe’s roads exceed the EU’s legal emission limits. When driving in towns or cities, emissions were particularly alarming, with highly toxic nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions at least doubling the […]
Thursday night, the Flemish government has finally reached an agreement on its updated climate plan. The general aim is to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% in 2030. The major contribution of the car sector will be the obligation to go […]
Last quarter, BMW registered more benefits despite lower sales due to the worldwide chip shortage. Turnover rose because BMW sold many more electric cars and also more luxurious cars with a higher price tag. “The Group’s strong performance during this […]
The possible plan of the Flemish government to force all new cars sold by 2027 to be electric is provoking many reactions. Although we’re still talking about propositions, these reactions are numerous and vehement. Because of the COP26 climate gathering […]
On the first day on the stock exchange of Stockholm, the Volvo share rose by 22% thanks to the investors’ enthusiasm. Volvo had been more prudent than initially planned in its initial share offering, but the market rewarded the manufacturer […]
In its frantic search to have something to show at the COP26 climate gathering in Glasgow, the Flemish government is thinking of an obligation to buy electric cars by 2027. Second-hand ICE cars would then be forbidden to be sold […]
The French oil and gas giant Total, now rebranded as TotalEnergies, announced an investment of €200 million to equip its highway gas stations with DC fast-charging points. At the same time, the company fully profits from the high oil and […]
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Renault 4, the brand decided to team up with designer Mathieu Lehanneur to reinvent the vehicle. At the same time, CEO Luca de Meo pleads for less complaining and more innovation throughout the […]
The car company reveals concrete steps after General Motors recently announced charging infrastructure investments of almost $750 million by 2025. Together with its dealers, GM will launch the ‘Dealer Community Charging Program’ to build up to 40 000 AC charging […]
