BMW CEO: ‘Our EVs will soon be the benchmark’

January 17, 2023

Last week, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse previewed some of the technology on its ‘Neue Klasse’ EV platform at the CES in Las Vegas. He was alsoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

World premiere at BMS: Mazda adds PHEV-version of MX-30

January 16, 2023

As we were already hinting at a few weeks ago, Mazda revealed a new car at the Brussels Motor Show. The independent Japanese manufacturer isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car of the Year 2023 is Jeep Avenger

January 16, 2023

For the first time, the award-winning Car of the Year (COTY) ceremony was at the Brussels Motor Show. Fifty-seven car journalists from 23 coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren will show more than cars at BMS

January 12, 2023

Where VW Group importer D’Ieteren had decided not to be present at the 2022 BMS (which was finally canceled), it’s again present with an entThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Premium experiences and events’ instead of a motor show

January 12, 2023

The organizers of the Brussels Motor Show are announcing the presence of 95% of the market at the motor show opening its doors (for the presThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Growing EV sales confirm BMW’s lead among German premium three

January 11, 2023

For the second consecutive year, the BMW Group has beaten Mercedes-Benz in total sales for 2022. The number three, Audi, follows at arm’s leThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VinFast gives details about smaller cars VF6 and VF7

January 09, 2023

VinFast, Vietnam’s electric car manufacturer, is lining up its following two models after the VF 8 and VF 9 that were previously presentedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Michelin shows automated tire inspection scanner TireStation

January 06, 2023

ProovStation and Michelin unveiled TireStation, a fast and reliable solution for automated tire inspection, at the CES in Las Vegas. CombiniThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

RAM 1500 EV will come in 2024, a concept is shown at CES

January 06, 2023

The electric Ram 1500 pickup Stellantis showed at the CES today is still a concept vehicle. Unlike what was rumored a few weeks ago, the proThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault COO: ‘There will be no Zoe successor’

January 04, 2023

The Renault Zoe, first released in 2012, will not be replaced. Renault’s second-in-command, Fabrice Cambolive, has confirmed this to the EngThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW shows camouflaged ID.7 at CES in Las Vegas

January 04, 2023

Volkswagen will showcase its first fully electric sedan based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Four out of five new car sales in Norway are electric

January 03, 2023

In 2022, almost 80% of all newly registered cars in Norway were electric, a world record. Tesla is the overall market leader, with a 12,2% mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian car sales -4,4% in 2022, BMW number one again

January 03, 2023

Despite an excellent December month (+20,6% compared to last year), the Belgian car market regressed by 4,4% compared to 2021. This was due This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

RAM 1500 REV electric pickup is ready for launch

January 03, 2023

Ram’s electric pickup is set to debut in less than a week, and up until recently, it wasn’t exactly clear what it would be called. However, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai will only sell EVs in Norway

December 30, 2022

From now on, Hyundai Motors has decided to sell only pure electric vehicles in Norway. The Hyundai Group has invested a lot lately in develoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai pussyfooting into third place worldwide

December 29, 2022

The Hyundai Group is officially the third-largest automaker globally, behind only Volkswagen and Toyota. However, the South Korean automakerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Henrik Fisker: ‘Nobody wants to drive a bad-looking car’

December 28, 2022

Since the end of last month, the first units of the new electric SUV Fisker Ocean have been coming of the line in the Magna-Steyr factory inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will ‘retrofit’ soon have a legal base in Belgium?

December 28, 2022

Retrofit, the transformation of an existing, sometimes old car into an electrically driven one, is becoming increasingly popular. But many cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Scania to deliver 600 electric trucks for Girteka in Lithuania

December 27, 2022

Scania and the transportation company Girteka from Lithuania announce an extensive new partnership. Girteka expects Scania to deliver up to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën’s Christmas present: another 1 000 My Ami Buggy’s

December 23, 2022

Did you miss your Citroën My Ami Buggy? Most probably, the 50 produced specimens were sold out in… 18 minutes. Now, Citroën has decided This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota produces 5th generation hybrid powertrain in Europe

December 22, 2022

Toyota has announced a €77 million investment for producing fifth-generation hybrid powertrains at its Poland and UK plants. The powertraiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car importer D’Ieteren takes over Jennes dealerships (update)

December 20, 2022

Via its daughter Sopadis, D’ieteren Auto wants to take over the dealerships owned by the Jennes family in the eastern part of the Vlaams BraThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Belux CEO: ‘We want to double our BEV sales in 2023’

December 20, 2022

During a press conference previewing the Brussels Motor Show of next January, BMW Belux CEO Alexander Wehr declared that he foresees doublinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mobile inductive charging on trial in Germany

December 19, 2022

For the first time in Germany, dynamic wireless charging technology for electric vehicles is being tested in practice. The main actor of theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis thinks about producing small EVs in India

November 28, 2022

European car manufacturers struggle to produce affordable EVs in Europe and to make it a profitable business. That’s why Stellantis boss CarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW will also produce batteries in Debrecen

November 28, 2022

BMW has announced that it will build assembly lines for the high-voltage batteries next to the new vehicle plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes USA offers power upgrade via subscription

November 25, 2022

Mercedes-Benz USA has posted a new product called ‘Acceleration Increase’ on its online shop’s website. The new service costs $1 200 for oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ZF presents new electric drives

November 23, 2022

The German supplier ZF presented a new generation of electric drives for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. With numerous innovatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is VW readjusting its e-strategy?

November 23, 2022

Persistent rumors exist that the VW brand is about to replan its product strategy for further electric models fundamentally. According to soThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ABB E-mobility raises over €200 million for further growth

November 22, 2022

Swiss/Swedish technology group ABB has raised CHF 200 million (± €204 million) for its E-mobility division. Shares to raise said capital This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA’s 9-month overview of car registration and production

November 21, 2022

In October 2022, new passenger car registrations continued their upward trend (+12,2%) in the European Union, with 745 855 units sold. HowevThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Fisker Ocean rolls off the line at Magna plant in Austria

November 18, 2022

The production of the Fisker Ocean has started on schedule at the contract manufacturer Magna in Graz (Austria). However, this production ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW CEO Blume questions new EV factory in Wolfsburg

November 18, 2022

According to German media sources, the new Volkswagen Group boss Oliver Blume is questioning the construction of the new electric car plant This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CEO Thierry Bolloré leaves Jaguar Land Rover

November 17, 2022

Jaguar Land Rover Chief Executive Officer Thierry Bolloré has today announced his resignation from the company for personal reasons, leavinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fifth generation of Toyota Prius unveiled

November 16, 2022

The biggest car manufacturer in the world, Japanese Toyota, persists in its ‘self-charging’ hybrid technology approach and launches the fiftThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Brilliance expands battery production in China

November 15, 2022

The Chinese joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) has announced an investment of some € 1.4 billion in the expansion of its electrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW already sold 500.000 ID EVs

November 15, 2022

Volkswagen seems to be on track with the electrification of its vehicle fleet. One year earlier than planned, the company delivered 500 000 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar doubles turnover but still loses money

November 15, 2022

The electric car manufacturer Polestar achieved a turnover of €420,8 million in Q3 of 2022. Compared to the same quarter of 2021, PolestarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo’s EV flagship EX90 finally unveiled

November 10, 2022

Yesterday, Volvo Cars unveiled the EX90 in Stockholm. The revamped e-SUV and XC 90 successor is exclusively electric and boasts numerous newThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars goes completely electric: Aurobay divested to Geely

November 09, 2022

Volvo Cars announced years ago that its strategic goal was to become fully electric by 2030. In line with those strategic ambitions, Volvo CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.