Volkswagen realigns its technical development

March 07, 2022

Volkswagen has announced that it is realigning the focus and working methods of Technical Development (TD) to shift towards electromobility This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

LeasePlan to offer Vietnamese VinFast EVs in Europe

March 07, 2022

LeasePlan is going to support Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast in its market entry in the Netherlands, Germany, and France. AccoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda and Sony to develop and produce BEVs together

March 07, 2022

Japanese companies Honda and Sony plan a ‘strategic alliance’ to develop and sell electric cars. The partners aim to launch a joint venture This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars: one-third of cars sold in February is electrified

March 04, 2022

Volvo Cars reported sales of 42 067 cars in February, a decline of 17,2% compared with the same month last year. Demand for Volvo Cars produThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai and Kia want to sell 3 million EVs in 2030

March 04, 2022

The two most important members of the Hyundai Group, Hyundai and Kia, have (separately) presented their strategic roadmap for 2030. In totalThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford spins off e-mobility business and spends $50 billion

March 03, 2022

The US car manufacturer Ford has announced that it will split its automotive business into two separate companies. Electric vehicles will inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia EV6 is Car of the Year 2022

March 01, 2022

For the first time in the Car of the Year (COTY) history, a Korean car has been chosen, and he’s purely electrically driven too. Also noticeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to suffer from sanctions against Russia?

February 28, 2022

Renault Group, until recently recovering more quickly than first predicted, could now be seriously hit by the economic sanctions of large paThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault thinks of full-electric Scénic

February 28, 2022

Renault wants to revive its Scénic compact van with an electric drive. The Scénic E-Tech Electric will be a five-seat electric SUV. The BrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker Ocean arrives in Europe

February 28, 2022

At the World Mobile Congress, opening today in Barcelona, CEO Henrik Fisker introduced its Fisker Ocean for the European market. The electriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz sees profits soaring

February 25, 2022

In 2021, the German premium car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz (formerly Daimler) has registered a 123% increase in its operational benefit (€This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW joins sustainable lithium initiative

February 25, 2022

The BMW Group has joined the Responsible Lithium Partnership initiated in 2021 by Volkswagen, Daimler, BASF, and Fairphone for sustainable lThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis posts record results in its first year of existence

February 23, 2022

As a new company formed on January 17, 2021, Stellantis N.V. posted record results for 2021, accelerating the realization of merger synergieThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW to reshuffle its ID. electric range

February 23, 2022

There are indications that Volkswagen has decided on a new direction for its upcoming electric small car ID. Life. At the same time, more neThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany wants ICE cars tolerated longer than 2035

February 23, 2022

Germany has joined France in opposition to banning all ICE cars (with an internal combustion engine) in Europe by 2035. On Monday, the GermaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UK Automotive calls for EV charge point mandate

February 22, 2022

Last week, the UK Automotive industry published a new seven-point plan to ensure every driver in Britain can benefit from an electric vehiclThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Ford thinking of an IPO for its electric division?

February 21, 2022

According to undisclosed sources talking to financial press agency Bloomberg, there’s a possibility that American car manufacturer Ford is tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW brings back the e-Up

February 21, 2022

There were already rumors for weeks; now it’s official: Volkswagen is once again taking orders for the electric small car e-Up. The Style ‘PThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault: the fewer but more profitable cars policy works (update)

February 18, 2022

At a ‘media day’ in Renault’s Technocenter, CEO Luca de Meo declared that he has decided to accelerate the turning point of going fully elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar goes for bonded aluminum chassis

February 18, 2022

For its Polestar 5, the Geely-daughter and exclusive manufacturer of EVs will use a new chassis made of bonded aluminum in the Polestar 5 anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG launches two EQE performance EVs

February 16, 2022

Mercedes-AMG, the sports division of Mercedes-Benz, launches two new performance EVs in its portfolio. The EQE 43 4Matic and the EQE 53 4MatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren Group to acquire parts delivery specialist PHE

February 15, 2022

D’Ieteren Group, the mother company of car importer D’Ieteren Automotive (importing the VW Group brands), further diversifies its portfolio.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lexus shows new all-electric sports car

February 14, 2022

Lexus has just released some new pictures and animations of its next-generation battery-electric sports car. The model was first revealed onThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo builds battery plant and introduces mega casting (update)

February 14, 2022

Swedish/Chinese car manufacturer, Volvo Cars, and Swedish battery specialist, Northvolt, have announced the location of their planned joint This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW finalizes majority stake in its Chinese joint venture BBA

February 14, 2022

BMW has finally acquired a majority stake in BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA). As announced three years ago, the Munich-based carmaker now hoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

US Army’s climate strategy includes electric vehicle fleet

February 12, 2022

The US Army has unveiled a comprehensive climate strategy that includes building an electric vehicle fleet in the coming years. By 2027, theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Smart EVs will have ‘hashtag’ name

February 11, 2022

Smart has presented the new terminology for its future generation of electric cars. It uses the ‘#’ symbol in combination with a number. GivThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault and Valeo to develop a new electric motor

February 10, 2022

Renault Group, Valeo, and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive join forces to develop and manufacture a new-generation automotive electric motor in FraThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EnergyVision: 492 extra public charging points in Brussels

February 10, 2022

Before the end of the year, some 246 charging stations (with 492 charging points) will be added to the Brussels public EV charging network, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan to stop developing internal combustion engines (Update)

February 09, 2022

The Japanese business newspaper Nikkei announces that Nissan plans to stop the further development of internal combustion engines. However, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Two biggest Flemish car magazines are merging

February 09, 2022

The specialized car magazines AutoGids and AutoWereld are becoming the only magazine. It will appear 22 times per year and be closely relateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi to stop small cars and concentrate on higher segments

February 08, 2022

The German car manufacturer and VW daughter Audi wants to make more money per car sold. The consequence is that it has to abandon producing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar will have its own EV platform called Panthera

February 06, 2022

Jaguar has decided to develop its own electric platform as part of its plan to become an all-electric brand by 2025. The I-Pace will continuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CEO: ‘Do not ban ICE cars too quickly’

February 04, 2022

BMW Group CEO, Oliver Zipse, is joining Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares to warn about the “premature and thoughtless banning” of ICE cars. InThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New car sales further down, second-hand car sales persist

February 03, 2022

During the first month of 2022, the second-hand car sales (55 821 units, +0,1%) were perfectly equivalent to last year. The registrations ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG launches its hybrid performance flagship GT 63 S E

February 02, 2022

Mercedes-AMG has opened the order books for the GT 63 S E Performance. The sales launch of this performance PHEV includes the price: In GermThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Febiac: “100th edition of BMS will be physical again”

February 02, 2022

The Belgian car and two-wheeler federation Febiac wants to organize a physical version again of the Brussels Motor Show (BMS) in 2023. It haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes restructures R&D and finally leaves Daimler era behind

February 01, 2022

As a part of the reorientation toward e-mobility, German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has restructured its development department. MeanwhiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alpine future will be electric, premium, and… in Dieppe

January 31, 2022

Renault’s sporty daughter Alpine will build a small electric SUV in home base Dieppe from 2025 onward. This has been announced by CEO Luca dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW stops production of iconic BMW i3 in July 2022

January 31, 2022

German car manufacturer BMW will end production of its iconic i3 in Leipzig in July 2022. The major reason for this is most likely the conveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes invests in solid-state battery technology of ProLogium

January 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has invested a high double-digit million euro amount in the Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium and agreThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Dream Factory’ will make Bentley’s BEVs of the future

January 27, 2022

Bentley’s first-ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) will be developed and built in the UK, with the company committing to investing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch yacht dealer Natural Yachts to electrify its entire fleet

January 25, 2022

The Dutch yacht dealer and rental company Natural Yachts (Northern Holland) wants to rent only electric yachts. Seven new electric motor yacThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Camper industry is discovering electrification

January 24, 2022

More and more manufacturers of recreational vehicles (RVs) are interested in electrification and deploying plans in that direction. Lately, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault partners with Geely

January 24, 2022

Last Friday, Groupe Renault announced a new partnership. This time it’s the Chinese manufacturer Geely that has been chosen. Both partners wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BEV sales progress quickly in EU and even more in China

January 20, 2022

According to Schmidt Automotive Research (SAR) data, the new BEV passenger car registrations in 2021 reached 1,2 million units in Western EuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Greenpeace unmasks ‘fossil’ car advertising

January 20, 2022

Three-quarters of the advertisements for cars are still promoting vehicles with an internal combustion engine (ICE). That is the result of aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Motor show canceled? Volvo offers street alternative

January 19, 2022

Volvo Cars Belgium was one of the first to resign from the Brussels Motor Show in January 2022. Now that the entire show is finally canceledThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Subaru’s Solterra EV also in sporty STI version?

January 18, 2022

Subaru Benelux has recently presented its new Solterra EV in Belgium (a European première). Normally, the car will arrive here in the middlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Kia Niro will start with hybrid variant

January 18, 2022

Last November, Kia unveiled its brand new and bold Niro model on the first day of the biannual Mobility Show in Seoul. This year, the Niro wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mini progresses, thanks to electrification

January 17, 2022

In 2021, Mini sold 302 144 cars, 3,3% more than the year before. This upward trend is mainly due to the success of its electrified models. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.