EU car registrations slightly up, EV share down

July 19, 2024

According to the European Car Manufacturers Association (ACEA) data, EU car registrations increased by 4.3% in June and 4.7% for the first hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch fatbikes have problems getting insured

July 17, 2024

Fatbikes are a fast-growing phenomenon in the Netherlands, with increasing risks of accidents and theft. That’s why a growing number of insuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lower EU import tariffs for ‘Chinese’ Minis and Cupras?

July 17, 2024

Two sources with knowledge of the matter said the European Commission has signaled to Volkswagen and BMW that it may consider lowering tarifThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG thinks of northern Spain for new plant

July 17, 2024

MG Motor, a brand of the Chinese manufacturer SAIC, is considering Galicia in northwest Spain as the location for its planned European factoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Five Jaguars to disappear from catalogue this year

July 15, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has decided to remove five’ zero-profit’ Jaguars from its lineup this year. The F-Pace SUV will be the only Jaguar tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW’s ID. Golf won’t come before 2029

July 15, 2024

The launch of VW’s electric Golf successor, the ID. Golf will be postponed by 15 months to 2029. Large parts of the SSP vehicle architectureThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Grande Panda highlights Fiat’s 125th anniversary

July 12, 2024

One of the big stars of Fiat’s 125th birthday event was the new Grande Panda. It’s a small hatchback with rugged crossover styling that willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG reveals Cyber GTS at Goodwood

July 12, 2024

The new MG Cyber GTS charged up the show at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed on Thursday. MG unveiled its new two-door electric sports caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

US President Biden allocates $1.7 B for EV car manufacturing

July 12, 2024

The US Department of Energy announced $1.7 billion in grant awards today to help automakers keep eleven troubled manufacturing plants open aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 6 Concept BST debuts at Goodwood

July 11, 2024

Chinese car manufacturing group Geely’s Polestar daughter will again be very present at the coming Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s not onlyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW delivers one-third more EVs in first half of 2024

July 11, 2024

With 179,557 fully electric vehicles delivered, the BMW brand achieved a +34.1% increase in BEV sales in the first half of 2024 compared to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford revives iconic Capri as coupé-style EV crossover

July 11, 2024

Ford has revived the Capri name for a sportier coupé-style version of its new Explorer full-electric SUV based on the Volkswagen-sourced METhis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes pools battery research in its new eCampus

July 09, 2024

Mercedes-Benz has opened the eCampus at its headquarters in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, Germany. The manufacturer will pool battery research tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker to sell all remaining stock at very low prices

July 08, 2024

The insolvent electric car manufacturer Fisker wants to sell off the stock of its Ocean e-SUV for just 2,500 to 16,500 dollars per vehicle. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD reaches record sales and keeps expanding (update)

July 08, 2024

Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD once again achieved record sales of vehicles with alternative drive systems in June. However, while feThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ineos delays electric Fusilier launch

July 04, 2024

Ineos Automotive, part of the chemical industry giant Ineos Group, is delaying its Fusilier battery-electric SUV. It cites waning consumer dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes re-invests more in ICE

July 01, 2024

Mercedes-Benz will once again invest more in combustion technology, Group CEO Ola Källenius told a German newspaper. The drivetrain of the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China and EU agree on new negotiations about EV import tariffs

June 25, 2024

During a trip to China, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck made headway in the trade dispute over additional tariffs for EVs in the EU. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën ë-C3 Aircross starts at 26,690 euros

June 21, 2024

Citroën has presented its new ë-C3 Aircross in more detail after the Stellantis brand showed the first images of the model in April. Now, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Compact BMW i1 and i2 EVs are coming

June 21, 2024

The BMW i1 and BMW i2 have long been in the rumor mill. BMW Group’s company’s board has finally approved the launch of the compact EVs. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

JLR’s Freelander is coming back, but now totally electric

June 20, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reviving its Freelander brand for future electric cars. The Freelander models will be based on a platform from itThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car registrations in May down by 3%, EVs lose market share

June 20, 2024

According to the European Car Manufacturers Association (ACEA) data, car registrations in the European Union decreased by 3% in May 2024. DeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW’s X3 best-seller renewed

June 19, 2024

“Modernity, presence, and sporting flair reach new levels: the best-seller embarks on a new era,” says BMW at the launch of the renewed bestThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ferrari’s first EV will cost €500,000

June 19, 2024

A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that Ferrari’s first electric car will cost at least €500,000. The luxury automaker is prepThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nio reveals luxury SUV EL8 bound for Europe

June 15, 2024

Chinese car manufacturer Nio has revealed the EL8, a new luxury SUV for Europe. The large SUV seats six, has a range of 500+ km, and will coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng M03 sedan debuts in China

June 14, 2024

A new electric sedan from China, the Xpeng Mona 03, debuted online on 11 June. It is the first EV resulting from the collaboration between XThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Elections: mobility ministers score very different results

June 10, 2024

Last Sunday was election day in Belgium. Citizens had to vote for three (Flanders, Wallonia) or four (Brussels) different parliaments: EuropThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW’s 4th generation 1 Series stays highly conventional

June 07, 2024

The BMW 1 Series is entering its fourth model generation. With a modestly altered design presence, a revised drive portfolio, and improved cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Factorial solid-state cells to be tested by Mercedes

June 07, 2024

Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy has delivered B-samples of its cells to Mercedes-Benz. The German company is now integrating This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford Europe CEO returns to VW Group

June 06, 2024

Ford’s European top executive, Martin Sander, is moving back to the Volkswagen Group, his former employer. The German car manufacturer annouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hedin Automotive to import Hongqi EH7 in Belgium

June 06, 2024

After the bulky Chinese Hongqi E-HS9 super-SUV, Hedin Automotive, the Swedish multi-brand retailer active in the Belux, will now start to imThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stijn Blanckaert is new MD at Renta

June 06, 2024

Stijn Blanckaert (50) is the new Managing Director of the Belgian Federation of Vehicle Rental Companies, Renta. Its predecessor, Frank Van This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford starts Explorer EV production in Germany

June 05, 2024

The first production model of the new Ford Explorer has rolled off the production line in Cologne and was also handed over directly to the fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Pre-orders open for Stelato S9 in China

June 04, 2024

The big Stelato S9 luxury sedan, which debuted at the Beijing Auto Show in April, is now available to pre-order in China. Its domestic launcThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will Audi Q10 e-tron be the saviour of Audi Brussels?

June 04, 2024

Following the decision to withdraw production of the Q8 e-tron from Europe and relocate it to Mexico, the search is ongoing for alternativesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car registrations in May:-5,9%

June 04, 2024

According to the data of the sector federation, Febiac, the car registrations in Belgium and Luxembourg decreased by 5.9% compared to May 20This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault partners with the Chinese on two fronts

June 03, 2024

Although many European manufacturers warn of Chinese competition and think they’re getting indirect subsidies, obstructing a level playing fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders agrees on car re-inspection by approved repairers

May 31, 2024

At the demand of Flemish Mobility Minister Lydia Peeters, the Flemish government has consented to a five-year pilot project allowing approveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Basic rear-wheel-drive models of Audi e-tron Q6 are coming

May 30, 2024

Even before the official market launch in August this year, Audi has announced a further drive variant for the Q6 e-tron. The rear-wheel driThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German EV manufacturer e.Go goes bust

May 30, 2024

Almost three months after filing for insolvency for a second time, the German electric car manufacturer e.Go has to call it quits. AccordingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Motor Show comeback in 2025

May 30, 2024

Febiac, the federation for the Automobile and Two-wheeler sector in the Belux, has announced that the Brussels Motor Show (BMS) will again tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota shows APM as ‘people mover’ for the Olympics

May 30, 2024

Toyota’s APM, or ‘Accessible People Mover,’ is an electric vehicle designed to transport persons or goods and can also be used as an emergenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi starts building Q8 e-tron edition Dakar in Belgium

May 28, 2024

Introduced in January, the Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is now rolling off the assembly line at Audi  Brussels, Belgium. The Q8 e-tron editThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Frank Van Gool is new CEO of importer federation Febiac

May 27, 2024

Last Friday, the board of manufacturer and importer federation Febiac appointed Frank Van Gool as its new CEO, replacing Andreas Cremer on tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault presents concept vehicle for rolling medical practice

May 27, 2024

Software République, an open innovation ecosystem for intelligent, safe, and sustainable mobility in which Renault is involved, has now preThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche extends Formula E involvement

May 27, 2024

Porsche has decided to extend its involvement in Formula E. It means the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer will continue to compete inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai’s first supercar will run on hydrogen

May 27, 2024

The radical Hyundai N Vision 74 concept will evolve into the world’s first road-legal hydrogen supercar and serve as a halo car for the SoutThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD presents electric double-decker bus with Blade battery

May 24, 2024

BYD has presented a new electric double-decker bus, first for the British market. The BD11 features a next-generation chassis but is also poThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Updated VW Golf 8 has two new PHEV variants

May 23, 2024

In some countries, Germany, for example, there is a renewed interest in plug-in hybrids. From its facelifted eight-generation Golf, VolkswagThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi to develop three China-only models with SAIC

May 22, 2024

In a bid to rapidly expand its EV line-up and become more competitive in China, Audi has partnered with SAIC, one of its local joint ventureThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.