Hyundai Motor Group presents new wheel drive system

December 01, 2023

Hyundai and Kia have presented a new wheel drive system called the Universal Wheel Drive System (‘Uni Wheel’ for short), designed for taxis,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault beats the drum on electric R5

December 01, 2023

Renault will present the R5 E-tech electric, its B-segment EV, Zoe successor, and Renault 5 reminiscer at the Geneva Motor Show on the 26th This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Former Jaguar design boss introduces Skye concept

November 30, 2023

With Skye, Callum Designs, the company of former Jaguar design boss Ian Callum, presents the concept of an all-terrain electric vehicle withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW and Mercedes to deploy joined charging network in China

November 30, 2023

On Thursday, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. and Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd. announced that they had agreed to establish a 50/50 joint venThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Astara will import Seres in the Netherlands

November 29, 2023

Astara Western Europe, formerly Alcopa but now part of the Spanish ‘open mobility company’ Astara, becomes the importer of the Chinese SeresThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Renault Twingo EV rumored to have brothers

November 29, 2023

A few weeks ago, Renault presented its EV plan for Ampere, with no less than seven new electric vehicles in the pipeline. The Twingo ‘LegendThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW to develop affordable EVs for China (Update)

November 29, 2023

Volkswagen is reportedly planning its own vehicle platform (derived from the current MEB) in China for low-cost electric cars to meet local This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

COTY jury has revealed its seven nominees for 2024

November 27, 2023

A while ago, the European Car of the Year (COTY) jury revealed the 28 models that comprised the long list of candidates for the European CarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EVs make China world export leader in cars

November 27, 2023

At the same time as analyzing the BEV sales in Europe and, especially, Germany, the German Center of Automotive Management (CAM) was also paThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BEV sales trends rising in Germany

November 27, 2023

In the first ten months of this year, Germany accounted for a quarter of new European BEV registrations and just under a fifth of new PHEV rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU Parliament votes loophole for truck emissions

November 23, 2023

The EU Parliament has voted on new CO2 standards for trucks and buses and is now ready for negotiations with the EU member states. The ParliThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Mossel expands into VW/D’Ieteren territory

November 22, 2023

Van Mossel Group, already the biggest car retailer in the Belux, expands its brand portfolio for the first time with VW Group brands by overThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely sells part of its Volvo shares

November 20, 2023

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), China’s largest private-owned automotive group, has decided to release more shareholdings inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid Gravity is the first SUV of the American EV brand

November 20, 2023

The Californian EV maker Lucid has officially presented its all-electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Gravity will go into productiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ABB wants to simplify charging payments acquiring Vourity

November 17, 2023

ABB E-Mobility, part of the Swiss/Swedish ABB Group, has acquired the Swedish start-up Vourity. The latter’s cloud-based technology is desigThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW slows down EV production and wants to reduce costs

November 16, 2023

This week, Volkswagen has canceled one shift on the line producing the VW ID.3 and Cupra Born at its plant in Zwickau, Germany, due to low dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ampere plans seven EVs by 2031, one under €20.000 (update)

November 16, 2023

As a prequel to its Capital Market Day around Ampere, organized on Wednesday, November 15th, in the afternoon by the Renault Group, Renault’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 4 production has started

November 15, 2023

Geely’s daughter and exclusive EV manufacturer, Polestar, confirmed on Wednesday the successful start of production of Polestar 4, with firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW stops ICE production in Germany

November 14, 2023

BMW has ended the production of internal combustion engines at its main plant in Munich. The long-announced step was taken to make room for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lancia to return on six European markets

November 13, 2023

Stellantis’s daughter Lancia confirms its return to Belgium and Luxembourg on the occasion of the presentation of Lancia Pu+Ra HPE at the ReThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW starts Mini production in Germany

November 13, 2023

BMW started the series production of the new Mini Countryman and its all-electric offshoot in Leipzig. It is the first time a Mini model is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Peak hour rights’ as an alternative to road toll

November 10, 2023

As a convinced defender of road tolls to fight traffic congestion (and pollution), Stef Proost now suggests ‘peak hour rights” to cure the sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MP vote on Euro 7 makes everybody unhappy

November 10, 2023

The members of the European Parliament have voted on the proposed Euro 7 emission standards as foreseen. The original proposal had been wateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Exlantix, another new Chinese brand on Belux market

November 09, 2023

Chinese car manufacturer Chery is launching one of its electric brands in Europe starting in late 2024. The two Exlantix models, a sedan (ESThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault: Ampere starts, Alliance struggles

November 09, 2023

The third chapter in Renault Group’s strategic plan Revolution: the ‘electric arm’ Ampere was launched on November 1st. Meanwhile, RenaultThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian car market grows further

November 07, 2023

According to the data of the car and two-wheeler federation, Febiac, the new car market in Belgium and Luxembourg rose again by 26,6% in OctThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tata to use JLR’s EMA platform for EVs

November 06, 2023

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), both wholly owned subsidiaries of Tata Motors Limited (TML), have signeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Blowing hot and cold about BMW’s Q3 financial results

November 06, 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, BMW Group delivered 621 699 vehicles, 5,8% more than the year before. Turnover increased by 3,4% to €38,5 biThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hongqi ownership includes private driver service

November 03, 2023

Hedin Automotive, the Swedish multi-brand retailer and recent importer of the Chinese brand Hongqi in Belgium offers 50 hours of chauffeur sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Febiac to organize ‘Automotive eMotion Summit’

November 03, 2023

The Belgian car and two-wheeler federation Febiac will organize a new event in February 2024 to spotlight the Belgian car sector. This ‘AutoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars to push bi-directional charging

November 03, 2023

Volvo Cars is launching a new business unit for energy-related products and services. Under the umbrella of ‘Volvo Cars Energy Solutions’, tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota heightens financial forecasts and adapts FCEV strategy

November 03, 2023

Toyota Motor Corp. raised its full-year outlook Wednesday due to the windfall from a weaker yen, as it reported record earnings for the firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW adds an estate to its ID. line-up: the ID.7 Tourer

November 02, 2023

Hardly any other VW model is as synonymous with the company car as the Passat estate, often called Variant. Recently, the new ICE Passat wasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Japan Mobility Show: abundance of sports concepts

November 02, 2023

For 2023, the Japanese renamed their Tokyo Motor Show to the Japan Mobility Show. Strangely enough, we’ve never seen so many sports car concThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW daughter Cariad in trouble again

November 01, 2023

For a specific time already, Volkswagen’s software division Cariad has been behind schedule. The new solution for the problem is striking: This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UAW strike in the US is coming to an end (Update)

October 31, 2023

For almost seven weeks already, strikes have been paralyzing America’s ‘big three’ automakers. Now, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Luc Donckerwolke to head new global design division at Hyundai

October 30, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group has decided to put all its design activities under one Global Design Division. The Belgian designer Luc Donckerwolke, alThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda Iconic SP has rotary EV powertrain combination

October 27, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show, alongside the premiere of the updated 2024 MX-5, Mazda unveiled the Iconic SP. This concept car marries a dual rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW produces first battery cell samples for its ‘New Class’

October 27, 2023

BMW is now producing the first battery cell samples, which it will use in the New Class models from 2025. Production occurs at the manufactuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo to build electric EX30 in Ghent

October 26, 2023

Responding to strong demand for the car, Volvo Cars has decided to start building the new fully electric Volvo EX30 in its Ghent plant in BeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Next Audi A4 will be all-electric

October 25, 2023

According to reports in the media, the next generation of the Audi A4 will also be launched purely electrically from the end of 2025. The A4This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mitsubishi also takes stake in Ampere

October 25, 2023

After Nissan, the other Japanese Alliance partner, Mitsubishi Motors, also announced its participation in Renault’s electric car division AmThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lexus shows next-generation EV concepts

October 25, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show 2023, the successor of the Tokyo Motor Show after four years of absence, Lexus introduced concept models under thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo opens new software test center

October 24, 2023

Volvo Cars opened its largest software test center in Gothenburg, Sweden. The site is also set to expand further, more than doubling its capThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cupra garage opened in Brussels

October 23, 2023

Cupra, the sportier arm of Spanish car manufacturer Seat (part of the VW Group), is bound to take over all car activities in the future. To This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen to stop selling ICE vehicles in Norway

October 23, 2023

Volkswagen, the second most important car company in Norway, will stop selling new cars with an internal combustion engine (ICE) at the end This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault climbs the ladder again

October 20, 2023

Renault Group realized a turnover for Q3 2023 of €10,5 billion, an increase of 7,6%. Noticeably, the sales increase in cars of 6% in totalThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European car sales: growth and electrification continue

October 20, 2023

New figures from the European Car Manufacturers Association ACEA indicate that the European car market has seen a 14th consecutive month of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën’s new ë-C3 EV will cost € 23 300

October 18, 2023

Citroën has presented “the first affordable European electric car.” With its technical specifications, a range of 320 kilometers, and a priThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Split Belgian car market gets wider

October 18, 2023

For the Belgian car market, 2023 will probably be the year that electrified cars took over. A  positive side-effect is that the average CO2This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis to invest in Chinese Leapmotor

October 17, 2023

Stellantis is reportedly close to signing an investment agreement with Chinese electric car manufacturer Leapmotor. According to a media repThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DCS & Volvo announce charging partnership

October 17, 2023

Digital Charging Solutions (DCS) has started a cooperation with Volvo Cars. Through this partnership, Volvo Cars customers will access over This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota reveals some details of two new BEV concepts

October 16, 2023

Japan’s number one car manufacturer will exhibit the two new Toyota concepts at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 (October 28th to November 5th) This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.