October 23, 2025
Michael Jost, former head of VW Group’s product strategy, recently addressed the car industry, policymakers, and the general public at the E4Testival in Germany. His message was clear: “There is no alternative for electromobility and the so-called technology openness is an illusion.” His discourse was titled “Electrify the world – think bigger.” He asked his […]
October 22, 2025
British startup Advanced Electric Machines specializes in electric motors that do not use rare earths. After facing financial difficulties in recent years, it has now secured a development partnership with a major automotive supplier. The British startup Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) has apparently reached a milestone, announcing that it has signed a development agreement with […]
October 22, 2025
Febiac and Renta, the federations of car manufacturers and rental firms in Belgium, are warning that the implementation of a mandatory mobility budget in the lease sector in Belgium as of the 1st of January 2026 is completely unrealistic and will cost the federal government some €10à million. Febiac and Renta emphasize the importance of […]
October 21, 2025
Volvo Cars is offering Swedish car buyers one year of free home charging with the launch of its free charge initiative. Volvo Cars is partnering with Swedish energy company Vattenfall to introduce this offer, which aims to make the switch to fully electric cars more attractive and accessible for more customers. Insights from the first […]
October 20, 2025
The EU-funded research project ‘Efferest’ aims to make electric vehicles more efficient, focusing specifically on the interaction between systems and components that manage interior comfort and powertrain performance. The project targets significant improvements in cabin comfort and drivetrain systems by the end of 2026. Considering both together ensures a holistic approach, allowing technical compromises to […]
October 20, 2025
Ex-McLaren CEO Michael Leiters (54) will replace Oliver Blume as CEO of Porsche from 1 January 2026. Blume will remain at the helm of the Volkswagen Group. His contract there was extended until 2030. Rumors that VW and Porsche CEO Oliver Blume would concentrate solely on Wolfsburg had circulated for some time, but things moved […]
October 20, 2025
BMW’s German market responsible Christian Ach says in an interview with the German magazine Automobilwoche that the German domestic orders for the first car of the Neue Klasse, the iX3, already surpass those of the current combustion X3. “In the first six weeks after its unveiling at the IAA in Munich, we received over 3,000 […]
October 16, 2025
The multi-brand car manufacturer Stellantis will invest $13 billion (€11.2 billion) to expand its U.S. operations and boost domestic production over the next four years. It will focus primarily on new combustion-engine (ICE) models. New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa described the plan as the most significant single investment in the company’s 100-year history. With the […]
October 16, 2025
Following its world premiere in June, Nissan has released further details about the third-generation Leaf. Orders are expected to be possible before the end of this year at prices just below €37,000. There is also specific information about the version with the large battery. Following the start of orders before the end of the year, […]
October 16, 2025
The EU car industry wants plug-in hybrid vehicles to be considered carbon neutral, but data from thousands of vehicles shows that PHEVs emit just 19% less CO2 per km, on average, than petrol and diesel cars. Carmakers are lobbying and asking EU lawmakers to treat hybrids as clean vehicles under a ‘technology-neutral’ approach to decarbonizing […]
October 15, 2025
The Supervisory Board has appointed Markus Haupt as the new Chief Executive Officer of Seat and Cupra with immediate effect. Haupt has served as interim CEO since 1 April and will now take on the role permanently. When Wayne Griffiths unexpectedly left the Seat CEO position in spring, the Supervisory Board of Seat and Cupra […]
October 15, 2025
Over its 35-year history, the Renault Clio has always set the benchmark in its category in Europe and has remained Renault’s best-selling model throughout its five previous generations. The sixth generation has been entirely redesigned to accentuate the values that have already attracted so many customers. As usual, the car is also slightly larger, more […]
October 14, 2025
Ford has nominated a new CEO for Europe as it wants more region-focused cars again. Jim Baumbick is named Ford of Europe’s first president in three years; his first task will be to develop and build those more Europe-focused cars. Ford has named Jim Baumbick as its first dedicated European boss in three years, as […]
October 13, 2025
With a new name and fresh design, the revamped DS 4 is entering the second half of its life as the DS N°4. For the first time, there is also a pure electric version, the E-Tense, which shares its technology with the Opel Astra Electric and offers a range of 450 kilometers. Built in Rüsselsheim, […]
October 13, 2025
D’Ieteren is by far the most prominent car importer in the Belux and has now decided to regroup all its luxury brands under one umbrella, D’Ieteren Luxury Performance. The importer wants to streamline the (booming) business while also offering even better service. Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche, and Rimac were gathered in the exclusive surroundings […]
October 09, 2025
The BMW Group was unable to quite match its forecasts and sales figures from the first half of the year, and the stock market has reacted accordingly (-8.25%). Meanwhile, BMW has now achieved six-figure electric car sales in a total of six quarters. The group achieved volume growth year-to-date in September across the European and […]
October 09, 2025
The car industry is demanding loopholes in the EU car CO2 law that would halve the bloc’s ambition of selling only zero-emission cars in 2035. That’s according to T&E analysis of a leaked position paper by the European car industry lobby ACEA. Carmakers are demanding more than 10 loopholes, including counting cars that run on alternative […]
October 08, 2025
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa has completed his homework and redesigned a significantly revamped Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT) to face the tough challenges of the coming years. Filosa has now positioned his man (and women) where he wanted them. “With these new appointments, we are promoting exceptional talent from inside and out to leadership roles as […]
October 08, 2025
Pioneering electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero Motorcycles is relocating its administrative headquarters from the United States to the Netherlands. The Netherlands will thus become the company’s global headquarters. However, the US locations will continue to play an important role. Zero Motorcycles officially justified the move by stating that Europe has become the most important growth engine. […]
October 08, 2025
Mercedes’ electric car sales have fallen year-on-year for six consecutive quarters. The Stuttgart-based company has now reported growth again for the third quarter of 2025, thanks in part to the new CLA. Things are also looking up for vans. Since the first quarter of 2024, Mercedes-Benz has only seen declining electric car sales. That has […]
October 08, 2025
Ampere, Renault’s electric subsidiary, inaugurates its Battery Cell Innovation Laboratory, a center of excellence designed to anticipate technological breakthroughs and strengthen Renault Group’s competitiveness in the electric vehicle sector. Operational since September 30, 2025, in the Lardy Technical Center, this cutting-edge laboratory is fully dedicated to battery cell prototyping and evaluation. It will play a […]
October 07, 2025
The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, declared yesterday that he wants the EU Commission to abolish the EU ban on the sale of ICE cars after 2035. “I don’t wish Germany to be one of the countries supporting this bad interdiction,” he said on the TV channel NTV. The pressure of big German car companies like […]
October 07, 2025
The Chinese EV brand Zeekr, part of Geely Holding, has announced a new design refresh for its flagship 001 EV model, the second in as many years. This latest upgrade to the 001 features Zeekr’s 900V architecture, enabling better performance and some of the fastest charging speeds we’ve ever seen. The interior also appears quite […]
October 06, 2025
With the Hipster Concept, Renault’s low-cost brand, Dacia, aims to reinvent the future of electric mobility, making it ‘ultra-affordable’ and ‘ultra-essential’. Or, in short, the Dacia way of thinking. And, after some investigative work, we found that the price of a production version could be around €15,000. “Dacia Hipster Concept breaks with automotive conventions and […]
October 06, 2025
Nissan Motor has announced it is no longer going ahead with plans to produce two new EVs at its Canton plant in Mississippi from late 2028 / early 2029. It will instead examine the production of hybrid SUVs at the plant from 2028. Nissan’s original plans to produce EVs at the plant in 2028 had […]
October 03, 2025
Voyah Benelux has announced that the new Courage electric SUV is available to order. The company is the importer of Chinese brands, including Voyah, Dongfeng, and Mhero, all of which are issued by the Dongfeng Motor Corporation. Dongfeng is one of the oldest and most significant Chinese car manufacturers, producing approximately 3.5 million vehicles annually. […]
October 03, 2025
The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has annulled a resolution of the VW Group General Assembly dating from 2021 stipulating that former CEO Martin Winterkorn had to pay €11.2 million to the company for its responsibility in the gigantic scandal of fraud diesel software commonly known as ‘Dieselgate’. The agreement also foresaw a €4.1 […]
October 03, 2025
Last Tuesday, Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, officially opened the BMW Group plant in Debrecen. The BMW Group’s newest and most innovative production site marks the beginning of a new era for the company. Meanwhile, BMW Group Plant Leipzig is planning a hydrogen pipeline link, paving the way for […]
October 02, 2025
According to data from the federal public service Mobility & Transport and sector federation, Febiac, 31,519 new cars were registered in September. Compared to the same month last year, this represents a 0.5% decrease. Overall, registrations fell back 9.2% during the first three quarters of the year, while 323,868 new cars were registered. Febiac expects […]
October 01, 2025
Kia’s new EV5 mid-sized SUV, built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, delivers up to 530 km range, fast charging, V2L/V2G power capabilities, and advanced safety. It is scheduled to launch in Korea and Europe in late 2025; pricing has just been communicated and starts at €45,990. Kia’s EV5 is a fully electric mid-sized SUV built on […]
October 01, 2025
As of today, the tax credit for purchasing electric cars, both new and used, has expired in the US. Some manufacturers are reportedly trying to extend the availability of subsidies through their dealers for a little longer. As U.S. President Trump decided in the summer, the tax credits of $7,500 for the purchase of new […]
September 30, 2025
The recently appointed new CEO of the Renault Group, François Provost, gave his first international press interview recently at the IAA in München. His central message was clear: EU legislators should focus on reducing the cost of BEVs, rather than forcing manufacturers to sell significantly more of them. The Frenchman was recently named CEO of […]
September 10, 2025
At the IAA Mobility show in Munich, we can see an avalanche of Chinese carmakers expanding their European offer and/or preparing themselves to expand into the European market. On the other hand, we saw the leading German brands pull out all the stops in their efforts to counter the ‘Chinese invasion’. There are a lot […]
September 10, 2025
Following the Deepal S07, the Chinese car manufacturer Changan is now also introducing the smaller electric SUV Deepal S05 in Europe. The European Deepal S05, which was just unveiled at the IAA trade show in Munich, will start at a list price of €38,990 in Germany. The Deepal S07 was introduced in Europe in March […]
September 10, 2025
Hyundai unveiled the Concept Three at the IAA Mobility in Munich, a first glimpse of the upcoming Ioniq 3. The technology behind this compact model is likely to be familiar to the already shown Kia EV4. Hyundai electric cars have long been a familiar sight on European roads. Yet, the Korean company still has a […]
September 09, 2025
According to the NGO Transport & Environment, European carmakers sold 38% more electric cars in the first seven months of the year, ensuring that all but Mercedes-Benz are on track to comply with the EU’s 2025-27 emission targets, new T&E research finds. However, the two-year extension of the targets allowed carmakers to take the foot […]
September 08, 2025
Once again, a top manager in the automotive sector sounds the alarm bell. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa calls on EU authorities to take more action to protect the European car industry against outside competition, particularly from upcoming Chinese rivals. “The European targets on CO2 emissions are unrealistic,” claims Filosa. “Excessive regulations lead to higher costs, […]
September 08, 2025
Shortly before the IAA kicked off today, Mercedes unveiled the long-awaited GLC with EQ technology, calling it a “turning point in the midsize segment”. Two days before, arch-rival BMW did the same with a similar-sized, totally new electric newcomer, the iX3. The electric GLC is the first model on the new MB.EA-M platform and promises […]
September 05, 2025
With the slogan ‘the start of a new era’, BMW has just shown the first of an extensive range of models based on an entirely new platform, already known as the ‘Neue Klasse’. First in line is the iX3, the SUV variant (or SAV for ‘Sports Activity Vehicle’ as BMW likes to call it), but […]
September 04, 2025
Just ahead of the IAA, VW unveiled its new naming strategy for electric cars. As expected, it will drop the combination of the ID. prefix and a number, as VW intends to return to the names of its “established bestsellers.” The first model to follow this approach will be the production version of the ID.2all […]
September 03, 2025
Mobility and leasing company Ayvens and the charging platform Plugsurfing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on an all-encompassing charging solution for international and local corporates and for small and midsize companies. Clients of both Ayvens and Plugsurfing now gain access to the biggest EV charging network in Europe, already offering more […]
September 03, 2025
Several car manufacturers have abandoned the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles as a means of powering cars. Still, there are perseverers and, like Hyundai and Toyota, BMW is one of them. The last two are, in fact, seriously collaborating on the subject. BMW Group Plant Steyr is getting ready for series production of fuel cell systems. […]
September 03, 2025
With the upcoming model year change, Porsche is introducing several new features and assistance systems to its electric Macan. Some of the features are also available via an update for existing vehicles. This also applies to a hardware change. Porsche says that the focus will be on innovations “that take the user experience for the […]
September 03, 2025
Mobility federation Traxio has a new chief executive officer. Emily Coenegrachts will report to the board and the strategic committee. Coenegracht has expertise from very different sectors in the industry and has been working, among others, for BPost, VIAS, and Keolis. She will start officially in her new position on the 15th of September. Traxio […]
September 02, 2025
At the IAA Mobility 2025 motorshow in Munich next week, the BMW Group is also showcasing the BMW Motorrad Vision CE, presenting a vision of the future of electric, single-track mobility in urban centers. In addition to its emission-free electric drive, the BMW Motorrad Vision CE’s standout features include the elimination of the need for […]
September 02, 2025
According to data from the federal public service Mobility and Transport and those of the sector federation Febiac, 26,120 new cars were registered in August in Belgium and Luxembourg, representing a 10.9% decrease from the same month last year. Looking at the first eight months of 2025, 292,349 new cars were registered, representing a 10% […]
September 01, 2025
The new Renault Group CEO, François Provost, is reshaping the automaker’s executive team, appointing a new CEO for the Dacia brand, a new chief technology officer (CTO), and establishing the position of chief growth officer (CGO). Katrin Adt, a 25-year veteran of Daimler and Mercedes-Benz, is the new CEO of Dacia, replacing Denis Le Vot, […]
September 01, 2025
With the handover of a 3 Series plug-in hybrid model from the Munich plant to a customer, BMW has sold its three millionth vehicle with an electrified drive. This milestone for the company was achieved through a significant increase in sales of fully electric models and plug-in hybrid models in the first half of 2025. “With […]
September 01, 2025
The Jetta brand, VW’s brand for China and part of Volkswagen’s joint venture with FAW, wants to launch five new models by 2028, including four New Energy Vehicles. The first model is expected to launch in 2026, reportedly for a price equivalent to less than €12,000. In China, Jetta is no longer the Golf-format sedan […]
August 29, 2025
Porsche plans to launch its second PPE-based electric SUV, following the Macan, in November. It will not present a production model of this Cayenne EV at the IAA in Munich, but further technical details of the electric Cayenne have now emerged, showing clear differences from the Macan. Porsche has been promoting the next-generation Cayenne for […]
August 29, 2025
In July 2025, year-over-year (YOY) EU car registrations increased by 7.4%. Year-to-date (YTD), for the first seven months of 2025, new car registrations have fallen by 0.7% compared to the same period last year, according to ACEA data, the association of European car manufacturers. The battery-electric car market share for July 2025 YTD stood at […]
August 29, 2025
According to a German media report, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has decided to step down to focus on his role as head of the entire Volkswagen Group. The search for a successor is ongoing, with both internal and external candidates under consideration. The German business newspaper Wirtschaftswoche (WiWo) was the first to report on the […]
August 27, 2025
In a letter addressed to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, European automotive manufacturers (ACEA) and suppliers (CLEPA) outlined their expectations for the upcoming Strategic Dialogue on the future of the European automotive industry, scheduled for 12 September. The associations ask for a new ‘transformation plan’ to save the European automotive […]
August 27, 2025
‘Mazda Charging’ is designed to give European Mazda drivers easier access to public charging. It is developed in partnership with the Swiss company autoSense. Its launch coincides with that of the new Mazda6e, which has now arrived for delivery in Europe. The dedicated app is rolling out across Europe this month, and according to Mazda, […]
August 26, 2025
German car manufacturer Opel, part of the Stellantis Group, has cancelled its plans to sell only electric vehicles in Europe from 2028. The Rüsselsheim-based German company said on Monday that it will continue to rely on its current “multi-energy” strategy, delivering vehicles powered by batteries, plug-in hybrids, or combustion engines, until customer demand changes. No […]
August 26, 2025
The EU and the US have signed a joint statement to retroactively reduce US tariffs on cars and car parts from 27.5% to 15%. The reductions were technically part of an agreement in July, but were never implemented. That will now change. After weeks of uncertainty following the political agreement between European Commission President Ursula […]
August 25, 2025
After a break of almost four years, there’s a successor for the Nissan Micra. The small car will only be launched on the market with an electric drive and is set to be the start of a major product offensive by the Japanese manufacturer in Europe. The starting price in Belgium will be €29,250. The […]
August 25, 2025
A few weeks ago, General Motors unveiled the brand-new Buick Electra Orbit Concept globally, “a new design exploration that fuses Buick heritage with futuristic EV technology”. The automaker unveiled the Buick Electra Orbit Concept in early August in Shanghai, where the concept prototype was conceived and developed by GM China’s Advanced Design Center to inspire […]
August 25, 2025
We already knew that Nissan would also have its version of Renault’s smallest EV, the Twingo, coming in 2026. After earlier rumors suggesting that Nissan might revive the Pixo badge, it now seems that the small electric city car will be called Wave. After redesigning the Alliance, Renault and Nissan are leveraging their agreement to […]
August 22, 2025
The Austrian motorcycle and sports car manufacturer KTM is in dire straits. It has to reorganize and sell its car division to Verlinvest, the investing firm of the well-known Belgian family De Mevius. KTM is known as a motorcycle manufacturer, but twenty years ago, it launched the X-Bow, a barchetta-style open sports car designed to […]
