Alfa’s new B-segment SUV will be called Milano

December 15, 2023

In April 2024 in Milan, Alfa Romeo will unveil its first ‘Sport Urban Vehicle’ in its history, which will also be available in a 100% electrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen’s ID.2 to get an SUV pendant

December 15, 2023

Volkswagen is planning a second version of the upcoming, affordable  ID.2 small EV. It will be a compact SUV version based on the same MEB This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA: ‘EU lacks robust industrial strategy’

December 14, 2023

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) warns the European authorities of a Chinese dominance of the EV supply chain andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New VW Transporter also as an EV

December 13, 2023

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) will also offer the successor to the T6.1 Transporter as a BEV. The sales launch is scheduled for 2024,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla Y will be EV best-seller 2023, Chinese are everywhere

December 13, 2023

Now that 2023 is ending, it’s already apparent that the best-selling EV worldwide is the Tesla Model Y, according to recent research by CleaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Updated ë-Berlingo gets LFP battery

December 13, 2023

Citroën has presented the new edition of the ë-Berlingo in detail. The most important fact of the update is the switch to an LFP battery wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota shifts up to 14 ‘fake’ gears… in an EV

December 12, 2023

More details about the fake manual transmission for electric cars developed by Toyota have emerged from a recently published patent applicatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bosch to cut in its powertrain division

December 12, 2023

The German automotive supplier Bosch is considering significant job cuts in its powertrain division. Bosch is considering cutting up to 1 50This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault and Volkswagen to join forces on affordable EVs?

December 11, 2023

According to the often well-informed German newspaper Handelsblatt, Volkswagen is considering collaborating with Renault to develop and prodThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Picture Search, the ‘shazam’ for cars

December 08, 2023

Luxembourg’s newest car classified site, mycar.lu, announces ‘Picture Search’, an innovative feature to the online car marketplace. It’s an This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German LaneCharge inductive charging project proves successful

December 08, 2023

The four-year-old German LaneCharge project on inductive charging, has presented the results of its practical tests of this ‘pioneering induThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Belux renovates its Bornem headquarters

December 08, 2023

BMW Group Belux, the BMW, Mini, and BMW Motorrad importer in Belgium and Luxembourg, is investing almost €30 million in the complete renovThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The future of the Alliance reassured

December 07, 2023

In a meeting on Wednesday at the Renault headquarters, the four Alliance leaders tried to reassure the outside world of their determination This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s Re-Industry plan: 30 to 50% less production costs

December 07, 2023

Renault Group is launching a plan to transform its industrial base fundamentally. Between now and 2027, it is seeking to cut production costThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Mini Cooper EV will also have a sporty JCW version

December 06, 2023

The coming Mini Cooper SE electric 3-door model will also be available in the John Cooper Works trim to emphasize the brand’s racing historyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA president calls for ‘Kei cars’ in Europe

December 06, 2023

The current (and re-elected) president of the European Car Manufacturers Association (ACEA), Luca de Meo, has called for European ‘Kei Cars’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The ‘new Saab’ will be an EV Electra

December 06, 2023

The electric vehicle manufacturer EV Electra has bought the rights to the Emily GT project, also called ‘the new Saab’, from NEVS (New ElectThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker is having problems delivering its electric Ocean SUV

December 05, 2023

The electric car manufacturer Fisker is lowering its production forecast for 2023 once again. After last lowering its forecast to between 13This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota about its electric future in Europe (part two)

December 05, 2023

Toyota wants to expand its range of electric cars in Europe to six models by 2026. That’s what we wrote on Monday, talking about the brand’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota partly unveils electric offer in Europe

December 04, 2023

At last week’s Toyota Motor Europe (TME) 2023 Kenshiki event, a team of global and European executives presented the company’s latest elThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car sales: best November since 2017

December 04, 2023

With 37 552 new cars registered in Belgium and Luxembourg, November was the best since 2017 and scored 26,1% higher than in 2022. For the fiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

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.