EU car market continues to grow

August 31, 2023

In July 2023, the EU car market continued its growth trajectory, expanding by 15,2%, the twelfth consecutive month of growth, according to tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU climate policy: ‘Incentivizing EVs is not enough’

August 30, 2023

More and more experts warn that European countries struggle to persuade people to switch from ICE cars to EVs. Europe sells ten times more eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker launched in Benelux and Switzerland

August 29, 2023

The California-based electric car manufacturer Fisker has announced that it has launched in three new European markets: Belgium, the NetherlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ABB CEO: ‘It’s time to move to electric vehicles’

August 29, 2023

In an interview with the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung, the CEO of the Swedish/Swiss technology group ABB, Björn Rosengren, says thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Xpeng and Didi go for base of Chinese EV market

August 29, 2023

Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng signed a strategic partnership with shared mobility provider Didi. The deal includes the developmentThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM wants ‘more simplicity’ to lower costs

August 22, 2023

During GM’s second-quarter earnings call in July, CEO Mary Barra reportedly said the company is launching a new strategy called “WinningThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes to upgrade its EQE and EQS

August 22, 2023

German premium car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz will reportedly upgrade its EQE and EQS electric models to an 800-volt electrical system from This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rimac Nevera sets new EV record on Nürburgring

August 21, 2023

The team at Croatian car builder Rimac Automobili continues to showcase why its all-electric Nevera hypercar is the fastest production EV onThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Joachim Sas to lead luxury brands import for Louyet Group

August 17, 2023

Joachim Sas will lead the import of luxury brands like Automobili Pininfarina, McLaren, and Rolls-Royce as COO for the Belux market. UntiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai Motor buys GM plant in India

August 17, 2023

Hyundai Motor India said on Wednesday that it had signed an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) to purchase a factory from US car manufacturer GeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia EV9 gets smaller brother EV5

August 17, 2023

The KIA EV5 will normally be revealed at China’s AutoChengdu on August 25, but as usual, the very first official pictures of the productioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars sells more cars and much more EVs

August 16, 2023

Volvo Cars reported global sales of 54 165 cars in July, up 21% compared with the same month last year. This was the eleventh consecutive moThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Fremantle Highway’ fire not caused by EVs

August 16, 2023

After the fire on the car cargo ship ‘Fremantle Highway’ off the Dutch coast, many popular media hastily identified an electric car as the cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker gives more details on Ronin supercar (update)

August 15, 2023

Today, the Californian electric carmaker Fisker released additional details on its Fisker Ronin Super GT. This all-electric convertible was This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Four out of ten Dutch citizens against owning a car

August 14, 2023

More than four out of ten Dutch citizens think their country has to eliminate the idea that everyone has to own a car. Energy provider ZonneThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cadillac unveils Escalade IQ, an electric version of its big SUV

August 11, 2023

Cadillac has unveiled the Escalade IQ, an all-electric ‘full-size SUV’, scheduled for production in the summer of 2024. Based on General MotThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW i7 Protection is first armored BEV

August 09, 2023

The BMW i7 Protection is the world’s first-ever protection berline with an all-electric drive system. It is driven by two powerful electriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC plans factory in Germany

August 09, 2023

The Taiwanese chipmaker giant TSMC plans to construct a semiconductor plant in the eastern German city of Dresden. After its board meeting oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Octopus EV unveils second-hand salary sacrifice scheme in the UK

August 08, 2023

Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of Octopus Energy Group, has launched a second-hand leasing offering for electric cars. “We’re making the swThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Arval: ‘Five most ordered company cars are electrified’

August 08, 2023

Arval, one of the more prominent multi-brand leasing companies in Belgium, has published data about the most ordered company cars for the fiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Second sub-€25.000 EV from Stellantis will be new Fiat Panda

August 07, 2023

Car manufacturing group Stellantis has announced that it plans to launch a second EV next year, costing less than € 25 000 in the standardThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker presents three new EVs

August 07, 2023

At an event in Huntington Beach, California, Fisker presented its future electric cars that will be on the market by 2026. The models includThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VAB road assistance confronted with more breakdowns on EVs

August 04, 2023

The Flemish VAB Mobility Club is also one of Belgium’s largest road assistance providers. While it integrates BEVs in its rolling infrastrucThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla under investigation for loss of steering control

August 02, 2023

U.S. safety regulators, amongst them the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced an investigation into 280 000 newThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car sales in the Belux continue to grow

August 02, 2023

For the 12th consecutive month, the manufacturer and importer association Febiac noticed a significant increase in car sales in Belgium and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda withdraws the MX-30 from the US market

August 01, 2023

Mazda is discontinuing sales of its only all-electric model in the US. The Mazda MX-30 will not receive a new model year. Instead, the JapanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is there a new Saab coming?

August 01, 2023

The spirit of Saab might prevail, finally. An unknown investor has probably purchased the NEVS Emily GT project; hope is glimmering for the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Gabriel Goffoy returns to BMW Group Belux to head Mini

July 31, 2023

The Belgian manufacturers association Febiac has lost its communication director (again). Gabriel Goffoy, who came over from BMW Belux to suThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China exports 800 000 NEVs in first half of 2023

July 28, 2023

China exported 2,34 million vehicles in the first half of the year, up 73% from last year, according to data released Thursday by the China This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Zoe bows out in March 2024

July 27, 2023

Renault will cease production of its Zoe electric car on 30 March 2024. It was already clear that there would be no new Zoe generation, but This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW takes almost 5% in Xpeng and signs technology agreement

July 27, 2023

The Volkswagen brand has concluded a technological framework agreement for long-term cooperation with the Chinese electric car start-up XpenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis grows in first half of 2023

July 26, 2023

Stellantis posts strong growth again in the first half of 2023 and sets new records in net revenues, adjusted operational income (AOI), and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault and Nissan definitively agreed on Alliance links

July 26, 2023

Renault Group and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. today announced that they have entered into the definitive agreements contemplated by the binding frThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes tinkers with its BEV objectives

July 26, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is trying to improve its sluggish BEV sales, especially in China, but also in other markets. The answer of CEO Ola Kälenius aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mitsubishi to leave China

July 25, 2023

Alliance partner Mitsubishi is discontinuing its China business. The Japanese carmaker justifies withdrawing from the Chinese market by sayiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New JLR Group CEO is Adrian Mardell

July 25, 2023

The JLR Group (previously Jaguar Land Rover) has finally appointed Adrian Mardell as its new permanent CEO. Mardell had already held the posThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More details about ‘Chinese’ Audi-SAIC cooperation

July 25, 2023

For weeks already, there have been rumors that VW’s daughter Audi is considering buying an electric car platform from a competitor in China.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Opens New Shanghai R&D Center

July 24, 2023

Last week, the BMW Group further expanded its R&D footprint in China with the opening of a new R&D Center in Shanghai. China is alreThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany increases budget for environmental bonus

July 24, 2023

The German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimatschutz, or BMWK in German) willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars on track for transformation

July 20, 2023

Volvo Cars reported a 39% increase in operating profits, excluding joint ventures and associates, and a corresponding EBIT margin of 6,3% foThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tata to build battery ‘gigafactory’ in the UK

July 20, 2023

The Tata Group will build its first battery cell factory outside India in the UK. The British government has now officially confirmed what hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault is rapidly recovering

July 19, 2023

The Renault Group is recovering swiftly from the difficult years behind and the problems encountered. Its worldwide sales amounted to 1 133 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford F-150 Lightning $10 000 cheaper in the US

July 19, 2023

Ford is slashing the price of its F-150 Lightning in the US. Depending on the variant, the electric pickup now costs up to 10 000 dollars leThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car market is growing again

July 19, 2023

In June 2023, the EU car market grew by 17,8% to 1 million registered units, according to the figures of the European car manufacturers assoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: ‘Smaller cars can reduce demand for critical metals’

July 18, 2023

Cutting battery sizes, improving chemistries, and reducing private car journeys can cut the expected consumption of critical materials in BEThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan will own less than 10% of Ampere

July 18, 2023

Nissan will invest 100 billion yen (± €650 million) in Ampere, the future electric daughter of the Renault Group, planned to go IPO at thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Makkina pays tribute to Triumph TR2 with TR25 EV concept

July 18, 2023

The automotive design house Makkina created a new fully electric concept car, the TR25, to remember the British sports car brand Triumph andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen between hope and fear

July 17, 2023

Volkswagen Group increases its BEV deliveries by 48% in the year’s first half. Also, it ups its total sales worldwide to 4,37 million (+13%)This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai presents high-performance N version of Ioniq 5

July 17, 2023

Hyundai has unveiled the high-performance version of its Ioniq 5 electric model at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The launch of the new eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda to speed up BEV launch process by 2027

July 17, 2023

Mazda Motor Corp. will launch its first electric-vehicle-only model in 2027, the new CEO Masahiro Moro said in a recent interview in Tokyo, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU Commission wants to stop exports of scrap cars

July 14, 2023

In a proposal announced on Thursday, the European Commission said it wants to ban scrap cars that are not roadworthy from being sold to counThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.