It’s curtains: Fisker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

June 18, 2024

The writing on the wall said that a miracle was needed to save Danish designer Henrik Fisker’s American-based electric car start-up. AccordiThis content has been archived.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 The German car manufacturer annouThis content has been archived.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.

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and Two-wheeler sector in the Belux, has announced that the Brussels Motor Show (BMS) will again tThis content has been archived.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.

Van Hool: VDL and Schmitz Cargobull bids chosen

April 11, 2024

On Wednesday evening, two days after Van Hool had been declared bankrupt by the Court in Mechelen, the curators finally chose the initial biThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse X concept leaked

March 18, 2024

In a few days, BMW will show the concept of its first SUV variant of the ‘Neue Klasse’, called Vision Neue Klasse X. Rumors have it that thiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Scenic is Car of the Year 2O24

February 26, 2024

The new Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric has been proclaimed the Car of the Year 2024 in a ceremony that took place at the Geneva InternationaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric Rimac Nevera fastest car to drive in reverse

November 10, 2023

The Rimac Nevera never stops breaking barriers and world records. After beating 24 records, the electric supercar has become the fastest carThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will there be another ‘car show’ in Brussels in 2024?

June 14, 2023

402 Automotive, a Dutch organizer of car shows and events, seems to want to fill the gap the cancellation of the Brussels Motor Show 2024 orThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No Brussels Motor Show in 2024

May 30, 2023

In a short press release, Febiac, the car and two-wheeler importers federation for Belgium and Luxembourg, and the Brussels Motor Show (BMS)This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dr. Alexander W. Wehr to be new CEO of BMW Group Belux

June 09, 2022

Dr. Alexander W. Wehr is moving to Belgium to become President and CEO of BMW Group Belux. He will succeed Eddy Haesendonck, who decided to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SsangYong ditches acquirer Edison that fails to pay

March 28, 2022

South Korean carmaker SsangYong Motor, still in survival mode, is ditching fellow-countryman Edison, that was prepared to take over the compThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Musk and Chancellor Scholz officially open Tesla Giga Berlin

March 22, 2022

On Tuesday, Tesla’s brand-new German gigafactory officially opened in Grünheide in the rural state of Brandenburg, near Berlin. Something EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ALD to acquire LeasePlan for €4,2 billion

January 06, 2022

Two of Europe’s biggest leasing companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for ALD to acquire Dutch Leaseplan for €4,2 billThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium bites the bullet: nuclear plants are closing (update)

December 24, 2021

On Thursday morning, it showed out the Belgian federal government bit the bullet: all seven nuclear reactors are closing down in 2025, incluThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot electric-only in Europe from 2030

December 09, 2021

In an interview with media Automotive News, Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson confirmed that the brand will be fully electric by 2030. However, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda 2 Hybrid is the brand’s first self-charging hybrid

December 06, 2021

The new Mazda 2 Hybrid, on sale in Europe from spring 2022, brings self-charging, full hybrid powertrain technology to the Mazda model rangeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan withdraws from Brussels Motor Show

November 25, 2021

Nissan Belgium is withdrawing from the Brussels Motor Show (BMS), scheduled from 14 till 23 January 2022. In a short statement on Wednesday,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flemish government wants all cars electric by 2027

November 02, 2021

In its frantic search to have something to show at the COP26 climate gathering in Glasgow, the Flemish government is thinking of an obligatiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geneva Motor Show 2022 ultimately canceled

October 08, 2021

On Thursday, organizers of the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) have announced the ultimate cancelation of the 2022 edition after firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

There will be a Brussels Motor Show in 2022 (Update)

September 17, 2021

The  Brussels Motor Show (BMS) in January 2022 will take place.  VW Group importer D’Ieteren is still dropping out, but the Stellantis groThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

World is finally out of leaded gasoline

August 31, 2021

The world is out of leaded gasoline at long last as Algeria emptied the last barrels a month ago. This is what reports the United Nations EnThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Joost Kaesemans new PR and Public Policy director at Touring

August 27, 2021

Joost Kaesemans, former Pubic Relations Director at automobile federation FEBIAC, is joining mobility organization Touring in the same role,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU Commission: world’s most ambitious package of climate laws

July 14, 2021

On Wednesday afternoon, the EU Commission presented the much anticipated – and feared – ‘Fit for 55’ package of 12 climate laws to make This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën’s new flagship is the C5 X

April 12, 2021

Today, French carmaker Citroën, a member of the Stellantis Group, presents its new flagship, the C5 X. It’s a crossover concept, combining This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Was Volkswagen pulling our leg? Yes it was. (Update)

April 01, 2021

The marketing stunt of the German VW Group is turning against her. On Tuesday, Volkswagen of America leaked a marketing message: the companyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

LFZ concept foreshadows Lexus’ electric future

March 31, 2021

Lexus shifts one gear higher in its strategy for electric cars. With the UX300e, the  Japanese luxury brand already has one electric model This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW looks into the future and shows new i4

March 17, 2021

At the BMW Group’s annual conference, CEO Oliver Zipse started his keynote speech with his view from a long-term perspective, assembled in fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia’s upcoming EV6 showcases seducing new brand design

March 15, 2021

On Monday, Kia disclosed its first fully electric car EV6’s design details, designed as such on the new E-GMP platform. It’s a milestone forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia teases next generation EV6 crossover

March 09, 2021

Korean car manufacturer Kia has released a teaser video, announcing the EV6, the first of the next generation of electric cars from the compThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.