De Lijn to deploy six compact electric buses in Mechelen

October 11, 2024

The Flemish public transport company De Lijn will introduce six new emission-free minibusses to the Mechelen city network after the autumn vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeekr launches in third European country: Norway

October 10, 2024

After Sweden and the Netherlands, Chinese-Swedish EV brand Zeekr – sister brand to Volvo and Lynk & Co – is opening sales in Norway,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL and BYD deliver 53.5% of the world’s EV batteries

October 09, 2024

According to figures from Korean consultancy firm SNE Research, from January to July 2024, batteries for electric vehicles (EV, PHEV, HEV) rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD issues major Dolphin recall in China for fire risk

October 01, 2024

Chinese car manufacturer BYD has filed a recall of nearly 100,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing fault in the electric power steering columThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD celebrates 9 millionth new energy vehicle milestone

September 26, 2024

BYD marked a significant milestone on September 25th, as the Chinese automaker celebrated the production of its nine millionth new energy veThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Leapmotor arrives in Europe

September 25, 2024

The first European Media Drive for the Leapmotor C10 and T03 models is currently taking place in Milan. The event marks Leapmotor InternatioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium tops China’s NEV world export ranking in 2024

September 24, 2024

In the first eight months of this year, China exported 4.09 million vehicles worldwide, with Russia (705,514 units) as its biggest export maThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart #5 pre-orders open in China at €31.200

September 23, 2024

The official launch of Smart’s biggest model, the #5, is planned for the end of October, but in China, pre-ordering opened a few days ago atThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen-SAIC to close production site in China?

September 20, 2024

Due to weak demand for cars with combustion engines, Volkswagen and its partner SAIC could close a factory in China. In the US, the carmakerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Boss denies Chinese Nio is interested in Audi Brussels (update)

September 20, 2024

According to the Flemish newspaper De Tijd, the Chinese car manufacturer Nio could be one of the candidates interested in taking over the AuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD enters LCV market with E-Vali electric van

September 18, 2024

BYD is presenting a new electric van tailored to the European market at Hanover’s IAA Transportation trade fair. The E-Vali is BYD’s entry iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No ties anymore between Mercedes-Benz and Denza

September 17, 2024

After reducing its stake in 2021, Mercedes-Benz has now completely exited Denza. This marks the end of a fairly long-standing German-ChineseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Europe-bound Lynk & Co 02 leaked before October launch

September 16, 2024

In China, details of the new Lynk & Co Z20 have prematurely leaked through the Ministry of Industry. The launch should be in Europe in OThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Baidu-Geely’s new Jiyue 07 sedan claims L4 autonomous driving

September 12, 2024

The new Chinese EV brand Jiyue, created by internet services giant Baidu in a joint venture with Geely, has officially launched its second mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

2025 BYD Han on 800 volts with lower starting price in China

September 10, 2024

BYD has launched an updated version of its flagship sedan. For 2025, the Han gets a new, fifth-generation hybrid system, a LiDAR option for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Oil price falls to lowest level since 2021

September 09, 2024

The oil price has dropped significantly again. A barrel of US WTI oil now costs 67.67 dollars, after the peak in April of around 87 dollars This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG to integrate solid-state batteries in its range by 2025

September 06, 2024

MG is beating rivals to the punch in the race for solid-state batteries in electric cars. The company has announced that it will start equipThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lynk & Co finally goes fully electric with Z10 sedan (update)

September 06, 2024

Lynk & Co, the Swedish-Chinese sister brand to Zeekr, Volvo, and Polestar, is going fully electric with the in July newly revealed Z10, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeekr 7X officially launched with up to 780 km range

September 02, 2024

Zeekr, one of Geely’s Chinese subsidiaries, has launched its flagship electric SUV. The Zeekr 7X inherits the 007 sedan’s and the Smart #5’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Tesla’s seven-seat Model Y a candidate for Europe?

September 02, 2024

Tesla plans to start mass production of a seven-seat version of the Model Y at its Giga Shanghai plant in October, with the updated electricThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD to take over its German car import from Hedin

September 02, 2024

What had become apparent over the past few days is now official: BYD is taking sales in Germany into its own hands. To this end, the ChineseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chery to launch Omoda 5 and Jaecoo 7 in Belgium end of Q4

August 29, 2024

Chery Automobile, China’s fifth-biggest automaker with over 1.88 million vehicles sold worldwide last year, says it will take on Belgium froThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng wants to produce in Europe and tightens links with VW

August 28, 2024

Xpeng is looking for a European production site because of the additional EU tariffs on imported electric cars from China. In addition, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canada joins US on 100% import surtax for China-made EVs

August 27, 2024

Canada will implement a 100% surtax on all EVs made and imported from China from 1 October. Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell vehiclesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Neta S Kombi is first car on CATL’s 800-volt platform

August 26, 2024

Neta has officially launched the S Kombi, an all-electric estate made in China. It is offered in both range extender and full-electric versiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD hops over Honda in Q2 as world’s 7th biggest carmaker

August 26, 2024

Chinese Build Your Dreams (BYD) jumped over Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan in Q2 2024 to the seventh spot in the top ten of the world’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German study reveals China’s true automotive welterweight

August 23, 2024

China’s automotive sector overcapacity is the root of its current trade tensions with the West. Though Beijing denies beefing up its produThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

All-electric brand Zeekr confirms plug-in hybrid top model

August 22, 2024

Zeekr, Geely’s luxury electric car spin-off, has announced it will introduce a hybrid flagship to its line-up starting next year. Zeekr CEO This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD’s Denza Z9 GT officially presented and ready for Europe

August 21, 2024

Chinese luxury car brand Denza, a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, has officially launched its new Z9 GT. The flagship model, whThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 4 starts European deliveries, US to follow by Q4

August 21, 2024

Polestar’s SUV coupé 4 has finally hit the European streets. After presenting the model in the Spring of 2023, followed by the launch of prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dongfeng launches low-cost Nammi Box EV in Europe

August 20, 2024

The Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng Motor launched a new low-cost EV in Europe. Starting at around €23,000, the Dongfeng Nammi Box EV isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD’s Seal U gets update in China with unchanged low price

August 20, 2024

BYD has rolled out an upgraded version of the Song Plus EV in China, known in Europe as the SUV version of the Seal, the Seal U. The startinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SNE Research: ‘hydrogen car sales plummeting worldwide’

August 19, 2024

According to data from South Korean market watcher SNE Research, hydrogen car sales are dropping fast worldwide. Fuel cell electric vehiclesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda EZ-6 electric saloon to come to Europe after all

August 14, 2024

Mazda’s EZ-6, considered an electric successor to the six saloon, will finally go on sale as a global model. The Changan-developed model wasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese HiPhi has filed for bankruptcy

August 14, 2024

The struggling Chinese premium electric car brand HiPhi has filed for bankruptcy. Due to a lack of sales, it is unable to pay suppliers. HumThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dongfeng to build cars in Italy with some help from Meloni?

August 13, 2024

The Italian government under Giorgia Meloni has been looking for a new local car manufacturer to boost the Italian auto industry. According This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China files complaint with WTO against European levies on EVs

August 12, 2024

China is challenging at the World Trade Organization (WTO) the provisional European import tariffs on Chinese electric cars decided by the EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Huawei’s luxury saloon Stelato S9 launched in China

August 12, 2024

After debuting at the Beijing Auto Show in April and opening pre-orders back in June, sales and deliveries of Huawei’s Stelato S9, built in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD Seal 2025 upgrade includes LiDAR and 800 Volts (update)

August 09, 2024

BYD’s mid-range electric sedan, the Seal, gets a facelift for the 2025 model year and was presented on Thursday. The BEV is offered in ChinaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.