Mercedes opens first European Charging Hub in Mannheim

November 28, 2023

Mercedes-Benz opened its first European Charging Hub in Mannheim, Germany, after opening one in the US and two in China earlier this year. TThis content has been archived.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Year (COTY) jury revealed the 28 models that comprised the long list of candidates for the European CarThis content has been archived.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.

Ora and Wey rebranded as Great Wall Motor in Europe

November 24, 2023

Don’t stick to Ora and Wey only as from 2024, but say ‘Great Wall Motors’. The Chinese group is rebranding its model line-up. The previousThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric overtakes diesel car sales in EU for first time

November 21, 2023

With a 14% share in new car sales from January to October 2023, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have overtaken diesel cars’ cumulative sharThis content has been archived.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its return to Belgium and Luxembourg on the occasion of the presentation of Lancia Pu+Ra HPE at the ReThis content has been archived.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.

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 The original proposal had been wateThis content has been archived.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.

COP28: EU to defend eliminating fossil fuels well before 2050

October 17, 2023

The European Union will defend eliminating fossil fuels well before 2050 at the November COP28 climate summit in Dubai. This is rated in theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mixed reactions on EU27 confirming truck CO2 targets

October 17, 2023

The proposal of the EU to cut CO2 emissions of heavy trucks and buses by 90% from now until 2040 is getting a mixed response from the industThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DCS & Volvo announce charging partnership

October 17, 2023

Digital Charging Solutions (DCS) has started a cooperation with Volvo Cars. Through this partnership, Volvo Cars customers will access over This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geneva Motor show to reappear in 2024

October 16, 2023

Europe’s most important motor show will finally make its comeback in 2024. That’s what the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) organizeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European Court: ‘E-bike is not a motorized vehicle’

October 13, 2023

According to the highest European Court, an e-bike is not a motorized vehicle. Speed pedelecs and other electric bicycles are, therefore, noThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Passenger traffic recovery in sight for European Airports

October 12, 2023

European airports think that starting next year, they will regain the volume of passenger traffic they had before the coronavirus crisis. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels and Paris want revision of EU exhaust standards

October 10, 2023

Nearly 10 major European cities, including Paris, Brussels, and Rome, have petitioned the European Parliament, demanding stricter standards This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU members vote for softened Euro 7 emission standards

September 28, 2023

Last Monday, the 27 EU member states substantially softened the Commission’s proposition for new Euro 7 emissions regulations by 2025. Led bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan: only fully electric cars for Europe

September 28, 2023

Nissan’s plan to launch only electric cars and hybrids in Europe from 2023 lasted only a short time. From now on, the Japanese want to introThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eramet and Suez battery recycling plant coming to Dunkirk

September 25, 2023

The French mining company Eramet and waste management specialist Suez have decided on Dunkirk, near the Belgian border, for the location of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UK to postpone ICE exit, car industry reacts dismissive

September 21, 2023

The Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak (Conservatives), is attempting to water down the UK policy to ban the sale of new combustion vehicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU project ‘GIANTS’ to develop LEVs

September 20, 2023

A 3,5-year EU project, GIANTS (Green Intelligent Affordable New Transport Solutions), aims to develop technology solutions that will enable This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Small electric cars from Stellantis likely to be built in Spain

September 19, 2023

Spain’s Perte plan, a subsidy scheme to transform the country into an industrial hub for electric mobility, is bearing fruit. After VolkswThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis’ Leasys offcially entering Belgian market

September 15, 2023

Leasys, the 50/50 joint venture between multinational automotive company Stellantis and the French Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance, is a mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU blows hot and cold in anti-subsidy investigation Chinese EVs

September 15, 2023

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s statement on Wednesday that the EU is to launch an investigation into China’s state support fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Portugal greenlights second lithium mine

September 11, 2023

The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has approved the operations of a second lithium mine in the country. The Romano mine will be situateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU Commission calls for European-wide disability card

September 07, 2023

The European Commission calls for introducing a standardized disability card recognized throughout the European Union’s 27 member states. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD: ‘News on European plant before end 2023’

September 07, 2023

With six electric vehicles on the stand, a world debut for the Seal U, and the European launch of its new brand Denza, China’s largest EV This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen’s new Passat is highly electrified but not electric

September 01, 2023

Ahead of its motor show debut, Volkswagen has lifted the veils of the new Passat. It’s exclusively available as a station wagon and is no This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW to unravel its ‘New Class future’ at IAA in Münich

August 28, 2023

At the Mobility Summit in Münich, BMW will unveil the Vision Neue Klasse (Vision New Class), which is believed to sit close to the productiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA: ‘13% fewer road fatalities in EU compared to 2019’

August 22, 2023

Road fatalities in the European Union dropped by almost 13% in 2021 compared to 2019. In 2021, they decreased in 22 of the 27 EU member statThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen sustains sales in Europe, but slips in China

August 21, 2023

Sales keep troubling the German automotive giant Volkswagen Group. Its latest results published on Friday report encouraging growth for the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA ‘322 automobile plants operational in Europe in 2022’

August 10, 2023

There were 322 automobile assembly, engine, and battery production plants in Europe, up from 301 in 2021, according to the latest figures frThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Used car prices in Europe slightly lower in July

August 08, 2023

In July, prices of second-hand cars in Europe fell slightly. According to the Auto1 Group Price Index, the European report on used car priceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European van and truck sales pick up again in 2023

July 27, 2023

The first half of 2023 saw an increase in registrations for new vans (LCVs) and trucks compared to 2022, although the pre-corona figures areThis 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.

From 2026 a fast-charging station every 60 km on EU highways

July 12, 2023

The European Parliament took a final decision on Tuesday: from 2026, the main European highways must be equipped with fast-charging stationsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese SAIC Motor wants to produce in Europe

July 06, 2023

The Chinese car manufacturer SAIC plans to build a plant for electric vehicles in Europe and is currently looking for a location. SAIC has jThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rivian starts deliveries of Amazon’s European e-vans

July 05, 2023

The good news for Rivian is that the American EV start-up has ended its Q2 with good production figures, putting it on track for its 2023 taThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s pricewar leads to record second quarter

July 03, 2023

Announcing its production and delivery numbers for the second quarter of 2023, Tesla posted a new record, beating analysts’ predictions. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s delay of Ampere IPO doesn’t hurt profits

June 30, 2023

Renault delays the stock market introduction of its all-electric subbrand Ampere to the first half of 2024. The French car maker points to aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.