July 23, 2026
Ford and Geely Auto plan to form a manufacturing joint venture at Ford’s Valencia, Spain, plant, combining scale and factory utilization, to build Ford and Geely’s next-generation multi-energy vehicles. Under the proposed ownership structure, Ford will own 66% of the new entity and Geely Auto 34%. The partnership secures the future of the Valencia plant, […]
July 23, 2026
A study by the Swedish used-EV retailer Carla confirms other studies and says that modern electric cars retain most of their battery capacity even after high mileage. Based on almost 10,000 battery tests, the analysis also highlights differences between models, battery chemistries, and suppliers. The ranking forms part of Carla’s Electric Vehicle Battery Study 2026. […]
July 23, 2026
Renault Group entered the second half of 2026 with revenue still growing, even as worldwide vehicle sales came under pressure. Its latest financial update showed first-quarter revenue rising by 7.3% to €12.53 billion, while newly published figures reveal that global sales slipped by 0.4% in the first half. Against that mixed backdrop, Belgium and Luxembourg […]
July 22, 2026
Cumulative sales of Geely Auto’s popular small EV, the Xingyuan, have surpassed 800,000 units less than 2 years after the model was launched. Geely sub-brand Geely Galaxy announced the milestone on Thursday. The model is already available in multiple overseas markets, where it has been renamed the Geely EX2. The Xingyuan was the best-selling vehicle […]
July 22, 2026
Renault will stop sourcing components and spare parts from Nissan’s plants in Ávila and Cantabria at the end of 2026, adding another chapter to the gradual unwinding of the once tightly integrated Franco-Japanese alliance. Nissan confirmed that Renault had decided not to renew the commercial arrangements with the two Spanish sites. The impact will be […]
July 22, 2026
Audi is preparing the A2 e-tron as its new entry-level electric model for the compact segment. All four powertrain variants will be available to order immediately following the world premiere this autumn. Prices will start at €38,200 in Germany. New spy shots now show the EV almost completely undisguised and reveal further details of its […]
July 22, 2026
Brussels Airlines CEO Dorothea von Boxberg is swapping aviation for the automotive industry. From 1 September 2026, she will join the Board of Management of BMW AG, taking responsibility for Human Resources and Real Estate, and will become the group’s Labor Relations Director. The move is more than a conventional change of sector. At BMW, […]
July 21, 2026
Volvo Cars commits to the future of its Ghent factory, the Swedish car manufacturer’s headquarters announced on Wednesday. The company has reached an agreement with the Belgian federal and Flemish governments for support and financing measures totaling up to €119 million. The arrangements are documented in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The package aims to […]
July 20, 2026
The European Commission wants to give heavy industry more time to curb CO2 emissions. This became apparent on Friday during the presentation of the long-awaited reform of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS1). Companies in the most energy-intensive sectors – chemicals, cement, steel, glass, etc. – have for years been required to pay for the CO2 […]
July 20, 2026
Ferrari will be auctioning off the first example of its first production battery-electric car to whoever has the deepest pockets. Ferrari will be putting the first production example of its full-electric Luce, Chassis 0, on the auction block at Monterey Car Week in August. Since its official premiere, the Ferrari Luce has been quite controversial. […]
July 20, 2026
Volkswagen’s manufacturing plant in Poland uses a photovoltaic (solar) farm to supply much of its electricity. Those solar panels sit on a large grassy field, and grassy fields require lawn maintenance. Rather than use electric lawn mowers and string trimmers, Volkswagen’s solar farm partner figured it could take things one step further. Now it uses sheep. […]
July 16, 2026
The BMW Group, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Europe (TME), Bosch and Repsol, announced the launch of a pioneering six-month pilot project in Spain. The pilot, which started in early July, wants to demonstrate the real-world potential of Vehicles running Exclusively on Eligible Fuels (VEEF). The initiative will deploy a fleet of around 20 Toyota […]
July 16, 2026
Lamborghini has again defended its decision to turn the electric Lanzador into a plug-in hybrid. This time, the argument is no longer only about weak demand or poor returns. Product director Stefano Cossalter says EV technology is not mature enough to deliver the emotion Lamborghini owners expect. Cossalter, responsible for the Urus and Lanzador, told […]
July 15, 2026
The German company Siemens Energy, which specializes in energy technology and has grown into one of the most valuable companies on the Frankfurt stock exchange, is changing its name. In the future, the current entities Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will be united under a single name and brand umbrella: Omterra. The rebranding process […]
July 15, 2026
VW Group CEO Oliver Blume persists in its aim to cut costs dramatically inside the Group. Meanwhile, five of the most important brands inside the group’s portfolio face different levels of change and cost-cutting. The German company’s overhead is higher than competitors’ by roughly one-fifth, Blume said in an interview published on VW’s intranet. Reaching […]
July 15, 2026
Porsche will end production of the combustion-engine Macan at the end of July. Although the petrol-powered variant of the SUV sold better than the electric version, the manufacturer will focus exclusively on the electric Macan going forward. A new combustion-engine successor is not expected until 2028. By the beginning of 2025, Porsche had already discontinued […]
July 15, 2026
More than one million electric vehicles have been designed and produced in France since 2010, including 600,000 in ‘Electricity’, Renault Group’s electric industrial pole of northern France. Electric vehicles are accelerating in France, with vehicles coming off the production lines of bodywork and assembly plants in Douai, Maubeuge, Dieppe, Batilly, and Sandouville, driven by the […]
July 14, 2026
The Belgian company John Cockerill Hydrogen has unveiled its first hydrogen electrolyzer designed and manufactured entirely in France. The unveiling took place in Belfort at McPhy’s industrial site, which John Cockerill Hydrogen acquired last year, along with some of its staff and patents. The 30-metric-ton unit enables the production of decarbonized hydrogen from water. Push […]
July 14, 2026
At Volkswagen, the Supervisory Board and the Works Council are taking a stance on Group CEO Oliver Blume’s initiative to stabilize the automaker’s balance sheet through an even stricter cost-cutting program. Resistance from both bodies had been expected. According to media reports, Volkswagen now faces “a months-long battle over jobs and costs.” Volkswagen CEO Oliver […]
July 14, 2026
Mercedes-Benz has begun production of its new electric C-Class at its heavily expanded factory in Kecskemét, Hungary. At the same time, AMG is showcasing the 500 kW electric CLA 45, a far more extreme interpretation of the same transition. Together, the two models reveal the breadth of Mercedes’ EV strategy: one is a core-volume saloon […]
July 13, 2026
BYD has officially unveiled the European version of the Denza Z at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. CEO of BYD, Stella Li, and former F1 champion Jenson Button took the wraps off the sports car that intends to go head-to-head with the Porsche 911. Or rather, the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore. Because the driveline is fully […]
July 13, 2026
The Volkswagen Group reports 438,500 all-electric vehicle deliveries for its brands in the first half of the year. This represents a 5.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. BEV sales have declined significantly, particularly in the US and China. However, in the important European market, Volkswagen recorded 8% growth. Alarm bells are ringing […]
July 13, 2026
The first half of the year presented a mixed picture for BMW Group: while markets in China and the Asia-Pacific region saw significant declines in the first six months (more than 20% in China), the BMW Group increased its sales in Europe and the U.S. In Europe, sales rose by around +5.4%. In the US, […]
July 10, 2026
Alpine has revealed the eye-catching mule (development car) of the third-generation Alpine A110, which debuted at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed: ‘Alpine A110 Future’. Named to reflect its role in shaping the third generation of the iconic Alpine A110 sports car, Alpine A110 Future was the centerpiece of the brand’s strongest-ever presence at the […]
July 10, 2026
According to a report by the usually well-informed Manager Magazin, Volkswagen is considering a far more extensive restructuring program than previously reported. The German business magazine claims the company is planning to close its plants in Hanover, Zwickau, and Emden, as well as Audi’s factory in Neckarsulm. The report also states that Volkswagen could cut […]
July 10, 2026
The number of airline passengers is projected to more than double by 2045, following an average annual growth rate of 3.9%, reaching approximately 10 billion per year. This is according to Airbus’s new Global Market Forecast 2026-2045, the European aerospace corporation. Although the aviation industry has set a net-zero goal for 2050, the forecast also […]
July 10, 2026
As the charging sector shifts its focus from infrastructure rollout to rethinking payment schedules, the latest pricing innovation comes from Ionity. Europe’s largest ultra-fast charging network will literally pay drivers to disconnect before their battery is full. The reason? Free up charging space. The new scheme, called ‘Fast Lane Reward’, gives you 5 kWh of […]
July 09, 2026
The European aerospace corporation Airbus plans to establish a joint venture with aircraft engine manufacturer MTU Aero Engines to produce hydrogen-powered engines. These engines are intended to eventually serve as an alternative to fossil-fuel-powered internal combustion engines, thereby reducing CO2 emissions from aviation. Fuel cells Through the joint venture, which is expected to become operational […]
July 09, 2026
BYD has reached another symbolic milestone in its rapid rise as the world’s largest new energy vehicle manufacturer. On July 8, the Chinese carmaker announced that its 17 millionth NEV had rolled off the production line. The milestone car was the new Seal 08, the flagship sedan of BYD’s Ocean range, launched only days earlier […]
July 09, 2026
Renault has updated its Master van, and thus also the Master E-Tech Electric. The electric van now features a chemically redesigned 87 kWh battery, new comfort and safety features, and a range of additional variants for different applications. A new chassis-cab version with a 40 kWh battery is also available for urban use. The Master […]
July 09, 2026
Shock absorber manufacturer Tenneco, better known by the brand name Monroe, is set to lay off 120 employees at its Sint-Truiden plant – 101 manual workers and 19 white-collar staff. The dismissals would reportedly be phased from September 2026 until the end of 2027. The announcement had been anticipated for some time, but the company confirmed its […]
July 08, 2026
Ford has issued a recall of 42,784 Mustang Mach-E vehicles in the United States, but the story behind the defect began on our side of the Atlantic. The failure mode is not subtle, as the car can suddenly lose power. According to the filing, the problem is the pinion shaft, which can suffer bending fatigue […]
July 08, 2026
As announced in March at the presentation of its 2030 strategic plan, Dacia is expanding its C-segment range with the Striker. Meanwhile, Dacia’s best-seller, the Sandero, can finally be ordered with the 155 hp hybrid engine known from other, more expensive Dacias. Designed to complement Bigster, Striker is a crossover with the same Dacia DNA, […]
July 08, 2026
Polestar has released more details about the upcoming new version of the 4. Rumored to be a shooting brake, the model will be called SUV and will go on sale on September 2. In any case, it brings back the rear window, which was replaced by a camera on the original 4. A rear window […]
July 08, 2026
Renault CEO François Provost has put one of the European car industry’s most sensitive questions on the table: can small electric cars be profitable, or will Europe’s volume manufacturers be pushed out of their home market by Chinese competition? In an interview with Les Echos, the LVMH-owned French business daily widely read in political and […]
July 08, 2026
Renault apparently plans to expand its Palencia plant in Spain into a production site for three electric SUVs starting in 2028. In addition to the new Renault Rafale and the Scenic, the next-generation electric Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is expected to roll off the production line there. The news was issued by the Spanish trade publication […]
July 07, 2026
Barely three weeks after entrepreneur Gerrit den Otter purchased the 30-hectare site of the bankrupt bus manufacturer Van Hool, he has already resold the land. The new owner is the Antwerp-based construction group Mourik. The purchase price was not disclosed, although, according to some sources, the land was reportedly sold “at a profit.” Biddit The Van Hool […]
July 07, 2026
If you want to boost battery life, it seems only logical to look to the periodic table for a breakthrough. But maybe the solution is much simpler. Researchers at the University of Cambridge applied pressure and witnessed significant progress in cell lifespan. Better performance under pressure? It seems that batteries, too, benefit from the equation. The […]
July 07, 2026
Enovates, the Belgian manufacturer of electric-vehicle charging stations established in Lokeren, East-Flanders, had to close its books after several years of financial losses. After several weeks of intense negotiations, former founder Bart Vereecke managed to realize a restart with four of his key managers, who will be co-investing, and with the support of Dutch investor […]
July 07, 2026
Audi has firmed up its plans for the A4 e-tron. The mid-size electric car is set to launch in 2028 and will be one of the Volkswagen Group’s first high-volume models to fully utilize the new SSP platform. Audi’s Board Member for Technical Development, Rouven Mohr, reportedly told GoAuto that there is “no need to […]
July 07, 2026
Mercedes-Benz builds its compact cars in Germany. But for the upcoming electric ‘Baby-G’, the brand has changed its plans and is looking eastward. According to Automobilwoche, the German Rastatt plant will not be awarded the contract. The smallest G ever will most likely be stamped by the Hungarian division and roll off the line at […]
July 06, 2026
The Genk-based transport and logistics company H.Essers is acquiring the American company Palmer, a leading provider of chemical warehousing and value-added logistics services. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. With this acquisition, H.Essers strengthens its transatlantic service offering and further expands its own operational presence in the chemical sector. The combination establishes H.Essers’ […]
July 06, 2026
A blistering heat dome in the eastern US has pushed the power system to the brink of a widespread emergency, raising the risk of a major blackout. But the vehicles that critics love to blame for grid strain managed to feed their stored power back into the grid via their V2G capability. A record number […]
July 06, 2026
From January 1, 2027, China will abolish the annual vehicle tax exemption for plug-in hybrids, range-extender vehicles, and several classes of electrified commercial vehicles. BEV passenger cars, however, will remain tax-exempt as they are not subject to China’s displacement-based vehicle tax. As reported by CnEVPost, China’s Ministry of Finance, the State Taxation Administration, and the […]
July 03, 2026
VW, Cariad, and Bosch have ended their assisted and automated driving partnership – the Automated Driving Alliance. However, the partners intend to use the AI-based SAE Level 2 system they developed in their own products – including VW, which will include it in the upcoming ID.Every1. VW subsidiary Cariad has confirmed the end of its […]
July 03, 2026
At a dedicated event in Rome, Fiat CEO Olivier François unveiled what the company calls its “micromobility vision.” The lineup consists of a threesome running on batteries: the existing Topolino, the earlier announced three-wheeler Tris, and the new Multiplina Concept. In these retro-crazy times, the Italian brand is reinterpreting the classic Fiat 600 Multipla. Highest […]
July 03, 2026
Mercedes-Benz is struggling to ramp up production of its electric GLC in Bremen. According to a media report, shortages of key components, including batteries and wiring harnesses, have disrupted output. As a result, deliveries of the electric mid-size SUV have remained below the high expectations so far. In May, Mercedes-Benz announced the ramp-up of GLC […]
July 03, 2026
As Tesla has registered its strongest second quarter on record, the negative spiral initiated by Musk seems to have been countered. The American EV maker is back on track, but BYD still outsold it by roughly 77,000 fully electric vehicles on a global level. According to figures published this week, Tesla delivered 480,126 units in […]
July 02, 2026
One would think carmakers keep a close track of their inventory. Yet, thieves kept driving entire semi-trailers of Tesla batteries straight off the Nevada Gigafactory lot without anyone raising an eyebrow until it was too late. At least eleven major thefts have hit Tesla’s Sparks facility in Nevada since December. Sparks manufactures Semi-trucks next to […]
July 02, 2026
Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW Motorrad, has assumed the presidency of the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) as of 1 July 2026. His two-year mandate begins at a pivotal moment for the sector, as Europe’s mobility landscape is undergoing profound change and the industry faces a convergence of regulatory, mobility, and competitiveness challenges. The […]
July 01, 2026
Renault Group has created a new General Secretary position and appointed its long-serving Chief Legal Officer, Quitterie de Pelleport, to lead it from 1 July 2026. The move is part of a wider management reshuffle by CEO François Provost, who says Renault needs simpler governance and faster execution as it pursues its new futuREady strategic […]
July 01, 2026
Toyota filed a patent last month for a hydrogen-powered gas turbine combustor. It’s a compact spinner designed to produce between 13 and 130 horsepower, but to what use? And is it feasible or just a quirky engineering idea? Back to the sixties As a strong – and increasingly isolated – believer in hydrogen for passenger […]
July 01, 2026
The new X5 is, once again, a crucial car for BMW. That’s why, for the first time, it is now available not only as an all-electric iX5 but also with a hydrogen fuel cell option. Production of the iX5 will start in August at the Spartanburg plant in the USA. The iX5’s specifications look promising; […]
June 30, 2026
Stellantis is betting on Chinese Dongfeng to get Jeep back on track in Europe. In addition to greenlighting the import of the American Recon, the lineup will be completed in 2028 with a Chinese-built plug-in hybrid SUV. But Brussels is already drafting tariffs on the exact type of vehicle this partnership produces. Jeep’s European portfolio […]
June 30, 2026
Although Smart reinvented itself around the booming SUV segment, sales have yet to meet expectations. With the recently appointed Wolfgang Ufer at the helm as its new CEO, the brand is bringing a Mercedes veteran to the role just as its most iconic model, the #2, is ready for a rematch. “It’s the best two-seater […]
June 29, 2026
The Flemish government is set to invest €1.2 billion in companies that want to capture their CO2 emissions rather than release them. Minister-President Matthias Diependaele announced the planned investment. In February, the government announced a €2 billion investment in Flemish industry. These funds are intended to support struggling companies and make them future-proof. One billion will […]
June 29, 2026
BMW Group has appointed Nathanaëlle Heinrich as the new President and CEO of BMW Group Belux, effective from 1 September 2026. She succeeds Alexander Wehr, who moves on to lead BMW Group Central and South-Eastern Europe from Salzburg. The move brings a sales and dealer-network specialist to one of BMW’s most commercially significant European national […]
June 29, 2026
In the wake of the new European E-car rules, a similar concept from an unexpected name has surfaced. Shell has unveiled a small urban EV called the Triple10 Challenge, which shows some interesting features for a car of its size. This is more than oil supermajor window dressing for green credentials. Shell still pumps roughly […]
June 26, 2026
Hyundai, together with sister brand Kia, believes it can develop and bring to market vehicles that clean themselves. The only thing that’s needed is… light. Imagine this: you are a shuttle driver for a big hotel in Brussels. After the morning shift, you pull into the depot at 7 a.m., toss the empty coffee cups […]
June 26, 2026
Polestar has been officially denied to sell cars in the United States as of 2027. After the brand withdrew from China due to low adoption, the luxury EV maker now also risks losing the world’s second-largest car market. The company will focus largely on Europe. But that is still the backyard of German premium. Polestar […]
