Japan Mobility Show: abundance of sports concepts

November 02, 2023

For 2023, the Japanese renamed their Tokyo Motor Show to the Japan Mobility Show. Strangely enough, we’ve never seen so many sports car concThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MAN launches its 800 km-range eTGX and eTGS trucks

November 01, 2023

MAN Truck & Bus has made its long-distance eTGX and distribution eTGS electric trucks available for sale, with the first units scheduledThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW daughter Cariad in trouble again

November 01, 2023

For a specific time already, Volkswagen’s software division Cariad has been behind schedule. The new solution for the problem is striking: This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UAW strike in the US is coming to an end (Update)

October 31, 2023

For almost seven weeks already, strikes have been paralyzing America’s ‘big three’ automakers. Now, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is rhubarb a miracle technology to recycle batteries?

October 30, 2023

Scientists from Chalmers University in Gothenburg have developed a breakthrough method for recycling used battery packs, not by complex and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BP Pulse to install Superchargers from Tesla

October 30, 2023

British oil giant BP’s EV-charging division Pulse has ordered $100 million worth of Superchagers from Tesla to intall across the US under itThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Luc Donckerwolke to head new global design division at Hyundai

October 30, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group has decided to put all its design activities under one Global Design Division. The Belgian designer Luc Donckerwolke, alThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

H2X partners with KTM for hydrogen vans

October 30, 2023

Australian hydrogen vehicle start-up H2X has partnered with Austrian motorcycle and sports car manufacturer KTM to develop lightweight body This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Biggest-ever quarterly profit for Air France-KLM

October 30, 2023

Airline Air France-KLM posted its best quarter ever this summer. From the period from July to September, the French-Dutch airline group retaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda Iconic SP has rotary EV powertrain combination

October 27, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show, alongside the premiere of the updated 2024 MX-5, Mazda unveiled the Iconic SP. This concept car marries a dual rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis’ new Chinese strategy is a marriage with Leapmotor

October 27, 2023

Stellantis has bought a stake of 20% in the Chinese start-up for electric vehicles Leapmotor. Beyond reinforcing its grip on the Chinese marThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

JLR to prep Slovenian Defender plant for next-generation EVs

October 27, 2023

British – but Indian Tata-owned – carmaker JLR Group (former Jaguar Land Rover) announced on Thursday it is going to prep its Defender plantThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW produces first battery cell samples for its ‘New Class’

October 27, 2023

BMW is now producing the first battery cell samples, which it will use in the New Class models from 2025. Production occurs at the manufactuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault launches offensive with eight models outside EU

October 26, 2023

To boost profitability outside Europe, Renault announced the launch of eight new models by 2027. Spearheading the new strategy is the alreadThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo to build electric EX30 in Ghent

October 26, 2023

Responding to strong demand for the car, Volvo Cars has decided to start building the new fully electric Volvo EX30 in its Ghent plant in BeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda-GM love affair for affordable BEVs ends abruptly

October 26, 2023

The ‘love affair’ between Japanese carmaker Honda and American General Motors for developing together a line of ‘affordable’ electric cars uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Next Audi A4 will be all-electric

October 25, 2023

According to reports in the media, the next generation of the Audi A4 will also be launched purely electrically from the end of 2025. The A4This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU Commission to boost struggling wind power sector

October 25, 2023

On Tuesday, the European Commission presented new measures to boost the European wind power industry to achieve the European Union’s targetsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mitsubishi also takes stake in Ampere

October 25, 2023

After Nissan, the other Japanese Alliance partner, Mitsubishi Motors, also announced its participation in Renault’s electric car division AmThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lexus shows next-generation EV concepts

October 25, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show 2023, the successor of the Tokyo Motor Show after four years of absence, Lexus introduced concept models under thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda-Isuzu present their Giga Fuel Cell truck

October 25, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show, Honda and Isuzu are showcasing their jointly developed longe range hydrogen truck, called ‘Giga Fuel Cell’, for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo opens new software test center

October 24, 2023

Volvo Cars opened its largest software test center in Gothenburg, Sweden. The site is also set to expand further, more than doubling its capThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First woman to lead German IG Metall union

October 23, 2023

For the first time in 130 years, the powerful German trade union IG Metall will have a woman at the top starting this Monday. Christiane BenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen to stop selling ICE vehicles in Norway

October 23, 2023

Volkswagen, the second most important car company in Norway, will stop selling new cars with an internal combustion engine (ICE) at the end This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault climbs the ladder again

October 20, 2023

Renault Group realized a turnover for Q3 2023 of €10,5 billion, an increase of 7,6%. Noticeably, the sales increase in cars of 6% in totalThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis’ strategic plan to stay on top of LCV market

October 20, 2023

Stellantis has revealed the outline of the commercial vehicle part of its Dare Forward 2030 strategy. The conglomerate wants to deliver nextThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Tesla’s price war backfiring with crumbling margins?

October 20, 2023

Grey clouds are overshadowing Tesla’s long-lasting winning streak. During the presentation of Q3 earnings, the company announced crumblingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European car sales: growth and electrification continue

October 20, 2023

New figures from the European Car Manufacturers Association ACEA indicate that the European car market has seen a 14th consecutive month of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Swedish electric start-up Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy

October 20, 2023

EV truck start-up Volta has filed for bankruptcy in its home country, Sweden. The company’s subsidiaries in other countries, like the UK, wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rotterdam Porthos CO2-capturing starts construction in 2024

October 19, 2023

Porthos, the Rotterdam carbon-dioxide-capturing project given the green light in August, has entered a new phase. The final investment decisThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Air France to abandon Orly Airport

October 19, 2023

Air France will virtually disappear from Orly Airport by 2026. The French airline plans to concentrate its flights at Charles de Gaulle AirpThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda and GM to offer driverless taxi rides in Tokyo

October 19, 2023

General Motors and Honda are deepening their collaboration. Through its subsidiary for robotaxis, Cruise, both partners will start offering This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW adopts NACS standard for the US

October 19, 2023

BMW joins the list of automakers that will adopt the Tesla-developed NACS charging standard in the US and Canada. The technical switch is adThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën’s new ë-C3 EV will cost € 23 300

October 18, 2023

Citroën has presented “the first affordable European electric car.” With its technical specifications, a range of 320 kilometers, and a priThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Split Belgian car market gets wider

October 18, 2023

For the Belgian car market, 2023 will probably be the year that electrified cars took over. A  positive side-effect is that the average CO2This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota presents Kayoibako people and goods mover concept

October 17, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show 2023, Toyota will not only present two BEV concepts, but it will also showcase the Kayoibako. This new vehicle isThis 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.

BMW recruits Umicore for battery materials supply in US

October 17, 2023

Through its battery cell supplier AESC, BMW has signed a ten-year agreement with Umicore to source high-nickel materials locally for the comThis 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.

Toyota reveals some details of two new BEV concepts

October 16, 2023

Japan’s number one car manufacturer will exhibit the two new Toyota concepts at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 (October 28th to November 5th) 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.

Van Hool shows 24-meter double-articulated e-bus for France

October 16, 2023

Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool has joined forces with Kiepe Electric from Germany and Alstom from France to create the fully electric 24-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW Group sells 45% more BEVs in nine months of 2023

October 16, 2023

The Volkswagen Group disclosed its electric car statistics for the third quarter. They show that sales of battery-electric vehicles are incrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota and Idemitsu join forces on solid-state battery

October 13, 2023

The world’s number one car manufacturer, Toyota, and the Japanese energy company, Idemitsu Kosan, are teaming up on solid-state battery deveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen Up! bows out

October 12, 2023

Volkswagen will discontinue the production of its small Up!, which is also offered with an electric drive. That means the tiny VW has been dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vinfast receives battery maker as ‘a gift’

October 12, 2023

Chairman of the Vingroup, Pham Nhat Vuong, announced a present for his automotive brand VinFast. It was gifted the battery-making arm of theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 get more power and efficiency

October 12, 2023

Following the introduction of VW’s new 210 kW (286 hp) electric motor on the ID.7, more and more MEB platform-based models are getting this This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Guido Dumarey buys ZF transmission factory near Lyon

October 12, 2023

The Flemish entrepreneur Guido Dumarey has bought the ZF transmission plant near Lyon, which produces transmissions for buses and trucks andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VDL Nedcar’s first ‘new’ client is… BMW

October 12, 2023

The Dutch contract car manufacturer  VDL Nedcar has finally disclosed who is the first new client after the BMW Group will have left Born (This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Are EV sales growing enough?

October 11, 2023

There have been different signs lately about the EV market. Of course, sales are usually still rising, and the growth percentages can be impThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will HPB open the first Gigafactory for solid-state batteries?

October 11, 2023

German battery start-up High-Performance Battery (HPB) claims to have reached a breakthrough in battery technology by lifting its solid-statThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi Brussels postpones Q4 e-tron production

October 10, 2023

In a works council on Monday morning, the direction of the Audi Brussels plant communicated that the Audi Q4 e-tron production, planned to sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Euronav remains in Belgian hands

October 10, 2023

Antwerp-based tanker shipping company Euronav remains in Belgian hands. Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) and the Norwegian Frontline, Euronav’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.