Is Macron wooing Musk to bring Tesla production to France?

May 16, 2023

French President Macron is accelerating his plans to put France at the forefront of the zero-emission transition in the automotive industry.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Maserati officializes death of V8 and commits to electric

May 16, 2023

At the fifth Motor Valley Fest, an open-air event in Modena during last weekend, Maserati reinforced its push toward electric drive. The HouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 delayed due to software issues

May 15, 2023

Volvo and Polestar’s new electric flagships are coming later than expected. Delays in the software development of the shared electric platfoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt Drei battery factory confirmed in northern Germany

May 15, 2023

“Northvolt has decided to proceed with the next steps concerning its expansion in Heide (northern Germany),” said CEO Peter Carlsson in a joThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes introduces carbon-friendly aluminium on EQE and EQS

May 15, 2023

Mercedes starts to manufacture the EQE and EQS models with aluminium of a significantly reduced carbon footprint as of this summer. As alumiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Macron could exclude non-European electric cars from EV bonus

May 12, 2023

French President, Emmanuel Macron, could announce a reform of the government’s EV bonus plan. The suggestion could be based on the vehicleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Silence opens first Urban Store in Belgium

May 12, 2023

Silence, a manufacturer of microcars and scooters, has opened its first ‘Urban Store’ in Belgium.  The exact location is ‘Gare Maritime’ inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford pilots hydrogen-fueled E-Transit in the UK

May 11, 2023

Ford is trialing the viability of a hydrogen-powered E-Transit thanks to funding from the UK’s Advanced Propulsion Center (APC). The pilot pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will Nio market solid state battery cars already this summer?

May 11, 2023

BMW has promised a prototype by 2025. Toyota says it has developers working like ants to make it work. And specialist Dotstore says we shoulThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota’s revenue increases amidst ‘difficult year’

May 11, 2023

The world’s biggest carmaker, Toyota, managed to boost revenue last year by 18%, while output was still plagued by supply chain constraintThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Iveco and Nikola to go their own way in zero-emission trucks

May 10, 2023

Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco and American electric truck startup Nikola are going their own way from now, the first focussiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VDL Nedcar strike extended again (update)

May 10, 2023

Even after two days of an ‘official’ strike at VDL Nedcar in Born, the Dutch VDL Group still didn’t want to meet the union’s ultimatum to doThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

LEVC launches new BEV platform

May 09, 2023

Geely’s subsidiary LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has presented its modular electric platform SOA (Space Oriented Architecture), wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Fisker Ocean delivered in Europe (update)

May 09, 2023

The first electric car from the American manufacturer Fisker Inc. is allowed to roll on the roads in Europe. The Fisker Ocean has received sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ElringKlinger scores major contract to outfit BMW EVs

May 08, 2023

German automotive supplier ElringKlinger has scored a big contract with a term of several years with BMW. The company will supply cell contaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW and Shell to install battery-boosted DC chargers

May 08, 2023

Volkswagen and Shell Germany have put the first battery-boosted charging station into operation at a Shell gas station in Göttingen, GermanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo cuts 1 300 office jobs but leaves Ghent untouched

May 05, 2023

Volvo is the next car manufacturer to lay off staff in the wake of the electric transition challenging the automotive industry. To streamlinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz more careful on interim goals electrification

May 05, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has pushed back an interim goal on its way to becoming an electric car manufacturer. Specifically, it is about the target set This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New electric Mini Cooper will have a range of up to 400 km

May 04, 2023

Following the unofficial leak of data and images a few weeks ago, Mini has announced the first official key data for the upcoming Cooper EleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group and E.ON create ‘connected home charging’

May 02, 2023

The BMW Group and E.ON have agreed on the first pan-European cooperation for intelligent charging at home. The strategic collaboration aims This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda CEO: ‘Shanghai was an unpleasant surprise for us’

May 02, 2023

While delivering Honda’s annual business briefing last week, Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe made a few interesting comments regarding Chinese compThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD biggest in China, dethrones Volkswagen

April 28, 2023

On its home turf, Chinese car giant BYD has beaten Volkswagen and is currently the number one brand in sales. Also, the brand doubled its reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW invests in rare earth recycling

April 28, 2023

BMW Group’s investment arm BMW i Ventures announced an investment in Cyclic Materials, a Canadian company focused on recycling rare earth This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The end for the Chevrolet Bolt is near

April 28, 2023

American number one car manufacturer General Motors has announced plans to stop production of the Chevrolet Bolt electric model at the end oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: ‘explosive’ growth of global EVs to a record share

April 27, 2023

The latest study from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals a significant jump in the adoption of electric cars around the globe. InThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘New’ Mercedes E-Class goes heavy on tech

April 27, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has launched the new generation of the E-Class W214, with a familiar shape but a revamped interior filled with displays and otThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis wants to reduce (personnel) costs in the US

April 27, 2023

Car manufacturing group Stellantis, representing 14 different brands with several North American brands among them, wants to reduce costs anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Skoda to launch six new BEVs by 2026

April 26, 2023

Skoda Auto is further stepping up the pace of its electric mobility campaign and transformation. Launching four all-new e-vehicles and two uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Maxus launches eDeliver7 one-ton electric van

April 26, 2023

Maxus has filled the gap in its range between the compact eDeliver3 and the large (e)Deliver9 with the eDeliver 7, an electric 1-ton van setThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai and SK invest $5 billion in US battery factory

April 26, 2023

Car manufacturer Hyundai and battery manufacturer SK will invest five billion dollars to build a joint battery cell factory in Bartow CountyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW iX2 to be built in increasingly electric Regensburg plant

April 26, 2023

German premium car manufacturer BMW will produce a second electric model at its German factory in Regensburg this year. The fully electric iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DAF Eindhoven inaugurates new electric truck assembly (update)

April 26, 2023

Already in January, DAF Trucks finished its Eindhoven compound’s new assembly line for electric trucks. Now, the Dutch Minister for EconomicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CEO Koji Sato: ‘Toyota must do more, faster’

April 25, 2023

Last Friday, Toyota Motor Corporation’s CEO Koji Sato gave a stark assessment of the Japanese automaker’s work ahead in China, saying it musThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cupra Tavascan is most powerful MEB based EV yet

April 25, 2023

In Berlin, Seat’s sporty daughter Cupra has unveiled the Tavascan, its first all-electric SUV coupe, and its second BEV model. Based on the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault is growing again and thinks about an IPO for Ampere

April 24, 2023

The Renault Group is steadily recovering. For Q1 of 2023, turnover has risen by 30% to € 11,5 billion. The loss due to the withdrawal fromThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canada offers VW €8,8 billion to reel in giga-battery factory

April 24, 2023

VW Group’s battery subsidiary PowerCo has announced its plans to build its largest battery cell factory in Canada, investing up to €4,8 biThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford F-150 Lightning to land in Europe via Norway

April 24, 2023

Ford has started the international career of its electric pickup F-150 Lightning, as the American manufacturer is preparing for a market lauThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan has doubts about Alliance

April 24, 2023

According to an agency report, the Japanese carmaker Nissan is pushing ahead with its growth plans in software and electric vehicles more inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fully electric car rounds cape of 15% market share in Belgium

April 21, 2023

The battery-electric car (BEV) has rounded for the first time the cape of 15% market share in Belgium in the first quarter of 2023. The fullThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.