January 17, 2023
As part of a new package of product updates, Volvo has improved both the range (WLTP) and charging for the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 17, 2023
With EV and battery technology gradually lowering in cost, more manufacturers are introducing cheap electric city cars. For example, the ChiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 17, 2023
Last week, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse previewed some of the technology on its ‘Neue Klasse’ EV platform at the CES in Las Vegas. He was alsoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 16, 2023
Facing stiff opposition from customers and criticism in its home country after lowering its prices in China twice in three months, Tesla hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 16, 2023
As we were already hinting at a few weeks ago, Mazda revealed a new car at the Brussels Motor Show. The independent Japanese manufacturer isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 16, 2023
The Euro 7 ruling keeps throwing oil on the fire. According to the Association of European Auto manufacturers (ACEA), the proposed norm demaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 16, 2023
The American-Chinese manufacturer Seres, from the same group as DFSK, has launched its second model for Europe at the Brussels Motor Show. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 16, 2023
For the first time, the award-winning Car of the Year (COTY) ceremony was at the Brussels Motor Show. Fifty-seven car journalists from 23 coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 13, 2023
Astara Western Europe, the former Belgian Alcomotive group and importer of Hyundai, Suzuki, MG, SsangYong, and Maxus, also becomes the BeLuxThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 13, 2023
According to internal sources quoted by the German Handelsblatt, Mercedes-Benz intends to drop its EQ-label it uses to differentiate its eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 12, 2023
Where VW Group importer D’Ieteren had decided not to be present at the 2022 BMS (which was finally canceled), it’s again present with an entThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 12, 2023
The organizers of the Brussels Motor Show are announcing the presence of 95% of the market at the motor show opening its doors (for the presThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 12, 2023
Volvo Car Gent, the Belgian production site pioneering the electric models of the XC40 and the C40 Recharge, is readying the factory to gearThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 12, 2023
According to the NGO Transport & Environment, the ‘big bet’ of Europe’s major oil companies on hydrogen as the transport fuel for thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 11, 2023
For the second consecutive year, the BMW Group has beaten Mercedes-Benz in total sales for 2022. The number three, Audi, follows at arm’s leThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 11, 2023
In 2022, the high-luxury daughter of BMW, Rolls-Royce, sold 6021 cars. Never before has the illustrious company sold so many cars: 8% more tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 10, 2023
When one follows the car market and the manufacturers’ policies, one of the ever-recurring words is ‘premium’. There’s almost no manufactureThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 10, 2023
Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) is planning to launch as soon as possible two other models besides the sedan – an SUV and probably an MPV – uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 09, 2023
Andretti Global, a spin-off of the American racing squad competing in IndyCar and Formula E, has clinched Cadillac as a partner in its bid tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 09, 2023
VinFast, Vietnam’s electric car manufacturer, is lining up its following two models after the VF 8 and VF 9 that were previously presentedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 09, 2023
The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) has kept its word and unveiled its first running prototype, including the interiorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 09, 2023
In an interview with the German specialized magazine Automobilwoche at the Computer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Stellantis boss CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 06, 2023
The Peugeot Inception Concept looks like a wild idea on wheels, born to grab attention, but underneath its razor-edged surface sits a guidelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 06, 2023
The German automotive supplier ZF is looking to save range as much as possible for EVs. The latest attempt is a heated seat belt that claimsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 06, 2023
The electric Ram 1500 pickup Stellantis showed at the CES today is still a concept vehicle. Unlike what was rumored a few weeks ago, the proThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 05, 2023
A few days ago, we gave the final results of the Belux market. Today, we go for some analysis and pay attention to foreign markets. We see tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 05, 2023
Mercedes-Benz has struck a deal with American silicon carbide (SiC) specialist Wolfspeed, the first company to introduce the more efficient This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 05, 2023
In 2022, 642 669 second-hand cars were registered in Belgium, a decrease of 9,4% (66 936 units) compared to the year before (709 605 registrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 05, 2023
The Belgian, Seraing-based company, John Cockerill, a well-known hydrogen electrolysis specialist, will invest in Morocco’s green hydrogen pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 05, 2023
The BMW Group shows its vision of ‘the future digital experience’, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas. The BMW i VisioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 04, 2023
The Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has fined Tesla 2,85 billion won (around 2,1 million euros) for exaggerating its range figures by noThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 04, 2023
The Renault Zoe, first released in 2012, will not be replaced. Renault’s second-in-command, Fabrice Cambolive, has confirmed this to the EngThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 04, 2023
Volkswagen will showcase its first fully electric sedan based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 03, 2023
In 2022, almost 80% of all newly registered cars in Norway were electric, a world record. Tesla is the overall market leader, with a 12,2% mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 03, 2023
The EV battle for record drag has spawned a new self-declared winner. Chinese brand Aion, a subsidiary of GAC, has unveiled the hyper GT feaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 03, 2023
About a month after the first delivery event of the Tesla Semi, where it proved its 500-mile range, technical images have emerged of the lonThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 03, 2023
Despite an excellent December month (+20,6% compared to last year), the Belgian car market regressed by 4,4% compared to 2021. This was due This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 03, 2023
Ram’s electric pickup is set to debut in less than a week, and up until recently, it wasn’t exactly clear what it would be called. However, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 30, 2022
From now on, Hyundai Motors has decided to sell only pure electric vehicles in Norway. The Hyundai Group has invested a lot lately in develoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 30, 2022
The 100th-anniversary edition of the Brussels Motor Show (BMS, 14 to 22 January 2023) will show at least 14 world or European premieres and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 29, 2022
The era of the original Smart two-seater has gone. In came the new Smart, a completely different approach and the fruit of a collaboration bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 29, 2022
The Hyundai Group is officially the third-largest automaker globally, behind only Volkswagen and Toyota. However, the South Korean automakerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 28, 2022
The world’s largest EV battery supplier with a market share of 33% in 2022, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), has kicked oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 28, 2022
Since the end of last month, the first units of the new electric SUV Fisker Ocean have been coming of the line in the Magna-Steyr factory inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 28, 2022
Retrofit, the transformation of an existing, sometimes old car into an electrically driven one, is becoming increasingly popular. But many cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 27, 2022
Swedish engineer and researcher in motor vehicle safety, Astrid Linder, has developed the world’s first female crash test dummy. Linder and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 27, 2022
Chinese premium electric carmaker NIO has launched two new flagship SUV models – a Coupe-SUV EC7 and a new version of the bigger six-seat ESThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 27, 2022
Scania and the transportation company Girteka from Lithuania announce an extensive new partnership. Girteka expects Scania to deliver up to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 27, 2022
Umicore, the Belgian materials technology group, and the Canadian battery developer Nano One announce the signing of a non-exclusive agreemeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 23, 2022
Did you miss your Citroën My Ami Buggy? Most probably, the 50 produced specimens were sold out in… 18 minutes. Now, Citroën has decided This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 23, 2022
In its station at De Watering in Dutch Oostzaan, charging point operator Fastned has opened a charging column of 400 kW. In theory, vehiclesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 23, 2022
BMW wants to produce solid-state battery cells in its own pilot plant in Germany based on the design of technology partner Solid Power. To tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 22, 2022
IM Motors, the joint venture between e-commerce giant Alibaba and car manufacturer SAIC, has released a second model: the LS7, a large electThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 22, 2022
Belgium’s biggest bank, BNP Paribas Fortis, wants to be far more active in the mobility sector. So it launched a survey among 2 000 BelgiansThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 22, 2022
Toyota has announced a €77 million investment for producing fifth-generation hybrid powertrains at its Poland and UK plants. The powertraiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 22, 2022
American premium electric carmaker Lucid opened its first retail and delivery center in Europe in Hilversum near Amsterdam, the Netherlands,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 21, 2022
Nissan Sunderland has produced its 250 000th Leaf, which has been in production in the British plant since the first generation in 2011. To This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 21, 2022
The Chilean eFuels pilot plant from Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF), in which Porsche has invested over $100 million, has produced its first bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 21, 2022
Stellantis has started production of electric drive systems at its former largest diesel engine plant in Trémery as part of the Emotors joiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 21, 2022
Audi has presented its plan for future production strategy under the slogan ‘360factory’. By the end of this decade, the brand will manuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
