Cellforce to assemble 1 GWh of high-performance battery cells

October 20, 2022

Cellforce, the joint venture between sports car manufacturer Porsche and battery maker Customcells, is planning to produce ten times more baThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM Defense to develop batteries for US military

October 20, 2022

GM Defense, General Motors’ military vehicle subsidiary, has been selected by the US military’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW invests $1,7 billion in EV production in the US

October 20, 2022

On Wednesday, the BMW Group announced a $1,7 billion investment in its US operations, including $1 billion to prepare for the production of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan and Renault to rethink Alliance? Update

October 19, 2022

Nissan and Renault are thinking of restructuring the Alliance Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi. Renault is planning to reduce its stake in Nissan aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vinfast announces first European locations for November 2022

October 19, 2022

The Vietnamese car manufacturer Vinfast has announced its first European store locations, with the Cologne (Germany) store to kick off its EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rolls-Royce Spectre: the ‘flying lady’ changes her focus

October 19, 2022

Rolls-Royce Motor revealed its Spectre yesterday. It’s a fully electric grand coupe, the first fully electric car of the historic super-luxuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tavares: ‘EU should favor local EV production’

October 18, 2022

At the press day of the Paris Motor Show on Monday, CEO of Stellantis Carlos Tavares lashed out at European policy concerning electrificatioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW shifts electric MINI production from Oxford to China

October 17, 2022

BMW is moving the production of the MINI electric hatchback and a small sport utility version of it from Oxford (UK) to China through its paThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Survey: ‘Car becomes necessary luxury in many countries’

October 14, 2022

At least seven out of ten motorists believe that driving a car requires financial sacrifices, but 72% say they cannot do without one. So sayThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

McLaren surrenders: it will also make an SUV

October 14, 2022

In an interview with the British Car magazine, McLaren CEO Michael Leiters has confirmed that, finally, also McLaren concedes to the pressurThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault creates new subsidiary ‘The Future is Neutral’

October 14, 2022

The French car manufacturer Renault Group creates another new subsidiary called ‘The Future is Neutral’. The company will be dedicated to thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Your next Hyundai car will primarily be a software device

October 13, 2022

Hyundai Group has announced that its entire line-up will be software-defined vehicles (SDVs) as of 2025. This means their cars will use lineThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alpine’s Alpenglow concept is also a brand manifesto

October 13, 2022

At the Paris motor show, the Mondial, Renault’s sporty sub-brand Alpine is showing the Alpenglow concept, a car ” that is the starting pointThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 3 finally revealed

October 13, 2022

After quite a few ‘pre-release’ messages, Polestar has finally revealed much more of its oncoming big SUV, the Polestar 3. The fully electriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz scores very good sales in Q3

October 12, 2022

With total sales of 517 800 cars in the third quarter of 2022, Mercedes-Benz has increased its sales by 21% compared to last year and reacheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW doubles EV sales, and gives OTA upgrades

October 12, 2022

During the first nine months of 2022, BMW Group more than doubled its BEV sales. Meanwhile, it is now offering over-the-air (OTA) upgrades fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SAIC’s MG and Maxus EVs to come with swappable batteries

October 11, 2022

One of China’s major car manufacturers, SAIC Motor, known in Europe for its EVs under the former British MG brand and the Maxus vans, is steThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Prologue is Honda’s first all-electric SUV

October 10, 2022

While the cuddly and innovative E seems a good fit for the European market, Honda has something different for its American customers. The PrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Tesla Semi-trucks to be delivered in December

October 10, 2022

After a three-year delay, Elon Musk has announced on Twitter that the first batch of Semi-tractors will be delivered on the 1st of December.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New car sales slowly out of the valley? (Update)

October 10, 2022

The sales crisis in the car sector seems to have come to an end. In September, there were 16,8% more new car sales in Belgium and LuxembourgThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault will produce its EVs primarily in France

October 07, 2022

On Thursday, the French car manufacturer Renault confirmed that its future electric models will be built in France. Apart from the already cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD opens first Belgian showroom in Zaventem

October 07, 2022

China’s second-largest car manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dream) and the world’s leader in EV sales numbers, opened its first Belgian showroomThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Foxconn takes wraps from its ID.3 rival Model B

October 07, 2022

The official launch is scheduled for the 18th of October, but ahead of the reveal, Foxconn has already disclosed the Model B in full. The caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BASF Antwerp to become first climate-neutral production unit

October 06, 2022

The German multinational chemical company BASF has ambitious plans: it wants to transform its Antwerp production unit, the second-largest inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Second-hand car market down for 8 consecutive months

October 06, 2022

Last year, the second-hand car market was booming, partly due to delivery problems with new cars. However, for eight months, sales figures aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sixt buys 100 000 EVs from Chinese BYD

October 05, 2022

The German car rental company Sixt and the Chinese EV carmaker BYD have concluded a long-term agreement. It guarantees the rental company acThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to unveil new R4 concept at Paris Motor Show

October 04, 2022

On the 17th of October, at the 89th Paris Motor Show, Renault will unveil a brand-new show car that is a modern tribute to the iconic RenaulThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Varta creates subsidiary for BEV battery production

October 04, 2022

V4Drive SE is the name of the new company that German battery specialist Varta created to answer the growing EV market. The unit will be ledThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lordstown starts production electric Endurance pickup

October 04, 2022

American start-up Lordstown Motors and Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn have finally started production of the Endurance electric pickup This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai sees Jeju island as hydrogen showcase

October 03, 2022

Hyundai is looking to transform the island of Jeju, South Korea, into a hydrogen showcase. One thousand seven hundred fuel cell vehicles wilThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely climbs on board as co-owner of Aston Martin

October 03, 2022

Chinese car giant Geely has finally acquired a stake in sports car brand Aston Martin. Buying shares worth 7,6% of the company’s value, thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ineos is planning to store CO2 in the North Sea

October 03, 2022

British multinational chemicals company Ineos plans to store CO2 captured from its plant in Zwijndrecht (Antwerp) in the Danish North Sea. IThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi Brussels will get Q4 e-tron production after all

October 03, 2022

The Audi factory in Forest (Brussels) will get a second model, next to the current e-tron. After initially denying the Belgian production plThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Motor Show hosts COTY Award Ceremony

October 03, 2022

The 100th-anniversary edition of the Brussels Motor Show (BMS, 14-22 January 2023) will host the Award Ceremony for the election of the Car This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Harley-Davidson’s electric LiveWire raises less than expected

September 30, 2022

It’s all sweat and tears at the stock exchange these days. Contrary to the victorious entry of Porsche on Thursday, another mobility compaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 3: what we know so far

September 30, 2022

Polestar unveiled that it will launch its SUV in Copenhagen on the 12th of October and accompanied the statement on the release date with anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Citroën Oli the new 2 CV of the electric era?

September 30, 2022

Citroën showed Oli yesterday (to pronounce all:ë), a concept of an EV that wants to be light, frugal and more sustainable and recyclable “This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France starting up ten hydrogen projects with EU support

September 29, 2022

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne wants to make France the champion of low-carbon hydrogen. To achieve that goal, Ms. Borne presented anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren to import Microlino in Belgium

September 29, 2022

Belgian car importer D’Ieteren Automotive is going to import the Microlino in Belgium. The importer sees the microcar as the perfect productThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Astra PHEV is first Opel from sub-brand GSe

September 29, 2022

The ‘e’ in the revived GSe-series from Opel doesn’t just stand for ‘electric’ but also ‘electrified’. The first model from theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric Mercedes G-Class to debute battery innovation in 2024

September 29, 2022

CEO of Mercedes Olla Källenius has confirmed to journalists that the all-electric G Wagon will hit global markets in 2024. The offroader wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche goes IPO at €82,5 per share

September 29, 2022

On Wednesday, Volkswagen announced an introductory share price of €82,5 for its Porsche brand’s IPO (Initial Public Offering). Almost 113,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW’s fall updates expand hybrid and electric portfolio

September 28, 2022

BMW has given a significant portion of its model range a refresh with the fall 2022 model updates. It includes the sales launch of the hybriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: ‘Carmakers’ emissions 50% higher than reported’

September 28, 2022

“Car manufacturers are misleading investors by significantly underestimating the total distance traveled and fuel consumption of cars, repreThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

French Stellantis employees get €1.400 purchasing power aid

September 28, 2022

After Renault proposed its 42 000 employees in its home country a ‘purchasing power’ premium of up to 1 000 euros, Stellantis will pay iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to copy Apple’s business model?

September 27, 2022

French carmaker Renault will control 80% of its electric vehicle value chain well ahead of its 2030 target as it develops partnerships in baThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Iveco’s new eDaily calls on electric Fords

September 27, 2022

Iveco didn’t fail to do its homework with the newest version of its all-electric eDaily. The van is available in myriad body variants, hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda and fuel makers urge EU to keep ICE alive after 2035

September 26, 2022

In a joint letter to EU policymakers, Mazda, a coalition of fuel makers, and CLEPA, the European association of automotive parts suppliers, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vinfast kicks off international offensive

September 26, 2022

Vietnamese car brand Vinfast has officially kickstarted its EV offensive by delivering its first batch of 100 VF 8 models in September. EvenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hopium will build its hydrogen car in Normandy

September 23, 2022

The Hopium Māchina, the French premium hydrogen sedan, is one step closer to production. CEO Olivier Lombard has announced that his companyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.