XPeng seeks new breath with record-charging G9

September 23, 2022

With the launch of the G9, Chinese EV maker XPeng is trying to make up for a difficult year. The detailed specifications unveil a high-end SThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault proposes its French employees €1.000 premium

September 23, 2022

French carmaker Renault is proposing its 42 000 employees in its home country a ‘purchasing power’ premium of up to 1 000 euros, after negotThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium’s nuclear power plant Doel 3 pulls plug after 40 years

September 22, 2022

On Friday, 23rd of September, at 9 p.m. to be precise, the nuclear power plant Doel 3 in Antwerp will be closed after a 40-year career. It’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault morphs electric R5 into a drifting machine

September 22, 2022

Who says a birthday cake can’t be spicy? Celebrating 50 years of its R5 icon, Renault pulls the veils of the R5 Turbo 3E, a commemorative coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘BMW plans electric 1 and 2 Series on New Class platform’

September 20, 2022

BMW has yet to officially confirm which models it will build on the all-electric New Class architecture, but a blogger in close contact withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Gentlemen, start your tradings: Porsche IPO over ten days

September 19, 2022

Despite the stormy climate at the stock exchange, with a recession looming and profit warnings ringing alarm bells, Volkswagen is launching This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving the VW ID.Buzz: patience is rewarded

September 19, 2022

For two decades, enthusiasts of the kind have been waiting for it. The neo-retro concept (Microbus released in 2001) that was initially presThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s ‘special code’ for crash testing raises eyebrows

September 16, 2022

An American Tesla-hacker called Green has unveiled that Tesla embeds special codes in its software related to the official crash tests conduThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota ranks last in Greenpeace’s global green car report

September 16, 2022

A recent Greenpeace East Asia (GPEA) report ranking global car manufacturers on their environmental credentials has placed Toyota at the botThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Opel launches GSe as electric performance sub-brand

September 15, 2022

In March, Opel showed the ElektroMOD study based on the classic Manta. From then on, there was much speculation about whether a derivative pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Detroit Motor Show’s comeback: business as usual?

September 15, 2022

“American manufacturing is back. Detroit is back. America’s back.” US president Joe Biden opened the floor of the Detroit Motor show during This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda plans to launch 10 electric two-wheelers by 2025

September 14, 2022

Honda has planned to thoroughly decarbonize its Motorcycle Business to the point that it should be carbon-neutral from 2040. Ten electricallThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo starts series production of heavy electric 44-ton trucks

September 14, 2022

Volvo Trucks is starting series production of the fully electric range of its popular heavy trucks, the Volvo FH, Volvo FM, and Volvo FMX, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to sell EVs in Latin America

September 13, 2022

Renault is getting ready to sell electric vehicles in Latin America starting next year. The list comprises Megane E-Tech Electric, Kangoo E-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Williams unveils new electric platform for hypercars

September 12, 2022

Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) has unveiled a new electric vehicle platform specifically for hypercars called EVR. It is designed for aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

With Equinox GM launches a $30 000 EV

September 12, 2022

Thanks to the Bolt, Chevrolet has positioned itself as a pioneer in e-mobility. Now joining the line-up is the Equinox EV, a crossover debutThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Detroit Auto Show: new formula, new epoch?

September 12, 2022

The motor show in Detroit, officially known as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), will now take place in September and is fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes and Rivian to jointly build e-vans in Europe

September 09, 2022

By the middle of this decade, Mercedes-Benz Vans stated that all newly introduced vans would be electric only. And looking beyond that date,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group to use innovative round battery cells from 2025

September 09, 2022

The BMW Group is set to launch a new era of e-mobility from models of its ‘Neumodels e Klasse’ using newly-developed round battery cells optThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

AdBlue shortage threatens German freight sector

September 08, 2022

The sky-rocketing gas prices are making another victim. As a raw material for the production of AdBlue, Germany’s biggest manufacturer of thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch government participates in Lightyear investment round

September 07, 2022

The Dutch government participates in Lightyear. This is done through a consortium, Invest-NL, founded by the Dutch government. Lightyear raiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian axial flux e-motor developer Magnax raises €20 million

September 07, 2022

The Flemish axial flux electric motor developer Magnax has closed a new financing round of  € 20 million. The money will be used to accelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Organizer Febiac has high hopes for the Brussels Motor Show

September 06, 2022

The 100th-anniversary edition of the Brussels Motor Show (BMS) will be held from 14 to 22 January 2023. Organizer Febiac proudly announces tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Green light for Porsche IPO

September 06, 2022

The board of the VW Group approved Porsche AG’s IPO when the capital market’s evolution is not disturbed too much. The Board of SurveillanceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ariels all-electric Hipercar has a turbine as range extender

September 06, 2022

British niche builder Ariel has jumped on the electric bandwagon. But, as can be expected from the brand that previously stupefied the automThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Free fall of new car sales coming to an end? (Update)

September 06, 2022

On August, 28 917 cars have been sold in Belgium and Luxembourg, a 7% increase after 14 months of regress. Of course, this can’t compensate This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jato: EV sales in EU26 made up 10,4% while PHEVs lost ground

September 05, 2022

According to Jato Dynamic’s latest figures for car registrations in Europe, July 2022 was marked by new vehicle registrations continued to fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New VW boss Oliver Blume already sets his marks

September 02, 2022

As of Thursday, September 1st, Oliver Blume acts as CEO of both Porsche and the Volkswagen Group. He succeeds Herbert Diess as announced andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

All-electric Luxgen N7 is Foxconn’s first car

September 02, 2022

Taiwanese electronics producer Foxconn, well-known for its collaboration with Apple, has unwrapped its first car. The Luxgen N7 is a seven-sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Ampère to become Renault’s new electric car business’

September 01, 2022

Further details have emerged on Renault’s revision of its business operations in the wake of the electric transition. According to press aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New CEO for Renault Belux is Martin Domise

September 01, 2022

As of today, the new CEO of Renault Brand Belux and Renault Belgium Luxembourg is Martin Domise. He is the successor to Jérôme Pannaud, whThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota to invest heavily in battery production and BEVs

September 01, 2022

Toyota, the world’s number one car manufacturer, has announced that it will invest 5,3 billion euros in launching its own battery productionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Pre-orders for Hyundai Ioniq 6 in South-Korea are highest ever

August 31, 2022

Hyundai recorded 37 446 pre-orders for its new Ioniq 6 on the first day of the reservations in South Korea. This is significantly more than This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Munro readies its all-electric Defender rival

August 30, 2022

Scottish EV start-up Munro Vehicles has developed an electric all-terrain challenger for the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes G-Class. The cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brabus turns the Smart #1 into a rooster (Update)

August 30, 2022

Smart having become half Chinese doesn’t put Brabus off getting its hands on the recently launched #1. The tuning company, which is traditThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tata Steel to run blast furnaces on hydrogen in the Netherlands

August 30, 2022

The multinational steel-making company Tata Steel, with key operations in India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, is investing 65 miThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda and LG Energy to invest $4,4 billion in US battery plant

August 30, 2022

Japanese carmaker Honda is joining forces with South Korean LG Energy Systems (LGES) to build a new lithium-ion battery cell factory in the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Getting behind the wheel of BYD’s first EVs for Europe

August 29, 2022

BYD (Build Your Dreams) is launching three models on the European market this year, including in Belgium. NMN was allowed to drive them on aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia EV9, scheduled for 2023, in its final testing phase

August 29, 2022

Kia has started the final test program of the EV9. It has announced its world premiere for the first quarter of 2023. Test drives with camouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Opel Crosscamp Flex is new EV camper

August 26, 2022

Opel has announced that a van-sized camper based on the battery-electric Zafira-e Life will be launched next year. The ‘Crosscamp Flex’ This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

For BMW Belux helping schools is a moral duty but also a win-win

August 26, 2022

Under the slogan ‘Premium meets Responsibility’, the Belgian car importer BMW Belux has donated once again seven new cars (BMW and Mini modeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese Haval announces ICE-only stop

August 25, 2022

After rival BYD announced that it had stopped manufacturing pure combustion-engined cars, Haval decided to go the same length. With one impoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU wants its own ores for electric motor production

August 25, 2022

While Europe is in a catch-up race for battery cell production, it holds a top position worldwide for producing electric motors used in elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mexico to have state monopoly on lithium exploitation

August 25, 2022

The Mexican government has founded a state-owned company to extract and market lithium. According to a decree by President Andrés Manuel L�This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany goes shopping for raw materials and energy in Canada

August 24, 2022

During a three-day visit to Canada, the German chancellor Olaf Scholz has tried to realize as many deals as possible in the domains of raw mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford to cut jobs to pay for electric transition (update)

August 24, 2022

Ford Motor Co. is preparing to cut as many as 8 000 jobs in the coming months to boost profits and help to fund its push into the electrifieThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD to launch three EV models in Europe in 2022

August 24, 2022

Chinese BYD (Build Your Dreams) has big ambitions for Europe. It plans to launch three fully electric models (Han, Tang, and Atto3) in the EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Every second Geely will be electric by 2023

August 22, 2022

During a presentation of its financial results, Chinese auto group Geely said it would raise its electrification ambitions. The company wantThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lynk & Co ‘forced’ to raise subscription prices by 10%

August 22, 2022

Since July, Swedish-Chinese Lynk & Co has raised its monthly subscription price for the the 01 SUV PHEV from €500 to €550 (VAT incl.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European EV market: 1 in 20 sold here is Chinese

August 19, 2022

The Chinese carmakers aren’t taking Europe by storm. Only 5,4% of the electric cars on the continent come from a Chinese manufacturer, andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.