SNCF orders 15 additional new-generation TGVs from Alstom

August 19, 2022

The French railways SNCF have placed an order with Alstom for 15 extra new-generation TGVs, in addition to the 100 already bought four yearsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium goes wild on the VW ID.Buzz

August 19, 2022

The new VW ID.Buzz has popularity written all over its nose. Having opened the car configurator in May 2022, the German car manufacturer hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will BMW adopt Tesla’s battery technology?

August 18, 2022

BMWs from the electric Neue Klasse family might soon look a bit more like Tesla cars. Not on the outside but underneath. Reportedly, the BavThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dodge goes electric with Hornet PHEV and EV muscle car

August 18, 2022

Dodge starts offering a plug-in hybrid version of the Hornet in its home country. At the same time, it announced the lifecycle end of ChargeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng shows 480 kW hypercharger

August 17, 2022

Today, XPeng Motors showcased a new ultra-fast supercharger that offers up to 480 kW of charging power so that in ideal conditions, you can This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Hyundai working on two mini EVs under 20.000 euros’

August 17, 2022

Nothing is officially confirmed yet, but the rumors circulating for some time now are pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that’s beginning to take shaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mahindra kickstarts global EV offensive with five SUVs

August 16, 2022

Following a teasing campaign, Indian carmaker Mahindra has finally unveiled the models, under concept guise, that must drive its global elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New CATL battery cell factory in Hungary to supply Mercedes

August 16, 2022

After a first German plant, Chinese battery giant CATL is building a second, 100 GWh battery plant in Debrecen in the eastern part of HungarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will first Tesla cars with Blade battery come from Berlin?

August 12, 2022

Not GigaShanghai, but GigaBerlin is reportedly Tesla’s first factory to start equipping Model Y cars with the advanced Blade battery from This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Former Opel boss Michael Lohscheller CEO at Nikola

August 12, 2022

German automotive veteran Michael Lohscheller who joined American electric truck maker Nikola in February of this year, will succeed Mark RuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford number two in EV sales in the US (update)

August 11, 2022

Ford’s all-electric vehicle sales reached a new record. In July, the company sold 7 669 BEVs, 169% more than a year ago and 4,9% of the totaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes EQS SUV arrives on the market

August 10, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has released the SUV offshoot of the all-electric EQS for sale. Prices in Germany start at €110 658 for the EQS 450+. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Car Gent beefs up battery assembly to 300.000

August 10, 2022

Volvo Car Gent has started end June construction works to extend its on-site EV battery pack assembly production from 150 000 today to over This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM offers $6.000 discount to Bolt owners, but at a price…

August 10, 2022

Chevrolet has reduced the price of its Bolt EV by up to $6 000 in the US this summer. Owners of previously bought Bolt vehicles are apparentThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Paris Motor Show will come in a muted version

August 08, 2022

The bi-annual Paris Motor Show, the ‘Mondial de l’Automobile’,  will take place from 17 to 23 October this year at the usual spot in Paris This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s top models available again in Europe

August 08, 2022

The Tesla Model X and Model S are available again in Europe after almost two years. Both top models of the American EV manufacturer were unaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid to make only half the cars it had planned to build

August 08, 2022

Lucid Motors, the electric carmaker of ex-Tesla engineer Peter Rawlinson, will build only 6 000 to 7 000 cars this year due to production heThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EV tax credit finally approved in the US (Update)

August 08, 2022

The Democrats in the US Senate have presented a new bill on the tax credit for electric cars. This bill still foresees the amount of a $ 7 5This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit makes CATL to delay US plant

August 05, 2022

Nancy Pelosi’s cumbersome visit to Taiwan is already affecting the supply chain strategy for Ford, BMW, and Tesla. Chinese battery manufacThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota prudent in its forecast: ‘many uncertainties ahead’

August 05, 2022

Toyota Motor Corporation kept its profit outlook for the current year, while investors expected an upgrade. However, the immediate result waThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW boss says Euro 7 puts next-generation Golf at risk

August 05, 2022

Has the famous VW Golf reached a dead-end? In an interview with German newspaper Welt Volkswagen brand CEO Thomas Schäfer admitted that theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW’s first ‘New Class’ models will be a sedan and an SUV

August 05, 2022

In a statement commenting on the half-year results of the BMW Group, CEO Oliver Zipse also talked about the future new class, the ‘Neue KlasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren to sell PHE’s car glass division after take-over

August 04, 2022

The European Commission has given the green light for Belgian D’Ieteren Group to take over French Parts Holding Europe (PHE) on the conditioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ferrari scores record Q2 and adapts forecasts accordingly

August 03, 2022

The Italian high-end sports car manufacturer Ferrari has adapted its financial forecasts due to record earnings in the second quarter of 202This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Motorbike battery swapping to become interesting business model

August 03, 2022

French Forsee Power and German Vitesco are joining the motorbike battery swap consortium formed by the major players in the motorbike sectorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group on course despite difficult environment

August 03, 2022

“In a highly volatile environment, the BMW Group remained on course in the first half of 2022,” says the German premium manufacturer. The coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car sales: Peugeot on top, Tesla shows signs of lagging

August 02, 2022

In June, the Peugeot 208 was Europe’s most popular car. And while the Model Y managed to secure the number one spot in the BEV category wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Turkish Togg prepares for series production

August 02, 2022

Turkey’s EV manufacturer Togg has taken a critical step toward series production. It released the first test cars straight off the lines iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

July car market still morose

August 02, 2022

According to the registration figures released by the importer organization Febiac, the Belux car market is not yet recovering. With -5,2% oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW scales up battery production in Leipzig

August 01, 2022

BMW has scaled up battery production at its Leipzig plant. The additional battery production line will enable the Leipzig plant to assemble This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi posts all-time record profit despite slower sales

August 01, 2022

The challenging context of semi-conductor shortage hasn’t affected profitability for German luxury car maker Audi. Together with its variousThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eneco sees battery storage site in Wallonia refused

August 01, 2022

Energy provider Eneco Belgium has been refused a permit to build a battery storage site in an industrial park in Ville-sur-Haine. The municiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VDL Nedcar to extend MINI production by four months

August 01, 2022

Dutch contract manufacturer VDL Nedcar in Born will build MINIs for BMW for four months longer than initially agreed, until the 1st of MarchThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis sells less but earns more

July 29, 2022

The car manufacturing group Stellantis (14 brands) has registered a record operating margin of 14,1% for the first six months of 2022. It reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz sees BEV sales and revenue increase in Q2

July 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Group AG reported on Wednesday good Q2 results due to ‘strong demand and a favorable model mix’. That reads like more high-marThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Swedish Koenigsegg teams up with Dutch Lightyear solar car

July 28, 2022

Swedish high-performance sports car manufacturer Koenigsegg is investing an undisclosed amount of money in the Dutch solar car start-up LighThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mini Concept Aceman announces next generation Mini

July 28, 2022

The British brand Mini, part of the BMW Group, presents the Concept Aceman, an initial preview of its future model generation’s new designThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German supermarket Lidl offers small EV for €222 per month

July 26, 2022

The German supermarket chain Lidl will offer the Elaris Finn two-seater in Germany and Austria at a lease price of €222 per month. It’s a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW America boss to take the wheel at Scout EVs

July 25, 2022

Scott Keogh, CEO of Volkswagen Group America, is stepping down to take the wheel at Scout, the brand VW is setting up in the United States fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alpine presents EV sports car concept

July 25, 2022

Renault’s sports car subsidiary Alpine gives a glimpse at its electric future with a concept car. The Alpine A110 E-ternité is based on tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche recalls 40.000 Taycans for wiring problem

July 25, 2022

Porsche recalls the Taycan again, which concerns all models including the Cross Turismo and the Sport Turismo. Worldwide, over 40 000 vehiclThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus starts production of Eletre, its first EV

July 20, 2022

The English sports car producer Lotus, now part of the Chinese Geely automotive group, has completed the construction of its vehicle plant iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche postpones E-Macan to 2024

July 20, 2022

Porsche has postponed the market launch of the all-electric Macan until 2024. That has been confirmed by Porsche boss Oliver Blume himself. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alcopa sells Bihr daughter to American Arrowhead

July 19, 2022

Alcopa, the Moorkens family holding, has once again sold one of its automotive daughters. In 2010, it acquired Bihr (for 95%), now one of thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mini shows one-off electric convertible

July 19, 2022

The full electric convertible segment seems to be in progress, as Mini shows a one-off of the Cooper Convertible SE that they presented in SThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Olivier Sermeus takes over as CEO Astara Western Europe

July 18, 2022

Olivier Sermeus, Chief Operation Officer (COO) at Astara Western Europe since September 2020, moves officially further up to take the wheel This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.