Volkswagen slashes 2024 outlook amid sales crisis

September 30, 2024

For the second time, Volkswagen, Germany’s largest automaker, has cut its 2024 revenue and profitability forecasts, signaling a deepening This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

JLR invests £500 million in its Halewood factory

September 27, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover is getting its 61-year-old factory in Halewood near Liverpool ready for EV production. Here, the carmaker will manufactureThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ineos opens one of Belgium’s largest solar farms in Wallonia

September 27, 2024

British chemical giant Ineos inaugurated the largest solar park in Wallonia on Thursday in Jemeppe-sur-Sambre, in the province of Namur. OveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD celebrates 9 millionth new energy vehicle milestone

September 26, 2024

BYD marked a significant milestone on September 25th, as the Chinese automaker celebrated the production of its nine millionth new energy veThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Touring: ‘Average EV driver is highly educated and wealthy’

September 26, 2024

According to the mobility organization Touring,  the average EV driver in Belgium is highly educated, has a higher-than-average income, andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Leapmotor arrives in Europe

September 25, 2024

The first European Media Drive for the Leapmotor C10 and T03 models is currently taking place in Milan. The event marks Leapmotor InternatioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW updates model offer for autumn 2024

September 25, 2024

BMW just released more information about its model offer update for the autumn and winter of 2024. Just a few weeks after the new BMW 1 SeriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot bumps e-3008 and e-5008 range to near 700 km

September 24, 2024

French carmaker Peugeot has finished homologating the new Long-Range versions of its electric SUVs. Thanks to a larger 96,9-kWh battery, theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt to cut 1,600 jobs over EV cooldown

September 24, 2024

Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, Europe’s unicorn start-up in the electric vehicle (EV) battery market, announced it will cut 1,600This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

August car sales show mixed fortunes for automakers in Europe

September 24, 2024

August was a turbulent month for the European automotive market, with notable winners and losers among car manufacturers. Overall, vehicle sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW Polo production stops in Europe after almost 50 years

September 23, 2024

After 40 years, Volkswagen is no longer building Polo models in Europe. VW has ended its Polo production in Europe as it shifts its focus toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fifteen countries meet in Paris to revive nuclear power

September 20, 2024

An international conference aimed at boosting the revival of nuclear energy is started in Paris under the auspices of the OECD and the SwediThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen-SAIC to close production site in China?

September 20, 2024

Due to weak demand for cars with combustion engines, Volkswagen and its partner SAIC could close a factory in China. In the US, the carmakerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Boss denies Chinese Nio is interested in Audi Brussels (update)

September 20, 2024

According to the Flemish newspaper De Tijd, the Chinese car manufacturer Nio could be one of the candidates interested in taking over the AuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The (electric) resurrection of the Renault Estafette

September 18, 2024

Renault continues to pursue its nostalgic path. It presented the all-electric Estafette van study at IAA Transportation, and the new RenaultThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD enters LCV market with E-Vali electric van

September 18, 2024

BYD is presenting a new electric van tailored to the European market at Hanover’s IAA Transportation trade fair. The E-Vali is BYD’s entry iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus starts ‘The Lotus Theory’ with its Theory 1 Concept

September 17, 2024

Lotus has unveiled Theory 1, its first concept car, which, according to Lotus, embodies the future of intelligent performance vehicles. It’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No ties anymore between Mercedes-Benz and Denza

September 17, 2024

After reducing its stake in 2021, Mercedes-Benz has now completely exited Denza. This marks the end of a fairly long-standing German-ChineseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: ‘BEVs expected to reach +20% EU market share in 2025’

September 17, 2024

According to an NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) analysis, electric cars are expected to reach a 24% European market share as carmaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Europe-bound Lynk & Co 02 leaked before October launch

September 16, 2024

In China, details of the new Lynk & Co Z20 have prematurely leaked through the Ministry of Industry. The launch should be in Europe in OThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW and Zagreb University use AI to streamline battery production

September 13, 2024

BMW Group’s Battery Cel Competence Center  (BCCC) in Munich and the University of Zagreb’s Regional Center of Excellence for Robotic TechnoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian bicycle economy worth nearly billion euros

September 13, 2024

According to a new study by research firm Transport&Mobility Leuven (TML), the Belgian bicycle economy is worth nearly a billion euros aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi Brussels to end lock-out of blue collar workers (update)

September 13, 2024

Early in the morning on Friday, ‘white smoke’ came out of the negotiations between unions and management, which decided the factory would reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen bites back 30-year-old employment guarantee

September 11, 2024

Tensions with unions are rising in Wolfsburg. Volkswagen has announced the termination of a 30-year-old job security agreement, signaling a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

2025 BYD Han on 800 volts with lower starting price in China

September 10, 2024

BYD has launched an updated version of its flagship sedan. For 2025, the Han gets a new, fifth-generation hybrid system, a LiDAR option for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Oil price falls to lowest level since 2021

September 09, 2024

The oil price has dropped significantly again. A barrel of US WTI oil now costs 67.67 dollars, after the peak in April of around 87 dollars This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota-BMW partnership to bear first mass-produced FCEV in 2028

September 06, 2024

As rumored before, BMW and Toyota officially announced their deepened partnership in developing a broader range of hydrogen cars on ThursdayThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Karin Rådström first female CEO of Daimler Truck Group

September 06, 2024

The Daimler Truck Supervisory Board has appointed Karin Rådström, the current CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, as the new CEO of the entire DaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault revives the 70s with one-off R17 Electric Restomod

September 06, 2024

Renault has unveiled a new concept car that reimagines a classic from its past: the Renault R17 Electric Restomod. Based on the sporty RenauThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA: ‘EU car production jumped in 2023 nearing 15 million’

September 05, 2024

It sways the news headlines: the European car industry is facing one of the most challenging times in its 130-year history: reinventing itseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia prices its new compact electric EV3 SUV (update)

September 04, 2024

Kia has unveiled the EV3, a new compact SUV with electric drive. The 4.30-meter-long model adopts many elements of the large EV9 inside and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo EX90 finally makes its way to customers

September 04, 2024

Nearly two years after its unveiling, the Volvo EX90 is starting to reach customers. Software delays postponed the launch of the electric 7-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cupra’s new Terramar SUV includes 100-km range plug-in hybrid

September 04, 2024

Cupra, a Volkswagen Group brand, has revealed the new Terramar. Unlike the brand’s new Tavascan, the new mid-size SUV isn’t electric. It sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric car sales set new 94% record in Norway

September 03, 2024

While the rest of Europe reports discouraging figures, Norway continues to set new benchmarks in electric vehicle adoption. In August, more This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car market one fifth down in August

September 03, 2024

According to the data of the sector federation, Febiac, 29,333 cars were registered in Belgium and Luxembourg in August 2024, a regress of -This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Tesla’s seven-seat Model Y a candidate for Europe?

September 02, 2024

Tesla plans to start mass production of a seven-seat version of the Model Y at its Giga Shanghai plant in October, with the updated electricThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD to take over its German car import from Hedin

September 02, 2024

What had become apparent over the past few days is now official: BYD is taking sales in Germany into its own hands. To this end, the ChineseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar in trouble, new CEO Lohscheller has to fix it

August 30, 2024

Polestar, the electric car brand of Geely and Volvo, announced the appointment of Michael Lohscheller as its new CEO. In October, he will suThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car market stable, EV sales slowing down

August 30, 2024

According to data from ACEA, the European Manufacturers Association, new EU car registrations saw a modest increase (+0.2%) in July 2024. HoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chery to launch Omoda 5 and Jaecoo 7 in Belgium end of Q4

August 29, 2024

Chery Automobile, China’s fifth-biggest automaker with over 1.88 million vehicles sold worldwide last year, says it will take on Belgium froThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW and Toyota to expand their tie-up on FCEVs

August 28, 2024

Sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday that Toyota Motor Corp. and BMW AG will expand their tie-up in fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) opeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

1,000-hp Nissan GT-R EV successor getting solid-state battery?

August 28, 2024

Nissan has unveiled some of its plans concerning solid-state battery technology, which will launch in a series-production EV by 2028. The JaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eddy Haesendonck confirmed as CEO of Hedin Benelux

August 28, 2024

As of 1 October, Eddy Haesendonck is confirmed as CEO of Hedin Automotive for the whole Benelux region, while his colleague Henrik Lessèl, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng wants to produce in Europe and tightens links with VW

August 28, 2024

Xpeng is looking for a European production site because of the additional EU tariffs on imported electric cars from China. In addition, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canada joins US on 100% import surtax for China-made EVs

August 27, 2024

Canada will implement a 100% surtax on all EVs made and imported from China from 1 October. Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell vehiclesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.