Has Toyota yielded in favor of EVs?

December 15, 2021

On a podium floor flooded with EVs, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda addressed the media on Tuesday to outline the new EV plans of his company. The JaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW plans increased involvement in China

December 15, 2021

The BMW Group is planning a more extensive involvement in China. According to a media report, there will be an increase in shares in the BMWThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Daimler is almost 20% Chinese

December 14, 2021

The Chinese car manufacturer BAIC holds 9,98% of Daimler’s capital since 2019 or almost twice as much as previously announced. This means thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Elon Musk ‘Person of the Year’ for Time Magazine

December 14, 2021

Time Magazine has declared the American billionaire Elon Musk ‘Person of the Year’. According to the magazine, Musk is a clown, a visionary,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany extends subsidies for electric cars

December 14, 2021

The German government is extending subsidies for electrified cars by one year. In 2022, the purchase of an e-car will continue to be subsidiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Harley-Davidson goes separately IPO with LiveWire

December 14, 2021

The almost mythical motorcycle manufacturer, Harley-Davidson, has decided to put its electrical division LiveWire separately on the stock maThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars victim of cyber attack on R&D servers

December 13, 2021

Volvo Cars recently announced it has become the victim of a cyberattack. Meanwhile, investigations have confirmed that some of the company’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The ID. California to be Volkswagen’s electric camper

December 13, 2021

Volkswagen has also confirmed an all-electric leisure vehicle, the ID, as part of its new round of planning. California. It will be producedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Die is cast: Shell moves to London

December 13, 2021

As expected, the die is cast: shareholders of the ‘Royal’ Dutch oil giant Shell have approved on Friday at a meeting in Ahoy Rotterdam, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zipse faces challenging second year as ACEA’s president

December 10, 2021

BMW’s CEO and Chairman of the Board, Oliver Zipse, has been confirmed for a second term as president of the European Automobile ManufacturerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Diess stays at VW, getting €89 billion for investments

December 10, 2021

Volkswagen has decided to keep CEO Diess at the helm and further electrify its European locations as part of its new planning round. 89 billThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW thinks of Saturday shifts to tackle high demand for i4

December 09, 2021

BMW plans to introduce Saturday shifts at its Munich plant in the first quarter of 2022 to keep up with the high demand for the new i4 electThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Zoe flunked in new Euro NCAP test

December 09, 2021

This week the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) released its latest tests of new vehicles, some brand new, others retested aftThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Engie sees Belgian nuclear phase-out inevitable

December 09, 2021

According to electricity provider Engie Electrabel, it will be impossible to prolong the life span of the youngest nuclear power plants afteThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot electric-only in Europe from 2030

December 09, 2021

In an interview with media Automotive News, Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson confirmed that the brand will be fully electric by 2030. However, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW announces three battery-related partnerships

December 09, 2021

Volkswagen Group has started an extensive electrification program, and batteries (among others) are a key factor here. That’s why it has conThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW signs trilateral agreement on semiconductors

December 08, 2021

To secure semiconductor supplies for the long term, BMW Group has concluded a direct agreement with high-tech microchip developer Inova SemiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jeep Wrangler only as PHEV in Europe

December 08, 2021

Jeep has an update ready for its most legendary model, the Wrangler. As a sign of the time, the American 4×4-manufacturer also delivers a plThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

How Stellantis wants to become the automotive Microsoft

December 08, 2021

Software is the new gold in the automotive industry. Stellantis Group has unveiled its digital ambitions and wants to generate 4 billion eurThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota develops new E3 platform only for Europe

December 08, 2021

The world’s number one car manufacturer, Toyota, plans to develop a new vehicle platform, with the abbreviation’ E3,’ exclusively for EuropeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group delivers one-millionth electrified car

December 07, 2021

The BMW Group just celebrated the delivery of its one-millionth electrified vehicle. The future plans are that the second million will arrivThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota to assemble batteries in North Carolina from 2025

December 07, 2021

On Monday, giant carmaker Toyota announced the precise location of its future battery giga-factory, set to be built in the United States. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canoo wants to get rid of VDL Nedcar deal (update)

December 07, 2021

American electric car start-up, Canoo, wants to get rid of the preliminary deal with the Dutch contract builder VDL Nedcar to produce the fiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda 2 Hybrid is the brand’s first self-charging hybrid

December 06, 2021

The new Mazda 2 Hybrid, on sale in Europe from spring 2022, brings self-charging, full hybrid powertrain technology to the Mazda model rangeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz invests €60 billion in electric future

December 03, 2021

German luxury car and van manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has announced an important 60 billion euros investment plan for 2022 to 2026. FollowingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent misses out on Volvo’s giga-factory for batteries

December 03, 2021

The die is cast: car manufacturer Volvo is not going to build a gigantic battery plant in Flanders. That is what Volvo’s international headqThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota’s product show is not an all battery-electric future

December 03, 2021

Toyota’s idea of our electric future is not just about battery-electric cars. That was the bottom line of the Kenshiki (translated as ‘InsigThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn: Van Hool and VDL to deliver 60 e-buses

December 03, 2021

The Flemish public transport company De Lijn has ordered 60 electric buses from Van Hool and VDL, the best bidders in the public tendering pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car sector worried about electricity supplies

December 02, 2021

The European car manufacturers association ACEA has issued a warning about the charging infrastructure and hydrogen distribution in Europe iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dieselgate: Stellantis under investigation in Germany

December 02, 2021

After already being indicted in France, Peugeot, and Citroën, members of the Stellantis Group, have opened a jurisdictional inquiry againstThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar into ‘hibernation’ for 3 years?

December 01, 2021

Apparently, the British/Indian car manufacturer Jaguar has decided to hibernate for the next three years. Between now and 2025, no new JaguaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes, Stellantis step into same solid state battery company

December 01, 2021

Stellantis, the mother company of the former FCA and PSA groups, is deepening its battery relationship with Mercedes.  Both car manufactureThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi Q4 e-tron also to be built in Brussels?

December 01, 2021

According to media sources, Audi wants to build its Q4 e-tron electric SUV, produced in Zwickau, also in Brussels, from November 2022 due toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Musk turns down €1 billion and starts Berlin proof production

November 30, 2021

There’s no Tesla without constant enigma. Another big question mark has arisen, now that Elon Musk officially declined 1 billion euros of suThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan aims at 50% electrified with solid-state battery in 2030

November 30, 2021

The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan aims at a 50% part of electrified vehicles in its sales for 2030. At the same time, it wants to become This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes launches EQS 350 ‘basic’ model

November 29, 2021

The full-electric Mercedes EQS limousine can now also be ordered in Germany as a base model for less than 100 000 euros. The electromotor inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Motor Show 2022 canceled (update)

November 29, 2021

After consultation of its members, the Belgian car manufacturers and importers federation Febiac has decided to cancel the coming Brussels MThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nio and Shell join forces on battery charging and swapping

November 26, 2021

Chinese electric car manufacturer, Nio, and European petroleum company, Shell, have entered into a strategic partnership to collaborate on cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dieselgate: Audi held responsible too

November 26, 2021

The highest court in Germany, the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) in Karlsruhe, has ruled on Thursday that “Audi, as well as Volkswagen, has misled This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Volkswagen Group CEO Diess’ position in danger? (Update)

November 26, 2021

On Tuesday, 23 November, the Presidium of the Board of Directors of the Volkswagen Group has come together to decide about the future of CEOThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New German government has comprehensive climate agenda

November 25, 2021

On Wednesday, Germany’s new so-called traffic light coalition (Ampel Koalition) presented the new coalition agreement. This still has to be This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes launches electric EQB in Europe (update)

November 25, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is going further on its path to electrification. End of the year, it will introduce the electric version of the GLB, the EQB, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Covid-19 paralyzes Audi Brussels factory

November 24, 2021

Shortly after Volvo announced halting its production for two days, Audi Brussels was also forced to close the gates. However, the reasons arThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Car Gent must shut down assembly line again

November 23, 2021

Volvo Car Gent has to stop its car production for another two days due to a parts shortage. This time, it concerns the battery modules needeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rivian and Ford drop plans to co-develop EVs

November 22, 2021

On Friday, American electric car newcomer Rivian and giant Ford Motor Company have announced that they will no longer co-develop an electricThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Genesis unveils GV70 SUV, its third BEV

November 22, 2021

Hyundai Group’s luxury brand Genesis has unveiled an all-electric version of its GV70 SUV. The electrified GV70 is Genesis’ third BEV, folloThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA: weakest October car sales ever (update)

November 19, 2021

The chip crisis isn’t going anywhere soon, and it shows in the latest registration figures. In Belgium, 25 045 cars were registered for OctoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IG Metall and Stellantis have reached an agreement (update)

November 18, 2021

The influential German car union IG Metall and Stellantis have reached an agreement on Wednesday/ They were on a collision course because StThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

McLaren take-over is no go for Audi’s intended F1 entry

November 18, 2021

Earlier this week, numerous media reported on a rumor regarding the purchase of British supercar maker and Formula 1 team McLaren by German This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Hool builds double-deck electric coach for US

November 18, 2021

Belgian bus and tour car maker Van Hool has presented the TDX25E Astromega, its first double-deck coach, targeted to the US market. It offerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp Kairos@C project gets EU funding for CO2 capturing

November 17, 2021

Kairos@C, the Antwerp project to set up an infrastructure to capture CO2 and push it in liquid form through pipelines into storage, is one oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BEVs pass 10% milestone in European sales

November 17, 2021

Pure electric cars now account for every tenth new model entering West European roads. According to the latest European Electric Car Report This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canoo-boss questions production start at VDL Nedcar

November 17, 2021

It looks like Californian start-up Canoo is questioning its planned production start in 2022 for its Lifestyle EV at Dutch contract manufactThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar wants double market share by 2023

November 17, 2021

The Swedish-Chinese electric car brand Polestar (part of the Geely Group) aims at increasing its annual sales to 290 000 vehicles by the endThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tier Mobility buys Nextbike

November 16, 2021

The German micro-mobility provider, Tier Mobility, based in Berlin, has bought 100% of the shares of Nextbike, based in Leipzig, and a speciThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.