Audi Q4 e-tron set to fight BMW iX3 and Mercedes EQA

April 15, 2021

Audi has finally unveiled its first two MEB models, the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. According to Audi boss Markus Duesmann, the e-SUVThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

What about France’s automobile future?

April 14, 2021

The world of car manufacturing is changing quickly: energy transition and dislocation threaten many West-European countries’ car industry. IThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 2 model range to be expanded

April 13, 2021

Polestar, the Chinese car manufacturer that is part of Geely Auto, broadens its offer. There was only one version of the Polestar 2 model avThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

French waste giants Veolia and Suez reach merge agreement

April 13, 2021

After eight months of battle, the French water and waste management giant Suez has finally given in to its bigger rival Veolia’s advances. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG shows Cyberster concept car

April 13, 2021

Chinese car manufacturer MG (part of the SAIC group) has shown a brand new sports car concept in Shanghai. The MG Cyberster is an open roadsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW scores best first quarter ever

April 13, 2021

In the first three months of the year, the BMW Group delivered a total of 636 606 BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce vehicles to customers (+33,5%) This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën’s new flagship is the C5 X

April 12, 2021

Today, French carmaker Citroën, a member of the Stellantis Group, presents its new flagship, the C5 X. It’s a crossover concept, combining This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Biden’s plans to boost e-mobility

April 09, 2021

Recently US President Joe Biden unveiled his two-trillion-dollar investment plan. Now details are emerging about the e-mobility investments This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car rental companies sell off fleets to avoid going belly-up

April 09, 2021

Canceled bookings, the disappearance of international travelers, the proliferation of videoconferencing: car rental companies have been gritThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Punch Powertrain in heavy weather

April 09, 2021

The car industry supplier Punch Powertrain in Sint-Truiden (east of Belgium) is having serious problems again. After 138 people leaving the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Traxio: second-hand car sales on the rise in March

April 09, 2021

Car sector federation Traxio has noted a serious increase in second-hand cars’ sales and speed pedelecs in March. To be more realistic aboutThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Mossel ventures into Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Antwerp

April 08, 2021

The Dutch Van Mossel Automotive Group, one of the Benelux largest car dealer groups, is going to venture into Mercedes Benz Trucks also, witThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Study: decrease in ride-hailing popularity

April 08, 2021

According to a report from French economist Jean-Charles Simon, commissioned by the National Union for Taxi Industries (UNIT), the impressivThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norway enthralled by electrified cars (85% market share)

April 08, 2021

In the past months, the Norwegian car market had a dip, and also the electrified cars suffered. Now the market is jumping up again, and the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BNEV: ‘green hydrogen cheaper than natural gas by 2050’

April 08, 2021

Clean, ‘green hydrogen’ made with renewable energy will become cheaper sooner than expected, with costs dropping by 85% to become even cheapThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar: ‘We want a truly climate-neutral car by 2030’

April 08, 2021

One of the striking items in car manufacturer Polestar’s first annual review is the aim to create the first truly climate-neutral car by 203This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France: €4 billion and a 29,9% stake to save Air France-KLM

April 07, 2021

After gathering seven billion euros in April of last year to help Air France, the French state opens its wallet once again. Four billion eurThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars: best first quarter in history

April 07, 2021

Volvo Cars reported the best first quarter in its history. The company’s global sales increased by 40,8% compared to the same period last This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes reveals details of EQS and thinks about an EQG

April 07, 2021

While the official world première of Mercedes’ EQS flagship is in a week, Mercedes has already revealed some key technical data. At the samThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wind farms at sea only produce one-third of their capacity

April 06, 2021

Wind farms at sea are only producing one-third of their energy production capacity despite the wind. According to the Belgian Offshore PlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CEO no fan (yet) of dedicated EV platforms

April 06, 2021

Recently, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse gave a series of boardroom interviews entitled “Delivering Net Zero”. He told the news agency Reuters, foThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla breaks delivery record despite corona

April 06, 2021

Tesla has delivered more cars in the first quarter of 2021 than ever before: 184 800 compared to the previous record in Q4, 180 570 cars. AnThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia EV6 officially launched (update)

April 06, 2021

Last week, the new electric flagship of South-Korean car manufacturer Kia was officially launched. The EV6 wants to symbolize the new brand This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TSMC to spend $100 billion to beef up chip production

April 02, 2021

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced semiconductors for the automotive industry and biThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyzon launches leasing of heavy fuel cell trucks in EU

April 02, 2021

American heavy fuel cell truck developer Hyzon is launching its leasing service in the European Union. It’s intended to be a ‘holistic fleetThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France: sale of ‘hybrids’ overtakes diesel

April 02, 2021

According to data analysis bureau AAA Data, registrations of new hybrid cars in France have increased during March. They’re up to 24% comparThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai’s Californian dream: Genesis Concept X

April 02, 2021

Covid-19 can slow down the car industry, but it can’t stop the show cars. At the rooftop of a private building in Los Angeles – and, of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG reveals electrification strategy

April 01, 2021

Mercedes-AMG has officially announced the details of its electrification strategy. Mercedes’ sporty daughter will launch performance hybridsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis to offer Peugeot, Citroën, and Opel fuel cell vans

April 01, 2021

By the end of the year, automotive group Stellantis will have three hydrogen-powered vans in its dealerships. The fuel cell Peugeot Expert, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Biden wants to invest $2 trillion in US infrastructure

April 01, 2021

“It’s ambitious! It’s bold! And we can do it!” US President Joe Biden wants to invest 2 250 billion dollars in its infrastructure, aiming toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Was Volkswagen pulling our leg? Yes it was. (Update)

April 01, 2021

The marketing stunt of the German VW Group is turning against her. On Tuesday, Volkswagen of America leaked a marketing message: the companyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW and Daimler joined by BP in charging developer DCS

March 31, 2021

BP has agreed to join BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG in developing charging networks. Under the agreement, BP will become a 33.3% partnerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

LFZ concept foreshadows Lexus’ electric future

March 31, 2021

Lexus shifts one gear higher in its strategy for electric cars. With the UX300e, the  Japanese luxury brand already has one electric model This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford Mondeo will disappear next year

March 30, 2021

Ford of Europe’s electrification program will make long-time icon Mondeo disappear at the beginning of next year. The Galaxy and S-Max MPVs This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Humble Motors ‘solar SUV’ concept with 500 mile range

March 30, 2021

Another Californian electric car start-up, Humble Motors, has presented its concept of a battery-electric SUV equipped with 7,5 square meterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes EQS has ‘hyperscreen’ dashboard

March 30, 2021

German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz published the first details and photos of the interior of its electric luxury sedan EQS. The world preThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dieselgate: VW claims damages from former CEOs

March 29, 2021

More than five years after the dieselgate scandal broke out, Volkswagen is claiming damages from its former CEOs Martin Winterkorn (73) (VW This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot’s new 308 will also be an EV (Update)

March 29, 2021

Two weeks ago, Peugeot launched the brand-new 308. The car will first be available with conventional ICE engines and in an electrified form This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla has more than 6 000 superchargers in Europe

March 26, 2021

Electric car manufacturer Tesla now has more than 6 000 superchargers all over Europe. They’re clustered in 601 locations in 27 European couThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Global car production back to 2010 level (-16%)

March 26, 2021

The worldwide car production fell by 16% in 2020 to 78 million vehicles. This was reported by the international organization of car manufactThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla now officially accepts Bitcoins as payment in US

March 25, 2021

CEO Elon Musk announced it on Twitter. The Californian electric carmaker will now accept Bitcoins as a form of payment to purchase a new TesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan to stay in Formula E until 2026

March 25, 2021

Nissan confirms its participation in Formula E and immediately commits to a continued presence in the discipline until the end of the twelftThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota blows hot and cold on EVs (bis)

March 25, 2021

Toyota’s director of Energy & Environmental Research, Robert Wimmer, has pointed out before the American Senate “the tremendous challeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi starts production of Q4 e-tron in Zwickau

March 24, 2021

Audi’s electric offensive is picking up steam. Just shortly after the launch of the GT e-tron, the company announces the production start inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely to launch new EV premium brand Zeekr (Update)

March 24, 2021

Geely, the Chinese car manufacturing group, has now confirmed that it is planning a new brand called Zeekr to be positioned in the premium sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Tesla spying on us?

March 23, 2021

According to the governmental authorities in China, Tesla is spying for the USA through the data it collects from its cars. Beijing has deciThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seat wants to build 500 000 EVs per year

March 23, 2021

Seat announced that at its annual press conference, it wants to produce 500 000 EVs per year in Spain from 2025 onward for its own label andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chips shortage forces Volvo Car and Trucks to slow down again

March 23, 2021

The worldwide shortage of semiconductors forces Swedish carmaker Volvo Car again to slow down and temporarily stop production in China, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Motorbike manufacturers to build universal, swappable batteries

March 22, 2021

Four major motorbike manufacturers have teamed up to develop swappable universal batteries for use in light motorbikes and scooters. These fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla to stop assembling in Tilburg

March 19, 2021

After eight years of assembling the Model S and Model X in Tilburg (Netherlands) for Europe, American carmaker Tesla shuts down the factory This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi confirms Brussels factory to build e-tron’s successor

March 19, 2021

In the Brussels factory of German premium carmaker Audi, where the all-electric e-tron model is built, some 42 100 cars left the production This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to recycle batteries with Veolia and Solvay

March 19, 2021

Belgian chemical company Solvay and French specialist in optimized resource management Veolia welcome French carmaker Renault to recycle endThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Total opens first ‘bio-CNG’ filling station in Wallonia

March 18, 2021

This Wednesday, petroleum giant Total has opened in Jambes its first ‘bio-CNG’ filling station in Wallonia. Actually, the fuel coming out ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.