GM to build electric models in China

May 27, 2021

In recent months, we have seen the European market flooded by relatively cheap electric vehicles made in China. Despite the tense trade relaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW starts battery production for iX and i4

May 27, 2021

BMW has started manufacturing the high-voltage batteries and battery modules used in the iX and i4 at the Competence Centre for E-Drive ProdThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Total invest in Hype’s hydrogen taxis

May 27, 2021

On Wednesday, French petroleum group Total announced the purchase of a 20% share of Hysetco, the company managing the Hype hydrogen taxis ruThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alston showcases new TGV M’s nose design

May 27, 2021

This Wednesday, French train manufacturer Alstom showcased the face of the SNCF’s future TGV M, which is set to enter service in 2024. ModulThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA: commercial vehicles sales increase of 42% in EU

May 27, 2021

Four months into 2021, demand for new commercial vehicles in the European Union expanded by 42.1%. Boosted by positive March and April resulThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz goes for green steel

May 26, 2021

In 2025, Mercedes-Benz will try to use ‘green steel’ to produce all its vehicles, thus reducing its carbon footprint further. The StuttgaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Quantum group wants to buy Lamborghini

May 26, 2021

The Swiss Quantum Gruppe has apparently offered € 7,5 billion to the VW Group to buy the exclusive sports brand Lamborghini. Already last This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford & SKI go for battery joint venture

May 25, 2021

Ford and SK Innovation have agreed to set up a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for use in the US carmaker’s electric veThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ademe: ‘electric retrofit ideal for buses and city cars’

May 21, 2021

According to a French Agency for Ecological Transition (Ademe) study, the model of retrofitting a vehicle with an electric powertrain, or ‘rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghosn has to refund € 5 million to the Alliance

May 21, 2021

Former Renault and Alliance boss Carlos Ghosn has to refund  € 5 million to the Alliance (Renault/Nissan/Mitsubishi) he was leading untilThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck prepping for road tests (update)

May 21, 2021

Since April, Daimler Truck’s heavy-duty hydrogen truck, the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 presented as a prototype in September last year, is doing ‘rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW counts on far lower fine in EU anti-trust case

May 21, 2021

In a case of anti-trust rules, BMW (together with Daimler en VW) had been charged by the EU commission. However, the company now has good hoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford unveils F-150 Lightning EV version of iconic pick-up

May 20, 2021

Ford is coming out with an electric version of its most iconic pick-up truck, the F-150. After earlier GM announced to build an electric verThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis terminates contracts with all European dealerships

May 20, 2021

On Wednesday, automotive group Stellantis has informed all its European dealerships, distribution services, and sales agents that their contThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New company car taxation has many consequences

May 20, 2021

The agreement on a new taxation system for company cars provokes a lot of reactions. They come from all kinds of sources, inside and outsideThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Marelli to develop EV e-axles with Belgian PUNCH in Strasbourg

May 20, 2021

Italian global automotive supplier Marelli will develop and produce e-axles for electric vehicles in Strasbourg (France) in a joint venture This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Engie to invest massively in renewables

May 19, 2021

The French energy giant Engie has unveiled plans to invest massively in renewable energy. This is stated in the strategic plan announced by This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lamborghini fully hybrid by the end of 2024

May 19, 2021

The Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini, part of the Volkswagen Group, has published its electrification strategy. Lamborghini will launch This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis and Foxconn to jointly develop digital car cockpit

May 19, 2021

Italo-Americano-French carmaker group, Stellantis, and Taiwanese electronic consumer goods giant, Foxconn are joining forces to develop the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electrified vehicles at 12% market share in France

May 18, 2021

In April 2021, electrified vehicles represented 12% of the new car market in France. It’s the sixth month in a row that this figure lies higThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Federal government has agreement on company car taxation

May 18, 2021

After a long debate session into the night of Tuesday 18th of May, the Belgian federal government has reached an agreement on company car taThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Michelin seeks its future in premium EV

May 17, 2021

French tire manufacturer Michelin has just launched a new tire portfolio specially designed for sporty electric cars. By doing so, Michelin This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EuroNCAP: ‘commercial van’s safety lags behind’

May 17, 2021

The European voluntary car safety performance assessment program, Euro NCAP, is sounding the alarm bell for the safety equipment of vans witThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW expects 50% EV sales by 2030

May 17, 2021

At its Annual General Meeting in March, the BMW Group announced its intention to avoid more than 200 million tons of CO2 by 2030. To achieveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota in excellent shape, despite pandemic or chip shortage

May 14, 2021

Japan’s number one car manufacturer, Toyota, has published financial results that are better than expected. Moreover, the carmaker foresees This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

LiveWire is the new EV sub-brand of Harley-Davidson

May 12, 2021

Harley-Davidson is launching a sub-brand that will focus exclusively on electric motorbikes. For the manufacturer, it is an opportunity to cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

American Blink Charging acquires Belgian Blue Corner

May 12, 2021

American EV-charging solutions provider, Blink Charging, wants to get a piece of the pie of Europe’s booming electric car business and acquiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Carglass gets rid of Belgian body shop activity

May 12, 2021

Automotive glass repair specialist Belron, the parent company of Carglass, sells its body shop activity in Belgium. It has been determined tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch car sector pleads for road pricing

May 12, 2021

A coalition of associations linked with the car sector in the Netherlands wants to profoundly change the car tax system and pleads for a forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Subaru’s first all-electric car is an SUV called Solterra

May 11, 2021

Today, Subaru Corporation announces its first all-electric SUV. It will be called Solterra. It is built on the new global dedicated electricThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche readies all-electric Macan for market launch in 2023

May 11, 2021

Porsche recently unveiled pictures of its all-electric Macan, as two camouflaged test mules are shown heading for real-life tests on German This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BNEF: ‘EVs cheaper than ICE cars in Europe by 2025-2027’

May 11, 2021

Falling battery prices and the development of optimized EV platforms will make full-electric sedans and SUVs from the C and D segments as chThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes shows concept of its future small EQT van

May 11, 2021

Mercedes-Benz presents the Concept EQT, a near-production preview of the upcoming T-Class and its electric pendant, the EQT. The smaller vanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian federal government disagrees over company car taxation

May 11, 2021

At its formation, the so-called Vivaldi coalition forming the Belgian federal government had big plans to ‘green’ the company cars. As of 20This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren carbon neutral by 2025?

May 10, 2021

By 2025 the mobility activities of the D’ieteren Group have to halve their carbon footprint. This concerns the fleet and logistics activitieThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Swiss to cut staff and fleet, 1 700 jobs at risk

May 07, 2021

Swiss Airlines, a subsidiary of Germany’s Lufthansa Group like Brussels Airlines, has announced that it will restructure its fleet and cut jThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German car industry under threat of a huge job loss

May 07, 2021

While numerous glorifying press releases from German manufacturers reach us about the excellent figures for Q1 2021, the Ifo Institute (LeibThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Genesis comes to Europe in the summer of 2021 (update)

May 06, 2021

Since 2015, Genesis has been a separate brand within the Hyundai Group, of which Kia is also a part. On Wednesday, the brand announced that This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan dumps Daimler shares to bounce back from losses

May 05, 2021

Nissan has followed its sister company Renault and dumped its shareowner status in Daimler. It sold its stake of 16,4 million shares for a tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault boss Luca de Meo on small cars and electrification

May 04, 2021

When Luca de Meo (ex-VW) arrived in July last year as the new CEO for Renault, things weren’t easy. Meanwhile, the new boss has rectified seThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla gigafactory in Berlin delayed by six months

May 04, 2021

According to the specialist German magazine ‘AutomobilWoche’, sources close to the company management have confirmed that the Tesla factory This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car market still lagging behind, BMW stays number one

May 04, 2021

With 37 192 registered new vehicles in April, the car market in Belgium is still lagging far behind compared to 2019 (-30,5%). The number onThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Aiways announces U6 and gets CATL investment (update)

May 04, 2021

The recently started Chinese (Shanghai) EV car manufacturer Aiways has announced it will launch a second model this year. The U6 will be theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Williams & Italdesign develop their own EV platform

May 03, 2021

Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) and Italdesign have joined forces to develop a modular EV platform. It will be fit for building a wide vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW beefs up battery component production in Germany

April 30, 2021

Within a year after making the decision, German carmaker BMW launches battery component production at two factories in Germany, in Leipzig aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen accelerates commitment to become CO2 neutral

April 30, 2021

“We are well aware that our size means we have a particular responsibility,” said Volkswagen CEO Ralf Brandstätter during the first Way to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis number one in EU in first quarter sales 2021

April 30, 2021

Stellantis, the recent fusion between FCA and PSA, takes the top spot among automakers in Europe, with a market share of 23,6% in Q1 2021. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.