BYD goes (very) upmarket with Yangwang U9 supercar

July 30, 2024

Until now, China’s biggest EV car manufacturer, BYD, was best known for its low-cost electric cars. That hasn’t stopped the Chinese EV makThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Turkey to bet $15 billion on EV production support

July 29, 2024

Turkey wants to become a significant player in producing batteries for electric cars. That is what President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz sells/earns less in Q2 2024

July 29, 2024

In the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, Mercedes-Benz Group sold 496,700 vehicles, 3.7% less than in the same period last year. The company blamThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Automotive supplier ZF to cut 14.000 jobs in domestic workforce

July 29, 2024

German automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG will cut 11 to 14,000 jobs from its current domestic workforce of 54,000 by 2028 “to responThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Coca-Cola partners with Toyota to test hydrogen truck

July 26, 2024

Toyota has engaged in a pilot program with Coca-Cola and Air Liquide to test its hydrogen fuel cells in a heavy-duty transport application. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault CEO blows hot and cold about energy transition

July 26, 2024

As ACEA President Luca de Meo emitted the thought a few days ago, banning ICE cars as of 2035, a requirement imposed by the EU, is getting cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely’s Farizon vans get 800,000-km commercial vehicle battery

July 25, 2024

Farizon, Geely’s commercial vehicle brand, has unveiled its ‘Black Tortoise Battery’. It’s a battery pack specially designed for light commeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford’s view on EV future doesn’t change, the approach does

July 25, 2024

Ford’s energy transition has been challenging. Until now, America’s number two carmaker has lost money. Nevertheless, CEO Jim Farley says itThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Revamped Kia EV6 GT gets tech from Hyundai Ioniq 5N

July 25, 2024

The Kia EV6 was updated in May and is available at the end of July. However, the Korean brand reserved the most powerful and sporty GT versiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Renault Twingo EV to be built in Slovenia

July 25, 2024

Renault Group and the government of Slovenia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to produce the next all-electric Twingo in the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen and Xpeng extend partnership

July 24, 2024

German carmaker Volkswagen and Chinese partner Xpeng are broadening their collaboration on an electric vehicle platform for China. Their devThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car registrations for H1 2024 show EV growth continues

July 24, 2024

In the first half of the year (H1), the market for new cars in Belgium and Luxembourg shrank by 0.4%, with 263,408 registered new cars compaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sollei Concept proves Cadillac wants to go high-luxury again

July 24, 2024

Cadillac has revealed the Sollei Concept, an exquisite two-door convertible that is, in fact, a Celestiq, Cadillac’s new high-luxury limousiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Boeing 777X and Airbus A321 XLR coming soon

July 23, 2024

Boeing’s 777X, the biggest dual-engine commercial airplane in the world, is expected to fly through the skies starting in 2025. The AmericanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford of Europe goes ‘multi-energy’ again

July 23, 2024

Ford of Europe initially wanted to sell only EVs in Europe by 2030. The US carmaker now says it will continue to offer combustion engine vehThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU signs agreement with Serbia on strategic raw materials

July 22, 2024

The European Union and Serbia have signed an agreement to cooperate on lithium extraction and the production of batteries for electric cars.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EVs under increasing pressure in the U.S.

July 22, 2024

For years, EVs have been in a state of grace. For different reasons, this is over now. Electric vehicles, especially in the United States, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is it ‘over and out’ for Audi Brussels? (Update)

July 22, 2024

Almost two weeks ago, the management of the Audi Brussels plant called for an extraordinary works council and announced ‘the restructuring iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart seeks partner for ForTwo successor (Update)

July 22, 2024

Smart isn’t abandoning its city car roots. After concentrating on larger electric SUVs with the recent #1, #3, and #5, the Chinese-German This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault appoints new CTO and scores good sales results

July 19, 2024

Renault named former Ferrari executive Philippe Krief CTO, replacing Gilles Le Borgne. Meanwhile, the group sold 1.9% more vehicles worldwidThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car registrations slightly up, EV share down

July 19, 2024

According to the European Car Manufacturers Association (ACEA) data, EU car registrations increased by 4.3% in June and 4.7% for the first hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo EVs to become compatible with Hubject’s Plug&Charge

July 19, 2024

Volvo Cars has partnered with Hubject, a specialist in OEM and charging point interoperability, to enable Plug&Charge compatibility in iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jumbo to test Renault Trucks Oxygen prototype in Amsterdam

July 18, 2024

Renault Trucks’ prototype for a safer, fully electric low-entry delivery truck, Oxygen, is entering a new test phase. After starting trials This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lower EU import tariffs for ‘Chinese’ Minis and Cupras?

July 17, 2024

Two sources with knowledge of the matter said the European Commission has signaled to Volkswagen and BMW that it may consider lowering tarifThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG thinks of northern Spain for new plant

July 17, 2024

MG Motor, a brand of the Chinese manufacturer SAIC, is considering Galicia in northwest Spain as the location for its planned European factoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia to enter European LCV market with EV-only PV5 in 2025

July 16, 2024

Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBV) are coming closer to fruition. From next year, the Korean manufacturer will launch its mid-size electriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Five Jaguars to disappear from catalogue this year

July 15, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has decided to remove five’ zero-profit’ Jaguars from its lineup this year. The F-Pace SUV will be the only Jaguar tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW’s ID. Golf won’t come before 2029

July 15, 2024

The launch of VW’s electric Golf successor, the ID. Golf will be postponed by 15 months to 2029. Large parts of the SSP vehicle architectureThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Wever asks Engie to keep nuclear plants open even longer

July 12, 2024

Fresh Belgian ‘formateur’ Bart De Wever (N-VA) has informed Engie that he wants to put “maximum” effort into nuclear energy, writes the busiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Grande Panda highlights Fiat’s 125th anniversary

July 12, 2024

One of the big stars of Fiat’s 125th birthday event was the new Grande Panda. It’s a small hatchback with rugged crossover styling that willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG reveals Cyber GTS at Goodwood

July 12, 2024

The new MG Cyber GTS charged up the show at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed on Thursday. MG unveiled its new two-door electric sports caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

US President Biden allocates $1.7 B for EV car manufacturing

July 12, 2024

The US Department of Energy announced $1.7 billion in grant awards today to help automakers keep eleven troubled manufacturing plants open aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 6 Concept BST debuts at Goodwood

July 11, 2024

Chinese car manufacturing group Geely’s Polestar daughter will again be very present at the coming Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s not onlyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW delivers one-third more EVs in first half of 2024

July 11, 2024

With 179,557 fully electric vehicles delivered, the BMW brand achieved a +34.1% increase in BEV sales in the first half of 2024 compared to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford revives iconic Capri as coupé-style EV crossover

July 11, 2024

Ford has revived the Capri name for a sportier coupé-style version of its new Explorer full-electric SUV based on the Volkswagen-sourced METhis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electra and Uber enter into partnership on fast chargers

July 11, 2024

Electra, the European specialist in fast chargers for electric vehicles, and Uber, the largest ride-hailing platform in Belgium, have entereThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes pools battery research in its new eCampus

July 09, 2024

Mercedes-Benz has opened the eCampus at its headquarters in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, Germany. The manufacturer will pool battery research tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD beefs up popular Dolphin in China without raising prices

July 09, 2024

Less than six months after the latest update with the Glory Edition, Chinese EV maker BYD beefs up its popular Dolphin hatchback in its homeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker to sell all remaining stock at very low prices

July 08, 2024

The insolvent electric car manufacturer Fisker wants to sell off the stock of its Ocean e-SUV for just 2,500 to 16,500 dollars per vehicle. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD reaches record sales and keeps expanding (update)

July 08, 2024

Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD once again achieved record sales of vehicles with alternative drive systems in June. However, while feThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ineos delays electric Fusilier launch

July 04, 2024

Ineos Automotive, part of the chemical industry giant Ineos Group, is delaying its Fusilier battery-electric SUV. It cites waning consumer dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s Ampere secures LFP batteries to lower EV prices

July 02, 2024

Ampere, Renault Group’s electric vehicle department, has secured the supply of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries from LG Energy SolutioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes re-invests more in ICE

July 01, 2024

Mercedes-Benz will once again invest more in combustion technology, Group CEO Ola Källenius told a German newspaper. The drivetrain of the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CAM: ‘BMW tops world’s most innovative carmaker ranking’

July 01, 2024

German premium car manufacturer BMW is the world’s most innovative carmaker, but the Chinese are breathing down its neck. Geely and SAIC areThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 3 range expands with RWD entry-level version

June 28, 2024

As Polestar delivers its first three models to customers, it also introduces a more affordable version of its electric SUV. This new variantThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

America will have to wait for Volvo EX30 ‘made in Belgium’

June 28, 2024

It’s official now: due to the 100% import taxes the Biden Administration imposes on EVs built in China, America will have to wait for the VoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.