Lithium in Rhine poses risks to Dutch and German drinking water

December 27, 2023

Royal HaskoningDHV, a global consulting engineering company, has reported that the lithium levels in the river Rhine near Lobith, in the DutThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD to build a car manufacturing plant in Hungary (update)

December 27, 2023

The Chinese car manufacturer BYD, the world’s number one in building and selling electrified cars, will build a car plant in Hungary as partThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota drawn into mega fraud scandal by its Daihatsu daughter

December 26, 2023

Toyota is not experiencing its best week ever, on the contrary. At its daughter Daihatsu, part of the Toyota Group, serious fraud has been dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Russian EV prototype Amber to be produced in 2025

December 22, 2023

The Russian car manufacturer Avtotor has released the first pictures of a new electric prototype called Amber. It’s 100% made in Russia and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Marc Hedrich new CEO Kia Europe in Frankfurt

December 21, 2023

South Korean carmaker Kia has announced that Marc Hedrich, the current CEO of the brand in France, will join the European regional headquartThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Belux will be number one for third consecutive year

December 21, 2023

BMW Belux will be celebrating its 50th anniversary of presence in Belgium and Luxembourg with the third consecutive number-one place in the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lynk & Co’s driving force Alain Visser leaves company

December 21, 2023

Belgian Alain Visser, founder and driving force behind Swedish-Chinese Lynk & Co, is unexpectedly leaving the company “to pursue other oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW’s newly agreed cost-cutting plan in detail

December 21, 2023

After intense negotiations, Volkswagen managers and employee representatives have agreed on key points in a paper for the ‘Accelerate ForwThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NACS becomes official charging standard in North America

December 21, 2023

The harmonization organization SAE International (created by the Society of Automotive Engineers) published a corresponding document that tuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely launches Galaxy E8 premium EV in China at under €25K

December 20, 2023

Giant Chinese automaker group Geely is launching its first Galaxy-branded EV in its home market. The E8 is a large electric sedan that claimThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD’s Song L to make things hot for Model Y in China

December 19, 2023

Giant carmaker group BYD has launched its new Song L electric crossover in China. It can be equipped with a 71,8 kWh or 87 kWh battery offerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW Belgium slashes ID.3-4 prices to get piece of subsidy pie

December 19, 2023

D’Ieteren, the Belgian VW Group importer, will offer the ID.3 and the ID.4 for under €40 000 in 2024. This significant price cut means FleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU agrees on new ‘weakened’ Euro 7 emission standards

December 19, 2023

Negotiators from the EU Parliament and the EU member states agreed on the new emission limits for cars, buses, and other (heavy) vehicles, cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany to halt environmental bonus for EVs directly (update)

December 19, 2023

The German government announced a direct halt of the environmental bonus in 2024 after it had to compromise its budget for the coming years.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Robotaxi company Cruise fires one fourth of its employees

December 18, 2023

GM daughter Cruise, a robotaxi company, is said to have fired one out of four employees. That’s approximately 900 people and 24% of all fullThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Maxus introduces eUNIQ6, its first electric SUV in Belgium

December 18, 2023

Chinese car manufacturer Maxus, daughter of the SAIC group, presents its first SUV in Belgium, a fully electric one. The eUniq6 is a 5-seateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

French EVs beat Chinese with new eco-bonus and social lease

December 15, 2023

The French government has unveiled its new plans for subsidizing the electric transition. Next to the details of the social lease at €100 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alfa’s new B-segment SUV will be called Milano

December 15, 2023

In April 2024 in Milan, Alfa Romeo will unveil its first ‘Sport Urban Vehicle’ in its history, which will also be available in a 100% electrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Macron delivers social leasing for EVs at €100 monthly

December 15, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron has launched his promised ‘social leasing’ system for electric cars at 100 euros monthly for those on the lThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen’s ID.2 to get an SUV pendant

December 15, 2023

Volkswagen is planning a second version of the upcoming, affordable  ID.2 small EV. It will be a compact SUV version based on the same MEB This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA: ‘EU lacks robust industrial strategy’

December 14, 2023

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) warns the European authorities of a Chinese dominance of the EV supply chain andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New VW Transporter also as an EV

December 13, 2023

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) will also offer the successor to the T6.1 Transporter as a BEV. The sales launch is scheduled for 2024,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla Y will be EV best-seller 2023, Chinese are everywhere

December 13, 2023

Now that 2023 is ending, it’s already apparent that the best-selling EV worldwide is the Tesla Model Y, according to recent research by CleaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Updated ë-Berlingo gets LFP battery

December 13, 2023

Citroën has presented the new edition of the ë-Berlingo in detail. The most important fact of the update is the switch to an LFP battery wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota shifts up to 14 ‘fake’ gears… in an EV

December 12, 2023

More details about the fake manual transmission for electric cars developed by Toyota have emerged from a recently published patent applicatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bosch to cut in its powertrain division

December 12, 2023

The German automotive supplier Bosch is considering significant job cuts in its powertrain division. Bosch is considering cutting up to 1 50This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dumarey buys UK special vehicles group Woodall Nicholson

December 11, 2023

Belgian industrial entrepreneur Guido Dumarey has finished his third acquisition this year, with the take-over of the British Woodall NicholThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault and Volkswagen to join forces on affordable EVs?

December 11, 2023

According to the often well-informed German newspaper Handelsblatt, Volkswagen is considering collaborating with Renault to develop and prodThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Belux renovates its Bornem headquarters

December 08, 2023

BMW Group Belux, the BMW, Mini, and BMW Motorrad importer in Belgium and Luxembourg, is investing almost €30 million in the complete renovThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Aviation industry expects record 4,7 billion passengers in 2024

December 08, 2023

Airlines expect to carry 4,7 billion passengers next year, a historic record dixit the International Air Transport Association (IATA). AccorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM confirms next-gen Chevrolet Bolt for 2025

December 07, 2023

General Motors CEO Mary Barra has officially declared that the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV will hit the streets in 2025, following theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The future of the Alliance reassured

December 07, 2023

In a meeting on Wednesday at the Renault headquarters, the four Alliance leaders tried to reassure the outside world of their determination This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric Fiat Panda to be called Pandina, produced in Serbia

December 07, 2023

Fiat’s low-cost electric model has been named: not Panda but Pandina. This cousin to the Citroën ë-C3 is set to be produced in Kragujevac,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen to cut administrative staff by one fifth

December 07, 2023

Before Christmas, Volkswagen wants to be in the clear about its restructuring plans, seeking savings of 10 billion euros. The company aims tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s Re-Industry plan: 30 to 50% less production costs

December 07, 2023

Renault Group is launching a plan to transform its industrial base fundamentally. Between now and 2027, it is seeking to cut production costThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Mini Cooper EV will also have a sporty JCW version

December 06, 2023

The coming Mini Cooper SE electric 3-door model will also be available in the John Cooper Works trim to emphasize the brand’s racing historyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW iX with ONE’s dual-chemistry battery proves 978 km range

December 06, 2023

US-based battery start-up Our Next Energy (ONE) announces that a BMW iX prototype with its proprietary Gemini dual-chemistry battery managedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA president calls for ‘Kei cars’ in Europe

December 06, 2023

The current (and re-elected) president of the European Car Manufacturers Association (ACEA), Luca de Meo, has called for European ‘Kei Cars’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The ‘new Saab’ will be an EV Electra

December 06, 2023

The electric vehicle manufacturer EV Electra has bought the rights to the Emily GT project, also called ‘the new Saab’, from NEVS (New ElectThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norway sets 2030 target for 100% zero-emission trucks

December 05, 2023

The initial goal for Norway was to achieve a 50 percent market share for zero-emission trucks by 2030. Still, the Norwegian parliament (StorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker is having problems delivering its electric Ocean SUV

December 05, 2023

The electric car manufacturer Fisker is lowering its production forecast for 2023 once again. After last lowering its forecast to between 13This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota about its electric future in Europe (part two)

December 05, 2023

Toyota wants to expand its range of electric cars in Europe to six models by 2026. That’s what we wrote on Monday, talking about the brand’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota partly unveils electric offer in Europe

December 04, 2023

At last week’s Toyota Motor Europe (TME) 2023 Kenshiki event, a team of global and European executives presented the company’s latest elThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany lends Northvolt’s Drei gigafactory massive subsidies

December 04, 2023

In a surprising move, the German government has given the green light to subsidize Sweden’s Northvolt battery plant Drei in northwest GermanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

It’s a family tradition: Toyota Hilux goes hybrid

December 04, 2023

The stalling pickup market in the EU doesn’t refrain Toyota from introducing new powertrains in its famous workhorse. Slated for launch inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen plans its own electric van platform from 2028

December 04, 2023

Volkswagen plans to take back the reins for the electrification of its commercial vehicle fleet. Whereas the ID. Buzz and shared models withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car sales: best November since 2017

December 04, 2023

With 37 552 new cars registered in Belgium and Luxembourg, November was the best since 2017 and scored 26,1% higher than in 2022. For the fiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai Motor Group presents new wheel drive system

December 01, 2023

Hyundai and Kia have presented a new wheel drive system called the Universal Wheel Drive System (‘Uni Wheel’ for short), designed for taxis,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla Cybertruck finally hits the showroom

December 01, 2023

After two years of delays and anticipation, Tesla’s digital showroom offers the highly controversial Cybertruck. CEO Elon Musk handed overThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault beats the drum on electric R5

December 01, 2023

Renault will present the R5 E-tech electric, its B-segment EV, Zoe successor, and Renault 5 reminiscer at the Geneva Motor Show on the 26th This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.