Porsche starts electrifying its transport logistics

May 07, 2024

The German sports car manufacturer has recently adopted six Scania electric box trucks to transport production materials around its ZuffenhaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks takes eActros 600 on 13,000-km test tour

May 07, 2024

This summer, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is taking its electric long-hauler eActros 600 on the manufacturer’s longest test run yet. The battery-eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn goes for 100 e-buses from Spanish Irizar E-Mobility

May 07, 2024

Spanish manufacturer Irizar E-mobility has won the Flemish public transport company De Lijn’s tender for a framework agreement for up to 100This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EX30 is pushing healthy Volvo sales

May 07, 2024

Volvo Cars reported global sales of 65,838 cars, up 27% compared to the same period last year. The sales increase was primarily driven by a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW also readies Mexican plant for its ‘Neue Klasse’

May 06, 2024

BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí is gearing up for production of the ‘Neue Klasse’. Construction of a local high-voltage battery assembly haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian energy-intensive industry emissions down by 10.5%

May 06, 2024

CO2 emissions from major industries and aviation in Belgium fell by more than ten percent last year, the largest drop since the financial crThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng G6 arrives in Europe

May 06, 2024

Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng is now accepting orders for its third model in Europe. The electric SUV G6 is initially available inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Siemens to supply first high-speed rail trains for US

May 03, 2024

German technology conglomerate Siemens may build the railcars for the first high-speed rail line in the US between Los Angeles and Las VegasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis rakes in eDCT-tech from Belgian Punch Powertrain

May 03, 2024

A Belgian judge’s decision in an appeal has officially secured Stellantis’ move to completely rake in the joint venture with Belgian Punch PThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Musk sacks his entire Tesla Supercharger team

May 02, 2024

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has almost entirely fired the team – some 500 people – responsible for the Supercharger network, including Rebecca TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hongqi launches convertible EV at Beijing Auto Show

April 30, 2024

Chinese luxury brand Hongqi brings out the big guns at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show with new models and concept cars. The brand is officially This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW prepares China plants for its ‘Neue Klasse’

April 30, 2024

BMW will invest $2.8 billion in its plants in Shenyang, China, to prepare for the production of electric cars from its ‘Neue Klasse’ (New ClThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Danish DFDS electrifies cross-channel transport

April 29, 2024

Danish shipping and logistics company DFDS, one of Northern Europe’s largest shipping companies, is to deploy a fleet of battery electric veThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda and Toyota launch EVs for the Chinese market

April 29, 2024

Japanese independent car manufacturer Mazda has shown its second full-electric vehicle, the EZ-6, at the motor show in Beijing. It was develThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda to build four EV and battery factories in Canada

April 26, 2024

Honda has announced building four electric vehicle and battery plants in Canada, which is increasingly becoming an eldorado for the global eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Engie to invest €4 billion in energy transition in Belgium

April 26, 2024

French Energy provider Engie plans to invest four billion euros by 2030 to accelerate Belgium’s energy transition. The company mainly wants This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dieselgate: Continenal fined for 100 million euros

April 26, 2024

Automotive supplier Continental has agreed to a 100 million euro fine imposed by prosecutors for its involvement in the notorious dieselgateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Revenue from Fords EV division implodes

April 26, 2024

Ford Motor Company reported in its first-quarter results a whopping 84% plunge in revenue from its all-electric Model e division. While the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen on the attack in China with ID. Code study

April 25, 2024

The motor show in Beijing starts today, but Volkswagen already set the tone for the trade fair yesterday at its Group Media Night. What VW CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New electric Aceman aims to be Mini’s bestseller

April 25, 2024

At the Beijing Motor Show, Mini unveiled the Aceman, a compact crossover that skillfully bridges the gap between the smaller hatchback and tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric Range Rover is coming

April 25, 2024

The first images of Range Rover’s fully electric SUV have been revealed, showing a modern take on the iconic SUV. Range Rover’s first elThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Ghent shuts down temporarily to reshuffle production

April 24, 2024

Volvo Cars’ Ghent plant will temporarily lay off its workers for four days next week. The reason is not the lack of interest in electric carThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s profit drops 55% but confirms affordable models

April 24, 2024

Tesla is riding a rollercoaster. Its falling delivery numbers from the first three months of the year have slashed revenue in half, forcing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: 2024 set to be record-year for global EV sales

April 24, 2024

In its Global EV Outlook, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a “robust” 20% growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales for the eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes launches electric G-Class in Beijing

April 24, 2024

The German premium car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has revealed its electric version of the iconic G Class off-roader at the Beijing InternatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart shows Concept #5 in Beijing

April 23, 2024

The Smart Concept #5 is the brand’s most spacious and versatile vehicle to date. It will be presented to the public on 25 April at the opeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Opel Grandland unveiled as BEV, PHEV and MHEV

April 23, 2024

Opel has presented its new flagship SUV: the next-generation Grandland. It shares its STLA Medium platform with the Peugeot E-3008, with theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Luxembourg invests further in charging infrastructure

April 23, 2024

Luxembourg has completed its fourth tender call for charging infrastructure and has assigned funding to support the construction of 434 new This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chery to build cars in Spain (Update)

April 23, 2024

Chinese car manufacturer Chery wants to build cars in Spain, specifically in the former Nissan plant in Barcelona. It will be Chery’s firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla lowers prices (again) to regain market share

April 22, 2024

After posting its worst quarter results in five years, Tesla is lowering its pricing in China, the US, and Europe to fight its way back in tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Historic UAW victory at VW’s Chattanooga plant (U.S.)

April 22, 2024

Of the 5,500 workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant (Tennessee, U.S.), 73% voted yes to being represented by the United Auto Workers UnioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes’ updated Sustaineer collaborates with cargo bikes

April 22, 2024

The Mercedes concept van for sustainable logistics has been updated to enhance the efficiency of its battery pack. It also introduces an intThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW expands EV parts production in Landshut

April 22, 2024

BMW invests 200 million euros in its component plant in Landshut, Germany, and expands production capacity there. Specifically, the central This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

rnlt©: Renault’s new downtown distribution concept

April 19, 2024

Renault enhances its distribution network with a new concept point-of-sale format called ‘rnlt©’, a name that reflects this new type ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German court might force Volkswagen to drop ID. badge

April 19, 2024

The claims over unjustified name use on car models come in waves. The latest in the line is Volkswagen, which faces a court case from a formThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CX-80 is Mazda’s new flagship in Europe

April 19, 2024

Yesterday, Mazda launched its CX-80 in Europe. This seven-seater is the second of two new models for Europe from the company’s Large ProductThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Citroën C3 Aircross also as a hybrid and BEV

April 18, 2024

Citroën unveils the first images of the all-new C3 Aircross, which shares the same design identity as the C3 hatchback and ambitions to shaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ionity snaps up Tesla Supercharger Europe boss as new CEO

April 18, 2024

Jeroen van Tilburg, Tesla’s former Head of Charging in the EMEA region, will replace Michael Hajesch as CEO of Ionity on May 13th, 2024. He This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Musk and Tavares stick to their enormous pay packages

April 18, 2024

Though automakers face headwinds over stalled EV adoption and need to make drastic cuts, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Stellantis CEO Carlos TavarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Fluxys and Luxembourger Creos together for hydrogen

April 18, 2024

Belgian gas network manager Fluxys and its Luxembourger counterpart, Creos, have signed a letter of intention to grow their partnership in hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU new car registrations: -5,2% in March, +4,4% in Q1

April 18, 2024

According to data from the European Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the European Union car market experienced its first decline of the yeaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian lease car users see Chinese market share grow

April 18, 2024

78% of the Belgian users who drive a company car via the leasing company ALD Automotive/Leaseplan are convinced that the Chinese car manufacThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Swedish dealer holding Hedin to import XPeng in Belux

April 17, 2024

The Swedish dealer holding Hedin, which has been active in Belux since 2018, will start to import the Chinese brand XPeng. The first units oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: deployment of European charging infrastructure on track

April 17, 2024

The latest analysis from Transport & Environment reveals that the roll-out of charging infrastructure is proceeding as planned. Last monThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fastned opens first charging hub with shop in Brecht

April 17, 2024

Dutch fast-charging company Fastned has launched its first-ever charging hub where customers can shop or visit a restaurant. The new facilitThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Denza Z9 GT also comes to Europe

April 17, 2024

Chinese car brand Denza, a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, recently revealed the first glimpse of a new model. The registrationThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Espace to become an MPV again?

April 16, 2024

Renault seems to be considering a purely electric edition of the Espace. The car would be an MPV again, like the original one, and it would This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alfa Romeo forced to abandon Milano name

April 16, 2024

Deemed illegal, Alfa Romeo is removing the Milano name from its youngest crossover. After an intervention from the Italian government, whichThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla lays off 10% of its global staff

April 16, 2024

More bad news for Tesla. After its worst quarter results since the pandemic, the EV maker is cutting its workforce by roughly 10%, or about This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chery to share EV platform with European brands

April 16, 2024

Yin Tongyue, chairman of China’s Chery Auto, said the Wuhu-based car manufacturer is planning to sign a deal with a premium European brand tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

+50% of cars registered in the Belux in Q1 2024 are electrified

April 16, 2024

For the first time in the Belux, more electrified vehicles (BEV, PHEV, and HEV) were registered in the first quarter of 2024 than cars with This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is the Battista Reversario the world’s most exclusive EV?

April 15, 2024

The Pininfarina Battista is already one of the most exclusive EVs on the planet, but the one-off Reversario ups the stakes. This bespoke allThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.