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Dutch security researchers have succeeded in manipulating several smart traffic lights. By mimicking the signal of users of a special app, the hackers create a virtual cyclist who pushes the wait button remotely, thus allowing them to get the green […]
In Germany, a court has ruled that the use of a touch screen on the dashboard of a car is considered to be manipulation of an ‘electronic device’. This, like the use of a smartphone, is prohibited while driving. Driver […]
Since the introduction of the low-emission zone (LEZ) in the capital city, 7 379 fines have already been imposed on the Brussels approach roads for vehicles that are too polluting. This is evident by figures requested by Brussels MP Bianca […]
Like almost all car manufacturers, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has lost money in the second quarter of the year. But the loss is less than expected, a proof for FCA’s managers to re-insist on the soon-to-realize fusion with PSA. The latter […]
After seven years, the Bolloré group throws in the towel on its car-sharing service Bluely in Lyon, France. Comparable to Paris’ Autolib’, the service will stop on August 31. Bruno Bernard, President of Lyon’s metropolis, says he’s looking to implement […]
The first boat license test center in Wallonia opens its doors in Namur. Walloon recreational boating enthusiasts will now be able to take the test in the SPF Finance building instead of going to Ostend, Brussels, or Antwerp. From 16 […]
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, promises to spend £2 billion (€2,19 billion) on walking and cycling projects in England. In an attempt to give the British people a new taste of cycling, the British will also be offered £50 (€55 […]
The French Ministry for Ecological Transition has given some details on the new conversion premium to be installed as of the 3rd of August. The income threshold to benefit from the premium will be lowered; the premiums themselves will be […]
After months of stuck negotiations, Brussels Airlines, parent company Lufthansa, and the Belgian government have finally reached common ground on the matter of the Covid-19 aid. In total, the Belgian airline will receive 460 million euros to face the crisis. […]
A small majority of Germans is in favor of limiting the speed to 130 km/hour on the highway. This is reported by the German magazine Focus based on a poll carried out by the Kantar agency. Of those questioned, 54% […]
Flanders launches the new mobility brand ‘Hoppin’. With Hoppin, all available mobility solutions become more recognizable in the street scene, which should make it easier for commuters to combine transport options. Flemish Minister of Mobility and Public Works, Lydia Peeters […]
According to a study ordered by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), nearly one-quarter of all road deaths in the EU is the consequence of an accident involving trucks. In 2018, accidents with vehicles of more than 3,5 tons made […]
The talks dragged on for months, but an agreement has finally been reached on support for Brussels Airlines. The rescue operation amounts to €460 million: €290 million via a loan until 2026 from the Belgian federal government, and a capital […]
Forming an ’emergency lane’ to give priority vehicles a clear path through traffic jams, will be mandatory in Belgium from October 1st. The law proposal from MP Joris Vandenbroucke (sp.a) was voted in the parliament on June 11th, but an […]
In the Netherlands, they seem to have to cope with a new criminal trend. Criminals from Eastern Europe are massively stealing catalysts from cars. Since October last year, 1 400 cases have been registered. According to the police, the most […]
After the ultimate consultation phase with the Region’s 19 municipalities, the police zones, and the STIB/MIVB, Brussels has validated the definitive map of the future 30-zone. As of January 2021, 30 kph will become the default speed limit on 85% […]
In June, The European automotive market fell by 22,3% year-on-year overall. The situation is less dramatic than in the previous three months, thanks, in particular, to the French support plan. Within the EU, France stood out as the only country […]
The city of The Hague is pushing through its plans to ban older diesel cars and vans up to Euro 3 – mostly built before 2006 – from its ‘environmental zone’ as of mid-2021. ‘Environmental zone’ is the Dutch way […]
Almost half of Belgians (43%) want to avoid public transport in the next few months for fear of the coronavirus. This is the conclusion of a mobility study by consultant Deloitte. This behavior could even persist for another two to […]
On March 17th, Brussels Airlines requested a €290 million state aid to survive the corona crisis. Today, there is still no deal. Minister of Finance, Alexander De Croo (Open Vld) attributes the situation entirely to the owner Lufthansa. Twenty-four video […]
After several years of increase, the average CO2 emissions of new cars in Belgium have decreased 8,6 grams per kilometer. CO2 emissions have never been so low. This is apparent from an analysis by Febiac, the Belgian federation for cars […]
With the coronavirus health crisis and the lockdown, motor vehicle inspection centers had to close for a few weeks. They have now reopened and inspection periods have been extended but still, 180 000 cars are waiting to pass in front […]
On Tuesday, the Munich court has forbidden Tesla to use the expression ‘Autopilot’ in its advertising in Germany as it suggests the car to be capable of fully autonomous driving, while it still is an advanced driver’s assistance system (ADAS). […]
The Luxembourg government is heralding a new era in climate goals that will mean the end of cheap refueling with gasoline or diesel within five years. According to its Mobility Minister, François Bausch, CO2 taxes on fuels will be increased […]
The Public Prosecutor did not succeed in finding the cause of the accident with the Stint in Oss. Almost two years ago, there was a fatal accident with a Stint – a so-called ‘bolderkar’ in Dutch – on a railway […]
The European Court of Justice has decided that the consequences of the installation of emissions-cheating software in VW products (the so-called dieselgate affair) can be prosecuted all over the EU. The judgment of the Court was issued because Volkswagen was […]
Only 76 of the 302 average speed checks along Flemish roads are operational. That is barely one on four. This is apparent from figures presented to the Flemish Parliament by the Flemish Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld). According […]
The Walloon government has announced the details of its new two billion euro infrastructure plan. From 2020 to 2026, this envelope will be used to renovate and maintain roads and tunnels, to increase road safety, and to enhance public transport. […]
After barely a week, Dutch subsidies for private individuals wishing to buy a new electric car have already been fully used up. Ten million euros had been earmarked, enabling 2 500 private individuals to buy an electric car with a […]
The European Parliament has voted the long-awaited ‘Mobility Package’, containing a series of directives to combat social dumping in the road transport sector in Europe. The directives also define the working framework for truck drivers. On the agenda: improvements in […]
Last week, Brussels Mobility Minister, Elke Van den Brandt (Groen), and Environment Minister, Alain Maron (Ecolo), have announced that the Region aims at installing 11 000 charging points by 2035. An ambitious plan, knowing that currently, the Region counts only […]
In German cities, at least 19 000 motorcyclists protested on Saturday against an initiative by the Länder to reduce noise from motorcycles. The motorcyclists are angry about an initiative of the Bundesrat, the parliamentary chamber in which the sixteen federal […]
On July 1st, the Netherlands rolled out a new subsidy system for buyers of electric cars (EV). The system works retroactively since the beginning of June 2020. On the first day, premiums applied for were amounting up to five million […]
As part of the automotive sector support plan announced by President Emmanuel Macron, the French government will allocate 150 million euros to 27 automotive R&D projects. The aim is to focus on the development of future greener technologies, such as […]
Belgium’s electric car fleet is continuing to grow slowly, with 3 775 units registered since the beginning of the year (2,3%). However, unlike Flanders, which plans on installing 30 000 charging points by 2024, Wallonia lags behind and strongly believes that […]
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