February 20, 2024
The French-German Automotive supplier Forvia plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs in Europe by 2028. That should improve the company’s competitiveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 19, 2024
The number of shared cars has increased significantly in the past year. By the end of 2023, Flanders had 4,159 shared cars, or 31.5% more thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 19, 2024
With a market share of more than 70%, still according to the estimates of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the French-Italian-American automakThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 16, 2024
NMBS/SNCB has presented the first of 130 autonomously accessible M7 double-decker carriages at train builder Alstom in Bruges. The Belgian rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 15, 2024
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) latest ‘Vehicles on European Roads’ report, there were 252 millThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 15, 2024
According to research by the Dutch mobility organization ANWB and its German sister club ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club), some sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 15, 2024
After successful testing in three departments – Rhône, les Hauts-de-Seine, and l’Eure-et-Loir – France is generalizing the numeric or dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 14, 2024
The emblematic modernist headquarters of car importer D’Ieteren in Rue du Mail in Ixelles has been included on the Brussels list of monumentThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 13, 2024
Flemish Minister of Mobility Lydia Peeters (Open Vld) resolutely opts for more structural measures to address the capacity problems at the tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 13, 2024
On the first day, the Flemish government’s e-counter opened to apply for a premium for a new or second-hand zero-emission vehicle; 1,423 appThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 13, 2024
In France, the social leasing plan, a state measure to give less fortunate people access to an EV for 100 euros a month, has already run outThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 12, 2024
The share of employees with a ‘mobility budget’ has doubled again in 2023, from 0.2% in 2022 to 0.4% in 2023. This means that one in 250 empThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 12, 2024
The Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB is developing a new fare range. Consequently, some current tickets with a fixed price – for seniors This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 12, 2024
On Friday, the Flemish government finally agreed to adjust the premium for electric cars: the bonus can only be applied for 2024 and not forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 12, 2024
The Walloon government has decided to extend Liège’s tramway network to Seraing (Jemeppe) despite its high price tag. The extension, excludThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 09, 2024
Starting December 15th, Dutch Railways NS plans to run 1,600 more weekly trains than the current timetable. The aim is to better and more ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 09, 2024
The Belgian producer of digital display solutions, Q-lite, will install up to 500 digital bus stop displays for De Lijn throughout Flanders.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 08, 2024
In Hannuit, in the Belgian province of Liège, on the border with Flanders, there will be a park with more than 3,800 solar panels. That solThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 07, 2024
More than 30 organizations have signed the ‘Inclusive Car-sharing’ Green Deal in Brussels, a charter to expand car sharing as a sustainable This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 07, 2024
Most drivers (98.4%) tested for alcohol during the last winter campaign blew negative. That was the best result since the so-called ‘Bob’ caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 06, 2024
A young motorist from Ghent (Belgium) has been sentenced to a heavy fine of 1,600 euros for driving his father’s manual BMW while he only haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 06, 2024
The Council of State is sharply critical of the Flemish government’s draft decision on a premium for the purchase of an electric car. The CoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 05, 2024
Last year, staff at the Walloon public transport company TEC faced almost three times more aggression cases than in 2015. Staff in the LiègThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 05, 2024
As of March, the Italian government is activating a new subsidy scheme aimed at decarbonizing its polluting old car fleet. The plan entails This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 05, 2024
Over 54% of Parisians voted in a referendum to support a proposal by Mayor Anne Hidalgo to triple the parking fee for SUVs, including hybridThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 02, 2024
The Brussels government is going to increase the Bruxell’Air premium. The increase should encourage Brussels residents to eliminate their nuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
February 01, 2024
From 1 February, Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB is raising most fares by 5,9%. These include the prices of standard tickets, seasoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 31, 2024
The University of Ghent has appointed Meredith Glaser as an academic expert for more and safer bicycle traffic. Glaser is an internationallyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 31, 2024
Last year, Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB carried 244 million train passengers, 7% more than in 2022. After the Covid-19 years, thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 31, 2024
South Korean media report that Kia is delaying the launch of its future electric sedan, the EV4. Originally planned to be on the road beforeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 30, 2024
Belgium will not have a sharp increase in taxes on fossil company cars. After much wrangling, the federal government has agreed on the benefThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 30, 2024
Car sharing is increasingly popular in Louvain. In the last four years, the number of users has increased by 80%. However, Poppy discontinueThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 29, 2024
The Flemish government has approved the Regional Spatial Implementation Plan for the northern part of the Ring Road around Brussels, bringinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 29, 2024
The public prosecutor’s office in Limburg has announced stricter action against mobile phone use behind the wheel. From February 1st, anyoneThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 29, 2024
Flemish public transport operator De Lijn is pulling plans for self-driving buses in cities off the ice again. A pilot project will be develThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 25, 2024
In 2023, Eurostar’s high-speed trains carried a quarter more passengers. The number of travelers increased in one year from 14,8 million in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 25, 2024
After the Stellantis Group, Renault, and Hyundai, Volkswagen will also offer cars in the French ‘social leasing’ project, President EmmanuelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 24, 2024
Engineers of the state-owned railway company Deutsche Bahn started a six-day strike last night, the longest strike ever on German railways. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 24, 2024
The European Commission has blocked plans by German airline group Lufthansa to take a minority stake in Italian airline ITA Airways. EU antiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 23, 2024
Brussels Airlines and its Belgian rival TUI fly are looking to recruit more than 700 people this year. Both airlines are mainly looking for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 23, 2024
Three years after the introduction of the 30 km/hour rule in Brussels, Brussels Mobility can only present a fine balance sheet: the introducThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 23, 2024
Car manufacturers are making increasingly wider cars. For instance, the 1974 Volkswagen Golf was ‘only’ 1,610 m wide, but the 2019 version mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 22, 2024
In France, the first vehicles have been delivered within President Emmanuel Macron’s social leasing plan, a measure to lease a European elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 22, 2024
Since last year, taking rides in horse-drawn carriages in the center of Brussels has no longer been possible. The city will come up with an This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 22, 2024
For the first time last year, more electric bicycles were sold in Belgium than regular bicycles. E-bikes now have a market share of 51,2%. HThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 22, 2024
Ford Motor has announced it will slow down production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck to one shift at its Michigan Rouge ElectrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 19, 2024
Brussels Airlines has presented new uniforms for its cabin crew, pilots, and airport staff. The style guide has also been completely updatedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 18, 2024
From March 1st, opening hours will change in almost all Belgian railway stations where there are still ticket offices. No ticket office willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 18, 2024
Last year, Belgium registered 25 359 new motorcycles, 2,7% more than the previous year. According to the car and two-wheeler federation FebiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 18, 2024
The Belgian federal government is poised to decide on a proposal from Minister of Finance Vincent Van Peteghem (CD&V) to give owners of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 17, 2024
The French micro-mobility specialist Ligier will import K-Ryole’s electric transport solutions to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 17, 2024
BYD expands its Ocean line-up with the Sea Lion 07, a mid-size electric Coupé-SUV that should compete with the Tesla Model Y. Ahead of its This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 17, 2024
From January 17 to 21, Brussels will host the Brussels Auto Show (BAS) at the Heysel. This new formula from Dutch organizer 402 Automotive fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 17, 2024
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, California-based AC Future presented the ETH, a fully electric RV concept designed by PThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 17, 2024
After opening its first station in Denmark in Q4 2023, Dutch fast-charger provider Fastned is now expanding to Spain, where it won a first tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 16, 2024
Lufthansa Group plans to hire around 13 000 new employees this year. These include pilots, cabin crew, technicians, and IT specialists, accoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 16, 2024
Gas station operator Q8 and energy company Storm will build a network of up to 200 fast charging stations in Belgium – about half with a sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 15, 2024
The punctuality of Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB’s trains fell to the lowest level in five years last year. More than 46 000 traiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 15, 2024
The share of company cars fell back last year for the first time. Though the success was still trending before 2023, the sharply rising costThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 12, 2024
Rental company Hertz announced that it will ditch approximately 20 000 electric cars in the US, equivalent to about one-third of its global This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
