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Apparently, the British/Indian car manufacturer Jaguar has decided to hibernate for the next three years. Between now and 2025, no new Jaguar will arrive on the market. Instead, the current recently revised models will remain for sale in a less […]
BMW gave its performance branch M Motorsport a birthday present at Art Basel’s 2021 Miami Beach show on Tuesday. By the end of 2022, the year in which the sports arm turns 50, its catalog will feature its own exclusive […]
According to media sources, Audi wants to build its Q4 e-tron electric SUV, produced in Zwickau, also in Brussels, from November 2022 due to high demand. The final decision will be made at the VW planning meeting on 9 December. […]
An ICCT study (International Council on Clean Transportation) on the total cost of ownership (TCO) of long-distance tractor-trailers in seven EU countries shows that battery-electric trucks (BET) can achieve TCO parity with diesel tractor-trailers during this decade. The research covered […]
There’s no Tesla without constant enigma. Another big question mark has arisen, now that Elon Musk officially declined 1 billion euros of subsidies from the German state for constructing the planned Gigafactory for battery production near Berlin. Though the European […]
The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan aims at a 50% part of electrified vehicles in its sales for 2030. At the same time, it wants to become a leader in battery production and technology, with new generation solid-state batteries in production […]
To conclude the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of Renault 4, the carmaker has decided to team up with motion design hub TheArsenale to create a futuristic show car, AIR4, a reinterpretation of this iconic model. 2021 marks the 60th […]
The full-electric Mercedes EQS limousine can now also be ordered in Germany as a base model for less than 100 000 euros. The electromotor in the rear produces 215 kW, the battery capacity is 90 kWh, suitable for a range […]
Chinese electric car manufacturer, Nio, and European petroleum company, Shell, have entered into a strategic partnership to collaborate on charging and battery swapping facilities in China and Europe. The agreement is for Nio and Shell to construct and operate battery […]
Kia has unveiled the second iteration of the Niro on Thursday in its hometown Seoul on the first day of the biannual Mobility Show. The new model takes on some bold design clues of the Habaniro concept as a statement […]
Mercedes-Benz is going further on its path to electrification. End of the year, it will introduce the electric version of the GLB, the EQB, on the European and Chinese markets. Now, prices for the German market have been revealed, starting […]
Chinese car brand Xpeng has unveiled its fourth model. The G9 is an all-electric high-end luxury SUV, sitting on top of its portfolio that can charge at 480 kW. The car will, of course, be available for the domestic market, […]
It looks like the success of the Lynk & Co month-to-month (M2M) subscription model is starting to work as an ice-breaker to open up new possibilities for the car subscription market. Leasys, a subsidiary of the FCA Bank and part […]
On Friday, American electric car newcomer Rivian and giant Ford Motor Company have announced that they will no longer co-develop an electric vehicle or share a platform. However, Ford remains a major stakeholder in Rivian (12%). Back in April 2019, […]
At the Los Angeles Motor show in its hometown, American electric carmaker Fisker presented its now production-ready version of the Ocean SUV last week, in three flavors and starting at $37 499 before incentives. For that price, you’ll get the […]
Hyundai Group’s luxury brand Genesis has unveiled an all-electric version of its GV70 SUV. The electrified GV70 is Genesis’ third BEV, following the G80 and GV60. The newcomer will be available exclusively with an all-wheel drive. With the GV70, Genesis’ […]
The influential German car union IG Metall and Stellantis have reached an agreement on Wednesday/ They were on a collision course because Stellantis wanted to reorganize Opel completely. The union feared dismantling the coveted co-management typical for the German industry. […]
At the Automobility motor show in Los Angeles sister companies Kia and Hyundai each unveiled their vision of a future large all-electric SUV. The Kia EV9 (see picture below) and the Hyundai Seven are separate concepts, but they build very […]
Belgian bus and tour car maker Van Hool has presented the TDX25E Astromega, its first double-deck coach, targeted to the US market. It offers a range of 500 km for 69 passengers, 18 on the lower deck, 51 on the […]
The Swedish-Chinese electric car brand Polestar (part of the Geely Group) aims at increasing its annual sales to 290 000 vehicles by the end of 2025. The plan: expansion in existing and new markets and the introduction of three new […]
American electric pickup truck and SUV manufacturer, Rivian, has had a strong entry to Wall Street on Wednesday following a successful IPO. The start-up company, which delivered its first 156 cars, is now valued at 99,9 billion dollars, exceeding Ford’s […]
This is the Solterra, Subaru’s first battery-electric vehicle that marks the start of goodbye to the brand’s famed boxer engines. If you experience a deja vu from the picture, that’s because the car is almost a mirror model of the […]
During the celebration of the 8th millionth car produced in the Audi car manufacturing plant in Forest (Brussels), Audi CEO Markus Duesmann confirmed that the Q8 e-tron will be built in Brussels as of 2026. The decision still needs to […]
BMW Motorrad has started in Berlin the serial production of its all-electric maxiscooter CE 04, both in the consumer version as the police version. “All future new models from BMW Motorrad in the area of urban mobility will be 100% […]
Car supermarket Cardoen is changing course and aiming much more at the second-hand market. With the installation of ‘The Reconditioning Center’ in Wilrijk (Antwerp), it will now focus on selling good second-hand cars and less on new stock cars. Cardoen […]
Together with its sub-brand Smart, Mercedes is the first automotive manufacturer that turns its cars into credit cards. It is the next step in facilitating digital payments related to mobility for their car owners or users. The innovation comes from […]
More details have emerged on Mini’s plans to become a fully electric brand by 2030. As of next year, BMW’s sub-company will launch a new generation of an all-electric platform, and in the year 2025, its showrooms will see the […]
On Wednesday, Volkswagen has unwrapped its newest siblings in the EV range, the SUV coupé ID.5 and the sporty variant with dual motors and all-wheel drive, the ID.5 GTX. Jozef Kabaň, Head of Volkswagen Design, believes this sleek coupé-like SUV […]
Sino-British carmaker MG Motor has updated its ZS EV. In addition to a refreshed design bringing a new front end, the electric SUV comes with a higher standard range of 320 km thanks to a new 50,3 kWh battery. In […]
On 16 November, Renault will present to the public the new fully electric version of its popular compact van, baptized ‘Kangoo Van E-TECH Electric’. An upgraded battery of actual usable 45 kWh extends its range to 300 km (WLTP). That’s […]
Toyota has unveiled the production version of the bZ4x, its first serious attempt at a BEV car for a broad public. And it’s more than the kickstart of an all-electric product offensive because, in one breath, the Japanese carmaker launches […]
Stellantis has presented a new generation of Fiat vans and a ‘reborn’ Multi-Purpose Van (MPV), a people carrier with familiar names: Scudo and Ulysses. They’ll come with a classic ICE (diesel) powertrain, but also as a fully electric (BEV) alternative. […]
The French oil and gas giant Total, now rebranded as TotalEnergies, announced an investment of €200 million to equip its highway gas stations with DC fast-charging points. At the same time, the company fully profits from the high oil and […]
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Renault 4, the brand decided to team up with designer Mathieu Lehanneur to reinvent the vehicle. At the same time, CEO Luca de Meo pleads for less complaining and more innovation throughout the […]
The car company reveals concrete steps after General Motors recently announced charging infrastructure investments of almost $750 million by 2025. Together with its dealers, GM will launch the ‘Dealer Community Charging Program’ to build up to 40 000 AC charging […]
