Ampere plans seven EVs by 2031, one under €20.000 (update)

November 16, 2023

As a prequel to its Capital Market Day around Ampere, organized on Wednesday, November 15th, in the afternoon by the Renault Group, Renault’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 4 production has started

November 15, 2023

Geely’s daughter and exclusive EV manufacturer, Polestar, confirmed on Wednesday the successful start of production of Polestar 4, with firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Huawei’s Avatr 12 launched: 700-km range and no rear window

November 14, 2023

Avatr, the collaboration between Changan, CATL, and Huawei, has released its second model: the four-door coupé Avatr 12, following the SUV This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW stops ICE production in Germany

November 14, 2023

BMW has ended the production of internal combustion engines at its main plant in Munich. The long-announced step was taken to make room for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lancia to return on six European markets

November 13, 2023

Stellantis’s daughter Lancia confirms its return to Belgium and Luxembourg on the occasion of the presentation of Lancia Pu+Ra HPE at the ReThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canoo unveils military-based American Bulldog electric pickup

November 13, 2023

EV start-up Canoo has unveiled a new model based on its Multi-Purpose platform: the American Bulldog, a rugged-looking electric pickup truckThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW starts Mini production in Germany

November 13, 2023

BMW started the series production of the new Mini Countryman and its all-electric offshoot in Leipzig. It is the first time a Mini model is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Peugeot E-Rifter leads LCV overhaul at Stellantis

November 10, 2023

Peugeot is the first brand from the Stellantis Group to release details and specs of its revised all-electric minivan E-Rifter. The same chaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric Rimac Nevera fastest car to drive in reverse

November 10, 2023

The Rimac Nevera never stops breaking barriers and world records. After beating 24 records, the electric supercar has become the fastest carThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault will build the all-new Polestar 4 in Korea

November 10, 2023

Polestar, Volvo and Geely’s luxury electric vehicle subsidiary, has released its latest financial results and unveiled new strategic initiatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Switzerland scraps tax exemption for electric cars

November 09, 2023

Switzerland is stepping on the brakes and will eliminate the tax exemption for imported electric vehicles. The move aims at bolstering tax rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi kicks off electric motor production for new-gen BEVs

November 09, 2023

Audi’s Györ plant in Hungary has kickstarted electric motor manufacturing for the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). These cutting-edge eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault: Ampere starts, Alliance struggles

November 09, 2023

The third chapter in Renault Group’s strategic plan Revolution: the ‘electric arm’ Ampere was launched on November 1st. Meanwhile, RenaultThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s cheaper €25.000 model to be built in Germany?

November 07, 2023

According to sources quoted by the Reuters press agency, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has told employees at the Grünheide gigafactory near Berlin (GThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tata to use JLR’s EMA platform for EVs

November 06, 2023

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), both wholly owned subsidiaries of Tata Motors Limited (TML), have signeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hoverboard inventor takes same two-wheel concept to cars

November 06, 2023

Shane Chen, the inventor of the Hoverboard, a two-wheeled self-balancing scooter that became popular in the mid-2010s, has devised a similarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Majority of today’s Ferraris sold are hybrids

November 06, 2023

It’s a sign of the times. Besides the iron-strong profits of the third quarter, Ferrari’s results unveiled that 51% of sales have a plugThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Blowing hot and cold about BMW’s Q3 financial results

November 06, 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, BMW Group delivered 621 699 vehicles, 5,8% more than the year before. Turnover increased by 3,4% to €38,5 biThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hongqi ownership includes private driver service

November 03, 2023

Hedin Automotive, the Swedish multi-brand retailer and recent importer of the Chinese brand Hongqi in Belgium offers 50 hours of chauffeur sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Skoda’s fourth-gen Superb with more space and electric range

November 03, 2023

The all-new Skoda Superb has finally been revealed after months of teasers, and most of the technical data are already out in the open. The This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota heightens financial forecasts and adapts FCEV strategy

November 03, 2023

Toyota Motor Corp. raised its full-year outlook Wednesday due to the windfall from a weaker yen, as it reported record earnings for the firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda’s electric suitcase on wheels ready to order in US

November 02, 2023

Back in 1983, there was no shortage of visionary ideas at Honda as the company marketed a tiny but unique two-wheeler called the Motocompo, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW adds an estate to its ID. line-up: the ID.7 Tourer

November 02, 2023

Hardly any other VW model is as synonymous with the company car as the Passat estate, often called Variant. Recently, the new ICE Passat wasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Japan Mobility Show: abundance of sports concepts

November 02, 2023

For 2023, the Japanese renamed their Tokyo Motor Show to the Japan Mobility Show. Strangely enough, we’ve never seen so many sports car concThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MAN launches its 800 km-range eTGX and eTGS trucks

November 01, 2023

MAN Truck & Bus has made its long-distance eTGX and distribution eTGS electric trucks available for sale, with the first units scheduledThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW daughter Cariad in trouble again

November 01, 2023

For a specific time already, Volkswagen’s software division Cariad has been behind schedule. The new solution for the problem is striking: This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault presents 200 kW rare-earth-free electric motor

October 31, 2023

French carmaker Renault and equipment manufacturer Valeo have come together to create the next-generation electric motor. Nicknamed E7A, thiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

H2X partners with KTM for hydrogen vans

October 30, 2023

Australian hydrogen vehicle start-up H2X has partnered with Austrian motorcycle and sports car manufacturer KTM to develop lightweight body This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda Iconic SP has rotary EV powertrain combination

October 27, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show, alongside the premiere of the updated 2024 MX-5, Mazda unveiled the Iconic SP. This concept car marries a dual rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis’ new Chinese strategy is a marriage with Leapmotor

October 27, 2023

Stellantis has bought a stake of 20% in the Chinese start-up for electric vehicles Leapmotor. Beyond reinforcing its grip on the Chinese marThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW produces first battery cell samples for its ‘New Class’

October 27, 2023

BMW is now producing the first battery cell samples, which it will use in the New Class models from 2025. Production occurs at the manufactuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault launches offensive with eight models outside EU

October 26, 2023

To boost profitability outside Europe, Renault announced the launch of eight new models by 2027. Spearheading the new strategy is the alreadThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo to build electric EX30 in Ghent

October 26, 2023

Responding to strong demand for the car, Volvo Cars has decided to start building the new fully electric Volvo EX30 in its Ghent plant in BeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Next Audi A4 will be all-electric

October 25, 2023

According to reports in the media, the next generation of the Audi A4 will also be launched purely electrically from the end of 2025. The A4This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mitsubishi also takes stake in Ampere

October 25, 2023

After Nissan, the other Japanese Alliance partner, Mitsubishi Motors, also announced its participation in Renault’s electric car division AmThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lexus shows next-generation EV concepts

October 25, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show 2023, the successor of the Tokyo Motor Show after four years of absence, Lexus introduced concept models under thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Harley Davidson launches electric LiveWire S2 Del Mar in Europe

October 24, 2023

After presenting it over a year ago, Harley Davidson finally revealed the full specs of its LiveWire S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle. SmallerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kawasaki Ninja 7: world’s first ‘strong hybrid’ motorcycle

October 24, 2023

Japan has had something with hybrid cars for over twenty years, with Toyota being the world’s most prominent technology advocate. So it’s prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen to stop selling ICE vehicles in Norway

October 23, 2023

Volkswagen, the second most important car company in Norway, will stop selling new cars with an internal combustion engine (ICE) at the end This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Scania rejuvenates urban battery electric truck range

October 20, 2023

Swedish truck maker Scania has ‘rejuvenated’ its urban battery truck range in line with the regional range, with a new e-chassis, auxiliary This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Tesla’s price war backfiring with crumbling margins?

October 20, 2023

Grey clouds are overshadowing Tesla’s long-lasting winning streak. During the presentation of Q3 earnings, the company announced crumblingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën’s new ë-C3 EV will cost € 23 300

October 18, 2023

Citroën has presented “the first affordable European electric car.” With its technical specifications, a range of 320 kilometers, and a priThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan showcases EV minivan, off-roader, and SUV concepts

October 18, 2023

Nissan is presenting three EV concept cars ahead of the Japan Mobility Show 2023, which will take place next week. Each concept is representThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Split Belgian car market gets wider

October 18, 2023

For the Belgian car market, 2023 will probably be the year that electrified cars took over. A  positive side-effect is that the average CO2This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota presents Kayoibako people and goods mover concept

October 17, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show 2023, Toyota will not only present two BEV concepts, but it will also showcase the Kayoibako. This new vehicle isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota reveals some details of two new BEV concepts

October 16, 2023

Japan’s number one car manufacturer will exhibit the two new Toyota concepts at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 (October 28th to November 5th) This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

You can pay your next Ferrari with crypto

October 16, 2023

Italian sports carmaker accepts several cryptocurrencies as a method of payment. In the first phase, the convenience is accessible exclusiveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geneva Motor show to reappear in 2024

October 16, 2023

Europe’s most important motor show will finally make its comeback in 2024. That’s what the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) organizeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Hool shows 24-meter double-articulated e-bus for France

October 16, 2023

Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool has joined forces with Kiepe Electric from Germany and Alstom from France to create the fully electric 24-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Basic Smart #1 Pro price dives €5.000 lower

October 16, 2023

Chinese-owned electric Smart, co-developed by Geely with Mercedes-Benz, is targeting a new (private) potential buyer public by introducing aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia’s EV5 is forerunner of new affordable electric model range

October 13, 2023

At its EV Day in Seoul, South Korean carmaker Kia has taken the wraps off the production version of its new compact SUV, the EV5. It’s a ‘scThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota and Idemitsu join forces on solid-state battery

October 13, 2023

The world’s number one car manufacturer, Toyota, and the Japanese energy company, Idemitsu Kosan, are teaming up on solid-state battery deveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen Up! bows out

October 12, 2023

Volkswagen will discontinue the production of its small Up!, which is also offered with an electric drive. That means the tiny VW has been dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 get more power and efficiency

October 12, 2023

Following the introduction of VW’s new 210 kW (286 hp) electric motor on the ID.7, more and more MEB platform-based models are getting this This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will HPB open the first Gigafactory for solid-state batteries?

October 11, 2023

German battery start-up High-Performance Battery (HPB) claims to have reached a breakthrough in battery technology by lifting its solid-statThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.