German car market slows down for the first time this year

October 06, 2023

The end of government subsidies for electric company cars is causing a significant slump in sales of EVs in Germany. Their market share in SThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Skoda launches new Kodiaq, for the first time electrified

October 05, 2023

The second-generation Skodia Kodiaq is a decisive step up. The car has become even bigger, carries premium looks, features hybrid technologyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota to deploy zero-emission solutions fleet at 2024 Olympics

October 05, 2023

As a key sponsor of the Paris Olympic Games next year, Toyota is deploying a fleet of zero-emission mobility solutions that must support athThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian used car market moves at snail’s pace

October 04, 2023

According to Filip Rylant, spokesperson for mobility federation Traxio, second-hand car market growth cooled considerably in September afterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo strengthens partnership with Storedot in fast-charging

October 04, 2023

Volvo Cars has signed a multi-year agreement with the Israeli developer of fast-charging technology StoreDot. The car brand will work with tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla delivers 6,6% less in Q3 2023

October 03, 2023

Tesla is losing a tailwind. While it beat analyst’s forecasts quarter after quarter, the growth was halted during Q3 of 2023, ending its dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New car registrations grow again in September

October 03, 2023

In Belgium and Luxembourg, 38 906 new cars were registered in September, 25,4% more than in September last year. For the first three quarterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Dutch EV mini-roadster Carice TC2 charms nostalgics

October 02, 2023

A small roadster with fifties styling and an electric drive is proposed on the market for a few months. The origin is Dutch, and the design This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda brings circularity and performance to Tokyo Motor Show

September 28, 2023

Honda is racking up a series of novelties and world premieres for the upcoming Japan Mobility Show. It has already unveiled pictures of two This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan: only fully electric cars for Europe

September 28, 2023

Nissan’s plan to launch only electric cars and hybrids in Europe from 2023 lasted only a short time. From now on, the Japanese want to introThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW unveils two plug-in hybrid versions of new 5 Series

September 27, 2023

After the all-electric i5 and the mild-hybrid versions unveiled at launch, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan range is now completed with two plug-iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders (re-)installs premium for EV purchase (update)

September 27, 2023

The Flemish government has (re-)installed a premium of €5 000 to purchase a new battery electric vehicle (BEV). For a second-hand one, theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lingxi: new Chinese brand from Honda dedicated to youth

September 26, 2023

Dongfeng Honda, a joint venture between these Chinese and Japanese brands, has announced the creation of a whole new brand for the Chinese mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW to rename portfolio with the venue of ‘New Class’

September 26, 2023

The electric cars based on the ‘Neue Klasse’ or ‘New Class’ from BMW are to usher in nothing less than a new era, as the board of managementThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First VinFast cars arrive in Europe end of 2023

September 25, 2023

The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast has now set the fourth quarter of 2023 as the target for the start of deliveries in Europe.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Updated Audi Q4 e-tron: more power, range, and better handling

September 22, 2023

Audi has updated its most compact all-electric model, the Q4 e-tron, with a new electric motor, an improved battery, and a tweaked suspensioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese luxury limo brand Hongqi crosses Belgian border

September 22, 2023

After being introduced in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and the Netherlands, the Chinese luxury brand Hongqi, the ‘Royal Warrant Holder’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes confirms manufacture of electric CLA in Rastatt

September 21, 2023

As Mercedes unveiled the all-electric CLA concept at the IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich as a near-to-production version, final approval was in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Last diesel Volvo to leave factory in early 2024

September 21, 2023

As of next year, Volvo halts production and subsequent sales of diesel engines in its entire model line-up. The news was symbolically releasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU project ‘GIANTS’ to develop LEVs

September 20, 2023

A 3,5-year EU project, GIANTS (Green Intelligent Affordable New Transport Solutions), aims to develop technology solutions that will enable This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford presents Ranger PHEV, coming in 2025

September 20, 2023

Ford has unveiled a plug-in hybrid version of its Ranger pickup truck. Although not all of the information has been made public, the Ranger This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen unveils third-gen Tiguan PHEV with 100 km EV range

September 20, 2023

Volkswagen has unleashed the third generation of the Tiguan, its midsize crossover, with an all-new design, heavily upgraded tech, and two nThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Small electric cars from Stellantis likely to be built in Spain

September 19, 2023

Spain’s Perte plan, a subsidy scheme to transform the country into an industrial hub for electric mobility, is bearing fruit. After VolkswThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla passes production mark of 5 million EVs

September 19, 2023

Tesla has surpassed the five million cars produced for fifteen years of manufacturing. Most remarkably, the jump from four to five million uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: ‘Producing affordable EVs can be profitable by 2025’

September 18, 2023

Carmakers can sell small electric cars made in Europe for € 25 000 while making a profit, new research from Transport & Environment (TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng also launches an electric van, the X9

September 18, 2023

Xpeng will be the next Chinese manufacturer to launch an electric van on the domestic market from the end of this year. It will bear the modThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Weak EV demand forces VW to cut jobs at Zwickau plant

September 15, 2023

Volkswagen is laying off workforce at its biggest plant for EV manufacturing in Zwickau. As incentives are declining and the economy remainsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Auto workers’ strike to spoil Detroit Auto Show party?

September 14, 2023

The clock is ticking for the three big American car groups to reach an agreement with the Union of Auto Workers (UAW). Without a deal on newThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New ‘fastback’ Peugeot e-3008 goes for 700 km electric drive

September 13, 2023

After a few teasers, Peugeot has finally unveiled its new all-electric e-3008. The popular SUV now resembles a high-riding fastback with a sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XEV makes new version of Yoyo microcar available in Belgium

September 13, 2023

The XEV Yoyo, imported in Belgium by VJB Motors in Hasselt, is available to order in its latest model year. To address the growing competitiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker ramps up Ocean One production to 300 per day

September 13, 2023

Californian EV start-up Fisker is ramping up production of its Fisker Ocean One EV at Magna Steyr in Austria from 180 to 300 per day, the coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen ID.X Performance: two motors and +550 hp

September 12, 2023

Volkswagen has unveiled its sporty interpretation of the ID.7 sedan: the ID.X Performance. It features a two-motor electric drivetrain with This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW keeps the electric Mini in its birthplace Oxford

September 12, 2023

After an earlier decision from last year to move the new generation of the electric Mini to China, BMW is making a U-turn. The German carmakThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fiat kicks off 600e production in Poland

September 12, 2023

Fiat has kicked off production of its new 600e electric crossover in Stellantis’ Tychy plant in Poland, alongside the technically similar JeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally: electric off-road fun

September 11, 2023

Ford unveiled the Mustang Mach-E Rally after showing a camouflaged version at Goodwood in July. The electric crossover is based on the sportThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese Seres showcases beefier 5 and new 7 SUVs

September 11, 2023

From all the foreign brands eager to conquer the European market, Seres, the American-Chinese manufacturer from the same group as DFSK, is tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New all-electric Golf to be first VW on SSP platform

September 08, 2023

The VW group boss Oliver Blume has shed some light on the future of its most iconic golf car. As prior reports believed, the next generationThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seat brand is a dead end to be replaced by all-electric Cupra

September 07, 2023

“The future of Seat is Cupra.” Those were the words of VW Brand CEO Thomas Schäfer at the IAA in Munich. The German manager made a storThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD: ‘News on European plant before end 2023’

September 07, 2023

With six electric vehicles on the stand, a world debut for the Seal U, and the European launch of its new brand Denza, China’s largest EV This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen fuels Chinese pricewar with 30% cuts on ID.4

September 06, 2023

“We don’t partake in price wars; it is unsustainable,” said Thomas Schäfer, boss of the VW brand at the IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW iX1 becomes less expensive thanks to entry-level eDrive20

September 06, 2023

BMW has unveiled a cheaper variant of its entry-level EV: the iX1 eDrive20, which sacrifices four-wheel-drive for a lower starting price. HoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ZF’s newest electric motor: less CO2, no rare-earth metals

September 05, 2023

At the IAA Mobility in Münich, automotive supplier ZF puts the spotlights on a new type of motor for electric cars. The I2SM is a variant iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Scénic is now an electric crossover with +600 km range

September 05, 2023

The Renault Scénic is a traditional MPV no more, with the new generation Scénic E-Tech Electric transitioning to a crossover body style anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota finally shows prototype hydrogen fuel cell Hilux pickup

September 05, 2023

While all eyes are focused on the IAA in Munich, Toyota’s Hilux hydrogen pickup was revealed on Tuesday at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s vehicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Cooper and Countryman keep Mini charged

September 05, 2023

Mini plays big at the IAA 2023 in Munich with the public debut of the three-door Cooper and its SUV derivative, Countryman. Presented as batThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Far beyond the microcar: Smart #3 unwrapped (update)

September 04, 2023

At IAA Münich, Smart has revealed more details about its second model, the #3. Though it shares much of its technology with the boxier #1, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes showcases ‘electric hypermiler’ Concept CLA

September 04, 2023

At the IAA in Münich, Mercedes has unveiled a future glimpse of how the revival of its smallest range will look like. The Concept CLA proviThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vision Neue Klasse: how BMW sees the electrical future

September 04, 2023

For BMW, the IAA in Münich is some home match and now is the time to show the world a glimpse of its (electric) future, with a wink to its This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen unveils zero-emission future of the GTI

September 04, 2023

There’s something old and something new about the ID. GTI Concept that Volkswagen has brought to the spotlights of the IAA in Münich. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeekr 001 FR: pure muscles with 1.234 horsepower quad motors

September 04, 2023

At the beginning of August, Chinese Zeekr, the sister brand of Lynk & Co, announced that it would launch a hypercar version of its ZeekrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla Model 3 gets revamped look and longer range (2023)

September 01, 2023

Tesla has thoroughly updated its entry-level Model 3 with a new exterior look, an upgraded interior in terms of quality and equipment, and aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

McLaren Applied acquires bust Dutch VanMoof e-bikes

September 01, 2023

On Thursday, the British e-scooter manufacturer Lavoie, backed by Formula 1 supplier McLaren Applied, announced that it will acquire the recThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen’s new Passat is highly electrified but not electric

September 01, 2023

Ahead of its motor show debut, Volkswagen has lifted the veils of the new Passat. It’s exclusively available as a station wagon and is no This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar plans a three-model BEV line-up for 2026

September 01, 2023

Further details about Jaguar’s new start as an electric brand from 2025 start to trickle down. According to a portal report, the three modThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.