Ford Trucks readies heavy-duty F-Max on hydrogen

August 07, 2023

By the end of the year, Ford will deploy a fuel cell version of its F-Max, under development at its Turkish subsidiary Ford Otosan, within tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

American customers sue Hyundai over faulty charging BEV models

August 07, 2023

Hyundai and Kia face a class action lawsuit in California over charging faults with some battery-powered cars. Overheating issues at the chaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Second sub-€25.000 EV from Stellantis will be new Fiat Panda

August 07, 2023

Car manufacturing group Stellantis has announced that it plans to launch a second EV next year, costing less than € 25 000 in the standardThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker presents three new EVs

August 07, 2023

At an event in Huntington Beach, California, Fisker presented its future electric cars that will be on the market by 2026. The models includThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Zeekr 001 for Europe rolls off assembly line in China

August 04, 2023

At Zeekr’s plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang province in China, the first model of the shooting brake 001 destined for Europe has rolled off the assThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

KG Mobility unveils electric Torres EVX

August 02, 2023

The Korean brand, formally known as Ssangyong, KG Mobility, has lifted the veil on its latest electric SUV, the Torres EVX. This new versionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla under investigation for loss of steering control

August 02, 2023

U.S. safety regulators, amongst them the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced an investigation into 280 000 newThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More new motorbikes, second-hand market plummets in Belgium

August 01, 2023

According to figures from the Belgian mobility federation Febiac, registrations of new motorbikes, scooters, tricycles, and light quadricyclThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda withdraws the MX-30 from the US market

August 01, 2023

Mazda is discontinuing sales of its only all-electric model in the US. The Mazda MX-30 will not receive a new model year. Instead, the JapanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is there a new Saab coming?

August 01, 2023

The spirit of Saab might prevail, finally. An unknown investor has probably purchased the NEVS Emily GT project; hope is glimmering for the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO’s EP9 supercar on display in first HUB in the Netherlands

July 28, 2023

Chinese premium carmaker NIO is to open on August 8th its first ‘NIO HUB’ in the Netherlands, at a central point in Breukelen (Utrecht) nearThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China exports 800 000 NEVs in first half of 2023

July 28, 2023

China exported 2,34 million vehicles in the first half of the year, up 73% from last year, according to data released Thursday by the China This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Zoe bows out in March 2024

July 27, 2023

Renault will cease production of its Zoe electric car on 30 March 2024. It was already clear that there would be no new Zoe generation, but This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW takes almost 5% in Xpeng and signs technology agreement

July 27, 2023

The Volkswagen brand has concluded a technological framework agreement for long-term cooperation with the Chinese electric car start-up XpenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes tinkers with its BEV objectives

July 26, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is trying to improve its sluggish BEV sales, especially in China, but also in other markets. The answer of CEO Ola Kälenius aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mitsubishi to leave China

July 25, 2023

Alliance partner Mitsubishi is discontinuing its China business. The Japanese carmaker justifies withdrawing from the Chinese market by sayiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW kicks off i5 production in Dingolfing factory

July 25, 2023

Two months after it was introduced to the world, the newest generation of the BMW 5 Series started production in BMW’s Dingolfing factory. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kid’s Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa gets its own 3D configurator

July 25, 2023

The spoiled rich kid’s ultimate toy car, a fully electric 75% scaled replica of the famous Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, now has its grown-up conThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New JLR Group CEO is Adrian Mardell

July 25, 2023

The JLR Group (previously Jaguar Land Rover) has finally appointed Adrian Mardell as its new permanent CEO. Mardell had already held the posThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More details about ‘Chinese’ Audi-SAIC cooperation

July 25, 2023

For weeks already, there have been rumors that VW’s daughter Audi is considering buying an electric car platform from a competitor in China.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

French hydrogen fairy tale Hopium in danger of going belly-up

July 24, 2023

It’s going further downhill with the French hydrogen car fairy tale of racing pilot Olivier Lombard, the Hopium Māchina that once was calleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars on track for transformation

July 20, 2023

Volvo Cars reported a 39% increase in operating profits, excluding joint ventures and associates, and a corresponding EBIT margin of 6,3% foThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bolt has its new e-scooter, the Bolt 6

July 20, 2023

Estonian mobility company Bolt introduced its new e-scooter, Bolt 6. The plan is to gradually roll out the new model, with better handling aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault is rapidly recovering

July 19, 2023

The Renault Group is recovering swiftly from the difficult years behind and the problems encountered. Its worldwide sales amounted to 1 133 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese government leaks pictures of Cadillac Optiq

July 19, 2023

It has become somewhat common these days for the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MITT) to leak pictures of future vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford F-150 Lightning $10 000 cheaper in the US

July 19, 2023

Ford is slashing the price of its F-150 Lightning in the US. Depending on the variant, the electric pickup now costs up to 10 000 dollars leThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car market is growing again

July 19, 2023

In June 2023, the EU car market grew by 17,8% to 1 million registered units, according to the figures of the European car manufacturers assoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: ‘Smaller cars can reduce demand for critical metals’

July 18, 2023

Cutting battery sizes, improving chemistries, and reducing private car journeys can cut the expected consumption of critical materials in BEThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally goes off the beaten path

July 18, 2023

Ford’s electric cross-over Mustang Mach-E is about to get a rally-inspired version unveiled in a camo suit at the Goodwood Festival of SpeedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla builds ‘first Cybertruck’ at Texas gigafactory

July 18, 2023

According to an official Tesla tweet, the ‘first Cybertruck’ electric pickup was built at the Texas gigafactory this week. Whether that meanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Makkina pays tribute to Triumph TR2 with TR25 EV concept

July 18, 2023

The automotive design house Makkina created a new fully electric concept car, the TR25, to remember the British sports car brand Triumph andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ineos Grenadier Demonstrator debutes with BMW fuel cell

July 17, 2023

British Ineos Automotive, the global chemical giant’s daughter, debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (GFS), the hydrogen demonstration This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai presents high-performance N version of Ioniq 5

July 17, 2023

Hyundai has unveiled the high-performance version of its Ioniq 5 electric model at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The launch of the new eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

E-bikes VanMoof on the verge of bankruptcy

July 14, 2023

The Dutch manufacturer of e-design bicycles, VanMoof, is on the verge of bankruptcy. The financial problems are so dramatic that the companyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese SAIC lowers prices despite ‘agreement’

July 14, 2023

MG Motor is reacting to the price reduction for the VW ID.3 in China and has lowered the price of its competitor model MG Mulan (MG4 in EuroThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Carmakers sign agreement to end price war in China (update)

July 14, 2023

Sixteen carmakers committed at Shanghai Auto Forum to fend off the ongoing price war in China. Among the underwriters was also the brand thaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche shows electric Vision 357 Speedster at Goodwood

July 14, 2023

Porsche marks the 30th anniversary of the famed Goodwood Festival of Speed with the Porsche Vision 357 Speedster. The new concept car is theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s new electric Scénic to be revealed in September

July 13, 2023

The all-new Renault Scénic E-Tech Electric will make its world premiere during the IAA Mobility 2023 event in Munich on September 4. The caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Caterham presents sports EV concept

July 13, 2023

The British sports car manufacturer Caterham has presented Project V, a lightweight, fully electric coupé concept car. The aim is for a marThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving another Chinese-Swedish premium EV: Zeekr 001

July 13, 2023

Eventually, it was to become Lynk & Co’s first fully electric model. Still, after reconsideration, it was labeled ‘too good’ to resist tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault readies production version of new electric R5

July 12, 2023

Renault recently gave a glimpse into readying the production version of its next-generation EV model. The Renault 5 is on a prototype producThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes more than doubled EV sales in Q2

July 12, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars more than doubled its sales of battery-electric cars in the second quarter to 56 300 units (+123%). This growthThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Smartglasses: a head-up display for motorcycles

July 11, 2023

BMW Motorrad is bringing the head-up display to the motorcycle world with the ConnectedRide Smartglasses. This clever pair of glasses connecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi apprentices create ‘electrical prince’ EP4

July 11, 2023

To mark the 150th anniversary at the Audi site in Neckarsulm, twelve brand apprentices have electrified the iconic, classic EP4. The ‘E’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is there an EV price war coming up in Europe?

July 10, 2023

In the battle for the top spot in the German electric car market, Tesla was ahead again in the first half of the year, but its lead over theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW doubles EV sales again, PHEV sales decline

July 10, 2023

The BMW Group delivered 88 289 fully electric vehicles of the BMW and Mini brands to customers in the second quarter. This means the companyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes joins NACS charging standard

July 10, 2023

Mercedes-Benz just became the first German carmaker to join the NACS or North American Charging System initiated by Tesla in the U.S. The coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford Fiesta is past as of today

July 07, 2023

The final Ford Fiesta will roll off the production line today, Friday, 7 July, following the company’s decision late last year to axe the poThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Mercedes CLE also as PHEV

July 07, 2023

In November, Mercedes-Benz will bring the CLE on the market, a Coupe that uses the technology of both the C- and (recently updated) E-Class.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan launches 3-24-months flexible EV subscription in UK

July 06, 2023

Nissan has launched in the United Kingdom a flexible subscription service featuring a simple all-in-one monthly payment for its EVs, Leaf, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Iveco eDaily tows 153 tons setting new Guinness World Record

July 06, 2023

Iveco has shown off the strength of its electric Daily with a bit of towing exercise. The eDaily managed to tow a heavy truck carrying a digThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.