British car industry at lowest level since… 1956

January 26, 2023

According to figures from the sector federation SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), vehicle production in the UK dropped to iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota enters e-cargo bike business with French Douze

January 25, 2023

In France, Toyota will offer an e-cargo bike for the last-mile delivery sector and privateers. It has struck a deal with French e-bike brandThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

E-Ray: the cleanest Corvette is also the fastest

January 24, 2023

The current generation of the Corvette stirs up the heritage bloodline in many ways. After moving the engine from front to rear, General MotThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia offers glimpse into EV9 specs and pricing

January 24, 2023

Kia may have just revealed some of the EV9’s specs and pricing in a customer survey. The family SUV could be offered in five different trim This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Extremely efficient Aptera solar car promises 1.000-mile range

January 23, 2023

Californian start-up Aptera Motors has revealed the Launch Edition of its highly efficient solar car. Thanks to its solar array, it can recoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

With 270.000 visitors Brussels Motor Show secures its survival

January 23, 2023

The 100th-anniversary edition of the Brussels Motor Show (BMS) welcomed some 270 000 public visitors in nine days. That’s considerably less This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Motorrad breaks sales record

January 20, 2023

BMW Motorrad achieved the highest sales in its corporate history, with 202 895 motorcycles and scooters handed over to customers in 2022. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian start-up Veton wraps EV-charger in fashionable design

January 20, 2023

Belgian start-up Veton wants to conquer the world and a growing number of EV owners from its base in Antwerp by wrapping the classic EV-charThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vanwall launches the Vandervell, its first EV production car

January 20, 2023

Vanwall, a former English Formula 1 racing team, is revived and has presented an electric compact production model to be built in Germany. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese MG launches into hydrogen with Euniq 7 MPV

January 19, 2023

Chinese SAIC daughter MG, the self-appointed heir to Brittain’s iconic sports car brand, has launched into hydrogen, showing the Euniq 7 FCEThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Xpeng will open four delivery centers in Europe this year

January 18, 2023

Xpeng is steadfastly forging its road into the European market. The Chinese EV maker has announced that it will open four service and deliveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Suzuki’s first all-electric SUV isn’t a Toyota

January 18, 2023

At the Delhi Auto Show 2023, Suzuki unveiled the EVx, a concept car announcing the brand’s first all-electric SUV. The first specs seem toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo reveals electric MPV with Zeekr DNA for China

January 18, 2023

Volvo has presented its Chinese roadmap for 2023 during a press conference, revealing three new electric models coming this year. Next to a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car market at its lowest level since 1993

January 18, 2023

In December 2022, new car registrations in the EU expanded by 12,8%, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth this year. However, in 20This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo’s smallest EVs get improved range, charging, and RWD

January 17, 2023

As part of a new package of product updates, Volvo has improved both the range (WLTP) and charging for the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD set to introduce new A-segment Seagull EV

January 17, 2023

With EV and battery technology gradually lowering in cost, more manufacturers are introducing cheap electric city cars. For example, the ChiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Energyville: ‘average car weight has risen 10% in Belgium’

January 17, 2023

Electrification and the swing toward SUVs are making their mark on the scales of the Belgian car fleet. On average, cars now weigh 10% more This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CEO: ‘Our EVs will soon be the benchmark’

January 17, 2023

Last week, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse previewed some of the technology on its ‘Neue Klasse’ EV platform at the CES in Las Vegas. He was alsoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fierce competition forces Tesla into price war (update)

January 16, 2023

Facing stiff opposition from customers and criticism in its home country after lowering its prices in China twice in three months, Tesla hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

World premiere at BMS: Mazda adds PHEV-version of MX-30

January 16, 2023

As we were already hinting at a few weeks ago, Mazda revealed a new car at the Brussels Motor Show. The independent Japanese manufacturer isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seres 5 for Europe unveiled at Brussels Motor Show

January 16, 2023

The American-Chinese manufacturer Seres, from the same group as DFSK, has launched its second model for Europe at the Brussels Motor Show. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car of the Year 2023 is Jeep Avenger

January 16, 2023

For the first time, the award-winning Car of the Year (COTY) ceremony was at the Brussels Motor Show. Fifty-seven car journalists from 23 coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes to drop EQ badge for its electric cars?

January 13, 2023

According to internal sources quoted by the German Handelsblatt, Mercedes-Benz intends to drop its EQ-label it uses to differentiate its eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren will show more than cars at BMS

January 12, 2023

Where VW Group importer D’Ieteren had decided not to be present at the 2022 BMS (which was finally canceled), it’s again present with an entThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Premium experiences and events’ instead of a motor show

January 12, 2023

The organizers of the Brussels Motor Show are announcing the presence of 95% of the market at the motor show opening its doors (for the presThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche Macan EV favors performance over range

January 12, 2023

Accompanied by some pictures of prototypes and a video, Porsche has released further details on the upcoming Macan EV. The sports carmaker cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sony and Honda unveil Afeela prototype EV (update)

January 10, 2023

Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) is planning to launch as soon as possible two other models besides the sedan – an SUV and probably an MPV – uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VinFast gives details about smaller cars VF6 and VF7

January 09, 2023

VinFast, Vietnam’s electric car manufacturer, is lining up its following two models after the VF 8 and VF 9 that were previously presentedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Inception Concept: this is your electric Peugeot in 2025

January 06, 2023

The Peugeot Inception Concept looks like a wild idea on wheels, born to grab attention, but underneath its razor-edged surface sits a guidelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

RAM 1500 EV will come in 2024, a concept is shown at CES

January 06, 2023

The electric Ram 1500 pickup Stellantis showed at the CES today is still a concept vehicle. Unlike what was rumored a few weeks ago, the proThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian second-hand car market closes 2022 with 9,4% loss

January 05, 2023

In 2022, 642 669 second-hand cars were registered in Belgium, a decrease of 9,4% (66 936 units) compared to the year before (709 605 registrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault COO: ‘There will be no Zoe successor’

January 04, 2023

The Renault Zoe, first released in 2012, will not be replaced. Renault’s second-in-command, Fabrice Cambolive, has confirmed this to the EngThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW shows camouflaged ID.7 at CES in Las Vegas

January 04, 2023

Volkswagen will showcase its first fully electric sedan based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Four out of five new car sales in Norway are electric

January 03, 2023

In 2022, almost 80% of all newly registered cars in Norway were electric, a world record. Tesla is the overall market leader, with a 12,2% mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Chinese Aion readying the world’s most aerodynamic EV?

January 03, 2023

The EV battle for record drag has spawned a new self-declared winner. Chinese brand Aion, a subsidiary of GAC, has unveiled the hyper GT feaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla Semi gives a sneak peek of its 1.000 Volts battery

January 03, 2023

About a month after the first delivery event of the Tesla Semi, where it proved its 500-mile range, technical images have emerged of the lonThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian car sales -4,4% in 2022, BMW number one again

January 03, 2023

Despite an excellent December month (+20,6% compared to last year), the Belgian car market regressed by 4,4% compared to 2021. This was due This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

RAM 1500 REV electric pickup is ready for launch

January 03, 2023

Ram’s electric pickup is set to debut in less than a week, and up until recently, it wasn’t exactly clear what it would be called. However, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai will only sell EVs in Norway

December 30, 2022

From now on, Hyundai Motors has decided to sell only pure electric vehicles in Norway. The Hyundai Group has invested a lot lately in develoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving the Chinese MG4: bang for your buck

December 29, 2022

You won’t be stared at for its modern but not unique looks when driving by, as this family hatchback – MG’s latest EV washing ashore in EuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai pussyfooting into third place worldwide

December 29, 2022

The Hyundai Group is officially the third-largest automaker globally, behind only Volkswagen and Toyota. However, the South Korean automakerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Last ride in a Dutch-built Tesla 3 hearse

December 28, 2022

Going silently and electric until your final destination is now possible in a Dutch-built Tesla 3 hearse, a European first for this smaller This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will ‘retrofit’ soon have a legal base in Belgium?

December 28, 2022

Retrofit, the transformation of an existing, sometimes old car into an electrically driven one, is becoming increasingly popular. But many cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO launches two new flagship SUVs in China

December 27, 2022

Chinese premium electric carmaker NIO has launched two new flagship SUV models – a Coupe-SUV EC7 and a new version of the bigger six-seat ESThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Scania to deliver 600 electric trucks for Girteka in Lithuania

December 27, 2022

Scania and the transportation company Girteka from Lithuania announce an extensive new partnership. Girteka expects Scania to deliver up to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën’s Christmas present: another 1 000 My Ami Buggy’s

December 23, 2022

Did you miss your Citroën My Ami Buggy? Most probably, the 50 produced specimens were sold out in… 18 minutes. Now, Citroën has decided This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.