Taking Nissan’s new Ariya EV for a drive on Swedish roads

July 15, 2022

When Nissan, one of the pioneers of electric driving with the Leaf, says that the new Ariya is the stepping stone to a whole new range of EVThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New car sales still in the red (Update)

July 15, 2022

The sales of new cars in Belgium and Luxembourg decreased by almost 16% in the first half of 2022 compared to 2021. June showed virtually thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Streamlined Ioniq 6 sedan extends range easily with 100 km

July 14, 2022

Boxier SUVs and crossovers are wind scoops compared to sleek sedans costing more energy. Hyundai is proving this once again as it released tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bosch invests €3 billion in semiconductors

July 14, 2022

The world’s largest car industry supplier, the German Bosch Group, has announced it will invest €3 billion in semiconductors between now aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

A Chinese EV powered solely by solar panels?

July 14, 2022

Can an electric vehicle (EV) be powered solely by solar energy in the form of carried-on solar panels? The results of a Chinese team of 42 cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stromer vigour reflects healthy bike market

July 13, 2022

Speed pedelec manufacturer Stromer launches a new top model and an interesting leasing scheme. The relentless activity of the Swiss e-bike mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Uber Files: Macron under fire for his links with Uber

July 12, 2022

Nearly two months after his re-election, the French opposition is summoning French president Emmanuel Macron to explain himself after the reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Traxio: ‘10% fewer second-hand motorbike registrations’

July 12, 2022

Despite the resurgence in May, the second-hand motorbike market is falling on hard times. In the first six months of the year, 41 568 vehiclThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Scania delivers full-electric truck of 64 tons

July 12, 2022

Scania has delivered an all-electric truck specially designed for transporting timber to Swedish timber processor SCA, offering a gross vehiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ElectricBrands presents XBUS camper and Evetta

July 08, 2022

The Itzehoe-based German manufacturer ElectricBrands presented a camper van based on its electric light vehicle XBUS. There is also news aboThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda and Max Verstappen launch a limited run of the ‘e’

July 07, 2022

Exclusively available in 50 units, Honda has prepared a special edition of its all-electric city car, the e. Apart from the cosmetic changesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China’s biggest EV carmaker BYD arrives in the Benelux

July 07, 2022

Chinese car manufacturer BYD is tackling the following countries after Norway with its aim to conquer Europe: the Benelux. In the NetherlandThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar goes primarily for SUV luxury EVs in 2025

July 05, 2022

Jaguar seems to be planning three electric SUV crossover models in the course of transforming into an all-electric brand by 2025, local mediThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford Bronco for (limited) sale in Europe

July 05, 2022

Was Ford saying it would only introduce electrified vehicles on the European market from now on? Yes, but no. Ford just announced that it woThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars to build EV factory in Slovakia

July 01, 2022

Volvo Cars announced today it will establish a third manufacturing plant in Europe. The new state-of-the-art plant in Kosice, Slovakia, willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bankrupt SsangYong saved by Korean steel consortium

July 01, 2022

The tumultuous take-over saga at SsangYong has resulted in chemical-to-steel group KG becoming the new owner. The company outbid underclothiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

A BMW ‘i’con comes to an end: i3 production has stopped

July 01, 2022

The ‘i’conic BMW i3 ends its production with just over 250 000 units produced in the eight and a half years of its existence. It has never bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën Ë-C4 X, variation on a single design theme

June 30, 2022

Citroën is developing an additional model to be positioned between the existing C4 and the C5 X. The new model will be baptised C4 X and wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai lifts veils on Ioniq 6 sedan design

June 29, 2022

Ahead of the final launch in July, Hyundai has lifted the veils on the design of the new Ioniq 6 sedan, which it calls an ‘Electrified StreaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Huawei, CATL, and Avatr to build four EVs together

June 28, 2022

Further details have emerged on the EV cars jointly developed by electronics giant Huawei, battery-maker CATL, and car manufacturer Avatr. BThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG4 Electric prepping for Europe by Q4 2022

June 28, 2022

After showing the Chinese Mulan earlier this month, SAIC has unveiled more details of its next MG model, the MG 4 Electric, for Europe and tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels-built Audi e-tron temporarily sold out

June 28, 2022

Only a week after Audi proudly announced that it is the market leader in Belgium in terms of pure electric vehicles, the e-tron assembled inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen unwraps ID. Aero sedan for China

June 28, 2022

On Monday, Volkswagen unwrapped its next electric vehicle in the line-up in China, the ID. Aero. A four-doors sedan with a 77 kWh battery thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis invests further in Vulcan Energy

June 27, 2022

Stellantis has invested €50 million in Vulcan Energy Resources. As such, it becomes the second-largest shareholder of the German-AustraliaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford builds electric super van

June 27, 2022

Ford Pro, the commercial vehicle division of the American manufacturer, presented the Ford Pro Electric Supervan at the Festival of Speed inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alcopa leaves car importing business

June 24, 2022

The Belgian investment company Alcopa (owned by the Moorkens family) sells the remaining 40% of its shares in Astara Western Europe (formerlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes Vision EQXX beats own record: 1 202 km range

June 24, 2022

On a trip from Stuttgart to Silverstone, the ‘most efficient Mercedes-Benz ever’ breaks its own efficiency record and drives 1 202 km on a sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot 408 PHEV closes gap between 308 and 508

June 23, 2022

After a few striking teaser images, Peugeot has drawn the veil on the new 408, which is considerably larger than the 308 with which it shareThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford chooses Valencia to manufacture next-gen EVs

June 23, 2022

Ford Europe has chosen its Valencia plant in Spain as the preferred location for vehicle assembly, based on a next-generation electric vehicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New glimpse at Volkswagen’s electric sedan ID. Aero

June 22, 2022

Volkswagen is going to unveil its first fully-electric sedan, the ID. Aero on June 27th, but teases further with a new glimpse and new desigThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW to build new e-drives in Austria

June 21, 2022

BMW Group has announced that it will also develop and produce the next generation of electric drives at its main engine plant in Steyr, UppeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Faraday FF 91 finally on the road this year?

June 20, 2022

California-based electric start-up Faraday Future will be able to launch its debut FF 91 model without additional funding during the third qThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Joint venture between Honda and Sony is progressing

June 20, 2022

The joint venture between Sony and Honda for electric cars and mobility services announced in March is becoming more concrete. It will be caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eight out of ten Ferraris will be electrified by 2030

June 17, 2022

Last year, appointed CEO of Ferrari, Benedetto Vigna, unveiled his strategic plan for the world’s most profitable carmaker at a shareholdersThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will GM return ‘electrically’ to Europe?

June 17, 2022

Since the US number one car manufacturer sold Opel/Vauxhall to Stellantis five years ago, its presence on the old continent has been minimalThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lynk & Co 01’s facelift won’t make it to Europe

June 16, 2022

The facelift of the Chinese Lynk & Co 01 SUV with its prominent redesigned tail lights won’t make it to Europe. The latter was confirmedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford US recalls over 50 000 Mustang Mach-E EVs (Update)

June 16, 2022

In the US, Ford will recall some 49 000 Mustang Mach-E EVs for a possible battery problem. As a result, the manufacturer has asked its dealeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hope in dire times: SsangYong Torres

June 15, 2022

Despite an ownership battle in the background, SsangYong doesn’t refrain from looking ahead. The South-Korean niche player presents the ToThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Schaeffler to develop four-in-one drive unit for EVs

June 15, 2022

Schaeffler presented an innovative drive unit for electric vehicles at the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Oslo. Schaeffler says that the ‘fouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW plans to export its Chinese Mini EVs to the US

June 14, 2022

According to the German newspaper Handelsblatt, the board of directors of BMW is discussing whether it should export its Chinese-made Mini EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese Mulan shows how European MG4 will look like

June 13, 2022

The MG Mulan, launched in China end of last week by state-owned parent company SAIC, shows what to expect for the European version of the ChThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen debuts on TikTok with New Auto

June 13, 2022

Regarding itself as a car maker transforming into a tech company, the Volkswagen Group decided it couldn’t do without a TikTok account. UnThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian solar car beats world record: 1 051 km in 12 hours

June 13, 2022

The Belgian Agoria Solar Team has beaten the world record of driving 12 hours continuously in trying to cover the longest distance ever for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lightyear 0 (zero) ready for launch

June 10, 2022

Is solar power coming into the automotive business too? The Dutch manufacturer Lightyear has rebaptized its One into 0 (zero) and is ready fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seat sends Cupra ahead on electrification path

June 09, 2022

At the ‘Unstoppable Impulse Event’ in Sitges near Barcelona, Cupra previewed three electrified models to be launched before 2025. Mother comThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Test drive Nissan Juke Hybrid: not original, still clever

June 09, 2022

Nissan decided to skip the plug-in phase for its electrified models. Hybrids, like this Juke, are poised to bridge the transition to full elThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai’s original Ioniq bows out in July

June 08, 2022

Hyundai will soon cease production of the first Ioniq, the model that received a name that became the electric sub-brand afterward. AccordinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Fiat Doblò goes electric

June 08, 2022

Fiat has announced in a press release that a new Doblò will soon be available on the Belgian market. This third generation of the famous vaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford’s EVs to be sold directly from factory in North America

June 08, 2022

As for the North American market, Ford joins the growing list of car makers that sells electric models from the factory at fixed prices. JimThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.