Driving Mazda’s new flagship CX-60 PHEV

May 01, 2022

When you’re invited as one of the few to test drive a pre-production model of a brand’s new flagship, it’s an offer you can’t refuse. EspeciThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wiesmann Thunderball swaps BMW heart for e-motors

April 29, 2022

Wiesmann is a small and eccentric German manufacturer that builds refined and British-looking roadsters and relies on proven BMW engines forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alcomotive becomes Astara Western Europe

April 29, 2022

The Alcomotive group, the importer of Hyundai, Suzuki, MG, SsangYong, and Maxus, among other activities, changes into Astara Western Europe.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen admits looking into electric Amarok

April 27, 2022

At an event presentation for the new 2023 Volkswagen Amarok, a board member mentioned that the commercial brand is looking into an electric This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

LEVC’s electric vans cross the Channel to Belgium

April 27, 2022

London’s typical ‘black cabs’ are crossing the Channel to Belgium in white and blue livery and as a battery-electric van with a range extendThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM says yes to an all-electric Corvette

April 26, 2022

Through its Twitter account, Chevrolet has officially confirmed that it will launch an all-electric Corvette shortly after the introduction This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eventual new Alfa MiTo will be fully electric

April 26, 2022

Alfa Romeo, a brand part of the Stellantis Group, is considering a comeback of its MiTo. Production of the smallest Alfa was discontinued thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Datsun buried for good, Renault wants to sell Nissan shares

April 26, 2022

The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan announced on Monday that it would stop the production of Datsun vehicles. The historical brand will disThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda goes for three dedicated EV platforms

April 25, 2022

Honda goes for three new all-electric dedicated vehicle platforms. As already mentioned earlier, the plan is to achieve sales volumes of morThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flemish government irresolute about taxing pick-ups

April 22, 2022

The environmental organization Bond Beter Leefmilieu (BBL) complains about the indecisiveness of the Flemish government to tax pick-ups propThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Indi One EV comes to markets next year

April 22, 2022

The Californian start-up Independent Electric Vehicles (Indi EV), founded in 2017, presented its first electric car at the New York Auto ShoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lexus RZ next development in brand’s BEVs

April 21, 2022

After Toyota showed several electric models in recent months, it is up to Lexus now, its luxury subsidiary, to unveil the first EV of its fuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes EQS SUV comes in three variants

April 20, 2022

Mercedes presented the EQS SUV, the first SUV based on the electric EVA2 platform. There will be three drive variants of the luxury SUV at tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars invests in charging technology specialist StoreDot

April 19, 2022

Volvo Cars has invested StoreDot, an Israeli company developing extreme-fast charging battery technology for electric cars. The investment wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid warming up Europe with ‘live’ client charm offensive

April 15, 2022

American electric carmaker Lucid Motors, the brainchild of ex-Tesla S Chief Engineer Peter Rawlinson, is warming up Europe for the brand croThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lightyear raises the price of its One with 100 000 euros

April 15, 2022

Dutch start-up Lightyear, the manufacturer of the world’s first commercial solar car, is starting production of its first batch of customeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW is doing well but stays prudent about the future

April 15, 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the operational benefit of the Volkswagen group rose to €8,5 billion, a 77% increase compared to last year. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes Vision EQXX confirms 1 000 km+ range in real life

April 14, 2022

The Mercedes Vision EQXX prototype for the electric sedan of the future has recently proven its 1 000 km + range in real driving conditions.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s Alpine A110 successor to be built in Norfolk, UK?

April 13, 2022

Persistent rumors situate the assembly of the (all-electric) successor of the Alpine A110 sports car at the Lotus factory in Norfolk, UK. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche starts repairing batteries on the workshop floor

April 13, 2022

Porsche is sticking to its ‘Road-to-X’ strategy, whereby the manufacturer believes that by 2025 half of all new Porsches will be electric, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sharing supplier OKAI makes its first consumer e-bike

April 13, 2022

OKAI, a Chinese multinational that has built its reputation as one of the largest e-scooter and e-bike sharing service providers, launches iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

V2G to become possible on Hyundai EVs

April 13, 2022

Hyundai plans to make the onboard charger from the Ioniq 5 suitable for bidirectional charging, enabling V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) technology. IThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Almost in full flesh: Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

April 12, 2022

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares brought a special guest to the Formula E Grand Prix in Rome over the weekend: a barely camouflaged prototype oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda invests €37 billion in EVs

April 12, 2022

Japanese car manufacturer Honda is investing €37 billion in developing and producing EVs. By 2030, it wants to have 30 EVs on offer, repreThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford starts European production of E-Transit

April 11, 2022

At Ford’s Otosan production site in Turkey, production of the 100% electrically powered Transit will get started. Ford has big plans to elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Netherlands: half of EV sales go to private individuals

April 11, 2022

An increasing share of newly purchased electric cars in the Netherlands goes to private consumers. More than half (52%) of the 12 385 new EVThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Next XC60 will be first Volvo with Northvolt battery

April 08, 2022

The first Volvo with Northvolt cells will be the next-gen XC60, an important step for the carmaker and battery supplier to form an end-to-enThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Smart from Geely and Mercedes to be shared among friends

April 08, 2022

With the unveiling of the definite version of its SUV #1, the resurrection of Smart is complete. The first car under joint Chinese and GermaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW and Mercedes gaining momentum in BEV sales

April 08, 2022

Figures for the first quarter of 2022 show that German premium carmakers are gaining momentum in sales of fully electric cars, with BMW doubThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla to double annual output with opening of Giga Texas

April 08, 2022

Inaugurated by the Cyber Rodeo event, Tesla has opened its new factory in Austin, Texas, not far from its new headquarters. With the recentlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO to offer decremental monthly car subscription in China

April 07, 2022

Chinese electric carmaker NIO has upgraded its car rental service in several Chinese cities by offering a decremental fee for the monthly suThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

OEMs, like GM and Honda, teaming up to work on affordable EVs

April 07, 2022

The affordable car is almost gone, and electrification is another big hurdle for the species. Some manufacturers want to do something about This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes reaches milestone of 25 000 pure electric vans sold

April 06, 2022

Mercedes announced today that it has reached the milestone of 25 000 pure electric vans. It’s an important goal for the German manufacturer This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Traxio: ‘second-hand car became 15% more expensive’

April 06, 2022

Shrinking supply, inflation, and lack of consumer confidence due to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have forced up prices of second-handThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Gazelle opens first e-bike test center in Belgium

April 05, 2022

On March 31st, Dutch bicycle giant Royal Gazelle has opened its first e-bike test center in Belgium, on the Mechelsesteenweg in Rumst betweeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric Rolls-Royce goes winter testing

April 05, 2022

Rolls-Royce has completed its winter testing of the first electric model, the Spectre. About a quarter of the 2,5 million test kilometers plThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First drawing of ‘VW bus’ now in Amsterdam Rijksmuseum

April 01, 2022

The famous sketch of the iconic VW bus T1 will be 75 years old in a few weeks. To celebrate this, the drawing by car dealer Ben Pon is now eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Dealer eater’ Van Mossel buys Vereenooghe

March 31, 2022

The Belgian car distribution landscape is constantly changing. Consolidation is the keyword, and foreign players are moving fast, especiallyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Already 65 000+ orders for GM’s electric Hummer

March 31, 2022

According to a report, General Motors has received more reservations than previously expected for its GMC Hummer electric pickups and SUVs. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia shows next electric SUV EV9 Concept

March 30, 2022

The EV9 on display today previews the next EV from Kia and shows the design language of future Kia models. The EV9 is expected in dealershipThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will solid-state batteries make an all-electric 911 feasible?

March 30, 2022

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has hinted at an all-electric 911, confessing that solid-state batteries might be the technology that is up to the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Plastic Omnium ventures into battery production

March 30, 2022

On Tuesday, French automotive equipment manufacturer Plastic Omnium announced its ambition to get into battery production. The industrial grThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus’ first car of new era is electric Hyper-SUV Eletre

March 30, 2022

In its ongoing transformation into a global performance car brand, Lotus has launched its first product, which is considered a milestone forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ukrainian war delays launch Volkswagen ID.5

March 28, 2022

Problems with the delivery of cable harnesses force Volkswagen to postpone the launch of its all-electric ID.5 cross-over coupé by a month.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eleventh generation Honda Civic only as pure hybrid

March 25, 2022

Honda has presented its next electrified model for Europe with the Civic e:HEV. This year, the eleventh-generation Honda Civic model for EurThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Uber takes all New York’s yellow cabs on board

March 25, 2022

Ride-hailing giant Uber is smoking the peace pipe with the New York yellow cabs by integrating their service on its app. Users and yellow caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan to stop development Euro 7 compliant ICE cars

March 25, 2022

The Japanese carmaker Nissan has announced that it will refrain from investing in Euro 7-compliant pure combustion vehicles. Instead, the JaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fifth generation Mini will be both electric and ICE powered

March 24, 2022

Mini is now developing its fifth generation and, just like the current generation, it will have an electric version. The emphasis seems to bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cadillac’s first all-electric Lyriqs roll off assembly line

March 23, 2022

At the assembly plant of Spring Hill in Tenessee, Cadillac has started production of its first all-electric vehicle, the Lyriq SUV. The LyriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Does the Solterra EV tick all the Subaru boxes? We drove it.

March 23, 2022

As one of the first journalists in Europe, we were able to drive the first Subaru EV, the Solterra, on a closed test circuit in Aldenhoven, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peeters kicks off new campaign to get people biking

March 21, 2022

Last weekend, Flemish Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), and the Flemish Foundation for Traffic Science (Vlaamse Stichting VerkThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche confirms 718 successor to be electric

March 21, 2022

Porsche has officially confirmed that it intends to offer its mid-engine 718 sports car exclusively in all-electric form by the middle of thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo joins forces with Starbucks for a charging network

March 17, 2022

Volvo has agreed with coffee chain Starbucks and supplier of charging infrastructure Chargepoint to install 60 high-speed stations at 15 locThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Even the iconic VW Beetle is victim of copycats

March 17, 2022

An electric car in the style of the VW Beetle was presented at the Shanghai Motor Show last year. The Beetle-like vehicle comes from Ora, a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.