Renault: the fewer but more profitable cars policy works (update)

February 18, 2022

At a ‘media day’ in Renault’s Technocenter, CEO Luca de Meo declared that he has decided to accelerate the turning point of going fully elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar goes for bonded aluminum chassis

February 18, 2022

For its Polestar 5, the Geely-daughter and exclusive manufacturer of EVs will use a new chassis made of bonded aluminum in the Polestar 5 anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving Renault’s Megane going all-electric

February 17, 2022

Renault launches the all-electric Megane today, but in fact, it is an entirely new model that has nothing to do with the existing Mégane thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla 3, Audi e-Tron, and BMW iX3 best-selling EVs in Belgium

February 17, 2022

As in the rest of Europe, the Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling EV in Belgium last year. It accounted for 2 466 registrations and comfortabThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG launches two EQE performance EVs

February 16, 2022

Mercedes-AMG, the sports division of Mercedes-Benz, launches two new performance EVs in its portfolio. The EQE 43 4Matic and the EQE 53 4MatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Skoda starts assembly of Enyaq iV Coupé

February 15, 2022

Skoda has begun production of the Enyaq iV Coupé. The athletically styled version of the Enyaq sits on the MEB (Modulare ElektrifizierungsBThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren Group to acquire parts delivery specialist PHE

February 15, 2022

D’Ieteren Group, the mother company of car importer D’Ieteren Automotive (importing the VW Group brands), further diversifies its portfolio.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lexus shows new all-electric sports car

February 14, 2022

Lexus has just released some new pictures and animations of its next-generation battery-electric sports car. The model was first revealed onThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo builds battery plant and introduces mega casting (update)

February 14, 2022

Swedish/Chinese car manufacturer, Volvo Cars, and Swedish battery specialist, Northvolt, have announced the location of their planned joint This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW ID.3 catches fire in Brussels underground parking

February 14, 2022

On Friday evening, a VW ID.3 caught fire in an underground parking in the center of Brussels. The firefighters managed to contain and extingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes launches a connected wall box

February 14, 2022

Mercedes has unveiled a new type of wall box in its portfolio that will come to market as of April. It’s a connected device so that users This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW finalizes majority stake in its Chinese joint venture BBA

February 14, 2022

BMW has finally acquired a majority stake in BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA). As announced three years ago, the Munich-based carmaker now hoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

US Army’s climate strategy includes electric vehicle fleet

February 12, 2022

The US Army has unveiled a comprehensive climate strategy that includes building an electric vehicle fleet in the coming years. By 2027, theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche gearing up in becoming e-bike specialist

February 11, 2022

Porsche AG has announced two strategic partnerships in the fast-growing market of e-bikes. The sports car manufacturer has acquired Fazua, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Smart EVs will have ‘hashtag’ name

February 11, 2022

Smart has presented the new terminology for its future generation of electric cars. It uses the ‘#’ symbol in combination with a number. GivThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault and Valeo to develop a new electric motor

February 10, 2022

Renault Group, Valeo, and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive join forces to develop and manufacture a new-generation automotive electric motor in FraThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

RAM calls in customers’ help for a competitive EV pickup

February 10, 2022

Truck specialist RAM wants to bring an all-electric pickup to the market by 2024. To avoid a me-too product, the company has created ramrevoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren baptizes its bicycle business Lucien

February 10, 2022

Belgian’s most prominent car importer, D’Ieteren, is bringing together all its new bicycle businesses under the Lucien brand, the listed comThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EnergyVision: 492 extra public charging points in Brussels

February 10, 2022

Before the end of the year, some 246 charging stations (with 492 charging points) will be added to the Brussels public EV charging network, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan to stop developing internal combustion engines (Update)

February 09, 2022

The Japanese business newspaper Nikkei announces that Nissan plans to stop the further development of internal combustion engines. However, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DS tests its future with E-Tense Performance

February 09, 2022

By 2024 DS Automobiles will be fully dedicated to electric models. In the wake of that shift, the company is experimenting with technology aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Here’s the Tonale poised to save Alfa Romeo

February 09, 2022

Alfa Romeo has finally lifted the curtain on its compact SUV, Tonale. In many ways, this is the little brother to the Stelvio, but despite bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VDL casts first stone of new e-bus plant in Roeselare

February 09, 2022

Bus and coach manufacturer VDL has officially started the construction of a new, energy-neutral production unit in Roeselare (West Flanders)This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Two biggest Flemish car magazines are merging

February 09, 2022

The specialized car magazines AutoGids and AutoWereld are becoming the only magazine. It will appear 22 times per year and be closely relateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes speeds up launch of two all-electric SUVs

February 08, 2022

Mercedes is extensively realigning its business. After a change of name, with Daimler AG turned Mercedes-Benz Group AG at the beginning of tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders opposes Walloon windmills in its backyard

February 08, 2022

Flemish Minister of Patrimonial Estate, Matthias Diependaele (N-VA), supports Zuhal Demir (N-VA), Flemish Minister of the Environment, in heThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi to stop small cars and concentrate on higher segments

February 08, 2022

The German car manufacturer and VW daughter Audi wants to make more money per car sold. The consequence is that it has to abandon producing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

King Philippe inaugurates ‘hydrogen harbor’ in Oman

February 07, 2022

King Philippe – Filip of Belgium – inaugurated the ‘hydrogen’ harbor of Duqm in the Sultanate of Oman. Belgian dredger DEME plans to insThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar will have its own EV platform called Panthera

February 06, 2022

Jaguar has decided to develop its own electric platform as part of its plan to become an all-electric brand by 2025. The I-Pace will continuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New car sales further down, second-hand car sales persist

February 03, 2022

During the first month of 2022, the second-hand car sales (55 821 units, +0,1%) were perfectly equivalent to last year. The registrations ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Melexis sold 1,4 billion automotive chips in 2021

February 03, 2022

Belgian chip manufacturer Melexis posted record sales in 2021. With sales up 27 percent and net profit growth of a whopping 89 percent, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG launches its hybrid performance flagship GT 63 S E

February 02, 2022

Mercedes-AMG has opened the order books for the GT 63 S E Performance. The sales launch of this performance PHEV includes the price: In GermThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Febiac: “100th edition of BMS will be physical again”

February 02, 2022

The Belgian car and two-wheeler federation Febiac wants to organize a physical version again of the Brussels Motor Show (BMS) in 2023. It haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Koenigsegg showcases pizza-sized lightweight electric motor

February 02, 2022

Despite being a small manufacturer of hypercars in a small town in Sweden, Koenigsegg has never been shy of developing pioneering technologyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alstom to supply NMBS/SNCB with 50 new e-locomotives

February 02, 2022

The French train manufacturer Alstom is going to build 50 locomotives for Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB. The first order of 24 units repThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No more combustion engines at Rolls-Royce

February 02, 2022

All successors to the current Rolls-Royce range will be fully electric. This is necessary to meet the target of offering only electric modelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent start-up Taito presents three-wheeler e-scooter

February 01, 2022

A young Ghent startup, called Taito Mobility, is launching what it calls a much more stable and safer three-wheeler e-scooter via a pre-saleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Enyaq Coupé iV spices up Skoda’s range

February 01, 2022

After a bunch of teasers and hints, Skoda has finally unveiled the Enyaq Coupé iV. Basically, it’s a sportier and more emotional version ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes restructures R&D and finally leaves Daimler era behind

February 01, 2022

As a part of the reorientation toward e-mobility, German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has restructured its development department. MeanwhiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alpine future will be electric, premium, and… in Dieppe

January 31, 2022

Renault’s sporty daughter Alpine will build a small electric SUV in home base Dieppe from 2025 onward. This has been announced by CEO Luca dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VAB: ‘47% of Flemish citizens postpone purchase of new car’

January 31, 2022

According to mobility organization VAB’s latest mobility barometer,  almost half of all Flemish citizens postpone the purchase of a new carThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW stops production of iconic BMW i3 in July 2022

January 31, 2022

German car manufacturer BMW will end production of its iconic i3 in Leipzig in July 2022. The major reason for this is most likely the conveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes invests in solid-state battery technology of ProLogium

January 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has invested a high double-digit million euro amount in the Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium and agreThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Dream Factory’ will make Bentley’s BEVs of the future

January 27, 2022

Bentley’s first-ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) will be developed and built in the UK, with the company committing to investing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Classic Mini gets modern e-drive

January 25, 2022

The heritage of Sir Alec Issigonis, the creator of the Mini, still seems strong enough today to give it a contemporary touch. So much so thaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch yacht dealer Natural Yachts to electrify its entire fleet

January 25, 2022

The Dutch yacht dealer and rental company Natural Yachts (Northern Holland) wants to rent only electric yachts. Seven new electric motor yacThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch bicycle giant Accell ending up in American hands

January 25, 2022

On Monday, the American investment company KKR made a take-over bid of 1,56 billion euros for the Accell Group the Dutch owner of bicycle brThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM starts pre-production of Cadillac Lyriq

January 24, 2022

GM has some catching up to do when it comes to all-electric models. The American car giant has committed itself to having more than 20 electThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Camper industry is discovering electrification

January 24, 2022

More and more manufacturers of recreational vehicles (RVs) are interested in electrification and deploying plans in that direction. Lately, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault partners with Geely

January 24, 2022

Last Friday, Groupe Renault announced a new partnership. This time it’s the Chinese manufacturer Geely that has been chosen. Both partners wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Serbia pulls plug on Rio Tinto lithium project

January 21, 2022

More question marks for European car manufacturers where to find the lithium for their batteries, now that Serbia forbids a giant lithium miThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BEV sales progress quickly in EU and even more in China

January 20, 2022

According to Schmidt Automotive Research (SAR) data, the new BEV passenger car registrations in 2021 reached 1,2 million units in Western EuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.