IG Metall and Stellantis have reached an agreement (update)

November 18, 2021

The influential German car union IG Metall and Stellantis have reached an agreement on Wednesday/ They were on a collision course because StThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia and Hyundai showcase future electric SUVs in LA

November 18, 2021

At the Automobility motor show in Los Angeles sister companies Kia and Hyundai each unveiled their vision of a future large all-electric SUVThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Hool builds double-deck electric coach for US

November 18, 2021

Belgian bus and tour car maker Van Hool has presented the TDX25E Astromega, its first double-deck coach, targeted to the US market. It offerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar wants double market share by 2023

November 17, 2021

The Swedish-Chinese electric car brand Polestar (part of the Geely Group) aims at increasing its annual sales to 290 000 vehicles by the endThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric start-up Rivian valued at $99,9 billion after its IPO

November 12, 2021

American electric pickup truck and SUV manufacturer, Rivian, has had a strong entry to Wall Street on Wednesday following a successful IPO. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Subaru’s first BEV is a poorly disguised Toyota

November 12, 2021

This is the Solterra, Subaru’s first battery-electric vehicle that marks the start of goodbye to the brand’s famed boxer engines. If you expThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Q8 e-tron will be built in Brussels

November 12, 2021

During the celebration of the 8th millionth car produced in the Audi car manufacturing plant in Forest (Brussels), Audi CEO Markus Duesmann This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CE 04 kicks off all-electric urban mobility future

November 10, 2021

BMW Motorrad has started in Berlin the serial production of its all-electric maxiscooter CE 04, both in the consumer version as the police vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cardoen goes for second-hand

November 10, 2021

Car supermarket Cardoen is changing course and aiming much more at the second-hand market. With the installation of  ‘The Reconditioning CeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

As from 2022 your Mercedes car will be a credit card

November 09, 2021

Together with its sub-brand Smart, Mercedes is the first automotive manufacturer that turns its cars into credit cards. It is the next step This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mini pinpoints the end of its combustion engine

November 04, 2021

More details have emerged on Mini’s plans to become a fully electric brand by 2030. As of next year, BMW’s sub-company will launch a new genThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen unwraps its electric SUV coupé ID.5

November 03, 2021

On Wednesday, Volkswagen has unwrapped its newest siblings in the EV range, the SUV coupé  ID.5 and the sporty variant with dual motors anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Updated MG ZS EV gets refreshed design and larger batteries

November 03, 2021

Sino-British carmaker MG Motor has updated its ZS EV. In addition to a refreshed design bringing a new front end, the electric SUV comes witThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s new Kangoo E-Tech stretches range to 300 km

November 03, 2021

On 16 November, Renault will present to the public the new fully electric version of its popular compact van, baptized ‘Kangoo Van E-TECH ElThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

bZ4x kickstarts Toyota’s full-electric offensive

October 29, 2021

Toyota has unveiled the production version of the bZ4x, its first serious attempt at a BEV car for a broad public. And it’s more than the kiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fiat presents new e-van and e-MPV with familiar names

October 29, 2021

Stellantis has presented a new generation of Fiat vans and a ‘reborn’ Multi-Purpose Van (MPV), a people carrier with familiar names: Scudo aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TotalEnergies installs fast-chargers along French highways

October 29, 2021

The French oil and gas giant Total, now rebranded as TotalEnergies, announced an investment of €200 million to equip its highway gas statiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Optimistic GM helps dealers to install 40 000 AC chargers

October 28, 2021

The car company reveals concrete steps after General Motors recently announced charging infrastructure investments of almost $750 million byThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai has reinvented the wheel

October 27, 2021

One wheel that does it all. Hyundai’s component division Mobis has unveiled the ‘e-Corner Module’, a wheel that doesn’t only steer but has iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ineos Grenadier gets hydrogen fuel cell variant

October 27, 2021

British global chemical company, Ineos, a specialist in producing ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen, is working on a hydrogen demonstration version of iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes opens ordering for new C-Class PHEV

October 26, 2021

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz opened on Tuesday ordering for the plug-in version of its new C-Class, the C300e sedan, and estate. The latterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA: electric overtakes diesel sales in Europe

October 25, 2021

With 309 239 battery-electric (BEV) and 239 733 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) sold, electric is overtaking diesel (414 179) for the first tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ducati to be single manufacturer for MotoE GP but has no e-bike

October 22, 2021

As announced earlier this week that Energica would end its contract as the exclusive manufacturer for the MotoE, the all-electric racing claThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

From the Ghent factory to the road: driving the Volvo C40

October 22, 2021

It’s blazing fast, despite its two tons and 200 kg of weight, and surprisingly sleek with its lowered black rooftop. Just two weeks after thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo to take over a Geely car plant in China

October 21, 2021

The Chinese car manufacturing group Geely has given its subsidiary Volvo Cars control of the car plant in Luqiao, China. Next to other modelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

LeasePlan TCO index: EVs cheaper than ICE cars already

October 21, 2021

LeasePlan’s latest Car Cost Index 2021 is confirming what some carmaker’s bosses are saying recently: already today, electric cars are cost-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Nissan Leaf will be a crossover

October 20, 2021

The replacement of the Nissan Leaf will be a crossover model based on the Alliance platform CMF-EV. It will be built at the plant in SunderlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First BMW ‘new class’ will be a 3 Series

October 20, 2021

The first electric car of ‘die Neue Klasse’ (the ‘New Class’) is an all-electric version of the following 3 Series generation. This has beenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Foxconn shows its first BEVs under Foxtron nameplate

October 19, 2021

The Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn launched itself into the automotive business via its automotive subsidiary Foxtron. On Monday, it prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dacia Spring, the cheapest and most frugal EV. We drove it…

October 19, 2021

Dacia has just launched the Spring, the cheapest pure electric car on the market. For just over 17 000 euros, you can buy an EV with a rangeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi to launch Q5 e-tron in China

October 18, 2021

At the upcoming Guangzhou Motor Show, opening on November 19, 2021, the Audi Q5 e-tron is being presented. It’s the upmarket cousin of the 7This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Iconic Moke goes fully electric

October 15, 2021

The British carmaker Moke, producer of a recreational ‘beach jeep’, will be all-electric by 1 January next year. The company has announced tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chile launches tender for 400 000-ton lithium mining contract

October 14, 2021

With one of the world’s largest lithium reserves, Chile is also the second-biggest producer after Australia. By 2025, the South American couThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyvia unveils its first Renault Master on hydrogen

October 14, 2021

HYVIA, the joint venture between Renault and Plug Power, has unveiled its first prototypes of the Renault Master van on hydrogen. The latterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Classic charged for the future: all-electric Aston Martin DB6

October 13, 2021

Some oldtimers are too beautiful not to preserve them for our future mobility. That thinking has led the company Lunaz Design to electrifyinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cupra sole D’Ieteren brand on Brussels Motor Show

October 13, 2021

Cupra, Seat’s performance brand, will be present at the Brussels Motor Show (BMS) from 14 till 23 January 2022, the Belgian importer D’IeterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Maserati production moves to Turin

October 12, 2021

As part of the reorganization of its luxury and sports car brand, automotive group Stellantis has announced that the production of Maserati This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Europe’s first lithium converter plant in Germany by 2024

October 12, 2021

Canadian group Rock Tech Lithium has invested 470 million euros in constructing the first lithium hydroxide converter in Europe. The plant tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch Pon.Bike now world’s largest bicycle manufacturer

October 12, 2021

Dutch Pon.Bike, the bicycle manufacturer of Gazelle and Cervélo bikes and part of Pon Holding, will take over the American Dorel Sports forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will next Toyota Prius also run on hydrogen?

October 11, 2021

There is a chance that Toyota will be using a hydrogen internal combustion engine for the next-generation Prius as part of its plug-in hybriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Solex moped reborn as an e-bike

October 11, 2021

In 1946, the first Solex revolutionized the world of mopeds with its bicycle-base and trimmed, peppy engine on the front wheel. Seventy-fiveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

One in five new Belgian cars registered is ‘electrified’

October 11, 2021

Last nine months, one in five new cars registered in Belgium was ‘electrified’ in some way. In total, 21,8% were battery-electric (BEV), fueThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seven Belgian Q8 stations to offer fossil-free HVO100 diesel

October 08, 2021

Finish biofuel supplier Neste Oy announced on Thursday HVO 100% fossil-free diesel can be found in three new Q8 gas stations in Belgium. LatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lancia to be revived as a pure electric brand

October 08, 2021

In November, Lancia will be celebrating its 115th anniversary. For Lancia enthusiasts, a sad reminder of earlier glory, but hopeful news hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

This is how MG’s tripled line-up takes stage

October 08, 2021

New details have emerged on the model offensive of Chinese-owned MG. The brand is updating its electric powertrains, introducing 11 kW chargThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Marc Coucke to invest in Dutch Ebusco electric buses

October 08, 2021

Belgian entrepreneur Marc Coucke will invest in Dutch electric bus manufacturer Ebusco, which wants to raise €300 million by going public This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo’s first C40s Recharge roll from Ghent assembly line

October 07, 2021

On Thursday, Volvo Car Gent started producing Volvo’s second fully electric model, the C40 Recharge. The latter is a more streamlined crossoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New BMW 2 Active Tourer will have two PHEV versions

October 07, 2021

BMW has presented the second generation of its 2 Series Active Tourer. It will come on the market in February 2022, initially as a ‘mild hybThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Four Ionity superchargers near Brussels ring road

October 07, 2021

At the ‘innovation campus’ Living Tomorrow near the Brussels ring road in Vilvoorde, four Ionity 350 kW superchargers have been installed. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car markets continue to suffer

October 06, 2021

All over Europe, car markets continue to suffer from low sales results. Many point at the worldwide chips shortage as the main reason, but pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rotterdam’s tram network to provide electricity for EVs

October 06, 2021

The city of Rotterdam and public transport company RET (Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram, RET) want to use the energy and network capacity of itThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electrified Jeep Grand Cherokee is not afraid of trails

October 06, 2021

“Drive on sunshine.” That’s the punchline introducing the PHEV version of the new Grand Cherokee. Electrification is a first for the model. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will luxury EVs soon be taxed in Norway?

October 06, 2021

According to Reuters news agency, Norway is installing a new cabinet, which most likely will affect the way EVs are taxed in the country. A This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren is going to sell and repair bikes

October 05, 2021

Car importer and services group D’Ieteren has advanced plans to build a network of bicycle shops across Belgium. The projects are part of a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars goes public before the end of the year

October 05, 2021

Volvo Cars is going for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the stock exchange in Stockholm before the end of the year. The company took a mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Big battle expected on Euro 7 standard

October 05, 2021

Soon, the EU Commission will have to decide about the technical details of the future Euro 7 emission standard for 2025. “There is a huge fiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.