BYD’s Denza Z9 GT officially presented and ready for Europe

August 21, 2024

Chinese luxury car brand Denza, a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, has officially launched its new Z9 GT. The flagship model, whThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 4 starts European deliveries, US to follow by Q4

August 21, 2024

Polestar’s SUV coupé 4 has finally hit the European streets. After presenting the model in the Spring of 2023, followed by the launch of prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dongfeng launches low-cost Nammi Box EV in Europe

August 20, 2024

The Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng Motor launched a new low-cost EV in Europe. Starting at around €23,000, the Dongfeng Nammi Box EV isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD’s Seal U gets update in China with unchanged low price

August 20, 2024

BYD has rolled out an upgraded version of the Song Plus EV in China, known in Europe as the SUV version of the Seal, the Seal U. The startinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nevera R is Rimac’s first hypercar

August 19, 2024

Electric sports car manufacturer Rimac recently presented the hyper-GT Nevera and wants to develop a hyper-sports car based on it. Rimac hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Temerario completes Lamborghini’s fully electrified line-up

August 19, 2024

Lamborghini’s plan to become the first sports car brand with an entirely electrified line-up went live at the prestigious Monterey Car WeeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche adjusts EV targets and invests in Varta (update)

August 19, 2024

Porsche is responding to the slower electric ramp-up. Following the recent changes in the production of the electric Taycan, the production This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Now the old Mercedes G-Class is going all-electric

August 16, 2024

While Mercedes is fully concentrated on launching the all-electric G-Class EV, the engineers from Arcade Cars are feasting on a throwback toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW invests in charging infrastructure in South America

August 16, 2024

The BMW Group has entered into a strategic alliance in Mexico with Vemo, an operator of public charging stations. As part of the partnershipThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla drops entry-level variant of its Cybertruck

August 16, 2024

American EV manufacturer Tesla removed the basic version of the Cybertruck, which costs $60,990, from the US configurator before the first dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda EZ-6 electric saloon to come to Europe after all

August 14, 2024

Mazda’s EZ-6, considered an electric successor to the six saloon, will finally go on sale as a global model. The Changan-developed model wasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Hyundai Santa Fe transforms into large boxy SUV (update)

August 14, 2024

Hyundai has unveiled the first pictures of its new Santa Fe. The future mid-size SUV looks wildly different from its predecessor, with a boxThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen Trinity, VW’s EV flagship, not before 2032?

August 14, 2024

The Volkswagen Trinity was once regarded as the VW Group’s first upcoming electric flagship and was due to be launched in 2026. The launch sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeekr’s 007 with Golden Battery sets new charging record

August 14, 2024

Geely daughter Zeekr, sister company to Lynk & Co and Volvo, claims a new record for its updated 2024 Zeekr 007 sedan with the ‘Golden BThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Huawei’s luxury saloon Stelato S9 launched in China

August 12, 2024

After debuting at the Beijing Auto Show in April and opening pre-orders back in June, sales and deliveries of Huawei’s Stelato S9, built in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi introduces cheaper Q6 e-tron with smaller battery

August 09, 2024

Audi has launched a new base model, the Q6 e-tron, which slots in below the Q6 e-tron Performance. It has a single motor on the rear axle anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hydrogen powered Mirai causes strong headaches for Toyota

August 09, 2024

As a strong advocate for hydrogen mobility, Japanese carmaker Toyota faces headwinds over how it promotes and deploys the Mirai. The companyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD Seal 2025 upgrade includes LiDAR and 800 Volts (update)

August 09, 2024

BYD’s mid-range electric sedan, the Seal, gets a facelift for the 2025 model year and was presented on Thursday. The BEV is offered in ChinaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford gives Mustang and Bronco on two wheels the reins

August 08, 2024

In the US, Ford has given the two-wheel ‘offspring’ of two of its most iconic cars, the 60-year-old Mustang and the Bronco, the reins: e-bikThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen launches sporty ID.3 GTX for €49,990

August 07, 2024

Volkswagen has opened the pre-sales for its electric hot hatch, the ID.3 GTX. Two variants are on offer, the GTX and GTX Performance, with pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New speed pedelecs are losing ground while used ones flourish

August 06, 2024

In July 2024, the trend of recent months continued: new speed pedelecs are losing ground (-17.8%, 1,119 units), and second-hand high-speed eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes has high ambitions for its new CLA EV range

August 06, 2024

According to a media report, a mid-size SUV will follow shortly after the new CLA four-door Mercedes, which is set to launch soon. This X174This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Could the future of Audi Brussels be Chinese?

August 05, 2024

Several media outlets speculate about a possible Chinese takeover of the Audi factory in Forest (southwestern part of Brussels). The factoryThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux market shrunk by 7.3% in July, EVs account for 25.1%

August 02, 2024

According to figures from the sector federation Febiac and the federal mobility and transport authority, the car market in Belgium and LuxemThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi unwraps its A6 e-tron raising the bar with 750 km range

August 01, 2024

Audi has unveiled its electric business saloon and station wagon, the A6 Sportback e-tron and A6 Avant e-tron. Both models are directly inspThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW suffers in China but sells a growing number of EVs in Q2

August 01, 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, BMW Group saw its earnings drop a bit due to a weak Chinese market and the investment costs for the ‘Neue KlaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota sales slide almost 5% in H1, 2024

July 31, 2024

Number one car manufacturer Toyota’s global sales fell over 5% last month and decreased by 4.7% for the first half of 2024. This is mainly dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meizu to launch its own EV

July 31, 2024

There were already Huawei and Xiaomi, but now a third Chinese smartphone manufacturer is planning to enter the electric car business. Meizu,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

AkzoNobel develops protective powder coatings for EV batteries

July 30, 2024

Dutch paints company AkzoNobel’s Resicoat brand has developed innovative powder coating technology that provides improved electrical protectThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD goes (very) upmarket with Yangwang U9 supercar

July 30, 2024

Until now, China’s biggest EV car manufacturer, BYD, was best known for its low-cost electric cars. That hasn’t stopped the Chinese EV makThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz sells/earns less in Q2 2024

July 29, 2024

In the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, Mercedes-Benz Group sold 496,700 vehicles, 3.7% less than in the same period last year. The company blamThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault CEO blows hot and cold about energy transition

July 26, 2024

As ACEA President Luca de Meo emitted the thought a few days ago, banning ICE cars as of 2035, a requirement imposed by the EU, is getting cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Revamped Kia EV6 GT gets tech from Hyundai Ioniq 5N

July 25, 2024

The Kia EV6 was updated in May and is available at the end of July. However, the Korean brand reserved the most powerful and sporty GT versiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Renault Twingo EV to be built in Slovenia

July 25, 2024

Renault Group and the government of Slovenia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to produce the next all-electric Twingo in the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car registrations for H1 2024 show EV growth continues

July 24, 2024

In the first half of the year (H1), the market for new cars in Belgium and Luxembourg shrank by 0.4%, with 263,408 registered new cars compaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sollei Concept proves Cadillac wants to go high-luxury again

July 24, 2024

Cadillac has revealed the Sollei Concept, an exquisite two-door convertible that is, in fact, a Celestiq, Cadillac’s new high-luxury limousiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford of Europe goes ‘multi-energy’ again

July 23, 2024

Ford of Europe initially wanted to sell only EVs in Europe by 2030. The US carmaker now says it will continue to offer combustion engine vehThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smartphone maker Xiaomi builts world’s fastest 4-door car

July 22, 2024

What Apple failed to accomplish is building its own electric car, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi excels in doing so by building the world’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is it ‘over and out’ for Audi Brussels? (Update)

July 22, 2024

Almost two weeks ago, the management of the Audi Brussels plant called for an extraordinary works council and announced ‘the restructuring iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart seeks partner for ForTwo successor (Update)

July 22, 2024

Smart isn’t abandoning its city car roots. After concentrating on larger electric SUVs with the recent #1, #3, and #5, the Chinese-German This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lynk & Co’s Z20 destined for Europe spotted testing in China

July 22, 2024

Chinese media report that Lynk & Co’s fully electric Z20 crossover is being road-tested without camouflage in China before it arrives inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault appoints new CTO and scores good sales results

July 19, 2024

Renault named former Ferrari executive Philippe Krief CTO, replacing Gilles Le Borgne. Meanwhile, the group sold 1.9% more vehicles worldwidThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car registrations slightly up, EV share down

July 19, 2024

According to the European Car Manufacturers Association (ACEA) data, EU car registrations increased by 4.3% in June and 4.7% for the first hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jeep Dune: Klissarov’s wink at Citroën’s My Ami Buggy

July 19, 2024

It looks like a boxy mini-Jeep, fully electric and ready to take on the sandy beach. It could wear a Jeep batch, but it isn’t a Jeep. HoweveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan Ariya Nismo coming to Europe later this year (update)

July 17, 2024

Nissan is bringing its Ariya Nismo, which debuted at Tokyo Auto Salon in January, to Europe. The Ariya Nismo builds on the e-4orce version This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch fatbikes have problems getting insured

July 17, 2024

Fatbikes are a fast-growing phenomenon in the Netherlands, with increasing risks of accidents and theft. That’s why a growing number of insuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Five Jaguars to disappear from catalogue this year

July 15, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has decided to remove five’ zero-profit’ Jaguars from its lineup this year. The F-Pace SUV will be the only Jaguar tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.