BMW ships its first e-motors for the ‘Neue Klasse’

December 04, 2024

The BMW plant in Steyr has started pre-series production of the new electric motor for the ‘Neue Klasse’. This phase should lead to series pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar Type 00: the new era begins

December 03, 2024

Jaguar unveiled at Miami Design Week 2024 the Type 00, a design study meant to visualize the British car manufacturer’s totally new directioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Maxus eDeliver 5: cute electric van with 1.1-ton payload

December 03, 2024

Chinese manufacturer Maxus has launched the eDeliver 5 in Europe. This compact electric van, with a bubbly shape, aims to seduce customers wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Trump revives tariff threats, targeting Mexico and Canada

November 27, 2024

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term as US president, his campaign rhetoric quickly transforms into aggressive trade policies. The pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis to close Luton plant in the UK

November 27, 2024

Car manufacturing group Stellantis plans to close its plant in Luton, north of London in the UK. Company sources said that it wants to conceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Uber to start operating throughout the whole of Belgium

November 26, 2024

From December 1st, the American ride-hailing service Uber will also start offering its services throughout Wallonia, just as it already doesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bosch to cut 5,500 jobs, two-thirds of it in Germany

November 25, 2024

German automotive supplier Bosch plans to cut 5,500 jobs amid a growing crisis in the automotive industry, a spokeswoman said on Friday. SheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota’s bZ7 Concept 2025 in China: a fit for Europe?

November 21, 2024

During the Guangzhou Auto Show, Toyota revealed its latest electric car, the bZ7 concept. Slated for production in 2025, this sleek electricThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW starts pre-series production of ‘Neue Klasse’

November 21, 2024

The first (pre-series) cars of the Neue Klasse have rolled off the production line at the new BMW plant in Debrecen, Hungary. These are not This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 takes the brand to new luxury levels

November 21, 2024

Hyundai has officially revealed its latest electric vehicle, the Ioniq 9, ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show. The three-row SUV is the equivThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe

November 21, 2024

Once again, Ford has announced plans to reduce its European workforce by around 4,000 employees in 2027. There are 2,900 of them in Germany,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes eIntouro: first electric intercity bus by Daimler

November 20, 2024

Daimler Buses presented its first electric high-floor intercity bus at the 2024 eMobility Days in Berlin: the Mercedes eIntouro. It is basedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar unveils new brand logo ahead of its risky rebirth

November 20, 2024

Second time lucky? Jaguar is setting the stage for a dramatic reinvention aimed at the higher end of the luxury market. Ahead of the reveal This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD releases its Sealion premium EV-challenger on Belgian roads

November 20, 2024

Chinese EV giant BYD, almost on par with Tesla as the biggest in the world, has officially released its Sealion 7 SUV on Belgian roads. It cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Denza Z9 electric saloon on sale in China for €43,800

November 19, 2024

The Denza Z9, a full-size electric saloon from BYD’s premium subsidiary, has gone on sale in China for a starting price of around €44,000.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan unveils N7 electric saloon for China

November 18, 2024

Dongfeng Nissan, the Japanese manufacturer’s Chinese joint venture, has unveiled the N7 electric saloon at the Guangzhou Auto Show 2024. It This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes unveils cutting-edge powertrain tech for upcoming CLA

November 18, 2024

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the highly anticipated electric CLA’s powertrain technology, showcasing a blend of innovative EV advancements aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cadillac boosts EV line-up with Vistiq as fifth model

November 15, 2024

Cadillac is in a hurry to deploy a full-grown EV line-up. Its latest electric vehicle, the Vistiq, slots between the massive Escalade iQ andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EV3 first drive: is this Kia’s next bestseller?

November 15, 2024

The Chinese ‘EV supremacy’ in rolling out new electric cars is making headlines nearly daily, but don’t underestimate the South Koreans withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New plug-in hybrid Audi A3 also available in crossover trim

November 14, 2024

Audi is enhancing its A3 offering with the introduction of the earlier announced new plug-in hybrid models, the 40 TFSI e and 45 TFSI e. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault 5 Electric is ready to order (Update)

November 14, 2024

Renault opened the order books for the first two Renault 5 E-Tech electric versions in May. The Techno version costs €32,900, while the IcThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hertz loss widens beyond expectations due to EV price cuts

November 13, 2024

Hertz reported a staggering €1.2 billion net loss in the third quarter, driven mainly by the write-down on its fleet of electric vehicles This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche enlarges Taycan portfolio with three versions

November 13, 2024

After extensive upgrades at the beginning of the year, the Taycan lineup is growing to offer buyers even more ways to get one in 2025. ThreeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bentley delays time path to become all-electric to 2035

November 12, 2024

In November 2020, Bentley announced as part of its ‘Beyond100’ strategy that the entire model range would be converted to fully electricThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG electric ‘super-SUV’ announced

November 11, 2024

Mercedes-Benz’s sporty subdivision Mercedes-AMG wants to develop a full-size electric SUV from the ground up. The model will be the second vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi launches new sub-brand in China called… ‘AUDI’

November 08, 2024

Naming policies are sometimes a quirky business in the auto industry. Audi hasn’t been shy of confusing with the namesakes of their modelsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘New CLA will set the bar’ Mercedes promises

November 08, 2024

German premium car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz says its upcoming entry-level CLA will set the bar for EV range, charging speed, and efficiencThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will Belgium charge up for Alpine’s new hot hatch A290?

November 07, 2024

Alpine has officially launched the A290, an electric hot hatch that ventures into more practical territory. In many respects, this car can bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Traxio: ‘Belgian used car market continues to grow’

November 06, 2024

In October 2024, 67,201 second-hand cars were registered, an increase of +9.9% compared to last year and +26.3% more than in October 2022. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia Niro EV soon to disappear, Kia EV2 is coming

November 06, 2024

Kia has already delisted the Niro EV from its German-language website. This is likely due to the new Kia EV3, which is hitting the market wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cadillac Lyriq-V is the brand’s first sporty EV

November 05, 2024

Cadillac has announced its first electric vehicle to “earn” the V-Series badge: the 2026 Lyriq-V. Not much is known about the model, which iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New e Vitara is Suzuki’s first all-electric model

November 05, 2024

Suzuki has officially unveiled its first battery electric vehicle, the e Vitara, in Milan, Italy. Building on the concept model ‘eVX’, the mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chevrolet Silverado EV can now perform crabwalking

November 04, 2024

As part of a significant update for the 2025 model year, Chevrolet has added the Sidewinder mode to its Silverado EV. This feature enables tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota’s upcoming lowcost EV is a Suzuki

November 04, 2024

Toyota has confirmed launching a new electric SUV based on Suzuki’s upcoming EV model. This SUV, set to be built in India starting next spThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai unveils hydrogen FCEV concept Initium

November 01, 2024

Yesterday, Hyundai Motor Company unveiled its Initium hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concept at its ‘Clearly Committed’ evenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Daimler prepares for Mercedes eActros 600 production in November

October 30, 2024

With series production of its first ‘long-range’ electric heavy truck, the Mercedes eActros 600, kicking off next month, Daimler Truck is geThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi slashes A6 e-tron prices with new entry-level battery

October 30, 2024

The Audi A6 e-tron has become almost €12,000 cheaper overnight thanks to the introduction of a new entry-level model with a ‘smaller’ 83 kThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Abarth 600e launches with 280-hp Scorpionissima limited edition

October 29, 2024

Abarth’s most powerful model yet, the fully electric 600e, has been launched in its most principal European markets for a starting price of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Group Q3 results go against the current

October 25, 2024

With a turnover of €10.7 billion (+1.8%), Renault Group is swimming against the tide in automotive land. Thanks to many new models, sales This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Opel Mokka gets subtle facelift for 2025 and lower price tag

October 24, 2024

Opel has gently refreshed its smallest SUV, the Mokka. The compact model gets Opel’s new brand identity, updated technology, and a redesigneThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi A2 e-tron: apprentices show Audi the chances they missed

October 23, 2024

To mark the 25th anniversary of the original A2, Audi is showcasing an A2 e-tron, an A2 that has been converted into an electric vehicle by This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch Swapfiets pioneer celebrates 10th anniversary (update)

October 23, 2024

Ten years ago, the Dutch Swapfiets was founded, the world’s pioneer of ‘bike as a service’. Three student friends from Delft wanted to offerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Swiss Softcar presents first four-seater in L7e EV category

October 23, 2024

The Swiss manufacturer Softcar has unveiled a lightweight L7e electric car with four seats. It weighs 640 kilograms, including the battery, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault on land, on sea and in the air

October 21, 2024

At the Paris Motor Show, Renault also presented an entire EV ecosystem. It has shown up with a fleet of electric vehicles covering everythinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai-Zeiss head-up display projects full-scale dashboard

October 21, 2024

Hyundai Mobis, a leading parts supplier for Hyundai, is taking in-car screen technology to the next level with its latest innovation: a fullThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dacia sells electric Spring for less than €8,000

October 21, 2024

Romanian low-cost carmaker Dacia is taking a knife to EV prices, with a little help from the Flemish government. With the incentive from FlaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving the Omoda 5 EV, next Chinese EV to hit Belgian roads

October 18, 2024

Chery Automobile, China’s fifth-biggest automaker with over 1.88 million vehicles sold worldwide last year, says it will take on Belgium fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis sells fewer cars and has to idle plants

October 17, 2024

Stellantis said on Wednesday that its consolidated global shipments in the third quarter have dropped to 1.148 million units, a 20% decreaseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeekr launches its new MPV MIX next week

October 17, 2024

Geely’s premium electric vehicle brand Zeekr is preparing to officially unveil its new mid-sized MPV, the Zeekr MIX, on October 23. With dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.