British Arrival’s electric bus ready for testing

December 28, 2021

British EV startup Arrival, pioneering a new production model with so-called distributed ‘Micro-Factories’ to build its EVs – buses and vansThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Why is BMW number one in Belgium?

December 28, 2021

During the first eleven months of this year, BMW registered 37 184 cars, while the second, Volkswagen, managed 32 688 cars. It’s improbable This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Disgruntled customer blows up his Tesla with 30 kg of dynamite

December 27, 2021

Fed up with the problems he faced with his aging 2013 Tesla Model S, Finnish owner Tuomas Katainen decided to have his car blown up with 30 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 5 gets new 475 kW motor and 800-Volt system

December 23, 2021

Polestar is developing a new electric motor and battery pack with an 800-Volt system, according to a media report. The drive system, which iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Project Arrow will be Canada’s first homemade EV

December 23, 2021

Canada has a long list of automotive suppliers, and all that time, they have been dragging along a dream to build their own car. That dream This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes EQS: limousine for the green CEO? We drove it.

December 23, 2021

Of the German premium brands, Mercedes is the first to put a fully electric limousine on the market. The EQS is the top model of Mercedes’ eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving SsangYong’s first full electric Korando

December 22, 2021

Hard times for Korea’s oldest carmaker, SsangYong, struggling to survive on the edge of bankruptcy, but with new hope with Korean electric bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM kicks off new Ultium platform

December 21, 2021

General Motors has just delivered the first vehicles that use the brand new Ultium platform developed exclusively for electrically powered vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot’s first FCEV is ready: the e-Expert Hydrogen van

December 21, 2021

Last week the first hydrogen-powered Peugeot has rolled off the production lines: the e-Expert Hydrogen van. The latter is the peer of the OThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The perfect car for the ‘urban jungle’?

December 21, 2021

We don’t know yet if it’s completely serious, but Citroën continues to reshape its small electric city car, Ami. There’s already a cargo vaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB orders 98 new double-deck carriages from Alstom

December 21, 2021

Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB has ordered 98 additional M7 double-deck vehicles from French train manufacturer Alstom. The order is partThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nikola delivers its first battery-electric Tre trucks in US

December 21, 2021

American electric truckmaker Nikola has finally delivered its first two battery-electric Tre trucks in the US in a pilot project with SoutheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO’s ET5 sedan to take on Tesla Model 3 and BMW 3 in China

December 20, 2021

Chinese electric carmaker NIO has presented its most affordable model so far, the ET5 sedan, at the NIO Days in Suzhou, Shangai’s neighborinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford wants to build 600 000 EVs by the end of 2023 (update)

December 17, 2021

Ford has revealed a few more details about its updated projection to achieve an electric vehicle production of 600 000 units annually withinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lightyear wants an affordable solar car by 2025

December 17, 2021

Is it driving on sunshine for less than € 30 000 within a few years? That’s the new target for Dutch start-up Lightyear, a specialist in sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi invests € 18 billion in EVs

December 17, 2021

According to the newest planning round, Audi wants to invest € 18 billion in electrification alone from 2022 to 2026. In the planning rounThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW i7 is next BEV to come

December 16, 2021

The development of the BMW i7 is entering its final phase with a test program under extreme road and weather conditions. The electric motorsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG’s electric top-sedan open for ordering

December 16, 2021

Mercedes-Benz has opened in Germany ordering for its AMG electric flagship, the EQS 53 4MATIC+, for prices starting at 152 546,10 euros. AndThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smartphone manipulation by driver becomes third degree offense

December 15, 2021

The Mobility Commission of the Belgian federal Parliament has given the green light for more stringent rules (and higher fines)  concerningThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Has Toyota yielded in favor of EVs?

December 15, 2021

On a podium floor flooded with EVs, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda addressed the media on Tuesday to outline the new EV plans of his company. The JaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW plans increased involvement in China

December 15, 2021

The BMW Group is planning a more extensive involvement in China. According to a media report, there will be an increase in shares in the BMWThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Fix My Street app extended for less mobile people

December 14, 2021

The Fix My Street app, which allows you to report nuisances and defects on Brussels’ public roads and footpaths, has been expanded. From This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Harley-Davidson goes separately IPO with LiveWire

December 14, 2021

The almost mythical motorcycle manufacturer, Harley-Davidson, has decided to put its electrical division LiveWire separately on the stock maThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The ID. California to be Volkswagen’s electric camper

December 13, 2021

Volkswagen has also confirmed an all-electric leisure vehicle, the ID, as part of its new round of planning. California. It will be producedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Diess stays at VW, getting €89 billion for investments

December 10, 2021

Volkswagen has decided to keep CEO Diess at the helm and further electrify its European locations as part of its new planning round. 89 billThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW thinks of Saturday shifts to tackle high demand for i4

December 09, 2021

BMW plans to introduce Saturday shifts at its Munich plant in the first quarter of 2022 to keep up with the high demand for the new i4 electThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Zoe flunked in new Euro NCAP test

December 09, 2021

This week the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) released its latest tests of new vehicles, some brand new, others retested aftThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot electric-only in Europe from 2030

December 09, 2021

In an interview with media Automotive News, Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson confirmed that the brand will be fully electric by 2030. However, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW announces three battery-related partnerships

December 09, 2021

Volkswagen Group has started an extensive electrification program, and batteries (among others) are a key factor here. That’s why it has conThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Worldwide survey: only 33% believe SUVs pollute more

December 08, 2021

In a recent worldwide survey conducted by the Cetelem Observatory on the popularity of SUVs, it emerges that sales are expected to continue This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jeep Wrangler only as PHEV in Europe

December 08, 2021

Jeep has an update ready for its most legendary model, the Wrangler. As a sign of the time, the American 4×4-manufacturer also delivers a plThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

How Stellantis wants to become the automotive Microsoft

December 08, 2021

Software is the new gold in the automotive industry. Stellantis Group has unveiled its digital ambitions and wants to generate 4 billion eurThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group delivers one-millionth electrified car

December 07, 2021

The BMW Group just celebrated the delivery of its one-millionth electrified vehicle. The future plans are that the second million will arrivThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda 2 Hybrid is the brand’s first self-charging hybrid

December 06, 2021

The new Mazda 2 Hybrid, on sale in Europe from spring 2022, brings self-charging, full hybrid powertrain technology to the Mazda model rangeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VAB family car 2022: choosing between ratio and design

December 03, 2021

Mobility organization VAB has just announced the winners of the ‘VAB Gezinswagen van het jaar 2022’ family car election. The three winners wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz invests €60 billion in electric future

December 03, 2021

German luxury car and van manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has announced an important 60 billion euros investment plan for 2022 to 2026. FollowingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla Cyberquad: kids want one for Christmas, but they can’t

December 03, 2021

Do you remember the unveiling of the Cybertruck two years ago, when there was a Cyberquad in the load bay? Well, Tesla has now cautiously laThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent misses out on Volvo’s giga-factory for batteries

December 03, 2021

The die is cast: car manufacturer Volvo is not going to build a gigantic battery plant in Flanders. That is what Volvo’s international headqThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota’s product show is not an all battery-electric future

December 03, 2021

Toyota’s idea of our electric future is not just about battery-electric cars. That was the bottom line of the Kenshiki (translated as ‘InsigThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar into ‘hibernation’ for 3 years?

December 01, 2021

Apparently, the British/Indian car manufacturer Jaguar has decided to hibernate for the next three years. Between now and 2025, no new JaguaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW M’s most powerful model ever is a PHEV-SUV

December 01, 2021

BMW gave its performance branch M Motorsport a birthday present at Art Basel’s 2021 Miami Beach show on Tuesday. By the end of 2022, the yeaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi Q4 e-tron also to be built in Brussels?

December 01, 2021

According to media sources, Audi wants to build its Q4 e-tron electric SUV, produced in Zwickau, also in Brussels, from November 2022 due toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Musk turns down €1 billion and starts Berlin proof production

November 30, 2021

There’s no Tesla without constant enigma. Another big question mark has arisen, now that Elon Musk officially declined 1 billion euros of suThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan aims at 50% electrified with solid-state battery in 2030

November 30, 2021

The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan aims at a 50% part of electrified vehicles in its sales for 2030. At the same time, it wants to become This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flying version of Renault 4 for its 60th birthday

November 29, 2021

To conclude the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of Renault 4, the carmaker has decided to team up with motion design hub TheArsenale tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes launches EQS 350 ‘basic’ model

November 29, 2021

The full-electric Mercedes EQS limousine can now also be ordered in Germany as a base model for less than 100 000 euros. The electromotor inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nio and Shell join forces on battery charging and swapping

November 26, 2021

Chinese electric car manufacturer, Nio, and European petroleum company, Shell, have entered into a strategic partnership to collaborate on cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New bold Kia Niro is ready for 2022 launch

November 25, 2021

Kia has unveiled the second iteration of the Niro on Thursday in its hometown Seoul on the first day of the biannual Mobility Show. The new This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes launches electric EQB in Europe (update)

November 25, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is going further on its path to electrification. End of the year, it will introduce the electric version of the GLB, the EQB, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lightning-fast charging Xpeng G9 is coming (update)

November 25, 2021

Chinese car brand Xpeng has unveiled its fourth model. The G9 is an all-electric high-end luxury SUV, sitting on top of its portfolio that cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rivian and Ford drop plans to co-develop EVs

November 22, 2021

On Friday, American electric car newcomer Rivian and giant Ford Motor Company have announced that they will no longer co-develop an electricThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker presents production-ready Ocean in three flavors

November 22, 2021

At the Los Angeles Motor show in its hometown, American electric carmaker Fisker presented its now production-ready version of the Ocean SUVThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Genesis unveils GV70 SUV, its third BEV

November 22, 2021

Hyundai Group’s luxury brand Genesis has unveiled an all-electric version of its GV70 SUV. The electrified GV70 is Genesis’ third BEV, folloThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

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.