New Opel Grandland unveiled as BEV, PHEV and MHEV

April 23, 2024

Opel has presented its new flagship SUV: the next-generation Grandland. It shares its STLA Medium platform with the Peugeot E-3008, with theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chery to build cars in Spain (Update)

April 23, 2024

Chinese car manufacturer Chery wants to build cars in Spain, specifically in the former Nissan plant in Barcelona. It will be Chery’s firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla lowers prices (again) to regain market share

April 22, 2024

After posting its worst quarter results in five years, Tesla is lowering its pricing in China, the US, and Europe to fight its way back in tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes’ updated Sustaineer collaborates with cargo bikes

April 22, 2024

The Mercedes concept van for sustainable logistics has been updated to enhance the efficiency of its battery pack. It also introduces an intThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German court might force Volkswagen to drop ID. badge

April 19, 2024

The claims over unjustified name use on car models come in waves. The latest in the line is Volkswagen, which faces a court case from a formThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent police tests 112 interventions with Volkswagen ID.4

April 19, 2024

The police zone of Ghent has started testing the feasibility of electric drivelines for intervention vehicles. As of today, one anonymous anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CX-80 is Mazda’s new flagship in Europe

April 19, 2024

Yesterday, Mazda launched its CX-80 in Europe. This seven-seater is the second of two new models for Europe from the company’s Large ProductThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Citroën C3 Aircross also as a hybrid and BEV

April 18, 2024

Citroën unveils the first images of the all-new C3 Aircross, which shares the same design identity as the C3 hatchback and ambitions to shaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian lease car users see Chinese market share grow

April 18, 2024

78% of the Belgian users who drive a company car via the leasing company ALD Automotive/Leaseplan are convinced that the Chinese car manufacThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Swedish dealer holding Hedin to import XPeng in Belux

April 17, 2024

The Swedish dealer holding Hedin, which has been active in Belux since 2018, will start to import the Chinese brand XPeng. The first units oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Denza Z9 GT also comes to Europe

April 17, 2024

Chinese car brand Denza, a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, recently revealed the first glimpse of a new model. The registrationThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Espace to become an MPV again?

April 16, 2024

Renault seems to be considering a purely electric edition of the Espace. The car would be an MPV again, like the original one, and it would This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alfa Romeo forced to abandon Milano name

April 16, 2024

Deemed illegal, Alfa Romeo is removing the Milano name from its youngest crossover. After an intervention from the Italian government, whichThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chery to share EV platform with European brands

April 16, 2024

Yin Tongyue, chairman of China’s Chery Auto, said the Wuhu-based car manufacturer is planning to sign a deal with a premium European brand tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is the Battista Reversario the world’s most exclusive EV?

April 15, 2024

The Pininfarina Battista is already one of the most exclusive EVs on the planet, but the one-off Reversario ups the stakes. This bespoke allThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sales of Polestar almost halved at the beginning of 2024

April 15, 2024

Sales of EV brand Polestar took a big hit during the first quarter of this year. With only 7,200 units delivered, the figures slid by 40% inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Storm clouds on the horizon for Audi Brussels (Update)

April 15, 2024

Last Friday, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and other members of the federal and regional governments met with Audi’s top managersThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes recalls 341,000 cars worldwide and updates EQS

April 12, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 341,000 of its cars worldwide because of a fire risk. GLE and GLS models built from 2017 to 2023 are concerned. MThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla ups the stakes with a 600 km Model Y

April 12, 2024

In selected European markets, including Belgium, Tesla is extending its Model Y offering. The new rear-wheel drive version can travel exactlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alfa Romeo Milano is brand’s first EV

April 11, 2024

Italian carmaker Alfa Romeo has lifted the veil on the new Milano. The small crossover is the brand’s first-ever EV, and it’s offered inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sales of electric BMWs rise where competitors drop

April 11, 2024

In a tough market, sales of all-electric BMWs have grown significantly. During the first three months of the year, the Bavarian automaker wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canoo under fire for private jet usage of its chairman

April 10, 2024

American EV startup Canoo paid $1.7 million for CEO Tony Aquila’s private jet bills, twice its total revenue last year. According to its eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Smart brooding on a new ForTwo?

April 10, 2024

Last month, the last units of the Smart ForTwo came off the line at the plant in Hambach, France. There are rumors that Smart is brooding onThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DS introduces regular hybrid versions of DS 3 and DS 4

April 09, 2024

DS Automobiles has introduced two non-plug-in hybrids to its model range: the DS 3 and DS 4 Hybrid, which make use of Stellantis’ new mild hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Opel Frontera returns as compact, fully-electric SUV

April 09, 2024

Opel has resurrected the Frontera nameplate for the successor of the Crossland. The new compact SUV focuses on practicality, clever technoloThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electra to compete with Fastned on the latter’s home turf

April 09, 2024

The French provider of DC fast-charging infrastructure, Electra, is entering the Dutch market and will compete with Dutch charging network pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nio integrates GTP’s AI in Nomi voice assistant

April 08, 2024

Like other car brands, such as Skoda and DS, Nio is integrating artificial intelligence into its cars. Nio’s voice assistant, Nomi, recentlyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Elon Musk about axing affordable Tesla: ‘Reuters is lying’

April 08, 2024

Tesla was caught in a whirlwind last week when Reuters reported that the carmaker had axed the development of its affordable compact car. BuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ferrari interested in burning hydrogen

April 05, 2024

According to the specialized website H2mobile, the Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari seems interested in using a hybrid hydrogen-burniThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EX30 pushes Volvo’s sales to historic high in March

April 05, 2024

Volvo Cars achieved a record-breaking sales performance last month, with figures reaching an all-time high. The surge in sales was notably pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng will sell G6 SUV Coupe in Europe shortly

April 05, 2024

Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng has announced the launch of its third model in Europe. The coupé-like electric SUV Xpeng G6, which This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart ForTwo production ends at Hambach

April 04, 2024

The page is officially turned. After over 25 years, the Hambach, France, plant has churned out its last Smart ForTwo. It’s the end for theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault updates Captur, its B-segment SUV

April 04, 2024

Today, Renault presented an update on its popular B-Segment SUV, the Renault Captur. Renault calls the category urban SUVs and points out thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Traxio: ‘9% more used car registrations in Q1 in Belgium’

April 04, 2024

The number of second-hand car registrations in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 9% (+15,481 vehicles) compared to last year. RegistratThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norwegian electric fleet set to surpass gasoline this year

April 04, 2024

The fuel mix of Norway’s national fleet is nearing a watershed moment. The share of electric cars is poised to eclipse gasoline cars by thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes’ new gen EV is coming

April 03, 2024

The upcoming entry-level Mercedes-Benz EV was finally caught out in the wild. The electric Mercedes CLA was spotted testing near the Arctic This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla starts 2024 with ‘disastrous’ delivery results

April 03, 2024

Tesla’s first quarter 2024 results ended up being a wake-up call. Deliveries have declined for the first time since the pandemic compared This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car registrations down 13.5% in March

April 03, 2024

According to the data provided by the federal government service Mobility & Transport and the car manufacturers federation Febiac, 44,75This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW Golf: an icon celebrates its 50th birthday

April 02, 2024

On Friday, March 29th, 1974, the first Golf rolled off the line in Volkswagen’s home plant in Wolfsburg. Fifty years later, golf is still beThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

End of line for Renault Zoé

March 29, 2024

After twelve years and over 420,000 units produced, the pioneering Renault Zoé electric subcompact hatchback will end its production run onThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW 5 Series is World Luxury Car 2024

March 28, 2024

After coming second in the European Car of the Year (COTY) contest, the new BMW 5 Series has been named the World Luxury Car 2024. For the mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai to invest $50 billion to secure EV future

March 28, 2024

South Korean car manufacturing group Hyundai announced a massive $50 billion (68 trillion won) investment to secure its position as the autoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Russia restarts production Citroën C5 bypassing Stellantis

March 28, 2024

For the first time since the outbreak of the Ukrainian war, a Russian factory has rebooted the manufacture of a Western car model. The automThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Callum Designs launches eVita, a wheelchair-accessible EV

March 27, 2024

UK-based Motability Operations and Callum Designs are ready to launch an electric wheelchair-accessible vehicle concept called eVITA. The coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai’s Genesis shows Neolun and Magma performance concepts

March 27, 2024

Korean premium brand Genesis has revealed the Neolun Concept and GV60 Magma Concept. The first design study is a large luxury SUV with coachThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford introduces its European Explorer EV at €49k entry price

March 27, 2024

After encountering delays, the Ford Explorer is finally here. Ford celebrates the introduction to the market at the end of the Explorer’s This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New electric KGM Torres EVX dives under €40K for launch

March 26, 2024

The newly reshaped Korean brand KG Mobility (KGM, in short) has announced the prices of its electric SUV. The Torres EVX will start in BelgiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric cruising with Harley’s new LiveWire S2 Mulholland

March 26, 2024

Electric motorcycle maker LiveWire has unveiled its new S2 Mulholland. Like its mother brand, Harley Davidson, the new electric motorcycle iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV now available in Europe

March 25, 2024

Almost a year after the model was unveiled, Mercedes-Maybach’s first electric model is now available to order in Europe after its debut in tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flexis is born: electric vans from Renault and Volvo Trucks

March 25, 2024

The Renault Group and the Volvo Group have finalized their previously announced joint venture, heralding the birth of Flexis. This new brandThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EV market share stable in EU in February, Belgium +66,9%

March 24, 2024

According to ACEA data, the EU car market surged 10.1% in February 2024 compared to the same month last year, reaching 883,608 units. Among This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW ID.Buzz GTX: fastest trip down memory lane

March 22, 2024

Last week, Volkswagen unveiled the GTX members of the ID.3 and ID.7 Tourer and announced the upcoming arrival of a similar version in an ID.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Isuzu steps ahead of Japanese rivals with D-Max BEV

March 21, 2024

Pickup truck specialist Isuzu has beaten compatriot Toyota to the game of launching its first battery-powered light truck. The D-Max BEV wilThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X is next all-electric X3

March 21, 2024

BMW will launch an all-new X3 this year, but the car model everybody is focusing on is the Vision Neue Klasse X. This is the north star for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

French e-bike refurbisher Upway opens first Belgian branch

March 21, 2024

After Paris, Berlin, and New York, Upway, a French chain that sells used electric bicycles, is now opening a depot in Mechelen (Belgium). ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.