Hyundai starts monthly subscription offer in the US

February 13, 2023

Korean carmaker Hyundai has announced at the Chicago Auto Show that it will start offering the Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 on a monthly subscrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Coyote drivers slow down for 22.000 ‘identified’ bends

February 09, 2023

Two years after starting the program in June 2020, navigation aid specialist Coyote says it has registered an apparent change in the behavioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Poppy to tripple fleet of shared cars in Belgium

January 25, 2023

Poppy Mobility, the car, e-scooter, and e-bike sharing daughter of D’Ieteren Automotive, is going to triple its fleet of shared cars from 1 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hertz to deploy 25 000 EVs for Uber drivers in Europe

January 18, 2023

US car rental company Hertz will make 25 000 electric vehicles available to Uber drivers in Europe by 2025. The two companies announced thisThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Yescapa: sharing RVs among private individuals gains momentum

January 17, 2023

If there is one sector for which the corona pandemic was a blessing, it is the recreational vehicle (RV) sector. After the first lockdown inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren will show more than cars at BMS

January 12, 2023

Where VW Group importer D’Ieteren had decided not to be present at the 2022 BMS (which was finally canceled), it’s again present with an entThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Premium experiences and events’ instead of a motor show

January 12, 2023

The organizers of the Brussels Motor Show are announcing the presence of 95% of the market at the motor show opening its doors (for the presThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch fast-charging operator Fastned almost tripled revenue  

January 12, 2023

During the last quarter of 2022, the Dutch fast-charging operator witnessed a growth of almost factor three compared to the year before. ApaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Michelin shows automated tire inspection scanner TireStation

January 06, 2023

ProovStation and Michelin unveiled TireStation, a fast and reliable solution for automated tire inspection, at the CES in Las Vegas. CombiniThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Train World museum passes mark of one million visitors

January 04, 2023

On Tuesday, January 3rd, the Brussels museum ‘Train World’ in Schaarbeek (Brussels) welcomed its one-millionth visitor. Train World is the mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dott chooses Maxus for its service vans in Belgium

December 22, 2022

Micromobility operator Dott, which has shared e-scooters and e-bikes in several Belgian cities, has acquired 15 electric vans from Maxus to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn needs to recruit 900 additional drivers in 2023

December 21, 2022

In recent months, the Flemish public transport company De Lijn had to cancel many planned trips. The reason for it was a shortage of staff. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car importer D’Ieteren takes over Jennes dealerships (update)

December 20, 2022

Via its daughter Sopadis, D’ieteren Auto wants to take over the dealerships owned by the Jennes family in the eastern part of the Vlaams BraThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels launches website with 2.311 EV charging locations

December 14, 2022

The Brussels region has launched the new website electrify.brussels, which groups all information on public charging stations for electric vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VinFast opens its first European stores, but no cars yet

December 07, 2022

As promised, the Vietnamese car manufacturer VinFast has opened its first two stores in Cologne (Germany) and Paris (France). However, the cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes USA offers power upgrade via subscription

November 25, 2022

Mercedes-Benz USA has posted a new product called ‘Acceleration Increase’ on its online shop’s website. The new service costs $1 200 for oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Miles takes over Volkswagen’s WeShare car-sharing

November 02, 2022

On November 1st, the German car-sharing company Miles Mobility officially acquired Volkswagen Group’s all-electric car-sharing service WeShaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Unions take European action against Uber

October 25, 2022

The European Trade Union Confederation, an umbrella organization of European trade unions, is taking action against taxi and courier serviceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

E-moped maker Blitz with Belgian roots rides wave of expansion

October 21, 2022

From its European headquarters in Zaventem, Belgium, e-moped maker Blitz is pushing a successful international expansion. After Israël, SinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Miles car sharing arrives in Brussels

October 19, 2022

German car-sharing company Miles is expanding its presence in Belgium, and after its debut in Ghent, it is now also available in Brussels. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hasselt to launch autonomous shuttle experiment

October 13, 2022

The city of Hasselt (Limburg) is planning an experiment with a self-driving shuttle. The project is intended to try out an autonomous connecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM creates Energy subsidiary for powering homes with EVs

October 12, 2022

General Motors is introducing “a new energy ecosystem” based on bidirectional charging, shortly called ‘GM Energy’. Basically, this is the pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW doubles EV sales, and gives OTA upgrades

October 12, 2022

During the first nine months of 2022, BMW Group more than doubled its BEV sales. Meanwhile, it is now offering over-the-air (OTA) upgrades fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault to beat Ionity with 400 kW fast charging network

October 11, 2022

In the wake of the Paris Motorshow, Renault announced the rollout of a fast charging network across Europe. It will be located at the dealerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SAIC’s MG and Maxus EVs to come with swappable batteries

October 11, 2022

One of China’s major car manufacturers, SAIC Motor, known in Europe for its EVs under the former British MG brand and the Maxus vans, is steThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volocopter performs first manned drone flight in Rome

October 10, 2022

German air mobility company Volocopter has taken the next step on its roadmap toward offering flying taxi services. At Fiumicino Airport in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren’s Lizy to broach French second-hand lease market

October 06, 2022

D’Ieteren is bringing the heavy cannons to bear to broach the French market with its daughter Lizy, a specialist in leasing second-hand carsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sixt buys 100 000 EVs from Chinese BYD

October 05, 2022

The German car rental company Sixt and the Chinese EV carmaker BYD have concluded a long-term agreement. It guarantees the rental company acThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Uber opens app to book classic taxis in Brussels

October 05, 2022

With Uber Taxi, the Californian mobility provider Uber introduces a new feature for rides in Brussels, allowing conventional or ‘traditionalThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent electric car-sharer BattMobility sees business boom

September 27, 2022

The car-sharing and mobility organization BattMobility, located in Ghent and only offering electric cars, sees its business boom. The 4-yearThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Smart to Antwerp’ app now includes live navigation

September 19, 2022

The ‘Smart to Antwerp’ app (Slim naar Antwerpen) for smartphones, which was developed to direct visitors intelligently to the city, will getThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car-sharing company Miles Mobility arrives in Belgium (update)

September 14, 2022

Miles Mobility, the largest German car-sharing company, launches its car-sharing per kilometer principle in Ghent. Brussels and Antwerp willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ALD launches Mobility-as-a-Service assistant with Skipr

September 13, 2022

ALD Automotive, Europe’s biggest leasing company, launches in Belgium ‘ALD Move’, a ‘Mobility-as-a-Service’ (MaaS) assistant developed with This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Acerta: ‘More Belgian employees use leased company bike’

September 12, 2022

Today, bicycle leasing is more popular than ever among Belgian commuters. In the first six months of the year, the number of commuters who uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren’s Poppy expands its working area to Ghent

September 08, 2022

After being successful for some years already in Antwerp, Brussels, Mechelen, and at the airports of Zaventem, Charleroi, and Antwerp, PoppyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB to launch collect system for groceries in 50 stations

September 07, 2022

After a successful pilot project in a few Belgian train stations last year, the national railway company NMBS/SNCB wants to expand its colleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sint-Niklaas organizes ‘underground parking’ driving lessons

September 01, 2022

The city of Sint-Niklaas launches an original initiative: local authorities and an officially recognized driving school will organize free dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent installs smart LED panels to improve traffic flow

August 31, 2022

The city of Ghent is upgrading the existing 100 smart information panels along the roads, indicating free parking places in the underground This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

For BMW Belux helping schools is a moral duty but also a win-win

August 26, 2022

Under the slogan ‘Premium meets Responsibility’, the Belgian car importer BMW Belux has donated once again seven new cars (BMW and Mini modeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ordering a classic taxi via the Uber app in Brussels

August 22, 2022

Uber has announced that it is opening its app in Brussels to conventional or ‘traditional’ taxi drivers. That is what the newspaper La DerniThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lynk & Co ‘forced’ to raise subscription prices by 10%

August 22, 2022

Since July, Swedish-Chinese Lynk & Co has raised its monthly subscription price for the the 01 SUV PHEV from €500 to €550 (VAT incl.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Auderghem goes solo for drop zones for shared e-scooters

August 17, 2022

Auderghem, one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, is stepping up its fight against the illegal parking of shared mobilThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BP opens first charging station for e-trucks

August 02, 2022

Next to a fuel station from its sister brand Aral, BP has inaugurated its first charging station for battery-powered heavy trucks. The chargThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German supermarket Lidl offers small EV for €222 per month

July 26, 2022

The German supermarket chain Lidl will offer the Elaris Finn two-seater in Germany and Austria at a lease price of €222 per month. It’s a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Uber Files: Macron under fire for his links with Uber

July 12, 2022

Nearly two months after his re-election, the French opposition is summoning French president Emmanuel Macron to explain himself after the reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.