14% of CARA fit-to-drive tests resulted in final ban in 2023

April 29, 2024

Last year, 5,317 Flemish people took a fit-to-drive test at the CARA center. Almost fourteen percent of them received negative driving advicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla Model 3 Performance makes a comeback

April 29, 2024

After a brief absence since the launch of the updated Tesla Model 3 Highland, the sporty Performance model is now back and better than ever,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus joins NIO in working on swappable battery standard

April 29, 2024

NIO and Lotus found each other at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition to sign a strategic charging and battery swap technology pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda and Toyota launch EVs for the Chinese market

April 29, 2024

Japanese independent car manufacturer Mazda has shown its second full-electric vehicle, the EZ-6, at the motor show in Beijing. It was develThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda to build four EV and battery factories in Canada

April 26, 2024

Honda has announced building four electric vehicle and battery plants in Canada, which is increasingly becoming an eldorado for the global eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Engie to invest €4 billion in energy transition in Belgium

April 26, 2024

French Energy provider Engie plans to invest four billion euros by 2030 to accelerate Belgium’s energy transition. The company mainly wants This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels restriction on shared e-scooters suspended

April 26, 2024

The Council of State is blowing the Brussels government the whistle over its decision to limit the number of shared e-scooters, according toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dieselgate: Continenal fined for 100 million euros

April 26, 2024

Automotive supplier Continental has agreed to a 100 million euro fine imposed by prosecutors for its involvement in the notorious dieselgateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL’s Shenxing LFP battery pushes beyond 1,000 km boundary

April 26, 2024

CATL, the world’s biggest battery maker, has once again pushed back frontiers by presenting the newest generation of its Shenxing LFP batterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Revenue from Fords EV division implodes

April 26, 2024

Ford Motor Company reported in its first-quarter results a whopping 84% plunge in revenue from its all-electric Model e division. While the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Labour opts for re-nationalizing UK’s railways

April 25, 2024

It has been known for a while that the UK government wants more control over rail transport, but if it depends on the opposition Labour PartThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen on the attack in China with ID. Code study

April 25, 2024

The motor show in Beijing starts today, but Volkswagen already set the tone for the trade fair yesterday at its Group Media Night. What VW CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New electric Aceman aims to be Mini’s bestseller

April 25, 2024

At the Beijing Motor Show, Mini unveiled the Aceman, a compact crossover that skillfully bridges the gap between the smaller hatchback and tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Hool trailer division prepares to restart as GRW

April 25, 2024

After more than two weeks of inactivity, Van Hool’s industrial trailer division is said to be ready for a restart in phases as a split-off, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric Range Rover is coming

April 25, 2024

The first images of Range Rover’s fully electric SUV have been revealed, showing a modern take on the iconic SUV. Range Rover’s first elThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Ghent shuts down temporarily to reshuffle production

April 24, 2024

Volvo Cars’ Ghent plant will temporarily lay off its workers for four days next week. The reason is not the lack of interest in electric carThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s profit drops 55% but confirms affordable models

April 24, 2024

Tesla is riding a rollercoaster. Its falling delivery numbers from the first three months of the year have slashed revenue in half, forcing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MyBike: central register against bike thefts in Belgium

April 24, 2024

Yesterday, the federal and regional mobility ministers in Belgium officially launched MyBike, the first free national bicycle register to heThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: 2024 set to be record-year for global EV sales

April 24, 2024

In its Global EV Outlook, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a “robust” 20% growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales for the eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes launches electric G-Class in Beijing

April 24, 2024

The German premium car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has revealed its electric version of the iconic G Class off-roader at the Beijing InternatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart shows Concept #5 in Beijing

April 23, 2024

The Smart Concept #5 is the brand’s most spacious and versatile vehicle to date. It will be presented to the public on 25 April at the opeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

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.

Luxembourg invests further in charging infrastructure

April 23, 2024

Luxembourg has completed its fourth tender call for charging infrastructure and has assigned funding to support the construction of 434 new This 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.

Historic UAW victory at VW’s Chattanooga plant (U.S.)

April 22, 2024

Of the 5,500 workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant (Tennessee, U.S.), 73% voted yes to being represented by the United Auto Workers UnioThis 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.

BMW expands EV parts production in Landshut

April 22, 2024

BMW invests 200 million euros in its component plant in Landshut, Germany, and expands production capacity there. Specifically, the central This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

rnlt©: Renault’s new downtown distribution concept

April 19, 2024

Renault enhances its distribution network with a new concept point-of-sale format called ‘rnlt©’, a name that reflects this new type ofThis 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.

Lease bike as popular as a lease car among employees

April 19, 2024

Of Belgian employees who can choose to convert part of their traditional cash remuneration into another benefit via a cafeteria plan of flexThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Most drivers adjust driving behavior after speeding fine

April 19, 2024

In 2023, 30% of Belgians received a traffic fine, the vast majority for a speeding offense. A survey conducted by Traffic Safety Institute VThis 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.

Ionity snaps up Tesla Supercharger Europe boss as new CEO

April 18, 2024

Jeroen van Tilburg, Tesla’s former Head of Charging in the EMEA region, will replace Michael Hajesch as CEO of Ionity on May 13th, 2024. He This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Musk and Tavares stick to their enormous pay packages

April 18, 2024

Though automakers face headwinds over stalled EV adoption and need to make drastic cuts, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Stellantis CEO Carlos TavarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Fluxys and Luxembourger Creos together for hydrogen

April 18, 2024

Belgian gas network manager Fluxys and its Luxembourger counterpart, Creos, have signed a letter of intention to grow their partnership in hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU new car registrations: -5,2% in March, +4,4% in Q1

April 18, 2024

According to data from the European Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the European Union car market experienced its first decline of the yeaThis 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.

T&E: deployment of European charging infrastructure on track

April 17, 2024

The latest analysis from Transport & Environment reveals that the roll-out of charging infrastructure is proceeding as planned. Last monThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hype’s hydrogen taxis are coming to Brussels

April 17, 2024

French company Hype’s hydrogen taxis are coming to Brussels, according to the business newspaper L’Echo. To tackle the market in the BelgThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fastned opens first charging hub with shop in Brecht

April 17, 2024

Dutch fast-charging company Fastned has launched its first-ever charging hub where customers can shop or visit a restaurant. The new facilitThis 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.