Chinese Hiphi beats Tesla in world’s toughest range test

February 02, 2024

It’s a half-yearly tradition for the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) to organize the El Prix event, the world’s most extensive ranThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s Master E-Tech gets impressive 460 km of range

February 02, 2024

French car and van maker Renault unveiled the fourth-generation Master in November with impressive performance and range figures. Today, thoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bruxell’Air premium to be extended and increased

February 02, 2024

The Brussels government is going to increase the Bruxell’Air premium. The increase should encourage Brussels residents to eliminate their nuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW starts prepping new Austrian e-drive production site

February 02, 2024

German carmaker BMW has completed construction of the new production halls at its Steyr site in central Austria and is now adding half a bilThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car market continues growth, diesel cars disappearing

February 02, 2024

The car market in Belgium and Luxembourg starts the same way it ended last year: in January 2024, 46,667 new cars were registered, which is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China was the world’s number one car exporter in 2023

February 01, 2024

Industry data show that in 2023, China became the world’s biggest car exporter for the first time, dethroning Japan with overseas solid saleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis starts producing hydrogen vans in-house

February 01, 2024

Stellantis has started production on its mid-size and large hydrogen fuel cell vans in its Hordain (France) and Gliwice (Poland) plants. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian train tickets almost 15% more expensive in one year

February 01, 2024

From 1 February, Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB is raising most fares by 5,9%. These include the prices of standard tickets, seasoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford unveils plug-in hybrid Transit Connect van

February 01, 2024

Ford has unveiled the commercial vehicle version of its VW Caddy-based Connect van: the Transit Connect. However, it beats its donor by launThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar cuts 15% of personnel, Volvo stops funding (update)

February 01, 2024

Worldwide, the Chinese Geely daughter Polestar will cut 450 jobs or 15% of its current workforce. Lower demand for its cars and a very compeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot to offer extended guarantee for new e-3008

January 31, 2024

Confident in the quality of its products, Peugeot offers customers of the new e-3008 ‘Peugeot Allure Care'”, a program that guarantees peaceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian rail sees 7% more passengers in 2023

January 31, 2024

Last year, Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB carried 244 million train passengers, 7% more than in 2022. After the Covid-19 years, thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo EX30 deliveries delayed due to software glitches

January 31, 2024

The delivery of Europe’s cheapest China-built Volvo, the EX30, is getting behind schedule due to a necessary update of the car’s software baThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric Hyundai Casper planned for Europe in late 2024

January 31, 2024

Launched in its home market with a gasoline engine, the Hyundai Casper should arrive in Europe in late 2024. However, for us, it’ll be eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia EV4 launch delayed to 2025, EV3 planned for 2024

January 31, 2024

South Korean media report that Kia is delaying the launch of its future electric sedan, the EV4. Originally planned to be on the road beforeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW adds new e-variants to its portfolio

January 31, 2024

The fully electric BMW i5 sedan and BMW iX2 SUV Coupé will each be available with an additional drive system variant from March 2024. The dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Isuzu strongly invests in e-trucks

January 31, 2024

Various sources reveal that Isuzu Motors will invest nearly two billion dollars into electric trucks and batteries. News reached us over an This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No tax increase on ICE company cars in Belgium

January 30, 2024

Belgium will not have a sharp increase in taxes on fossil company cars. After much wrangling, the federal government has agreed on the benefThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese BYD on bed of roses expecting 86.5% profit growth

January 30, 2024

BYD (Build Your Dreams), the Chinese car manufacturing giant that dethroned Tesla as the world’s biggest EV maker, expects to be on a bed ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Louvain welcomes e-car-sharing system BattMobility

January 30, 2024

Car sharing is increasingly popular in Louvain. In the last four years, the number of users has increased by 80%. However, Poppy discontinueThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New EU truck, van, and bus sales picked up again in 2023

January 30, 2024

New EU van, truck, and bus sales rose again in 2023, with double-digit growth figures in all segments. New van sales surged by +14.6% to neaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault cancels IPO of its Ampere division

January 30, 2024

Renault Group has announced that it has canceled the initial public offering (IPO) of its electric division, Ampere. This is a major strategThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda and GM kickstart joint fuel cell production

January 29, 2024

Technical partners Honda and General Motors (GM) have initiated mass production of hydrogen fuel cell systems at their shared facility in BrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Pics of BMW 5 Series Touring leaked

January 29, 2024

Organizing photoshoots for imminent car launches without giving away the looks becomes more complex every day. After the recent leak of the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

One step closer to Brussels Ring 2.0

January 29, 2024

The Flemish government has approved the Regional Spatial Implementation Plan for the northern part of the Ring Road around Brussels, bringinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smartphone use: focus on road or losing driver’s license

January 29, 2024

The public prosecutor’s office in Limburg has announced stricter action against mobile phone use behind the wheel. From February 1st, anyoneThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

British-Chinese LEVC L380 electric minivan in pre-production

January 29, 2024

London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), a subsidiary of the Chinese Geely Group, has started prototype production of its second model, the LThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn coming back with self-driving buses by 2026

January 29, 2024

Flemish public transport operator De Lijn is pulling plans for self-driving buses in cities off the ice again. A pilot project will be develThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Upgraded BYD Tang gets bigger battery and more range

January 29, 2024

Over a year after its European launch, BYD’s Tang EV is set for an upgrade, including a larger battery and improved features. The Chinese caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Venice to install speed cameras for boats

January 26, 2024

Venice will install speed cameras for boats along its world-famous canals. The city hopes this measure will limit the speed of motorized boaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The new Porsche Macan has finally arrived

January 26, 2024

Porsche has (finally) unveiled its first electric SUV. After a couple of years of delay, the carmaker has high hopes for its second electricThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Daimler Truck to deliver 1.000 eActros trucks to Swiss Holcim

January 26, 2024

Holcim, the Swiss-based construction materials and cement company, has placed a record order for 1 000 battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActroThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s growth brakes as Chinese competition leapfrogs

January 26, 2024

The news that the Model Y was the best-selling vehicle worldwide couldn’t remedy the market’s disappointment in the company’s annual rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MAN eTrucks nearly sold out for 2024 shortly after launch

January 25, 2024

After announcing its eTGX and eTGS long-haul electric trucks in November 2023, MAN has announced that the first model year has nearly sold oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cadillac starts building exclusive Celestiq by driblets

January 25, 2024

Cadillac has started to build the exclusive Celestiq EV at the General Motors Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. But they’re doingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eurostar transported 25% more travelers in 2023

January 25, 2024

In 2023, Eurostar’s high-speed trains carried a quarter more passengers. The number of travelers increased in one year from 14,8 million in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car emissions of CO2 almost the same as a decade ago

January 25, 2024

“Despite lofty ambitions and strict requirements, most passenger cars on EU roads still emit the same quantity of CO2 as 12 years ago,” the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen steps into Macron’s ‘social leasing’ for EVs

January 25, 2024

After the Stellantis Group, Renault, and Hyundai, Volkswagen will also offer cars in the French ‘social leasing’ project, President EmmanuelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Simplified’ Apple Car projected into 2028

January 25, 2024

It has been over two years since we heard anything about Apple’s decade-long ‘Titan Project’ to launch its own fully autonomous electric carThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Official photos of Jeep Wagoneer S leaked

January 25, 2024

Through the inadvertence of people working for the car manufacturer’s official web channels, ‘official’ pictures of the production version oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Updated Golf PHEV has 100 km range and fast-charging

January 24, 2024

The iconic Golf is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, and Volkswagen is launching an enhanced version of its bestseller to mark the anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Longest strike ever on German railways

January 24, 2024

Engineers of the state-owned railway company Deutsche Bahn started a six-day strike last night, the longest strike ever on German railways. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TotalEnergies buys majority stake in Danish wind projects

January 24, 2024

The French oil and gas group TotalEnergies has signed a deal with Danish sustainable energy company European Energy for a majority stake in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU Commission blocks deal between Lufthansa and ITA

January 24, 2024

The European Commission has blocked plans by German airline group Lufthansa to take a minority stake in Italian airline ITA Airways. EU antiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Akio Toyoda: ‘EV market share won’t surpass 30%’

January 24, 2024

Toyota Chairman and former CEO Akio Toyoda believes battery-electric vehicles will have a maximum market share of 30%, with the rest taken uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Opel dusts off Frontera nameplate for next electric SUV

January 24, 2024

While the Manta is sent to the history books, German carmaker Opel has announced the comeback in 2024 of the Frontera nameplate – Opel’s 4This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Yamaha acquires electric marine motor specialist Torqeedo

January 23, 2024

Japanese Yamaha Motors, a big name in marine engines – outboard and inboard – has fully acquired German electric outboard motor pioneer This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW gives more details about its ‘Neue Klasse’ EVs

January 23, 2024

With the ‘Neue Klasse’ or ‘New Class,’ BMW will launch a new vehicle architecture for the electric future in 2025. The Munich-based company This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: ‘Cars are getting 1 cm wider every two years’

January 23, 2024

Car manufacturers are making increasingly wider cars. For instance, the 1974 Volkswagen Golf was ‘only’ 1,610 m wide, but the 2019 version mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.