Eddy Haesendonck confirmed as CEO of Hedin Benelux

August 28, 2024

As of 1 October, Eddy Haesendonck is confirmed as CEO of Hedin Automotive for the whole Benelux region, while his colleague Henrik Lessèl, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng wants to produce in Europe and tightens links with VW

August 28, 2024

Xpeng is looking for a European production site because of the additional EU tariffs on imported electric cars from China. In addition, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canada joins US on 100% import surtax for China-made EVs

August 27, 2024

Canada will implement a 100% surtax on all EVs made and imported from China from 1 October. Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell vehiclesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Highway charging has exploded in France this summer

August 26, 2024

This summer, electric vehicles began traveling in France. The number of charging sessions has exploded on the highway aires, but there was nThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cruise joins Uber to help polish its dented robotaxi reputation

August 26, 2024

In an attempt to restore faith in its autonomous driving robotaxis, GM-owned Cruise is joining forces with Uber. The ride-hailing platform wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB to lure 30% new customers with suburban S network

August 26, 2024

Belgian public railroad company NMBS/SNCB aims to increase the number of passengers by 30% by 2032 compared to 2022. Back then, 227 million This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Neta S Kombi is first car on CATL’s 800-volt platform

August 26, 2024

Neta has officially launched the S Kombi, an all-electric estate made in China. It is offered in both range extender and full-electric versiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD hops over Honda in Q2 as world’s 7th biggest carmaker

August 26, 2024

Chinese Build Your Dreams (BYD) jumped over Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan in Q2 2024 to the seventh spot in the top ten of the world’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

For barista’s: Opel brews a one-off version of the Mokka-e

August 23, 2024

It seems that Opel’s UK department, Vauxhall, doesn’t agree with John Cleese’s opinion that wordplay is the lowest form of humor. BecaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda’s iconic NSX gets electric successor in 2027

August 23, 2024

A Honda executive has confirmed that the NSX supercar will soon get an electric successor. It will be built on Honda’s 0 Series EV platform,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German study reveals China’s true automotive welterweight

August 23, 2024

China’s automotive sector overcapacity is the root of its current trade tensions with the West. Though Beijing denies beefing up its produThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp Waasland tunnel only for local traffic from September

August 23, 2024

The Antwerp Waasland tunnel, the oldest vehicle tunnel under the river Scheldt that connects the city with the river’s left bank, will only This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW overtakes Tesla as best-selling electric car in Europe

August 23, 2024

For the first time, Tesla was challenged as the autocratic ruler of BEV sales in Europe by BMW, which sold more fully electric cars than theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ID. Buzz as camper van available in the U.S.

August 22, 2024

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz was introduced to the U.S. market last year, and there is already a proposition for a camper conversion. At the sameThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Danish DSV places mega-order of 300 Volvo electric trucks

August 22, 2024

DSV, one of the largest transport companies in the world, based in Denmark, has ordered 300 electric trucks and 500 diesel and gas trucks frThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Future MG ZS to become hybrid

August 22, 2024

Chinese-owned MG is teasing the launch of a new model. The future ZS compact SUV will be officially announced on August 28th. However, we alThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

All-electric brand Zeekr confirms plug-in hybrid top model

August 22, 2024

Zeekr, Geely’s luxury electric car spin-off, has announced it will introduce a hybrid flagship to its line-up starting next year. Zeekr CEO This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford rethinks its EV strategy

August 22, 2024

Ford is recalibrating its electrification strategy yet again, canceling plans for a fully electric sport utility vehicle in a shift that mayThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD’s Denza Z9 GT officially presented and ready for Europe

August 21, 2024

Chinese luxury car brand Denza, a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, has officially launched its new Z9 GT. The flagship model, whThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Liège’s streetcar finally makes its comeback after 60 years

August 21, 2024

“A historic day” is what Willy Demeyer, the socialist mayor of Liège, called yesterday the first return after nearly 60 years of the streetThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 4 starts European deliveries, US to follow by Q4

August 21, 2024

Polestar’s SUV coupé 4 has finally hit the European streets. After presenting the model in the Spring of 2023, followed by the launch of prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian tax on short-distance flights generates €40 million

August 20, 2024

The Belgian government introduced a flight tax of two to ten euros for short flights under 500 km two years ago, and that tax raised more thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM is cutting in its software and services organization

August 20, 2024

According to the Detroit News and Reuters, General Motors Co. is laying off more than 1,000 salaried employees globally in its software and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European airlines do better than US on SAF promises

August 20, 2024

Most airlines still have a long way to go in using sustainable jet fuel, despite their promise to get at least 10% of their fuel from sustaiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dongfeng launches low-cost Nammi Box EV in Europe

August 20, 2024

The Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng Motor launched a new low-cost EV in Europe. Starting at around €23,000, the Dongfeng Nammi Box EV isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD’s Seal U gets update in China with unchanged low price

August 20, 2024

BYD has rolled out an upgraded version of the Song Plus EV in China, known in Europe as the SUV version of the Seal, the Seal U. The startinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nevera R is Rimac’s first hypercar

August 19, 2024

Electric sports car manufacturer Rimac recently presented the hyper-GT Nevera and wants to develop a hyper-sports car based on it. Rimac hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SNE Research: ‘hydrogen car sales plummeting worldwide’

August 19, 2024

According to data from South Korean market watcher SNE Research, hydrogen car sales are dropping fast worldwide. Fuel cell electric vehiclesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Major works on Craeybeckx tunnel in Antwerp started

August 19, 2024

Major renovation works on the Craeybeckx tunnel on the E19 highway started on Sunday evening in Antwerp. The tunnel will receive LED lightinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Temerario completes Lamborghini’s fully electrified line-up

August 19, 2024

Lamborghini’s plan to become the first sports car brand with an entirely electrified line-up went live at the prestigious Monterey Car WeeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche adjusts EV targets and invests in Varta (update)

August 19, 2024

Porsche is responding to the slower electric ramp-up. Following the recent changes in the production of the electric Taycan, the production This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

South Korea wants carmakers to disclose their battery suppliers

August 16, 2024

A fire incident with an EV caused the South Korean Ministry of Transport to ask carmakers to disclose the names of their battery suppliers. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Now the old Mercedes G-Class is going all-electric

August 16, 2024

While Mercedes is fully concentrated on launching the all-electric G-Class EV, the engineers from Arcade Cars are feasting on a throwback toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Punctual tweets NMBS/SNCB reduce complaints by quarter

August 16, 2024

Complaining on social media about poor service? They know all about that at the Belgian public railroad company NMBS/SNCB, plagued as it is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Plummeting used EV prices threaten to brake electric transition

August 16, 2024

Alarm bells are ringing on both sides of the Atlantic over the free fall of used EV prices. Studies indicate these are up to 40% lower than This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW invests in charging infrastructure in South America

August 16, 2024

The BMW Group has entered into a strategic alliance in Mexico with Vemo, an operator of public charging stations. As part of the partnershipThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla drops entry-level variant of its Cybertruck

August 16, 2024

American EV manufacturer Tesla removed the basic version of the Cybertruck, which costs $60,990, from the US configurator before the first dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.