VW’s ID.Buzz: looking and charging in two directions

February 22, 2022

It is one of the most eagerly anticipated EVs of this year. In the wake of its full unveiling next month, Volkswagen has released some speciThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels approves Pentagon’s circulation plan

February 22, 2022

The Brussels City Council has given the go-ahead to the new circulation plan for the capital’s Pentagon by a large majority. The new circulaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus wants to fund its EV ambitions with an IPO

February 22, 2022

British sports car maker Lotus confirms that it investigates to go public with its Chinese arm Lotus Engineering. This is the so-called lifeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UK Automotive calls for EV charge point mandate

February 22, 2022

Last week, the UK Automotive industry published a new seven-point plan to ensure every driver in Britain can benefit from an electric vehiclThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Ford thinking of an IPO for its electric division?

February 21, 2022

According to undisclosed sources talking to financial press agency Bloomberg, there’s a possibility that American car manufacturer Ford is tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch CEO to bring DeLorean back to full electric future

February 21, 2022

One of America’s most iconic cars, the gull-winged Delorean DMC-12, whose career was short-lived, but gained immortality with Micheal J. FoxThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Acerta: ‘three times more workers opt for mobility budget’

February 21, 2022

According to figures from HR services company Acerta, the possibility of exchanging a company car for a mobility budget is still only used tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese EV brand Voyah debutes in Europe this summer

February 21, 2022

Voyah is the latest Chinese car manufacturer to hit the European market. The premium EV brand is opening a flagship store in Oslo. With the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vias: ‘18% more road deaths in Flanders last year’

February 21, 2022

In 2021, Flanders registered 291 traffic fatalities, 45 (18%) more than in 2020. The figures come from traffic safety Intitue Vias’ most recThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW brings back the e-Up

February 21, 2022

There were already rumors for weeks; now it’s official: Volkswagen is once again taking orders for the electric small car e-Up. The Style ‘PThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault: the fewer but more profitable cars policy works (update)

February 18, 2022

At a ‘media day’ in Renault’s Technocenter, CEO Luca de Meo declared that he has decided to accelerate the turning point of going fully elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘23% more aggression against public transport staff’

February 18, 2022

Last year, the public transport companies in Belgium registered 4 787 cases of aggression against their staff, a 23% increase compared to 20This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bastogne home of ‘largest active backup battery site Benelux’

February 18, 2022

At the Kyndryl data center – a spin-off of IBM’s data infrastructure branch – in Bastogne, the ‘largest active battery’ of the Benelux has dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar goes for bonded aluminum chassis

February 18, 2022

For its Polestar 5, the Geely-daughter and exclusive manufacturer of EVs will use a new chassis made of bonded aluminum in the Polestar 5 anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving Renault’s Megane going all-electric

February 17, 2022

Renault launches the all-electric Megane today, but in fact, it is an entirely new model that has nothing to do with the existing Mégane thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels to seal off city center from transit traffic

February 17, 2022

The Brussels Pentagon will become a low-traffic area as of 16 August. The city council has announced this. Less transit traffic should make This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla 3, Audi e-Tron, and BMW iX3 best-selling EVs in Belgium

February 17, 2022

As in the rest of Europe, the Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling EV in Belgium last year. It accounted for 2 466 registrations and comfortabThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

City center Oxford is world’s first zero-emission zone

February 17, 2022

As of the 28th of February, the city of Oxford is putting the brakes on all non-zero emission vehicles in its city center. As part of a piloThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG’s fully electric station wagon debutes in Europe

February 17, 2022

Chinese carmaker MG’s fourth electrified model, named MG5 Electric, makes its debut on all Europan markets in March-April. It’s a fully elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Stadsbader takes over Dutch BAM Contractors

February 16, 2022

The West Flemish building contractor group Stadsbader is taking over its Dutch competitor BAM Contractors. Both companies made the announcemThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hedin acquires four additional Belgian Mercedes dealerships

February 16, 2022

The Swedish automotive group Hedin reinforces its position as the biggest Mercedes dealer in Belgium. It has acquired four additional retailThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Q-park France integrates 4.000 charging stations

February 16, 2022

By 2025, the French division of Q-park wants to offer an extra 4 000 charging points in the 70 cities where the group is exploiting 240 parkThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TIER launches 2.000 e-scooters in Brussels

February 16, 2022

The German supplier of micro-mobility, TIER, attempts a comeback in Brussels. After the first try in 2019 with 50 e-scooters, the company laThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG launches two EQE performance EVs

February 16, 2022

Mercedes-AMG, the sports division of Mercedes-Benz, launches two new performance EVs in its portfolio. The EQE 43 4Matic and the EQE 53 4MatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla opens all Superchargers in Netherlands for all EVs

February 16, 2022

After a pilot that started with ten Dutch stations in November last year, Tesla is opening up all of its Superchargers in the Netherlands toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

AB InBev showcases ‘zero-emission zero-carbs beer delivery’

February 15, 2022

Ahead of the Superbowl, AB InBev’s daughter Anheuser-Busch has set up a showcase of delivering its first-ever zero-carb Bud beer to pubs andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Febiac: ‘Private buyers will be left behind in EV race’

February 15, 2022

According to the Belgian federation of the automotive industry Febiac, a discriminating split is in the making between the professional and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Single tickets De Lijn 25% more expensive

February 15, 2022

The Flemish public transport company, De Lijn, will increase its fares as of April 1st. And it’s not an April Fool’s joke. The cheapest tickThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Montgomery Square to lose a car lane

February 15, 2022

The four traffic lanes for motorized vehicles at the Montgomery roundabout will be reduced to three. This was announced by Brussels MinisterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Skoda starts assembly of Enyaq iV Coupé

February 15, 2022

Skoda has begun production of the Enyaq iV Coupé. The athletically styled version of the Enyaq sits on the MEB (Modulare ElektrifizierungsBThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren Group to acquire parts delivery specialist PHE

February 15, 2022

D’Ieteren Group, the mother company of car importer D’Ieteren Automotive (importing the VW Group brands), further diversifies its portfolio.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France to subsidize electric truck up to €150.000

February 15, 2022

France is willing to subsidize the purchase of an electric or hydrogen truck, bus, or coach up to 65% of the difference with its diesel siblThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lexus shows new all-electric sports car

February 14, 2022

Lexus has just released some new pictures and animations of its next-generation battery-electric sports car. The model was first revealed onThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Airlines turns twenty and recruits again

February 14, 2022

On 15 February, Brussels Airlines celebrates its twentieth anniversary. In 2002, SN Brussels Airlines was launched on the same day, the succThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo builds battery plant and introduces mega casting (update)

February 14, 2022

Swedish/Chinese car manufacturer, Volvo Cars, and Swedish battery specialist, Northvolt, have announced the location of their planned joint This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW ID.3 catches fire in Brussels underground parking

February 14, 2022

On Friday evening, a VW ID.3 caught fire in an underground parking in the center of Brussels. The firefighters managed to contain and extingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes launches a connected wall box

February 14, 2022

Mercedes has unveiled a new type of wall box in its portfolio that will come to market as of April. It’s a connected device so that users This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Group Bruno working on three truck hydrogen stations in Limburg

February 14, 2022

According to Angelo Bruno (60), former Alderman of Genk and the CEO of Group Bruno, the plan to open three hydrogen stations for trucks in LThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW finalizes majority stake in its Chinese joint venture BBA

February 14, 2022

BMW has finally acquired a majority stake in BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA). As announced three years ago, the Munich-based carmaker now hoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

US Army’s climate strategy includes electric vehicle fleet

February 12, 2022

The US Army has unveiled a comprehensive climate strategy that includes building an electric vehicle fleet in the coming years. By 2027, theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU parliament wants carbon footprint label for batteries

February 11, 2022

The European Parliament wants to make batteries more sustainable by reducing their environmental and social impact. Therefore, the EnvironmeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Automotive leasing booming: record year for ALD

February 11, 2022

2021 seems to have been a positive year for automotive leasing companies. After Arval posted good results, now is the turn of ALD AutomotiveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Air quality in about 70 Brussels’ schools alarming’

February 11, 2022

A study by the Brussels non-profit organization De Luchtzoekers (‘the air seekers’), presented on Thursday, indicates that the air quality iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche gearing up in becoming e-bike specialist

February 11, 2022

Porsche AG has announced two strategic partnerships in the fast-growing market of e-bikes. The sports car manufacturer has acquired Fazua, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Smart EVs will have ‘hashtag’ name

February 11, 2022

Smart has presented the new terminology for its future generation of electric cars. It uses the ‘#’ symbol in combination with a number. GivThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault and Valeo to develop a new electric motor

February 10, 2022

Renault Group, Valeo, and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive join forces to develop and manufacture a new-generation automotive electric motor in FraThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

RAM calls in customers’ help for a competitive EV pickup

February 10, 2022

Truck specialist RAM wants to bring an all-electric pickup to the market by 2024. To avoid a me-too product, the company has created ramrevoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren baptizes its bicycle business Lucien

February 10, 2022

Belgian’s most prominent car importer, D’Ieteren, is bringing together all its new bicycle businesses under the Lucien brand, the listed comThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EnergyVision: 492 extra public charging points in Brussels

February 10, 2022

Before the end of the year, some 246 charging stations (with 492 charging points) will be added to the Brussels public EV charging network, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan to stop developing internal combustion engines (Update)

February 09, 2022

The Japanese business newspaper Nikkei announces that Nissan plans to stop the further development of internal combustion engines. However, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels police caught 68.568 speed merchants in 2021

February 09, 2022

Last year, the Brussels police checked more than 33 million motorists on driving speed, and 68 568 of them were caught speeding. That is 17%This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DS tests its future with E-Tense Performance

February 09, 2022

By 2024 DS Automobiles will be fully dedicated to electric models. In the wake of that shift, the company is experimenting with technology aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bolt expands with ride-hailing offer in Belgium

February 09, 2022

As the debate on taxi services and ride-hailing in Brussels rages on, newcomer Bolt puts its cards on the table. Estonian company Bolt – pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.