Here’s the Tonale poised to save Alfa Romeo

February 09, 2022

Alfa Romeo has finally lifted the curtain on its compact SUV, Tonale. In many ways, this is the little brother to the Stelvio, but despite bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VDL casts first stone of new e-bus plant in Roeselare

February 09, 2022

Bus and coach manufacturer VDL has officially started the construction of a new, energy-neutral production unit in Roeselare (West Flanders)This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Two biggest Flemish car magazines are merging

February 09, 2022

The specialized car magazines AutoGids and AutoWereld are becoming the only magazine. It will appear 22 times per year and be closely relateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW leads German development of flat hydrogen storage tank

February 08, 2022

A consortium of German heavyweights led by BMW is working on developing a flat tank for storing hydrogen at 700 bar that can be mounted in aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bugatti speeding at 417 kph reignites German speed limit debate

February 08, 2022

“Rasen ist out.” In Germany, the famous road safety quote is receiving strong political support these days. The renewed discussion on whetheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More road tax fraud with foreign and dealer plates

February 08, 2022

Increasing numbers of offenses against payment of road traffic tax have been identified with foreign number plates and trader number plates.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes speeds up launch of two all-electric SUVs

February 08, 2022

Mercedes is extensively realigning its business. After a change of name, with Daimler AG turned Mercedes-Benz Group AG at the beginning of tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders opposes Walloon windmills in its backyard

February 08, 2022

Flemish Minister of Patrimonial Estate, Matthias Diependaele (N-VA), supports Zuhal Demir (N-VA), Flemish Minister of the Environment, in heThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla hires ‘stewards’ for expected queues at Superchargers

February 08, 2022

With the upcoming crocus holidays in the Netherlands and winter holidays in Denmark, Tesla is expecting queues at its Superchargers in GermaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi to stop small cars and concentrate on higher segments

February 08, 2022

The German car manufacturer and VW daughter Audi wants to make more money per car sold. The consequence is that it has to abandon producing This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

All German trains to run diesel-free by 2040

February 07, 2022

Germany’s main railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, wants to completely ban the use of diesel for its locomotives by 2040. Its 3 000 diesel locoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ferrari employees get €12.000 record bonus

February 07, 2022

Ferrari’s birthday year has started in party style. After the best sales performance in its history, Ferrari has awarded each employee a 12 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vias: 20% of Belgians use an e-bike now

February 07, 2022

Soft mobility has gained new followers over the past year, thanks to the e-bike, now used by 20% of the Belgian population. That is what theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU plans to inject 42 billion euros in its chip industry

February 07, 2022

On Tuesday, Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton will present the European Chips Act. It embodies the ambitious plan of the European This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Energy Observer 2: a 120 m cargo ship propelled by fuel cells

February 07, 2022

The Energy Observer, the experimental zero-emission catamaran of French entrepreneur Victorien Erussard that circumnavigated the globe twiceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar will have its own EV platform called Panthera

February 06, 2022

Jaguar has decided to develop its own electric platform as part of its plan to become an all-electric brand by 2025. The I-Pace will continuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Elia strongly doubts blackout doom scenario UAntwerp study

February 04, 2022

Grid manager Elia doubts the recent ‘theoretical’ study by Antwerp University that warns for blackouts in case of a nuclear phase-out. The cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CEO: ‘Do not ban ICE cars too quickly’

February 04, 2022

BMW Group CEO, Oliver Zipse, is joining Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares to warn about the “premature and thoughtless banning” of ICE cars. InThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Car-Pass: ‘Teslas cover most kilometers of all’

February 04, 2022

Last year, Belgians rediscovered their way to the driver’s seat. Data by Car-Pass, the organization that manages the central register with tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Former Brussels Airlines CEO at helm of rail company Lineas

February 04, 2022

Bernard Gustin, the former CEO of Brussels Airlines, will become the new CEO of rail freight company Lineas. Gustin will lead the managementThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Spirii and PowerGo to roll out 15.000 EV charging points

February 04, 2022

Danish EV charging platform integrator, Spirii, and PowerGo, daughter of Dutch solar park and sustainable energy provider PowerField, are joThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU’s green label for nuclear and gas under fire

February 03, 2022

The decision of the European Commission on Wednesday to give gas and nuclear energy a ‘green’ label provokes criticism. For environmental orThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New car sales further down, second-hand car sales persist

February 03, 2022

During the first month of 2022, the second-hand car sales (55 821 units, +0,1%) were perfectly equivalent to last year. The registrations ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Melexis sold 1,4 billion automotive chips in 2021

February 03, 2022

Belgian chip manufacturer Melexis posted record sales in 2021. With sales up 27 percent and net profit growth of a whopping 89 percent, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford injects an extra $20 billion into electric car

February 03, 2022

Automaker Ford is injecting an additional 10 to 20 billion dollars over the next five to ten years into the electrification of all the modelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Why not visit Audi Brussels virtually?

February 03, 2022

Corona restrictions have triggered a creative idea at Audi. Due to the pandemic, visitors worldwide are no longer allowed in their plants, bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian transport sector flourishes more than ever

February 03, 2022

The transport sector in Belgium is booming. According to professional association UPTR (Union Professionnelle du TRansport et de la LogistiqThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Council of State overrules Ghent on classic cars in LEZ (update)

February 03, 2022

In a response to the ruling of the Belgian Council of State, Ghent decided to scrap the ‘discrimination’ in allowing an unlimited access pasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-AMG launches its hybrid performance flagship GT 63 S E

February 02, 2022

Mercedes-AMG has opened the order books for the GT 63 S E Performance. The sales launch of this performance PHEV includes the price: In GermThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Febiac: “100th edition of BMS will be physical again”

February 02, 2022

The Belgian car and two-wheeler federation Febiac wants to organize a physical version again of the Brussels Motor Show (BMS) in 2023. It haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Koenigsegg showcases pizza-sized lightweight electric motor

February 02, 2022

Despite being a small manufacturer of hypercars in a small town in Sweden, Koenigsegg has never been shy of developing pioneering technologyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No more combustion engines at Rolls-Royce

February 02, 2022

All successors to the current Rolls-Royce range will be fully electric. This is necessary to meet the target of offering only electric modelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders to get green hydrogen from Tasmania

February 02, 2022

Flemish Minister for Economy and Innovation, Hilde Crevits (CD&V), signed on Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AustraliThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ECA: ‘Fossil fuel subsidies undermine EU climate policy’

February 01, 2022

The 55 billion euros of fossil fuel subsidies handed out annually by EU governments threaten to derail the union’s ambitious climate plans, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla buys a piece of German rail track

February 01, 2022

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. There are several examples in Europe where OEMs are supplied with or acquire a dedicated train station toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent start-up Taito presents three-wheeler e-scooter

February 01, 2022

A young Ghent startup, called Taito Mobility, is launching what it calls a much more stable and safer three-wheeler e-scooter via a pre-saleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Enyaq Coupé iV spices up Skoda’s range

February 01, 2022

After a bunch of teasers and hints, Skoda has finally unveiled the Enyaq Coupé iV. Basically, it’s a sportier and more emotional version ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VSV launches campaign to promote power napping

February 01, 2022

Dozing off at the steering wheel is as dangerous as drinking and driving. That is why the Flemish Foundation for Traffic Science (Vlaamse StThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jan De Nul launched world’s largest jack-up installation ship

February 01, 2022

Last Sunday, marine services provider Jan De Nul has launched ‘Voltaire’ on the Cosco Shipping yard in Nantong (China). It is the world’s laThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes restructures R&D and finally leaves Daimler era behind

February 01, 2022

As a part of the reorientation toward e-mobility, German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has restructured its development department. MeanwhiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alpine future will be electric, premium, and… in Dieppe

January 31, 2022

Renault’s sporty daughter Alpine will build a small electric SUV in home base Dieppe from 2025 onward. This has been announced by CEO Luca dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Six months delay for first hydrogen MIVB/STIB bus

January 31, 2022

The big test of the hydrogen bus of the Brussels public transport company MIVB/STIB has been delayed. The first test runs were scheduled forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn: favorable fares from Antwerp P+R to city center

January 31, 2022

Public transport company De Lijn temporarily offers favorable fares for those who travel from a Park-and-Ride zone to the city of Antwerp. UThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VAB: ‘47% of Flemish citizens postpone purchase of new car’

January 31, 2022

According to mobility organization VAB’s latest mobility barometer,  almost half of all Flemish citizens postpone the purchase of a new carThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren’s Poppy user base surpasses 100.000 in four years

January 31, 2022

A few days after D’Ieteren’s car and e-scooter sharing service Poppy Mobility blew its fourth birthday candle, the user base counter exceedsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW stops production of iconic BMW i3 in July 2022

January 31, 2022

German car manufacturer BMW will end production of its iconic i3 in Leipzig in July 2022. The major reason for this is most likely the conveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes invests in solid-state battery technology of ProLogium

January 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has invested a high double-digit million euro amount in the Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium and agreThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels counted fifth more cyclists in 2021

January 28, 2022

The number of cyclists in Brussels has continued to rise in 2021, after an increase of 64% in the corona year 2020. This is shown by the couThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Liège wants more bicycle parking spots

January 28, 2022

This year, Alderman for Mobility in Liège, Gilles Foret (MR), is planning an awareness campaign for the private sector regarding secure bicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

How Airbus sees challenge of flying on liquid hydrogen

January 28, 2022

Airplanes with 200 passengers flying up to 2 000 nautical miles or 3 700 km on hydrogen without any emissions at all? Yes, by 2035, EuropeanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UK car production plummets to 1956 level

January 28, 2022

The output of the British car industry sunk to a significant low in 2021. With 859 575 vehicles assembled, it reached the same level as in 1This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.