France imposes mandatory ‘sustainability warning’ on car ads

December 30, 2021

As of 1 March 2022, all automotive ads published in France will have to feature a new warning notice about pollution. It will read: “For shoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Musk sells another 934 090 Tesla shares worth $1,02 billion

December 30, 2021

Elon Musk has yet sold another 934 090 Tesla shares, worth 1,02 billion dollars, bringing the total to 15,6 million shares traded, for $16,4This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No Bolt e-scooters on New Year’s Eve for safety reasons

December 30, 2021

The European mobility platform Bolt is planning to put all shared e-scooter activities on hold in Brussels, Ypres and Namur on New Year’s EvThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CEO says electrification will add 6.000 jobs at BMW

December 30, 2021

In an interview with the German daily München Merkur, BMW CEO, Oliver Zipse, shed some light on the challenges his company faces in the woThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Technical inspection: 271.793 Walloon cars overdue in 2021

December 30, 2021

According to recent data unveiled by the Walloon Minister of Road Safety, Valérie De Bue (MR), out of the 959 615 cars presented at the tecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

PFOS-contaminated soil brings Oosterweel to standstill

December 30, 2021

The excavation of the PFOS-contaminated soil of the Oosterweel works has to be stopped for the time being. The Belgian Council of State ordeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Forever empty rooms’ visualize child traffic victims

December 30, 2021

The Association of parents with children who died in a traffic accident (Ouders van Verongelukte Kinderen, OVK) has launched an original actThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt commissions Europe’s first battery gigafactory

December 30, 2021

Swedish battery-startup Northvolt has commissioned its Skellefteå factory in the north of the country by producing the first prismatic battThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

World’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier embarks for Australia

December 29, 2021

The world’s first purpose-built liquefied hydrogen carrier is on its way from Japan to Australia to pick up its first load. Built by KawasakThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VAB: ‘Flemish favor car more often than before corona’

December 29, 2021

Since the corona crisis, the Flemish are more likely to disregard public transport, opting instead for bicycles or cars. This is what mobiliThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Waymo partners with Zeekr for purpose-built robot taxi

December 29, 2021

Waymo, the ‘Alphabet-Google daughter’ running a fleet of autonomous taxis in Phoenix and San Francisco today, is partnering with Chinese luxThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rivian delays biggest pickup and SUV battery models to 2023

December 29, 2021

Production woos at electric start-up Rivian have forced the American company to reshuffle its model mix. In an e-mail, CEO RJ Scaringe has aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Yamaha working on two fully electric scooters

December 28, 2021

Yamaha will launch two fully electric scooters in 2022. The concept versions were already seen on the Tokyo Motorshow back in 2019. RemarkabThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Why is BMW number one in Belgium?

December 28, 2021

During the first eleven months of this year, BMW registered 37 184 cars, while the second, Volkswagen, managed 32 688 cars. It’s improbable This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New bicycle bridge in Hasselt officially open

December 28, 2021

After one year of construction works, the new bicycle bridge in Godsheide (Hasselt) has been officially opened on Monday. The bicycle bridgeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels government approves new parking decree

December 28, 2021

Last Friday, the Brussels government has approved the third version of the new parking decree. This new decree defines the regulation of theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German barn find possibly older than Benz Patent Car?

December 27, 2021

A veteran car was discovered in a barn at a villa district in Leipzig, Germany, this year. The buyer paid several hundred euros for an old tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flex-abo of SNCB/NMBS for part-time commuters in 2022

December 27, 2021

A flexible season ticket for part-time home-working commuters will be introduced by the Belgian railway company SNCB/NMBS in 2022. SubscribeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Green light to turn Brussels Schuman Square into esplanade

December 27, 2021

Urban.brussels has delivered the building permit to start converting the Brussels Schuman Square in the European quarters of the Belgian capThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

One year 30 kph zone in Brussels pays off in fewer accidents

December 27, 2021

On January 1st, 2021, the Brussels Region introduced the 30 km per hour zone. One year later Brussels sees the positive effects of the measuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Disgruntled customer blows up his Tesla with 30 kg of dynamite

December 27, 2021

Fed up with the problems he faced with his aging 2013 Tesla Model S, Finnish owner Tuomas Katainen decided to have his car blown up with 30 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VDL Nedcar to build America’s coolest electric pickup?

December 24, 2021

Rumors have surfaced for some weeks Dutch contract builder VDL Nedcar is talking to American electric pickup maker Rivian to offer productioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla blocks ‘Passenger Play’ feature while driving

December 24, 2021

Since December 2020, Tesla offers a new feature on its cars called ‘Passenger Play’. It allows passengers to play arcade games on the centerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sick pilots force Lufthansa to cancel 33.000 flights

December 24, 2021

The German airline company Lufthansa has canceled several long-distance flights due to a shortage of pilots. Many pilots are ill and the comThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sales of commercial vehicles also down in November

December 24, 2021

According to figures of the European car manufacturers association ACEA, new commercial vehicle registrations across the EU retreated (-14,7This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Car Belux installs fast-chargers at the dealers

December 24, 2021

Mid-year 2022, 30 Volvo dealers will have fast-chargers on their premisses, accessible to all EV drivers. Volvo Car Belux is creating a fastThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium bites the bullet: nuclear plants are closing (update)

December 24, 2021

On Thursday morning, it showed out the Belgian federal government bit the bullet: all seven nuclear reactors are closing down in 2025, incluThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 5 gets new 475 kW motor and 800-Volt system

December 23, 2021

Polestar is developing a new electric motor and battery pack with an 800-Volt system, according to a media report. The drive system, which iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

300 waste collection trucks on hydrogen for Geesinknorba

December 23, 2021

American hydrogen truck builder Hyzon has signed a supply agreement with the Dutch Geesinknorba group for 300 refuge collection trucks. In tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes EQS: limousine for the green CEO? We drove it.

December 23, 2021

Of the German premium brands, Mercedes is the first to put a fully electric limousine on the market. The EQS is the top model of Mercedes’ eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rough times for car dealers: lay-offs to survive

December 22, 2021

Talking to BFM Business, Francis Bartholomé, President of the French National Council for Automotive Professionals (CNPA), explains that 60This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Only 65% of truck drivers under 35 wear their seatbelts

December 22, 2021

The Flemish Road Safety Foundation starts a campaign for truck drivers and transport companies to raise their awareness to wear their seatbeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi makes charging experience premium at low cost

December 22, 2021

Recharging isn’t always the most pleasant of pastimes. Hardly shelter, no beverages, no desk, stuck in your EV… Audi wants to lift the expThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving SsangYong’s first full electric Korando

December 22, 2021

Hard times for Korea’s oldest carmaker, SsangYong, struggling to survive on the edge of bankruptcy, but with new hope with Korean electric bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Motor Show goes through the roof

December 22, 2021

As already mentioned, the 99th edition of the Brussels Motor Show will not take place at Brussels Expo, as usual, but in the dealerships. NeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM kicks off new Ultium platform

December 21, 2021

General Motors has just delivered the first vehicles that use the brand new Ultium platform developed exclusively for electrically powered vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot’s first FCEV is ready: the e-Expert Hydrogen van

December 21, 2021

Last week the first hydrogen-powered Peugeot has rolled off the production lines: the e-Expert Hydrogen van. The latter is the peer of the OThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Charging station for electric car must be closer to home

December 21, 2021

The Federal and Flemish Governments want to accelerate the electrification of the Belgian car fleet. The phasing out of the tax deduction foThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The perfect car for the ‘urban jungle’?

December 21, 2021

We don’t know yet if it’s completely serious, but Citroën continues to reshape its small electric city car, Ami. There’s already a cargo vaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Parking to become more expensive in Brussels city center

December 21, 2021

The local council of Brussels has approved new parking regulations for the city center. Parking in the streets will become more expensive asThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB orders 98 new double-deck carriages from Alstom

December 21, 2021

Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB has ordered 98 additional M7 double-deck vehicles from French train manufacturer Alstom. The order is partThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Biden administration strengthens emission rules again

December 21, 2021

The Biden administration has adjusted the emission rules for cars softened during the Trump era. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nikola delivers its first battery-electric Tre trucks in US

December 21, 2021

American electric truckmaker Nikola has finally delivered its first two battery-electric Tre trucks in the US in a pilot project with SoutheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem FIA’s new top man

December 20, 2021

The FIA (Féderation Internationale de l’Automobile) is getting a new president, after top executive Jean Todt hands over the torch to his sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO’s ET5 sedan to take on Tesla Model 3 and BMW 3 in China

December 20, 2021

Chinese electric carmaker NIO has presented its most affordable model so far, the ET5 sedan, at the NIO Days in Suzhou, Shangai’s neighborinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chamber commission votes public prosecutor for traffic safety

December 20, 2021

The Congressional Committee for Justice has given the green light for the creation of a central public prosecutor’s office for traffic safetThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford wants to build 600 000 EVs by the end of 2023 (update)

December 17, 2021

Ford has revealed a few more details about its updated projection to achieve an electric vehicle production of 600 000 units annually withinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France: €400 million for automotive subcontractors

December 17, 2021

As part of Macron’s ‘France 2030’ recovery plan, automotive subcontractors and equipment manufacturers will get a 300-million-euro supThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Airbus rakes in major orders from Qantas and Air France-KLM

December 17, 2021

The Australian airline company Qantas is planning to replace its actual fleet of Boeings for inland flights with Airbus planes. The EuropeanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels government clashes over parking reform

December 17, 2021

The weekly meeting of the Brussels government was suspended on Thursday and postponed after the departure of Mobility Minister Elke Van den This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lightyear wants an affordable solar car by 2025

December 17, 2021

Is it driving on sunshine for less than € 30 000 within a few years? That’s the new target for Dutch start-up Lightyear, a specialist in sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car market continues to regress (Update)

December 17, 2021

In November, 24 134 new cars were registered in Belgium, again 17,1% less than in the pandemic year 2020, and -30,2% compared to November 20This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi invests € 18 billion in EVs

December 17, 2021

According to the newest planning round, Audi wants to invest € 18 billion in electrification alone from 2022 to 2026. In the planning rounThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canoo drops VDL Nedcar deal definitely

December 17, 2021

American electric startup Canoo definitely drops its deal with Dutch subcontractor VDL Nedcar to build its Lifestyle Car in Born in the soutThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.