Belgium’s ‘green company car fleet’ to take shape

April 21, 2021

The Belgian government is preparing a fiscal incentive reform to make company cars greener, with only zero-emission cars eligible for 100% fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW ID.4 is World Car of the Year

April 21, 2021

Volkswagen’s ID.4 has just received the ‘World Car Of The Year’ (WCOTY) award. This second ID product was chosen by a jury of 90 automotive This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU: ‘17% fewer deaths on European roads in 2020’

April 21, 2021

Last year, about 18 800 people lost their lives on European roads: 4 000 or 17% less than in 2019. Belgium (-22%) is one of the ten member sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD upgrades its e-platform to 800 volt

April 21, 2021

Alongside some new models, Chinese vehicle and battery manufacturer BYD unveiled a new version of its electric platform, called 3.0, at the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo and DiDi to collaborate on autonomous driving

April 20, 2021

Volvo Cars and DiDi Autonomous Driving, the self-driving technology arm of Didi Chuxing, have signed a strategic collaboration agreement on This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW’s ID.6, a seven-seater SUV only for China

April 20, 2021

At the Auto Shanghai motor show, VW has presented the ID.6, the third model in the ID. family for the Chinese market. Like the ID.4, this alThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Six Dutch cities only allow emission-free taxis from 2025

April 20, 2021

Six large cities in the Netherlands have signed an ambitious agreement to ban fossil fuel-powered taxis and only allow (new) emission-free tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp marks ‘drop zones’ for e-steps

April 20, 2021

The city of Antwerp has started marking ‘drop zones’ where users of shared e-steps can leave their vehicles after use. It is not compulsory,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Genesis unveils first production EV with Electrified G80

April 20, 2021

Korean manufacturer and luxury brand of the Hyundai Motor Company, Genesis, has unveiled its first-ever EV at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW expects solid-state battery in 2030

April 20, 2021

BMW Group has announced its intention to realize a solid-state battery suitable for automotive use in series production by the end of this dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely shows first EV from new brand Zeekr, the 001

April 19, 2021

Geely’s recently presented premium electric brand Zeekr has officially unveiled its first model, the production version of the Zero ConcepThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi A6 e-tron Concept: next A6 only electric

April 19, 2021

At the Shanghai Motor Show, Audi will unveil its latest all-electric model, the A6 e-tron concept. It rivals Tesla with an autonomy of 700 kThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EQB is Mercedes’ family EV

April 19, 2021

Not even a week after the official launch of the EQS electric flagship, Mercedes launches another fully electric car, the EQB. The more boxyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Main span of Susan Daniel bridge placed over Brussels canal

April 19, 2021

On Friday, a spectacular move took place on the Brussels canal between the Tour & Taxis site and the North Quarter. The central bridge dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fastned wins legal battle for shops at its charging stations

April 19, 2021

Dutch fast-charging company Fastned has won after many years a legal battle in the Netherlands to be allowed to install shops and toilets atThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is the European car market starting to recover?

April 16, 2021

While in the first two months of this year, the European market was still suffering, March appeared to be much more inspiring, lifting the tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

800 000 euros extra for cycling infrastructure in Brussels

April 16, 2021

The King Baudoin Foundation is again offering support for an improvement in cycling infrastructure in Brussels. The Bikes in Brussels Fund, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes EQS, the first real luxury EV?

April 16, 2021

On Thursday evening, Mercedes finally revealed its EV flagship. The EQS is a luxurious sedan that wants to get rid of some prejudices about This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Limburg blocks permit for new gas power plant

April 16, 2021

The Limburg province deputation has decided not to grant permission to construct a new gas power plant in Rotem (Dilsen-Stokkem). It’s feareThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis promises 800 km EV range in a bid to pass Volkswagen

April 16, 2021

“We are accelerating this electric move,” said CEO Carlos Tavares on Thursday at the virtually held shareholder’s meeting. There he laidThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar ‘charges’ another $550 million from investors

April 16, 2021

Swedish-Chinese electric carmaker Polestar has raised another $550 million (€460 million) from investors to finance future growth and “accThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will EU soon dump backing for PHEVs?

April 16, 2021

According to documents looked into by press agency Reuters, upcoming EU plans want to cease support for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). NowaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ann Schoubs wants De Lijn to be more customer-oriented

April 15, 2021

In the future, De Lijn must again become more customer-oriented and greener. These are the spearheads of ‘Vision 2030’, the renewal plan of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Six EU members stop financing fossils for export

April 15, 2021

Six EU member states have launched a coalition with the UK called ‘Export Finance for Future’ (E3F) that wants to stop public financing of eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More early and late trains on Belgian government’s wish list

April 15, 2021

The Belgian government wants Belgian rail to become the backbone of the country’s mobility. On Friday, April 2nd, the Minister of Mobility, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SNCF to test 15 regional trains on colza biodiesel

April 15, 2021

For three months, French rail operator SNCF will be running the fifteen diesel locomotives of its Normandy regional train service (TER) on BThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Huawei confirms billion dollar investment in self-driving EVs

April 15, 2021

The rumors which surfaced in February that China’s telecom and ICT giant Huawei would venture into the development and production of self-drThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi Q4 e-tron set to fight BMW iX3 and Mercedes EQA

April 15, 2021

Audi has finally unveiled its first two MEB models, the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. According to Audi boss Markus Duesmann, the e-SUVThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Teebike turns any bicycle into an e-bike

April 14, 2021

The French start-up Teebike provides an ingenious system for replacing the front wheel of almost any conventional bicycle with a front wheelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ECA: ‘EU must increase charging infrastructure’

April 14, 2021

In a recent report, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) notes that the European Union is still far from its target of 1 million charging poThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VAB: ‘bicycle’s popularity keeps on growing by 77%’

April 14, 2021

The corona pandemic boosted the popularity of the bicycle, and also, during the first months of 2021, bicycle use increased (+77% in March).This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

What about France’s automobile future?

April 14, 2021

The world of car manufacturing is changing quickly: energy transition and dislocation threaten many West-European countries’ car industry. IThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 2 model range to be expanded

April 13, 2021

Polestar, the Chinese car manufacturer that is part of Geely Auto, broadens its offer. There was only one version of the Polestar 2 model avThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

French waste giants Veolia and Suez reach merge agreement

April 13, 2021

After eight months of battle, the French water and waste management giant Suez has finally given in to its bigger rival Veolia’s advances. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG shows Cyberster concept car

April 13, 2021

Chinese car manufacturer MG (part of the SAIC group) has shown a brand new sports car concept in Shanghai. The MG Cyberster is an open roadsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW scores best first quarter ever

April 13, 2021

In the first three months of the year, the BMW Group delivered a total of 636 606 BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce vehicles to customers (+33,5%) This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën’s new flagship is the C5 X

April 12, 2021

Today, French carmaker Citroën, a member of the Stellantis Group, presents its new flagship, the C5 X. It’s a crossover concept, combining This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian launch of Lynk & Co ‘mobility concept’ in April

April 12, 2021

The first Belgian client of Lynk & Co’s ‘mobility concept’, the 01 PHEV on a €500 monthly subscription base, is to get his car before This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Motorcyclists protest against impending periodic inspection

April 12, 2021

Last weekend hundreds of motorcyclists protested in Brussels against introducing a compulsory periodic motorbike inspection similar to the oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

3 out of 4 Europeans would consider an EV as their next car

April 12, 2021

79% of European drivers say they would consider buying an electric vehicle as their next car. Almost half of the respondents say that the moThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Biden’s plans to boost e-mobility

April 09, 2021

Recently US President Joe Biden unveiled his two-trillion-dollar investment plan. Now details are emerging about the e-mobility investments This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car rental companies sell off fleets to avoid going belly-up

April 09, 2021

Canceled bookings, the disappearance of international travelers, the proliferation of videoconferencing: car rental companies have been gritThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Record-breaking Belgian registrations of speed pedelecs

April 09, 2021

The registrations of speed pedelecs (1 257 units) in March 2021 were record-breaking: +57,5% more than in March last year. Even compared to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Punch Powertrain in heavy weather

April 09, 2021

The car industry supplier Punch Powertrain in Sint-Truiden (east of Belgium) is having serious problems again. After 138 people leaving the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TME to supply fuel cells for bi-modal hydrogen train

April 09, 2021

A consortium with partners from Belgium, Germany, Spain, and Portugal is testing a bi-modal train prototype, which uses its pantograph on reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Traxio: second-hand car sales on the rise in March

April 09, 2021

Car sector federation Traxio has noted a serious increase in second-hand cars’ sales and speed pedelecs in March. To be more realistic aboutThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Mossel ventures into Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Antwerp

April 08, 2021

The Dutch Van Mossel Automotive Group, one of the Benelux largest car dealer groups, is going to venture into Mercedes Benz Trucks also, witThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Study: decrease in ride-hailing popularity

April 08, 2021

According to a report from French economist Jean-Charles Simon, commissioned by the National Union for Taxi Industries (UNIT), the impressivThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Traffic not safer in the Netherlands in corona times

April 08, 2021

Traffic has not become safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and moped riders in the Netherlands in the past year. Because of the lockdown, cars This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norway enthralled by electrified cars (85% market share)

April 08, 2021

In the past months, the Norwegian car market had a dip, and also the electrified cars suffered. Now the market is jumping up again, and the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.