Van Mossel expands into VW/D’Ieteren territory

November 22, 2023

Van Mossel Group, already the biggest car retailer in the Belux, expands its brand portfolio for the first time with VW Group brands by overThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

All-new Renault Master gets up to 410 km EV range

November 22, 2023

Renault has unveiled the fourth-generation Master. The large van gets an all-new look with improved aerodynamics, a completely revamped inteThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt develops cheaper sodium alternative to Li-ion battery

November 22, 2023

Swedish battery maker Northvolt claims a technological breakthrough by developing a low-cost sodium-ion battery that no longer depends on scThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD’s Sea Lion 07 adds to Ocean tidal wave of products

November 21, 2023

BYD has expanded its Ocean line-up of vehicles even further with the Sea Lion 07, a new electric coupé-SUV that kicks off a new subcategoryThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric overtakes diesel car sales in EU for first time

November 21, 2023

With a 14% share in new car sales from January to October 2023, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have overtaken diesel cars’ cumulative sharThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely sells part of its Volvo shares

November 20, 2023

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), China’s largest private-owned automotive group, has decided to release more shareholdings inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Amazon becomes Hyundai dealer with online sales

November 17, 2023

Amazon has announced its foray into the online vehicle sales arena, initiating a partnership with Hyundai, which is set to start in 2024. CuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flemish EV subsidy also includes discounted cars

November 17, 2023

The Flemish government has released final details on the conditions for its planned EV subsidy scheme. One of the more remarkable rules is tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ampere plans seven EVs by 2031, one under €20.000 (update)

November 16, 2023

As a prequel to its Capital Market Day around Ampere, organized on Wednesday, November 15th, in the afternoon by the Renault Group, Renault’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 4 production has started

November 15, 2023

Geely’s daughter and exclusive EV manufacturer, Polestar, confirmed on Wednesday the successful start of production of Polestar 4, with firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vias’ twelve point plan to reduce traffic casualties

November 14, 2023

In 2022, 540 people died in Belgian traffic – one out of three fatalities was a cyclist or pedestrian. This score is far from the target oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW stops ICE production in Germany

November 14, 2023

BMW has ended the production of internal combustion engines at its main plant in Munich. The long-announced step was taken to make room for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lancia to return on six European markets

November 13, 2023

Stellantis’s daughter Lancia confirms its return to Belgium and Luxembourg on the occasion of the presentation of Lancia Pu+Ra HPE at the ReThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault will build the all-new Polestar 4 in Korea

November 10, 2023

Polestar, Volvo and Geely’s luxury electric vehicle subsidiary, has released its latest financial results and unveiled new strategic initiatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Exlantix, another new Chinese brand on Belux market

November 09, 2023

Chinese car manufacturer Chery is launching one of its electric brands in Europe starting in late 2024. The two Exlantix models, a sedan (ESThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault: Ampere starts, Alliance struggles

November 09, 2023

The third chapter in Renault Group’s strategic plan Revolution: the ‘electric arm’ Ampere was launched on November 1st. Meanwhile, RenaultThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s cheaper €25.000 model to be built in Germany?

November 07, 2023

According to sources quoted by the Reuters press agency, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has told employees at the Grünheide gigafactory near Berlin (GThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian car market grows further

November 07, 2023

According to the data of the car and two-wheeler federation, Febiac, the new car market in Belgium and Luxembourg rose again by 26,6% in OctThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Majority of today’s Ferraris sold are hybrids

November 06, 2023

It’s a sign of the times. Besides the iron-strong profits of the third quarter, Ferrari’s results unveiled that 51% of sales have a plugThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hongqi ownership includes private driver service

November 03, 2023

Hedin Automotive, the Swedish multi-brand retailer and recent importer of the Chinese brand Hongqi in Belgium offers 50 hours of chauffeur sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Skoda’s fourth-gen Superb with more space and electric range

November 03, 2023

The all-new Skoda Superb has finally been revealed after months of teasers, and most of the technical data are already out in the open. The This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Febiac to organize ‘Automotive eMotion Summit’

November 03, 2023

The Belgian car and two-wheeler federation Febiac will organize a new event in February 2024 to spotlight the Belgian car sector. This ‘AutoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars to push bi-directional charging

November 03, 2023

Volvo Cars is launching a new business unit for energy-related products and services. Under the umbrella of ‘Volvo Cars Energy Solutions’, tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

2.000 more lose their job at VDL Nedcar

November 03, 2023

Dutch contract builder VDL informed its employees on Thursday that 2 000 more will lose their jobs at Nedcar in Born (the Netherlands), leavThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric shoes: walking three times faster than normal

November 02, 2023

It made it into Time Magazine’s list of ‘Best Inventions of 2023’, the Moonwalkers ‘electric shoes’ of US startup Shift Robotics that enableThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW adds an estate to its ID. line-up: the ID.7 Tourer

November 02, 2023

Hardly any other VW model is as synonymous with the company car as the Passat estate, often called Variant. Recently, the new ICE Passat wasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UAW strike in the US is coming to an end (Update)

October 31, 2023

For almost seven weeks already, strikes have been paralyzing America’s ‘big three’ automakers. Now, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Luc Donckerwolke to head new global design division at Hyundai

October 30, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group has decided to put all its design activities under one Global Design Division. The Belgian designer Luc Donckerwolke, alThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW produces first battery cell samples for its ‘New Class’

October 27, 2023

BMW is now producing the first battery cell samples, which it will use in the New Class models from 2025. Production occurs at the manufactuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault launches offensive with eight models outside EU

October 26, 2023

To boost profitability outside Europe, Renault announced the launch of eight new models by 2027. Spearheading the new strategy is the alreadThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo to build electric EX30 in Ghent

October 26, 2023

Responding to strong demand for the car, Volvo Cars has decided to start building the new fully electric Volvo EX30 in its Ghent plant in BeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda-GM love affair for affordable BEVs ends abruptly

October 26, 2023

The ‘love affair’ between Japanese carmaker Honda and American General Motors for developing together a line of ‘affordable’ electric cars uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian economists argue ‘EV tax benefits too advantageous’

October 25, 2023

Taxes on EVs should be reviewed soon. If not, the Belgian state will miss out on €1,5 billion yearly tax revenues by 2030. So argue economThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Next Audi A4 will be all-electric

October 25, 2023

According to reports in the media, the next generation of the Audi A4 will also be launched purely electrically from the end of 2025. The A4This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First of 1.200 Electra fast-chargers at Delhaize plugged in

October 25, 2023

In Kasterlee, Delhaize and French fast-charging provider Electra have plugged in the first six of 1 200 fast charging points to be installedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lexus shows next-generation EV concepts

October 25, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show 2023, the successor of the Tokyo Motor Show after four years of absence, Lexus introduced concept models under thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kawasaki Ninja 7: world’s first ‘strong hybrid’ motorcycle

October 24, 2023

Japan has had something with hybrid cars for over twenty years, with Toyota being the world’s most prominent technology advocate. So it’s prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First woman to lead German IG Metall union

October 23, 2023

For the first time in 130 years, the powerful German trade union IG Metall will have a woman at the top starting this Monday. Christiane BenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis’ strategic plan to stay on top of LCV market

October 20, 2023

Stellantis has revealed the outline of the commercial vehicle part of its Dare Forward 2030 strategy. The conglomerate wants to deliver nextThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European car sales: growth and electrification continue

October 20, 2023

New figures from the European Car Manufacturers Association ACEA indicate that the European car market has seen a 14th consecutive month of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

eFantom Air: 400 kW of electric Porsche power on the water

October 18, 2023

It sits and feels like a Porsche, is utterly powerful, and blazing fast on the water, yet silent as a sailing boat, but it will cost you morThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën’s new ë-C3 EV will cost € 23 300

October 18, 2023

Citroën has presented “the first affordable European electric car.” With its technical specifications, a range of 320 kilometers, and a priThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Split Belgian car market gets wider

October 18, 2023

For the Belgian car market, 2023 will probably be the year that electrified cars took over. A  positive side-effect is that the average CO2This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

COP28: EU to defend eliminating fossil fuels well before 2050

October 17, 2023

The European Union will defend eliminating fossil fuels well before 2050 at the November COP28 climate summit in Dubai. This is rated in theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mixed reactions on EU27 confirming truck CO2 targets

October 17, 2023

The proposal of the EU to cut CO2 emissions of heavy trucks and buses by 90% from now until 2040 is getting a mixed response from the industThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geneva Motor show to reappear in 2024

October 16, 2023

Europe’s most important motor show will finally make its comeback in 2024. That’s what the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) organizeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ALD Automotive and LeasePlan rebaptized as Ayvens

October 16, 2023

The merger between ALD Automotive and LeasePlan continues under the new name of Ayvens. The company, owned by Société Générale, will staThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.