European Court: ‘E-bike is not a motorized vehicle’

October 13, 2023

According to the highest European Court, an e-bike is not a motorized vehicle. Speed pedelecs and other electric bicycles are, therefore, noThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia’s EV5 is forerunner of new affordable electric model range

October 13, 2023

At its EV Day in Seoul, South Korean carmaker Kia has taken the wraps off the production version of its new compact SUV, the EV5. It’s a ‘scThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Out! Stockholm bans gasoline and diesel cars as of 2025

October 12, 2023

It all started with one street three years ago. But by 2025, the low-emission zone in Stockholm that will ban all vehicles on gasoline and dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VDL Nedcar’s first ‘new’ client is… BMW

October 12, 2023

The Dutch contract car manufacturer  VDL Nedcar has finally disclosed who is the first new client after the BMW Group will have left Born (This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Are EV sales growing enough?

October 11, 2023

There have been different signs lately about the EV market. Of course, sales are usually still rising, and the growth percentages can be impThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi Brussels postpones Q4 e-tron production

October 10, 2023

In a works council on Monday morning, the direction of the Audi Brussels plant communicated that the Audi Q4 e-tron production, planned to sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Task force ‘autonomous transport’ launched in Flanders

October 09, 2023

Flemish Mobility Minister Lydia Peeters (Open VLD) launched a ‘Flemish Task Force Autonomous Transport’, in view to coordinate and acceleratThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges has first all-electric trucks

October 09, 2023

In the Antwerp port area, logistics company Wijngaard Natie is now driving around with four fully electric trucks, produced by Volvo Trucks.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeekr X: driving Volvo EX30’s Chinese twin brother

October 06, 2023

It’s cute without being a genuine showstopper, compact and still reasonably spacious inside, quiet and luxurious, and blessed with more poweThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Highly successful CEO leaves Rolls-Royce

October 06, 2023

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced today that its CEO, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, will retire on 30 November 2023. He will be succeeded by CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes eActros 600 manages +1.000 km Alpine round trip

October 06, 2023

A loaded near-production prototype of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, Daimler Truck’s long-haul battery-electric truck, has completed a roundThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Sharp dip in Belgian speed pedelecs sales

October 06, 2023

Sales of new speed pedelecs fell 31,4% in Belgium in September compared to the same month last year. This is reported by sector federation TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Skoda launches new Kodiaq, for the first time electrified

October 05, 2023

The second-generation Skodia Kodiaq is a decisive step up. The car has become even bigger, carries premium looks, features hybrid technologyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels gets 1.200 new charging points in 2024

October 05, 2023

The Brussels Region is planning 1 200 new charging points for EVs next year. Brussels Energy and Environment Minister Alain Maron (Ecolo) haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UK updates zero-emission mandate for car sales to 2035

October 03, 2023

Last week, under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the UK government announced a pushback to 2035 from its earlier defined net-zero policies from This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nikola officially launches its hydrogen truck in the US

October 02, 2023

Nikola has celebrated the commercial launch of its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck at its manufacturing facility in Arizona. The trucks arThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Dutch EV mini-roadster Carice TC2 charms nostalgics

October 02, 2023

A small roadster with fifties styling and an electric drive is proposed on the market for a few months. The origin is Dutch, and the design This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes GenH2 truck sets 1 047 km milestone on one fill

September 29, 2023

Daimler Truck announced with some pride it had a prototype of its Mercedes-Benz fuel cell truck GenH2 accomplish a journey of 1 047 km on hyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Colruyt to roll out 10.000 charging stations in next five years

September 29, 2023

Belgian retail group Colruyt will roll out 10 000 new charging stations at its own network of supermarkets and other public venues like hospThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU members vote for softened Euro 7 emission standards

September 28, 2023

Last Monday, the 27 EU member states substantially softened the Commission’s proposition for new Euro 7 emissions regulations by 2025. Led bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan: only fully electric cars for Europe

September 28, 2023

Nissan’s plan to launch only electric cars and hybrids in Europe from 2023 lasted only a short time. From now on, the Japanese want to introThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium calls for projects to prepare ports for hydrogen import

September 27, 2023

Belgium will launch a call for projects worth 10 million euros next month to support the import of green hydrogen into ports. Energy MinisteThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ANPR cameras catch 10.714 drivers for unpaid road tax

September 27, 2023

The widely spread ANPR cameras along Flemish roads in Belgium have caught 10 714 car drivers in traffic who didn’t pay the yearly road tax iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders (re-)installs premium for EV purchase (update)

September 27, 2023

The Flemish government has (re-)installed a premium of €5 000 to purchase a new battery electric vehicle (BEV). For a second-hand one, theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lingxi: new Chinese brand from Honda dedicated to youth

September 26, 2023

Dongfeng Honda, a joint venture between these Chinese and Japanese brands, has announced the creation of a whole new brand for the Chinese mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First VinFast cars arrive in Europe end of 2023

September 25, 2023

The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast has now set the fourth quarter of 2023 as the target for the start of deliveries in Europe.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese luxury limo brand Hongqi crosses Belgian border

September 22, 2023

After being introduced in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and the Netherlands, the Chinese luxury brand Hongqi, the ‘Royal Warrant Holder’This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Last diesel Volvo to leave factory in early 2024

September 21, 2023

As of next year, Volvo halts production and subsequent sales of diesel engines in its entire model line-up. The news was symbolically releasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

UK to postpone ICE exit, car industry reacts dismissive

September 21, 2023

The Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak (Conservatives), is attempting to water down the UK policy to ban the sale of new combustion vehicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen unveils third-gen Tiguan PHEV with 100 km EV range

September 20, 2023

Volkswagen has unleashed the third generation of the Tiguan, its midsize crossover, with an all-new design, heavily upgraded tech, and two nThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU new car registrations: BEVs exceed 20% for the first time

September 20, 2023

In August 2023, the EU car market expanded by 21%, reaching 787 626 registered units, marking the thirteenth consecutive month of growth, acThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian lithium pumped up from +1.000 meters deep underground

September 18, 2023

Lithium is indispensable in today’s rechargeable batteries, from smartphones to EV batteries. With demand expected to grow exponentially oveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota lays out roadmap for next-gen and solid state batteries

September 15, 2023

Toyota has revealed more details about its next-gen battery tech for electric vehicles, including three new liquid battery technologies and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Big Detroit Three hit by historic strike

September 15, 2023

Despite substantial offers from the automakers, negotiations with the United Union of Autoworkers (UAW) fell short on Thursday. With no agreThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Weak EV demand forces VW to cut jobs at Zwickau plant

September 15, 2023

Volkswagen is laying off workforce at its biggest plant for EV manufacturing in Zwickau. As incentives are declining and the economy remainsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU blows hot and cold in anti-subsidy investigation Chinese EVs

September 15, 2023

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s statement on Wednesday that the EU is to launch an investigation into China’s state support fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fifth Belgian BYD dealership opens in Hasselt with Paesmans

September 14, 2023

After adding Stellantis-dealer Vandecasteele Group in Kortrijk, Chinese carmaker BYD (Build Your Dreams) is expanding to Hasselt as its fiftThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New ‘fastback’ Peugeot e-3008 goes for 700 km electric drive

September 13, 2023

After a few teasers, Peugeot has finally unveiled its new all-electric e-3008. The popular SUV now resembles a high-riding fastback with a sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW keeps the electric Mini in its birthplace Oxford

September 12, 2023

After an earlier decision from last year to move the new generation of the electric Mini to China, BMW is making a U-turn. The German carmakThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Allego is phasing out CHAdeMO chargers in Europe

September 12, 2023

Allego, founded in 2013 in the Netherlands as part of grid operator Alliander and now a pan-European EV network with 34 000 chargers, says iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peeters determined to break up car inspection center monopoly

September 12, 2023

Flemish Mobility Minister Lydia Peeters (Open Vld) will break up the monopoly of car inspection centers in Flanders. In the future, drivers This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Portugal greenlights second lithium mine

September 11, 2023

The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has approved the operations of a second lithium mine in the country. The Romano mine will be situateThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis bets e-fuels can keep ICE cars on the road till 2050

September 08, 2023

A recently conducted test on 24 engine families within the Stellantis group has convinced the car giant of the longevity of combustion-enginThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seat brand is a dead end to be replaced by all-electric Cupra

September 07, 2023

“The future of Seat is Cupra.” Those were the words of VW Brand CEO Thomas Schäfer at the IAA in Munich. The German manager made a storThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën Belux finds new CEO Pierre Voineau at Renault

September 07, 2023

Frenchman Pierre Voineau is the new Director General at Citroën Belux, the Stellantis Group Belgium – Luxembourg announced in a press releaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wallonia finally approves 2025 car tax reform (update)

September 06, 2023

On Wednesday, Wallonia’s road tax reform was voted in the plenary session of the Walloon parliament. Pushed by Mobility Minister Philippe This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW iX1 becomes less expensive thanks to entry-level eDrive20

September 06, 2023

BMW has unveiled a cheaper variant of its entry-level EV: the iX1 eDrive20, which sacrifices four-wheel-drive for a lower starting price. HoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ALD/LeasePlan Belgium and Moovee launch B2B car sharing

September 05, 2023

ALD Automotive/LeasePlan introduces B2B car sharing in Belgium with Moovee, specializing in shared mobility. This way, the European leader wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Scénic is now an electric crossover with +600 km range

September 05, 2023

The Renault Scénic is a traditional MPV no more, with the new generation Scénic E-Tech Electric transitioning to a crossover body style anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Far beyond the microcar: Smart #3 unwrapped (update)

September 04, 2023

At IAA Münich, Smart has revealed more details about its second model, the #3. Though it shares much of its technology with the boxier #1, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes showcases ‘electric hypermiler’ Concept CLA

September 04, 2023

At the IAA in Münich, Mercedes has unveiled a future glimpse of how the revival of its smallest range will look like. The Concept CLA proviThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.