BYD biggest in China, dethrones Volkswagen

April 28, 2023

On its home turf, Chinese car giant BYD has beaten Volkswagen and is currently the number one brand in sales. Also, the brand doubled its reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: ‘explosive’ growth of global EVs to a record share

April 27, 2023

The latest study from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals a significant jump in the adoption of electric cars around the globe. InThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Newest generation of tram vehicles running in Brussels

April 27, 2023

Brussels public transport company MIVB/STIB has introduced a new generation of tram vehicles. The first TNG vehicle was deployed on the nortThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Skoda to launch six new BEVs by 2026

April 26, 2023

Skoda Auto is further stepping up the pace of its electric mobility campaign and transformation. Launching four all-new e-vehicles and two uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CEO Koji Sato: ‘Toyota must do more, faster’

April 25, 2023

Last Friday, Toyota Motor Corporation’s CEO Koji Sato gave a stark assessment of the Japanese automaker’s work ahead in China, saying it musThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

North Sea to become Europe’s green power plant

April 25, 2023

Nine European countries signed a joint declaration on Monday in Ostend at the second North Sea Summit to make the North Sea the “green powerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EEA: ‘Air pollution kills 1.200 kids a year in Europe’

April 24, 2023

Every year, air pollution causes more than 1 200 premature deaths among minors in Europe. That is what the European Environmental Agency (EEThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fully electric car rounds cape of 15% market share in Belgium

April 21, 2023

The battery-electric car (BEV) has rounded for the first time the cape of 15% market share in Belgium in the first quarter of 2023. The fullThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian first: shuttles at Terhills Resort now fully autonomous

April 21, 2023

The self-driving shuttles riding around on the domain of the Terhills Resort in Maasmechelen are now completely autonomous. The presence of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nio to launch affordable brand below €25k for Europe

April 21, 2023

Chinese premium carmaker Nio wants to move down the ladder. Under the codename Firefly, its CEO confirmed that a new subbrand is in the makiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD revels Auto Shanghai with a threesome of newcomers

April 21, 2023

As the top-selling New Energy Vehicle brand in China, BYD didn’t miss out on its appointment at Auto Shanghai 2023. Instead, the brand shoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s price cuts are eating away its profit

April 20, 2023

No first-quarter figures for 2023 were as anticipated as those from Tesla. Kickstarting a price war in the EV category and defying the otherThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car market sees substantial increase in Q1 2023

April 19, 2023

According to the newly published figures of the European car manufacturers association ACEA, the EU car market recorded a significant 28,8% This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Where’s the rear window on the new Polestar 4?

April 18, 2023

Polestar has thrown the rear window, well, out of the window on its latest addition to the range. Though the number in its nametag suggests This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen ID.7 flagship officially launched

April 18, 2023

As promised, the Volkswagen brand officially showed its new ID flagship on the 17th of April. The almost five-meter-long ID.7 saloon has a nThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German TÜV approval opens EU doors for HiPhi X SUV

April 17, 2023

HiPhi, the young Chinese brand of the Human Horizons Group, is one step closer to launching in European markets. Its first model, the SUV caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany to shut down last nuclear power plants on Saturday

April 14, 2023

Saturday, April 15th, will be a historical day for Germany. After more than sixty years, the nuclear era will come to an end. Precisely at mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG Cyberster released ahead of Auto Shanghai reveal

April 14, 2023

Images and preliminary info of MG’s all-electric roadster have been released before its official debut at the Chinese motor show Auto ShanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Also one out of ten Mercedes-Benz cars is now electric

April 13, 2023

On Wednesday, we announced that at least one out of ten sales in Q1 for the BMW Group was electric. Competitor Mercedes-Benz now announced tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart shows first pictures of #3

April 12, 2023

Still under camouflage, Smart has unveiled the first pictures of the #3 on Sina Weibo, the Chinese microblog site. This model shares most ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai Group guns for top three place in global EV market

April 12, 2023

By the decade’s end, the Hyundai Group wants to be one of the top three global EV makers. So the Korean carmaker is piling up sales from itsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Taking the new electric Aiways U6 Coupé-SUV to the road

April 11, 2023

To see it actually appear on European roads, we’ll have to wait until summer, but a limited number of international journalists got the oppoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Three times is a pattern: Tesla lowers prices again

April 11, 2023

In its home market, Tesla has once again lowered retail prices for the third time this year. The company wants to expand its output aggressiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota wants to produce 1,5 million EVs in 2026

April 11, 2023

In his first speech as the new Toyota CEO, Koji Sato said on Friday that Toyota Motor Corporation would expand its electric vehicle line-up This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hopium, France’s dream hydrogen car refocuses on fuel cells

April 07, 2023

The hydrogen dream car of the 32-year-old French racing driver Olivier Lombard, the Hopium Māchina, is one step further away from becoming This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VIAS study confirms EVs almost always cheaper than ICE

April 06, 2023

The Belgian safety institute VIAS has confirmed with an independent study what several others, among which some leading leasing and HR serviThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen ID.7 in last testing phase

April 06, 2023

VW ID.7 testing is in its last weeks. Shortly before the world premiere of Volkswagen’s future ID. flagship on 17 April, VW provides pictuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Taito S1 three-wheeler ready to go

April 06, 2023

A year ago, we first mentioned the Taito, the first product of a young Ghent start-up. The three-wheeler e-scooter is now ready for sale andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fully electric Mini Countryman E in its last testing phase

April 05, 2023

The new generation Mini Countryman, the largest Mini model, is in its final testing phase. The start of production at the BMW Group Plant LeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch solar car Lightyear finds new millions to reboot (Update)

April 05, 2023

Dutch solar carmaker Lightyear declared bankrupt by the court in January, has managed to find eight more million with mostly private investoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

US details final requirements for EV tax credits under IRA

April 04, 2023

The US Treasury Department has issued guidance for the electric vehicle (EV) tax credits under the famous Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). ThoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car registrations up 40% in March

April 04, 2023

The registrations of new cars in Belgium and Luxembourg increased for the eighth consecutive month. With 51 754 cars registered, it is an inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Poppy expands Antwerp fleet to 900 shared cars

April 03, 2023

D’Ieteren’s shared mobility service, Poppy Mobility, will double its fleet in Antwerp to meet growing demand. By the end of spring, 450 new This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lamborghini’s Revuelto first 12-cylinder with a plug

March 31, 2023

Italian sports car icon Lamborghini is making its first steps into the world of electric cars by adding a plug to the successor of the AventThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian record of speeding fines in 2022: 707 per hour

March 31, 2023

Last year, a record number of drivers in Belgium were fined for speeding. The number of fines went up from 4,9 million in 2021 to 6,2 millioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium rounds cape of 100.000 EVs

March 31, 2023

Last month, Belgium rounded the cape of 100 000 EVs on the road, says EV Belgium, the federation of zero-emission vehicles in Belgium. They This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW i5 finishes winter testing ahead of October debut

March 30, 2023

BMW has rounded off a year-long winter testing program with the i5, the first all-electric 5 Series. This testing validated the powertrain’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid lays off one-fifth of working staff

March 30, 2023

Lucid Motors is joining the growing list of EV makers forced to trim down on their operations. With the ambition of challenging Tesla, the AThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU lays foundation for charging infrastructure every 60 km

March 29, 2023

Negotiators from the European Parliament, the European Council, and the European Commission have reached an agreement on the rollout of charThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ready to launch Fisker Ocean Extreme tops off at 707 km range

March 29, 2023

American electric carmaker Fisker is ready to launch its first model, the Ocean SUV, in Europe after concluding European homologation from aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi’s new naming: even numbers for EVs, odd for ICE

March 28, 2023

With the final life cycle of internal combustion engines (ICE) in sight, Audi has decided to change its model naming structure to differentiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren to launch Microlino EV in France by summer

March 28, 2023

Brussels-based car importer and distributor D’Ieteren Automotive is setting up a distribution and service network to launch the Swiss-ItaliaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU Commission bows to Germany

March 27, 2023

The EU Commission and the German government have agreed on a compromise on how new cars with combustion engines can be registered after 2035This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn: up to 600 new e-buses en route

March 27, 2023

Flemish public transport operator De Lijn plans to buy up to 600 new electric buses. With the new framework agreement, De Lijn wants to greeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL starts mass production of disruptive Qilin battery

March 23, 2023

According to local media outlet The Paper, Chinese power battery giant CATL has achieved mass production of its Qilin Battery. The battery iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.