BMW backs up dual-rotor electric motor startup DeepDrive

March 22, 2023

BMW’s venture capital unit i Ventures has co-led a series A investment round for DeepDrive, a German start-up producing dual-rotor electric This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën plans more affordable electric cars

March 22, 2023

Are affordable electric cars finally making their way into the market? A few days ago, we reported the wish of VW CEO Thomas Schäfer to havThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Turkish-Cypriotic EV brand Günsel ready to start producing B9

March 22, 2023

They have been working silently since 2016 in the Turkish part of Cyprus on their own electric car, named after the professor whose dream waThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia Concept EV5: China First

March 22, 2023

Kia has unveiled a new concept car, the Concept EV5, which resembles the recently introduced electric SUV EV9. This more compact model previThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Explorer is Ford’s take on the Volkswagen ID.4

March 21, 2023

Forget the Explorer as you know it, Ford is replacing it with a new zero-emission version. Its first volume all-electric passenger vehicle tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi launches ‘in-car flowerpot’ with Daniel Ost

March 21, 2023

If it were up to Audi, we would all have a flowerpot in our car. That is why the premium car brand introduces the ‘car plant’, an absolute fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car registrations up 11,5% in February

March 21, 2023

In February 2023, the EU passenger car market continued to perform well, growing by 11,5% to 802 763 units, according to the data of the EurThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Miles lands in Antwerp with fleet of 100 shared cars

March 21, 2023

German provider Miles Mobility landed on Tuesday in Antwerp with a fleet of 100 shared cars, all VW Polos and Audi to start. After Ghent, itThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Harley-Davidson launches LiveWire One in Europe for €25.000

March 20, 2023

Harley-Davidson has finally opened reservations for the One electric motorcycle from its LiveWire sub-brand. It will cost around €25 000 aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TotalEnergies sells all its Dutch and German fuel stations

March 17, 2023

The French oil and gas concern TotalEnergies sells all its gas stations in Germany and the Netherlands – almost 1 600 – to Alimentation This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen Group invests €122 billion in electrification

March 15, 2023

In the next five years, two-thirds of VW Group’s investments will be turned to electric and connected cars. The Group foresees €122 billioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eight-year renovation starting on Brussels Ring viaduct

March 14, 2023

Vilvoorde Viaduct is to undergo a major renovation that will take some eight years to carry out. Flemish Minister of Mobility and Public WorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche posts record profit and sees no signs of slowing down

March 14, 2023

Porsche’s performance grew by 13% last year. As the sports carmaker managed revenue of 37,6 billion euros, it saw figures rising to a recoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany blocks EU decision about banning ICE cars

March 14, 2023

After Poland and Italy, a third EU member state, Germany, rejected the EU’s Parliament’s decision to ban ICE cars by 2035. Inside the GermanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Can magic of white hydrogen be game changer for FCEVs?

March 10, 2023

The energy-intensive process of producing green hydrogen (made from renewable electricity) is one obstacle hampering fuel cell vehicles’ devThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tidbits leaked of BMW’s beefed-up MINI Cooper Electric

March 10, 2023

Although nowhere to find in the official PR communication, some tech tidbits are leaking from BMW via British car magazine Autocar about a bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group scores solid financial results in 2022

March 10, 2023

The BMW Group met its forecasted financial targets for 2022 and delivered a solid operating performance in a difficult business environment.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Almost 70% of Germans don’t want to ban combustion engine

March 09, 2023

A survey from RTL/N-TV is throwing more oil on the fire in Germany, as the country is currently obstructing the final vote on the de facto bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

All-new Hyundai Kona introduced

March 07, 2023

On Monday, Hyundai Motor Company held a digital world premiere to unveil the all-new Kona, an upscaled multiplayer in the B-SUV segment, ledThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IFO: German car industry pessimistic about demand

March 07, 2023

According to a survey of IFO, the German car industry fears a slowing domestic demand. The body, questioning both suppliers and manufacturerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford increases EV production

March 07, 2023

The Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, and E-Transit all enjoy high customer demand in the US. That’s why manufacturer Ford is now stepping This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi optimistic about material recycling of steel

March 06, 2023

Audi has released some preliminary findings of its MaterialLoop project. In the end, this must lead to a closing material cycle used in its This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fisker releases more info on $29 900 Pear

March 06, 2023

Fisker has announced its 2022 fiscal year results, reflecting on a productive year and offering a taste of what’s to come with additional imThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen launches revised ID.3 (Update)

March 06, 2023

Volkswagen has now officially unveiled the revised ID.3, in which the quality of the interior, in particular, is to be significantly improveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CEO: ‘Openness to all technologies is best for climate’

March 03, 2023

During a round table, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse told car magazine Motor.at and others about his view on hydrogen and the plans to ban ICE cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hike in car sales seems to continue

March 02, 2023

Like January, February was the best second month of the year for the last three years in Belgium and Luxembourg. 39 883 cars were registeredThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car sharing is becoming increasingly popular in Belgium

March 01, 2023

Car sharing has been on the rise in Belgium for a while, but new figures indicate a real boom. In 2022, for instance, the number of active cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

A breakthrough for solid-state lithium-air battery in the US?

February 28, 2023

US researchers have developed a lithium-air battery with a solid electrolyte, of which the energy density could be increased fourfold comparThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW iX5 Hydrogen begins world tour in Belgium

February 27, 2023

In March 2022, several demo cars of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen were traveling around Europe to gather merely political support. In the next phase This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW plans battery assembly in Bavaria (Update)

February 27, 2023

BMW plans to build a large assembly plant for high-voltage batteries in Bavaria. The carmaker confirmed the plan but has not yet signed all This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Thierry Koskas is the new CEO of Citroën

February 24, 2023

Vincent Cobée, the current CEO of the Citroën brand, part of the Stellantis Group, will be replaced by Thierry Koskas as of March 1st. CobThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis scores record profit in 2022

February 23, 2023

For the second year in a row, Stellantis has registered a record benefit. The net profit for 2022 reached € 16,8 billion, 26% more than laThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Trucks sold 4.300 electric heavy trucks in 38 countries

February 23, 2023

Since its first fully electric trucks hit the road in 2019, Volvo Trucks has sold more than 4 300 electric trucks worldwide in 38 countries.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group to source aluminum from sustainable production

February 22, 2023

The BMW Group intends to source aluminum with significantly reduced CO2 emissions from Rio Tinto’s hydro-powered operations in Canada starThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European car sales 11,3% up in January

February 22, 2023

According to the figures of the European Car Manufacturers Association ACEA, in January, the European Union passenger car market grew by 11,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels kilometer tax frozen until next legislature

February 21, 2023

Introducing a smart kilometer charge in the Brussels Region does not yet seem imminent for tomorrow. Because the PS continues to obstruct, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford to stuff Mustang Mach-E with cheaper LFP-batteries

February 21, 2023

Ford is adding cheaper, more sustainable, and more durable LFP batteries to its EV line-up, starting with the Mustang Mach-E this year and eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dacia VP: ‘Excessive weight is not acceptable’

February 21, 2023

In an interview with the British car magazine Autocar, Dacia Vice-President for Sales, Marketing, and Operations Xavier Martinet says that aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

French show world’s first racing bike on hydrogen

February 20, 2023

French technical study bureau H2 Motronics has developed a fuel cell racing motorbike on hydrogen, which they claim is a world first. The H2This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault saved by price hikes and Dacia

February 17, 2023

Yesterday, Renault published its financial results for last year. The French car manufacturer revived in 2022, compensating for serious saleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VDL Nedcar to build MINI EV convertible and German Evetta & XBUS

February 16, 2023

The Netherlands’ only car plant with +4 000 employees, VDL Nedcar, announced it would build the modular electric XBUS and the Evetta microcaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.