Renault COO: ‘There will be no Zoe successor’

January 04, 2023

The Renault Zoe, first released in 2012, will not be replaced. Renault’s second-in-command, Fabrice Cambolive, has confirmed this to the EngThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW shows camouflaged ID.7 at CES in Las Vegas

January 04, 2023

Volkswagen will showcase its first fully electric sedan based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla Semi gives a sneak peek of its 1.000 Volts battery

January 03, 2023

About a month after the first delivery event of the Tesla Semi, where it proved its 500-mile range, technical images have emerged of the lonThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian car sales -4,4% in 2022, BMW number one again

January 03, 2023

Despite an excellent December month (+20,6% compared to last year), the Belgian car market regressed by 4,4% compared to 2021. This was due This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgians most annoyed by unsocial behavior in traffic

December 30, 2022

Belgian citizens can be extremely annoyed by unsocial behavior in traffic and illegal dumping in their surroundings. Inappropriate speed, agThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European car fleet to undercut 116 g/km CO2 WLTP target

December 30, 2022

Europe is well on its way to undercutting by at least three grams the CO2 emission targets of 116 g/km set by the EU for new car registratioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Driving the Chinese MG4: bang for your buck

December 29, 2022

You won’t be stared at for its modern but not unique looks when driving by, as this family hatchback – MG’s latest EV washing ashore in EuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Henrik Fisker: ‘Nobody wants to drive a bad-looking car’

December 28, 2022

Since the end of last month, the first units of the new electric SUV Fisker Ocean have been coming of the line in the Magna-Steyr factory inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will ‘retrofit’ soon have a legal base in Belgium?

December 28, 2022

Retrofit, the transformation of an existing, sometimes old car into an electrically driven one, is becoming increasingly popular. But many cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgians now can pay their traffic fines in slices

December 27, 2022

From now on, those who wish to do so can request a digital repayment plan for traffic fines. So reports Justice Minister Vincent Van QuickenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fastned introduces 400 kW charging for 100 km in three minutes

December 23, 2022

In its station at De Watering in Dutch Oostzaan, charging point operator Fastned has opened a charging column of 400 kW. In theory, vehiclesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

LEZ Wallonia postpones ban on Euro 0 to Euro 3 cars until 2025

December 23, 2022

Wallonia lets go of the tight deadline for its regional low-emission zone (LEZ) that was to become active on January 1st, 2023, and postponeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Gabriëls opens second of 30 ultra-fast chargers for Belgium

December 22, 2022

Belgian fuel station chain Gabriëls has opened in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw at the Bergensesteenweg, the second ultra-fast charger of thirty plannThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai’s new Kona fully developed around EV model

December 20, 2022

Arriving in mid-2023, Hyundai has released the first details on the new Kona, which must make its mark in the crowded C-segment for crossoveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Belux CEO: ‘We want to double our BEV sales in 2023’

December 20, 2022

During a press conference previewing the Brussels Motor Show of next January, BMW Belux CEO Alexander Wehr declared that he foresees doublinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No general 100 km/h speed limit on Walloon highways

December 19, 2022

The idea of introducing a general speed limit of 100 km/hour on Walloon hhighhways and main roads has not been included in the Walloon goverThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will Mazda unveil a world premiere at Brussels Motor Show?

December 16, 2022

From what Newmobility.news heard, Mazda is likely preparing the unveiling of a world premiere at the Brussels Motor Show next month, which cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Diesel to be banned in Ghent and Antwerp from 2031

December 16, 2022

No diesel cars will be allowed in the low-emission zones (LEZ) of Antwerp and Ghent from 2031, the Flemish government decided this week. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels launches website with 2.311 EV charging locations

December 14, 2022

The Brussels region has launched the new website electrify.brussels, which groups all information on public charging stations for electric vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO opens second battery swapping station in Netherlands

December 14, 2022

Chinese electric carmaker NIO has opened a second battery swapping station in the Netherlands in Apeldoorn, near the 50 highway at the HotelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Twenty percent of Norway’s car fleet is now fully electric

December 13, 2022

Battery-powered cars make up 20% of the Norwegian car fleet, according to the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association. The numbers have doublThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU passes law to make batteries cleaner

December 12, 2022

The impact of batteries on the environment and communities is set to significantly improve under a new law agreed by EU lawmakers on Friday.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders curbs gas-guzzling pickups from 1 January 2023

December 12, 2022

The Flemish Finance Minister Mathias Diependaele (N-VA) was brooding on it for a long time. Now the Flemish government has taken the plunge:This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zipse to hand torch to Luca de Meo as ACEA’s president

December 09, 2022

As of 1 January 2023, the current CEO of Renault, Luca de Meo, will take over the presidency of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ AssThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp commissions two hydrogen-powered refuse trucks

December 08, 2022

The city of Antwerp welcomes two new hydrogen-powered municipal waste collection vehicles. A first for Flanders. The vehicles were introduceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo confirms China-built EX30 for 2023

December 08, 2022

Volvo CEO Jim Rowan has confirmed that its new ‘baby EX90’ will be called the EX30 and is set to launch in 2023. To keep costs low, it will This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota develops hydrogen combustion engine in Corolla Cross

December 07, 2022

Advocating the use of hydrogen in combustion engines to decarbonize racing, the Japanese car giant is now also trialing the technology in thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VinFast opens its first European stores, but no cars yet

December 07, 2022

As promised, the Vietnamese car manufacturer VinFast has opened its first two stores in Cologne (Germany) and Paris (France). However, the cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo swaps over driveline for electric C40 and XC40 Recharge

December 06, 2022

Volvo has overhauled the powertrains of the all-electric C40 and XC40 Recharge. As a result, the models get more range while the Single MotoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes unveils EQT and Concept Marco Polo camper van

December 05, 2022

The Mercedes EQT is the electric version of the T-Class compact family van, with the same powertrain as the Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota develops hydrogen Hilux with a little help from Belgium

December 02, 2022

Toyota will build a hydrogen version of its pickup, Hilux, which will be co-developed with engineers from its Technical Center in Zaventem nThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault and Airbus to collaborate on solid-state batteries

December 01, 2022

In an unusual partnership, French carmaker Renault and airplane builder Airbus have announced a partnership to develop innovative battery teThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Swedish Einride launches in Benelux with e-trucks for AB InBev

December 01, 2022

With a picture of its driverless sci-fi-like electric truck or T-Pod, ‘shot or conveniently Photoshoped (?)’, in front of the iconic AntwerpThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla Semi achieves 500-mile test drive days before delivery

November 30, 2022

With the first delivery of the Semi scheduled for this Thursday, December 1st, Elon Musk has announced on Twitter that Tesla’s long-haul truThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mobia: ‘Company car remains popular among young employees’

November 30, 2022

Applicants and young employees are still interested in a company car. That is what 68% of fleet and mobility managers confirmed in the new CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Opel Astra Electric unwrapped: orders open spring 2023

November 30, 2022

Opel has unveiled the Electric version of the latest Astra, with similar specs to its closely related cousin, the Peugeot e-308. The Opel AsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders grants one-year respite for failing particulate filter

November 28, 2022

Cars that fail technical inspection in Flanders for a defective or insufficient working diesel particulate filter (DPF) will have one year tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Trucks starts delivery of 30 e-trucks to Coca-Cola Belux

November 25, 2022

On Thursday, Renault Trucks and Coca-Cola’s Belgian-Luxembourg branch Europacific Partners (CCEP) presented to the press the four first fullThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Abarth 500e gives Fiat’s electric city car sporty boost

November 24, 2022

Abarth has launched its first electric car with the Abarth 500e, which follows the recipe of its combustion brothers by giving the Fiat 500eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda accelerates its EV plans: 40% electric by 2030

November 24, 2022

Japanese carmaker Mazda has revised its sales targets for EVs by 2030. The previously announced share of 25% has been raised to between 25% This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.