Nissan’s new X-Trail inherits self-willed e-Power drivetrain

September 06, 2022

Nissan presented on Tuesday its all-new ‘electrified’ X-Trail, the fourth generation of its successful SUV, which sold seven million worldwiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Organizer Febiac has high hopes for the Brussels Motor Show

September 06, 2022

The 100th-anniversary edition of the Brussels Motor Show (BMS) will be held from 14 to 22 January 2023. Organizer Febiac proudly announces tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Green light for Porsche IPO

September 06, 2022

The board of the VW Group approved Porsche AG’s IPO when the capital market’s evolution is not disturbed too much. The Board of SurveillanceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Free fall of new car sales coming to an end? (Update)

September 06, 2022

On August, 28 917 cars have been sold in Belgium and Luxembourg, a 7% increase after 14 months of regress. Of course, this can’t compensate This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New VW boss Oliver Blume already sets his marks

September 02, 2022

As of Thursday, September 1st, Oliver Blume acts as CEO of both Porsche and the Volkswagen Group. He succeeds Herbert Diess as announced andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Poppy launches 1 500 shared e-scooters in Brussels

September 01, 2022

Poppy, the 100% Belgian shared mobility provider from D’Ieteren, will launch more than 1 500 shared e-scooters in Brussels. It’s the only apThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Ampère to become Renault’s new electric car business’

September 01, 2022

Further details have emerged on Renault’s revision of its business operations in the wake of the electric transition. According to press aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New CEO for Renault Belux is Martin Domise

September 01, 2022

As of today, the new CEO of Renault Brand Belux and Renault Belgium Luxembourg is Martin Domise. He is the successor to Jérôme Pannaud, whThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW kicks off fuel cell systems production in Munich

August 31, 2022

BMW kicked off on Wednesday its fuel cell system production for the iX5 Hydrogen at the company’s competence center for hydrogen in MunichThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Škoda molts old notions and gears up electric vision

August 31, 2022

With a new boss, Klaus Zellmer, taking the wheel in July, Czech VW-daughter Škoda molts old notions and gears up its (electric) vision: a nThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Pre-orders for Hyundai Ioniq 6 in South-Korea are highest ever

August 31, 2022

Hyundai recorded 37 446 pre-orders for its new Ioniq 6 on the first day of the reservations in South Korea. This is significantly more than This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla’s Model Y way cheaper in Europe than US

August 29, 2022

Tesla added a base version of its Model Y (Standard Range) in Europe at starting prices of €49 990 (Belgium), way cheaper than the cheapesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stern to distribute Chinese Hongqi in the Netherlands from Q4

August 26, 2022

Stern, the Dutch daughter of Hedin Mobility Group, will distribute and service the electric cars of Chinese Hongqi in the Netherlands, startThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hasselt experiments with EV cable duct paving stone

August 24, 2022

The city of Hasselt experiments with a new type of pavement that integrates the charging cables of electric vehicles (EV). The concrete EV cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Germany goes shopping for raw materials and energy in Canada

August 24, 2022

During a three-day visit to Canada, the German chancellor Olaf Scholz has tried to realize as many deals as possible in the domains of raw mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford to cut jobs to pay for electric transition (update)

August 24, 2022

Ford Motor Co. is preparing to cut as many as 8 000 jobs in the coming months to boost profits and help to fund its push into the electrifieThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD to launch three EV models in Europe in 2022

August 24, 2022

Chinese BYD (Build Your Dreams) has big ambitions for Europe. It plans to launch three fully electric models (Han, Tang, and Atto3) in the EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lucid Air Sapphire: the EV future beyond 322 kph

August 22, 2022

While still struggling with pushing out only 6 000 to 7 000 cars this year of the forecasted 20 000 Lucid Air sedans for 2022 from its brandThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European EV market: 1 in 20 sold here is Chinese

August 19, 2022

The Chinese carmakers aren’t taking Europe by storm. Only 5,4% of the electric cars on the continent come from a Chinese manufacturer, andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium goes wild on the VW ID.Buzz

August 19, 2022

The new VW ID.Buzz has popularity written all over its nose. Having opened the car configurator in May 2022, the German car manufacturer hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will BMW adopt Tesla’s battery technology?

August 18, 2022

BMWs from the electric Neue Klasse family might soon look a bit more like Tesla cars. Not on the outside but underneath. Reportedly, the BavThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

American Airlines orders twenty supersonic airplanes

August 18, 2022

American Airlines, claiming to be the world’s biggest airline, announced it has placed an order and paid a non-refundable deposit to US aeroThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Roadster study to become Polestar 6 in 2026

August 17, 2022

Swedish-Chinese sister brand of Volvo, Polestar, has confirmed that the Polestar O2 roadster study model unveiled in March in Los Angeles wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mahindra kickstarts global EV offensive with five SUVs

August 16, 2022

Following a teasing campaign, Indian carmaker Mahindra has finally unveiled the models, under concept guise, that must drive its global elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels police catches man driving 112 kph with e-scooter

August 16, 2022

In Brussels, near Place Saincteclette, a road user was recently arrested for driving 112 km/hour on his e-scooter. He reached this speed in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Brussels circulation plan starts August 16th

August 16, 2022

The new traffic plan in the center of Brussels comes into force on Tuesday, 16 August, as announced several months ago. The project, adoptedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fastned triples turnover and adds three stations in Belgium

August 12, 2022

Dutch fast-charger network company Fastned has tripled its turnover in the first two quarters of this year to €12,6 million, a 188% increaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW boss says Euro 7 puts next-generation Golf at risk

August 05, 2022

Has the famous VW Golf reached a dead-end? In an interview with German newspaper Welt Volkswagen brand CEO Thomas Schäfer admitted that theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB obtains building permit for new head office

August 04, 2022

The Brussels region has issued the building permit for the renovation and extension of the former postal sorting office at Brussels-Midi staThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren to sell PHE’s car glass division after take-over

August 04, 2022

The European Commission has given the green light for Belgian D’Ieteren Group to take over French Parts Holding Europe (PHE) on the conditioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German Tier rolls out 1.500 shared e-bikes in Brussels

August 04, 2022

The German shared mobility platform Tier plans to introduce 1 500 shared e-bicycles in Brussels. The first vehicles are available since WednThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group on course despite difficult environment

August 03, 2022

“In a highly volatile environment, the BMW Group remained on course in the first half of 2022,” says the German premium manufacturer. The coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car sales: Peugeot on top, Tesla shows signs of lagging

August 02, 2022

In June, the Peugeot 208 was Europe’s most popular car. And while the Model Y managed to secure the number one spot in the BEV category wiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi posts all-time record profit despite slower sales

August 01, 2022

The challenging context of semi-conductor shortage hasn’t affected profitability for German luxury car maker Audi. Together with its variousThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VDL Nedcar to extend MINI production by four months

August 01, 2022

Dutch contract manufacturer VDL Nedcar in Born will build MINIs for BMW for four months longer than initially agreed, until the 1st of MarchThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis sells less but earns more

July 29, 2022

The car manufacturing group Stellantis (14 brands) has registered a record operating margin of 14,1% for the first six months of 2022. It reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VIAS: ‘Young people less eager to drive a car’

July 28, 2022

Young people, especially those between 18 and 34 years old, drive less by car. As a result, the share of kilometers they traveled as car driThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz sees BEV sales and revenue increase in Q2

July 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Group AG reported on Wednesday good Q2 results due to ‘strong demand and a favorable model mix’. That reads like more high-marThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels to protect D’Ieteren’s headquarters building

July 27, 2022

The Brussels government is to launch the procedure to protect the D’Ieteren Group’s building in the Rue du Mail/Maliestraat in Ixelles. D’IeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Making green hydrogen from silicon powder: a breakthrough?

July 27, 2022

Making ‘green hydrogen’ with a sort of coffee machine at home? A Hong Kong-based renewable energy company called EPRO Advance Technologies (This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German supermarket Lidl offers small EV for €222 per month

July 26, 2022

The German supermarket chain Lidl will offer the Elaris Finn two-seater in Germany and Austria at a lease price of €222 per month. It’s a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Storm to build mega battery park in Genk South

July 26, 2022

Belgian wind park company Storm has applied for a building and operating permit for a large-scale battery park in Genk (Limburg), on the forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan Qashqai e-Power: a questionable kind of hybrid?

July 25, 2022

Together with the fully electric Ariya, Nissan let us take a taste in Sweden of the new Qashqai e-Power, a totally different kind of hybrid.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alpine presents EV sports car concept

July 25, 2022

Renault’s sports car subsidiary Alpine gives a glimpse at its electric future with a concept car. The Alpine A110 E-ternité is based on tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Number of LEZ in Europe up 40%

July 22, 2022

The number of low-emission zones (LEZs) in Europe has increased by 40% over the past three years. The statement comes from the European CleaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis offers 24-month BEV rental at €150 in France

July 22, 2022

Stellantis Group has launched an offer in France to rent a B-segment full electric car for 24 months for a fee starting as low as €150, afThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche postpones E-Macan to 2024

July 20, 2022

Porsche has postponed the market launch of the all-electric Macan until 2024. That has been confirmed by Porsche boss Oliver Blume himself. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.