Driving SsangYong’s first full electric Korando

December 22, 2021

Hard times for Korea’s oldest carmaker, SsangYong, struggling to survive on the edge of bankruptcy, but with new hope with Korean electric bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Motor Show goes through the roof

December 22, 2021

As already mentioned, the 99th edition of the Brussels Motor Show will not take place at Brussels Expo, as usual, but in the dealerships. NeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Charging station for electric car must be closer to home

December 21, 2021

The Federal and Flemish Governments want to accelerate the electrification of the Belgian car fleet. The phasing out of the tax deduction foThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nikola delivers its first battery-electric Tre trucks in US

December 21, 2021

American electric truckmaker Nikola has finally delivered its first two battery-electric Tre trucks in the US in a pilot project with SoutheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford wants to build 600 000 EVs by the end of 2023 (update)

December 17, 2021

Ford has revealed a few more details about its updated projection to achieve an electric vehicle production of 600 000 units annually withinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lightyear wants an affordable solar car by 2025

December 17, 2021

Is it driving on sunshine for less than € 30 000 within a few years? That’s the new target for Dutch start-up Lightyear, a specialist in sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car market continues to regress (Update)

December 17, 2021

In November, 24 134 new cars were registered in Belgium, again 17,1% less than in the pandemic year 2020, and -30,2% compared to November 20This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Dutch government goes for road pricing… in 2030

December 16, 2021

After nine months of formation and debate, the new to form Dutch government (still to be accepted in the Parliament) has presented its majorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren acquires eight Antwerp iBike shops

December 15, 2021

Earlier this year, Belgian car importer D’Ieteren announced that – besides car import – it would also focus on bicycle distribution and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smartphone manipulation by driver becomes third degree offense

December 15, 2021

The Mobility Commission of the Belgian federal Parliament has given the green light for more stringent rules (and higher fines)  concerningThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders condemned again for slack air policy

December 15, 2021

The Court of Appeal in Brussels condemns the Flemish government for its failing air quality policy. It’s the final judgment in Greenpeace’s This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes first to take autonomous driving to next ‘level 3’

December 10, 2021

Next year, Mercedes is allowed to put SAE Level 3 of autonomous driving into practice. The premium car-builder from Stuttgart has won the apThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zipse faces challenging second year as ACEA’s president

December 10, 2021

BMW’s CEO and Chairman of the Board, Oliver Zipse, has been confirmed for a second term as president of the European Automobile ManufacturerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Diess stays at VW, getting €89 billion for investments

December 10, 2021

Volkswagen has decided to keep CEO Diess at the helm and further electrify its European locations as part of its new planning round. 89 billThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault Zoe flunked in new Euro NCAP test

December 09, 2021

This week the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) released its latest tests of new vehicles, some brand new, others retested aftThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Engie sees Belgian nuclear phase-out inevitable

December 09, 2021

According to electricity provider Engie Electrabel, it will be impossible to prolong the life span of the youngest nuclear power plants afteThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot electric-only in Europe from 2030

December 09, 2021

In an interview with media Automotive News, Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson confirmed that the brand will be fully electric by 2030. However, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders awards 49 new fast-charging locations

December 09, 2021

Flemish Minister for Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), has awarded 49 new concessions for ultra-fast chargers with more than 150 kW capaciThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

How Stellantis wants to become the automotive Microsoft

December 08, 2021

Software is the new gold in the automotive industry. Stellantis Group has unveiled its digital ambitions and wants to generate 4 billion eurThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota develops new E3 platform only for Europe

December 08, 2021

The world’s number one car manufacturer, Toyota, plans to develop a new vehicle platform, with the abbreviation’ E3,’ exclusively for EuropeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: ‘E-fuels won’t solve air pollution problems’

December 07, 2021

Synthetic fuels or so-called e-fuels made out of green hydrogen and captured CO2 might be a short-term solution to extend the life of existiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Benz invests €60 billion in electric future

December 03, 2021

German luxury car and van manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has announced an important 60 billion euros investment plan for 2022 to 2026. FollowingThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent misses out on Volvo’s giga-factory for batteries

December 03, 2021

The die is cast: car manufacturer Volvo is not going to build a gigantic battery plant in Flanders. That is what Volvo’s international headqThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Battery prices dropped from $1.200 to $138 per kWh in ten years

December 03, 2021

Prices of complete lithium-ion battery packs have dropped in 2021 to an all-time low of $138 per kWh (€122). That’s a decline of 89% compaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Social agreement on closure of two D’Ieteren Centers

December 02, 2021

Trade unions and management at the Belgian D’Ieteren car group have reached a social agreement on the closure of the Drogenbos and Ixelles sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Jaguar into ‘hibernation’ for 3 years?

December 01, 2021

Apparently, the British/Indian car manufacturer Jaguar has decided to hibernate for the next three years. Between now and 2025, no new JaguaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes, Stellantis step into same solid state battery company

December 01, 2021

Stellantis, the mother company of the former FCA and PSA groups, is deepening its battery relationship with Mercedes.  Both car manufactureThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi Q4 e-tron also to be built in Brussels?

December 01, 2021

According to media sources, Audi wants to build its Q4 e-tron electric SUV, produced in Zwickau, also in Brussels, from November 2022 due toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Acerta: EVs 50% more expensive in list price, not in TCO

November 29, 2021

An electric (company) car is still on average 50% more expensive than its sibling with an internal combustion engine (ICE), says HR-service This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Airport launches Stargate project to green aviation

November 26, 2021

On Thursday, November 25th, Brussels Airport has officially launched Stargate. In the next five years, Stargate, a consortium of 22 partnersThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is Volkswagen Group CEO Diess’ position in danger? (Update)

November 26, 2021

On Tuesday, 23 November, the Presidium of the Board of Directors of the Volkswagen Group has come together to decide about the future of CEOThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New German government has comprehensive climate agenda

November 25, 2021

On Wednesday, Germany’s new so-called traffic light coalition (Ampel Koalition) presented the new coalition agreement. This still has to be This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan withdraws from Brussels Motor Show

November 25, 2021

Nissan Belgium is withdrawing from the Brussels Motor Show (BMS), scheduled from 14 till 23 January 2022. In a short statement on Wednesday,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Allego to roll out 2 000 fast-chargers in France at Carrefour

November 25, 2021

Dutch EV charging network specialist Allego and its parent company, the Paris-based global infrastructure investor Meridiam have concluded tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Valeo presents third generation LiDAR

November 24, 2021

The French automotive supplier Valeo has shown the third generation of his LiDAR system (Laser Imaging Detection And Ranging) to be used on This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ionity to quadruple network to 7 000 fast chargers

November 24, 2021

Ionity, the jointly owned fast-charging network of BMW, Ford, Hyundai-KIA, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Porsche, will more than quadruple the nuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB’s monopoly fixed for another ten years

November 22, 2021

The Belgian government has cleared a significant hurdle to make the public railway company NMBS/SNCB the sole operator for passenger rail trThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA: weakest October car sales ever (update)

November 19, 2021

The chip crisis isn’t going anywhere soon, and it shows in the latest registration figures. In Belgium, 25 045 cars were registered for OctoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Uber to bring Ample’s battery-swapping tech to Europe

November 18, 2021

US startup Ample is targetting Europe to introduce its battery-swapping technology through an extended partnership with Uber. The ride-hailiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

McLaren take-over is no go for Audi’s intended F1 entry

November 18, 2021

Earlier this week, numerous media reported on a rumor regarding the purchase of British supercar maker and Formula 1 team McLaren by German This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Hool builds double-deck electric coach for US

November 18, 2021

Belgian bus and tour car maker Van Hool has presented the TDX25E Astromega, its first double-deck coach, targeted to the US market. It offerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp Kairos@C project gets EU funding for CO2 capturing

November 17, 2021

Kairos@C, the Antwerp project to set up an infrastructure to capture CO2 and push it in liquid form through pipelines into storage, is one oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BEVs pass 10% milestone in European sales

November 17, 2021

Pure electric cars now account for every tenth new model entering West European roads. According to the latest European Electric Car Report This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canoo-boss questions production start at VDL Nedcar

November 17, 2021

It looks like Californian start-up Canoo is questioning its planned production start in 2022 for its Lifestyle EV at Dutch contract manufactThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar wants double market share by 2023

November 17, 2021

The Swedish-Chinese electric car brand Polestar (part of the Geely Group) aims at increasing its annual sales to 290 000 vehicles by the endThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota defends and embraces hybrid strategy

November 16, 2021

Toyota Vice-President Shigeru Hayakawa takes up the cudgels for hybrid cars. According to Toyota, hybrid cars – HEV and PHEV – will stilThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Road safety: zero death toll in Belgium by 2050

November 15, 2021

The three federal Belgian Ministers for Mobility, Justice, and Internal Affairs have come together to create a national plan for road safetyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ginion Group sells its BMW and Mini dealerships (update)

November 15, 2021

Ginion Group has announced the most important decision in its history. All BMW and Mini dealerships will be sold to the Louyet Group, which This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

All new cars electric in Flanders? It will be in 2029 (Update)

November 08, 2021

Thursday night, the Flemish government has finally reached an agreement on its updated climate plan. The general aim is to reduce CO2 emissiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flemish climate plan: the non-automotive measures

November 05, 2021

From 2023, there will be an obligation to renovate for those who buy a home that wastes energy. For agriculture and industry, the bar is setThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Why Herbert Diess walks on hot coals in Wolfsburg

November 05, 2021

“Today is the right time for a revolution at Volkswagen” were the words of CEO Herbert Diess in a speech on Thursday to the workforce at WolThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.