October 21, 2021
On seven highway sections, five in Wallonia and two in Flanders, average speed check controls will be active permanently – 24 hours a day,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 21, 2021
On Wednesday afternoon, the Parliamentary Finance Committee approved the bill to speed up the greening of the company car fleet. The compThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 20, 2021
The first electric car of ‘die Neue Klasse’ (the ‘New Class’) is an all-electric version of the following 3 Series generation. This has beenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 20, 2021
Stellantis will roll out a network of 15 000 EV public charging locations across Europe, open to everyone, but with extra benefits for StellThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 19, 2021
Dacia has just launched the Spring, the cheapest pure electric car on the market. For just over 17 000 euros, you can buy an EV with a rangeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 19, 2021
The Flemish government is going to invest 106,3 million euros in five large hydrogen projects. Flemish Minister for Innovation and Economy, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 19, 2021
There’s a chance that Volvo Cars chose Ghent as the site to build an entirely new (giga)factory for batteries. The plant should produce 300 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 15, 2021
A British specialist in second-hand cars, Constellation Automotive Group, announced the acquisition of CarNext, the B2B and B2C used car retThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 14, 2021
Two weeks before the start of the UN Climate Conference in Glasgow (COP26), the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that the energy tranThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 14, 2021
Nerves are tight at German carmaker Volkswagen following media reports of scenarios involving up to 30 000 job cuts. Those plans would have This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 14, 2021
At the budget conclave finalized on Tuesday morning, the Belgian government decided to invest an additional 250 million euros in NMBS/SNCB. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 14, 2021
HYVIA, the joint venture between Renault and Plug Power, has unveiled its first prototypes of the Renault Master van on hydrogen. The latterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 13, 2021
French President Macron presented on Tuesday his ‘France 2030’ program, which plans to invest €30 billion in different industrial and enerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 13, 2021
Cupra, Seat’s performance brand, will be present at the Brussels Motor Show (BMS) from 14 till 23 January 2022, the Belgian importer D’IeterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 12, 2021
Ford Belgium has invited some fifty senior citizens to go into a skid and sharpen their driving skills with modern cars on a Safe Drive TraiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 12, 2021
Canadian group Rock Tech Lithium has invested 470 million euros in constructing the first lithium hydroxide converter in Europe. The plant tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 11, 2021
There is a chance that Toyota will be using a hydrogen internal combustion engine for the next-generation Prius as part of its plug-in hybriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 08, 2021
On Thursday, organizers of the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) have announced the ultimate cancelation of the 2022 edition after firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 08, 2021
In November, Lancia will be celebrating its 115th anniversary. For Lancia enthusiasts, a sad reminder of earlier glory, but hopeful news hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 08, 2021
Limburg will finally get a direct North-South connection for traffic after fifty years of discussions. Flemish Minister for Mobility, Lydia This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 07, 2021
BMW has presented the second generation of its 2 Series Active Tourer. It will come on the market in February 2022, initially as a ‘mild hybThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 07, 2021
At the ‘innovation campus’ Living Tomorrow near the Brussels ring road in Vilvoorde, four Ionity 350 kW superchargers have been installed. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 06, 2021
All over Europe, car markets continue to suffer from low sales results. Many point at the worldwide chips shortage as the main reason, but pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 06, 2021
At the Aachen Colloquium Sustainable Mobility, Japanese giant Hitachi is showing these days its new lightweight direct-drive system for EVs This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 06, 2021
According to Reuters news agency, Norway is installing a new cabinet, which most likely will affect the way EVs are taxed in the country. A This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 06, 2021
Car manufacturing group Stellantis will close its second factory for the rest of this year due to the enduring chip shortage. The factory inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 05, 2021
Car importer and services group D’Ieteren has advanced plans to build a network of bicycle shops across Belgium. The projects are part of a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 05, 2021
Soon, the EU Commission will have to decide about the technical details of the future Euro 7 emission standard for 2025. “There is a huge fiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 01, 2021
Paralyzing the entire industry worldwide, the microchip shortage is, once again, hitting the automotive industry severely. As a result, OpelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 01, 2021
Swiss global technology company ABB claims it has the world’s fastest electric car charger with its new 360 kW capable Terra 360, enabling aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
October 01, 2021
During a presentation of its current plug-in hybrid models, Volkswagen gave an outlook on its upcoming PHEV strategy. A new generation of plThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 30, 2021
It was a long wait for a new taxi reform in the Brussels Region, but yesterday Brussels Prime Minister Rudi Vervoort (PS) finally came forwaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 30, 2021
Under the name ‘Autonomous Mobility Vision’, French car manufacturer Citroën presents a concept of the future’s multifunctional and autonomThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 30, 2021
Eric-Mark Huitema, Director General at the European car manufacturers association ACEA, rings the alarm bell. He warns that the ambitious ‘FThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 29, 2021
EU Commissioner Didier Reynders (Justice, Consumer Protection) is getting irritated by the procrastination of the Volkswagen Group in the diThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 29, 2021
A sign of motor shows going to the public instead of vice-versa? Ten car dealers are setting up jointly what they call “the greenest showrooThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 28, 2021
State Secretary for Consumer Protection, Eva De Bleeker (Open Vld), wants to see more transparency about the cost of charging an electric veThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 27, 2021
More than two-thirds of the Belgian car buyers consider purchasing an environmentally friendly car within two years. That’s the result of a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 24, 2021
Brussels Mobility does not have a detailed knowledge of the state of the road network in the capital. This is the crushing conclusion of an This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 24, 2021
The toughness of tests that drivers need to pass theoretically and practically varies dramatically from country to country. According to ZutThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 24, 2021
Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz car branch joins the Stellantis Group and TotalEnergies as an equal partner in the ACC giga-battery factory project.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 23, 2021
Following the example of its sister brand Lynk & Co, which uses materials from recycled fishing nets and PET bottles, Volvo today announThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 23, 2021
“The European car industry is using aggressive lobbying and making unsubstantiated claims in an attempt to derail EU plans to cut pollution This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 22, 2021
As we already mentioned in our IAA Mobility stories, two major NGOs, Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) and Greenpeace, have started lawsuits againsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 21, 2021
EXia, a spin-off of the Brussels University VUB, founded in 2013, has developed a sensor system for trucks that actively warns the truck driThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 21, 2021
With cycling growing in popularity, pushed by the revolution of electric bikes, the Walloon government is preparing five major bicycle highwThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 21, 2021
A group of 22 coeds working under Solar Team Eindhoven has just unveiled Stella Vita, the world’s first entirely solar-powered camper. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 21, 2021
Cadillac opened reservations for its first electric model Lyriq presented in April at the weekend – and closed them again only a few minutThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 17, 2021
The Brussels Motor Show (BMS) in January 2022 will take place. VW Group importer D’Ieteren is still dropping out, but the Stellantis groThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 17, 2021
According to Statbel, the Belgian statistical office, the Belgian car fleet counted exactly 5 927 912 registered passenger cars on August 1sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 16, 2021
One-in-four of the new employees at Deloitte prefers an electric company car. That’s why the consultancy company ordered 240 Mini Cooper SE This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 16, 2021
After successfully launching its shared e-scooter platform in more than 70 cities across Europe, the Swedish Voi is introducing its service This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 16, 2021
Energy supplier Brusol, an initiative of solar panel company EnergyVision, aims to install a thousand semi-public charging stations in the BThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 16, 2021
According to the European car manufacturers association, ACEA car sales figures for July and August are almost one-fifth lower than last yeaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 15, 2021
The booming market for second-hand cars in Belgium demands new measurements. According to the Secretary of State for Consumer Protection, EvThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 15, 2021
The Punch Group, owned by the Belgian Dumarey family, has placed an official bid to take over Nissan’s three Catalan factories in Spain to bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 14, 2021
Mobia, the cooperation between Belgian car federation Febiac, garage sector federation Traxio, and the leasing federation Renta, has presentThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 13, 2021
The Flemish government had signed a contract with the private German-American company ViaVan to operate the Flemish mobility center. This ceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 13, 2021
Waiting on the Brussels Region’ Taxi Plan, the sector has come up with its own proposals regarding the operating conditions of chauffeur-driThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
September 10, 2021
While the growing popularity of SUVs is still undeniable, the trend seems to be shifting from bulky, off-road-like cars to sleeker, lower, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
