January 24, 2022
Four in ten Belgian drivers use their car less often since the pandemic, an iVox survey ordered by Corona Direct Insurances, a daughter of BThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 21, 2022
Although several commercial car-sharing pioneers were forced to throw in the towel in the past, sharing a car instead of ownership has septuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 21, 2022
The Flemish public transport company, De Lijn, has permanently lost 10% of its passengers due to corona. In 2021, De Lijn transported 42% feThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 20, 2022
According to Schmidt Automotive Research (SAR) data, the new BEV passenger car registrations in 2021 reached 1,2 million units in Western EuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 20, 2022
The Belgian bus and coach manufacturer, Van Hool, has just signed a contract to deliver 21 double-articulated, battery-electric tram-buses. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 20, 2022
Volkswagen and automotive supplier Bosch are joining forces to equip battery cell factories in Europe. They signed a Memorandum of UnderstanThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 19, 2022
Since the beginning of the registrations, dating from 1990, the European market never performed so weakly. According to the federation of EuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 19, 2022
In an interview with four European media, the CEO of Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, gave his thoughts on Europe’s campaign to phase out the iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 19, 2022
Volvo Cars Belgium was one of the first to resign from the Brussels Motor Show in January 2022. Now that the entire show is finally canceledThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 18, 2022
Belgian retailer Colruyt and its energy daughter DATS 24 opened Belgium’s largest EV charging plaza at the parking lot of its headquarters iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 18, 2022
The two youngest nuclear power plants in Belgium, Doel 4 and Tihange 3 can remain open and operational. That is the conclusion of an analysiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 18, 2022
French energy supplier Engie has opened at its site in the Ghent harbor Belgium’s first 350 kW fast charger empowered directly by wind energThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 14, 2022
Already the most established player in the field of performance cars, with Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Bugatti, the Belgian car imporThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 14, 2022
The German car manufacturing group Volkswagen sold 8,88 million vehicles in 2021. That’s 4,5% less than in the pandemic year 2020 and the loThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 12, 2022
When a client wants to shop for an electric car, salespeople at classic dealerships often try to discourage them and ‘guide’ the customer toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 12, 2022
The chip shortage put a dent in the production of Volvo Car Gent last year. But for 2022, the company is looking forward. The plant plans toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 12, 2022
According to HR company Acerta, there have never been as many company cars. In 2021, 22% of all employees benefited from one, which is 2,6% This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 11, 2022
Flemish entrepreneur Marc Coucke is planning to invest about 20 million euros in EnergyVision. The Brussels green energy company intends to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 11, 2022
Mercedes-Benz wants to significantly increase its vertical integration for the next generation of its electric cars. This is to be achieved,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 10, 2022
Starting in January 2022, in Europe, you’ll only be able to order an electric version of the popular passenger vans or so-called people moveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 10, 2022
While energy prices are peaking, Belgium exported more electricity than ever last year. In 2021, the country exported a total of 21,7 TWh, oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 10, 2022
More than one million twenty-foot containers (TEU) have been transported on the Flemish waterways for the first time in a year. That is whatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 06, 2022
Two of Europe’s biggest leasing companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for ALD to acquire Dutch Leaseplan for €4,2 billThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 06, 2022
The wet summer months of 2021 have had a negative impact on the registrations of speed pedelecs. In spring, however, figures were still promThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 06, 2022
More and more electric shared cars are added to Cambio’s fleet. The share specialist launched its electrified range last year, first in BrusThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 06, 2022
Global carmaker Stellantis and Amazon have announced a new partnership in which both companies will collaborate to deliver software solutionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 06, 2022
At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Sony presented its second electric car prototype, an enhanced electric SUV version of the alThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 05, 2022
In 2021, registrations of second-hand cars boomed (+80,9%), while those of new cars fell back to the level of 35 years ago. According to mobThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 05, 2022
After ten years at the top of Volvo Cars, Håkan Samuelsson passes his CEO chair in March to Jim Rowan, currently CEO at Ember Technologies,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 04, 2022
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled (virtually) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas its most efficient EV yet. Actually, the most effThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 03, 2022
2022 will be the year the German premium car manufacturer BMW really engages itself in electric mobility. With the partly iconic i3 and the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
January 03, 2022
Tesla has delivered in its last quarter of 2021 another 308 600 cars, bringing the year’s total to a record height of 936 172. That’s an 87%This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 30, 2021
In an interview with the German daily München Merkur, BMW CEO, Oliver Zipse, shed some light on the challenges his company faces in the woThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 30, 2021
According to recent data unveiled by the Walloon Minister of Road Safety, Valérie De Bue (MR), out of the 959 615 cars presented at the tecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 30, 2021
Swedish battery-startup Northvolt has commissioned its Skellefteå factory in the north of the country by producing the first prismatic battThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 29, 2021
Since the corona crisis, the Flemish are more likely to disregard public transport, opting instead for bicycles or cars. This is what mobiliThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 29, 2021
Waymo, the ‘Alphabet-Google daughter’ running a fleet of autonomous taxis in Phoenix and San Francisco today, is partnering with Chinese luxThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 28, 2021
As usual, during the Brussels Motor Show period, BNP Paribas Fortis bank and its subsidiary, Fintro, are launching a specific car loan with This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 28, 2021
During the first eleven months of this year, BMW registered 37 184 cars, while the second, Volkswagen, managed 32 688 cars. It’s improbable This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 28, 2021
Last Friday, the Brussels government has approved the third version of the new parking decree. This new decree defines the regulation of theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 27, 2021
A flexible season ticket for part-time home-working commuters will be introduced by the Belgian railway company SNCB/NMBS in 2022. SubscribeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 27, 2021
Fed up with the problems he faced with his aging 2013 Tesla Model S, Finnish owner Tuomas Katainen decided to have his car blown up with 30 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 24, 2021
Rumors have surfaced for some weeks Dutch contract builder VDL Nedcar is talking to American electric pickup maker Rivian to offer productioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 24, 2021
Mid-year 2022, 30 Volvo dealers will have fast-chargers on their premisses, accessible to all EV drivers. Volvo Car Belux is creating a fastThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 24, 2021
On Thursday morning, it showed out the Belgian federal government bit the bullet: all seven nuclear reactors are closing down in 2025, incluThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 23, 2021
Of the German premium brands, Mercedes is the first to put a fully electric limousine on the market. The EQS is the top model of Mercedes’ eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
December 22, 2021
Talking to BFM Business, Francis Bartholomé, President of the French National Council for Automotive Professionals (CNPA), explains that 60This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
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.
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.
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.
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.
December 20, 2021
The Crédit Agricole daughter C.A. Consumer Finance and car manufacturer Stellantis have decided to make their partnership evolve and togethThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
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.
December 17, 2021
Not all Belgians are itching to scrap their fuel-burning car and go for an electric vehicle. If the survey the bank BNP Paribas Fortis orderThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
