Belgium tops China’s NEV world export ranking in 2024

September 24, 2024

In the first eight months of this year, China exported 4.09 million vehicles worldwide, with Russia (705,514 units) as its biggest export maThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

August car sales show mixed fortunes for automakers in Europe

September 24, 2024

August was a turbulent month for the European automotive market, with notable winners and losers among car manufacturers. Overall, vehicle sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW Polo production stops in Europe after almost 50 years

September 23, 2024

After 40 years, Volkswagen is no longer building Polo models in Europe. VW has ended its Polo production in Europe as it shifts its focus toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart #5 pre-orders open in China at €31.200

September 23, 2024

The official launch of Smart’s biggest model, the #5, is planned for the end of October, but in China, pre-ordering opened a few days ago atThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Febelauto collected 150 tons of used HEV batteries in 2023

September 20, 2024

Last year, Febelauto, the management body for waste vehicles and industrial batteries, collected almost 150 tons of high-voltage batteries fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Boss denies Chinese Nio is interested in Audi Brussels (update)

September 20, 2024

According to the Flemish newspaper De Tijd, the Chinese car manufacturer Nio could be one of the candidates interested in taking over the AuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norway marks milestone with more electric than gasoline cars

September 19, 2024

Norway has reached the predicted watershed moment, with more electric cars than gasoline vehicles being driven daily. The breakthrough came This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No ties anymore between Mercedes-Benz and Denza

September 17, 2024

After reducing its stake in 2021, Mercedes-Benz has now completely exited Denza. This marks the end of a fairly long-standing German-ChineseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: ‘BEVs expected to reach +20% EU market share in 2025’

September 17, 2024

According to an NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) analysis, electric cars are expected to reach a 24% European market share as carmaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai-IVECO eLCV partnership debuts with eMoovy

September 17, 2024

At the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover, Hyundai launched the first vehicle from its global eLCV platform for European markets in partnerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen unveils new Transporter, sibling to the Ford Transit

September 16, 2024

Volkswagen has launched its newest Transporter model ahead of the IAA Transportation event, showcasing a van that shares much of its DNA witThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Europe-bound Lynk & Co 02 leaked before October launch

September 16, 2024

In China, details of the new Lynk & Co Z20 have prematurely leaked through the Ministry of Industry. The launch should be in Europe in OThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian bicycle economy worth nearly billion euros

September 13, 2024

According to a new study by research firm Transport&Mobility Leuven (TML), the Belgian bicycle economy is worth nearly a billion euros aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Euro NCAP starts rating crash safety of heavy trucks

September 13, 2024

Heavy goods vehicles (HGV), increasingly seen on European roads, still represent only 3% of the vehicles but are involved in almost 15% of aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes bets on Solstice solid-state battery for 1,000 km range

September 12, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is betting on solid-state batteries, co-developed with US-based Factorial, for its future electric car range. The companies prThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen bites back 30-year-old employment guarantee

September 11, 2024

Tensions with unions are rising in Wolfsburg. Volkswagen has announced the termination of a 30-year-old job security agreement, signaling a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lynk & Co finally goes fully electric with Z10 sedan (update)

September 06, 2024

Lynk & Co, the Swedish-Chinese sister brand to Zeekr, Volvo, and Polestar, is going fully electric with the in July newly revealed Z10, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo adjusts its electrification strategy

September 05, 2024

Volvo, the Swedish car manufacturer owned by the Chinese Geely Group, has announced that it will abandon its ambition to sell only fully eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ex-VW Group CEO Martin Winterkorn finally before court (update)

September 05, 2024

Nine years after the dieselgate scandal, the former VW Group CEO Martin Winterkorn finally appeared before a German court Tuesday. He deniedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA: ‘EU car production jumped in 2023 nearing 15 million’

September 05, 2024

It sways the news headlines: the European car industry is facing one of the most challenging times in its 130-year history: reinventing itseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia prices its new compact electric EV3 SUV (update)

September 04, 2024

Kia has unveiled the EV3, a new compact SUV with electric drive. The 4.30-meter-long model adopts many elements of the large EV9 inside and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo EX90 finally makes its way to customers

September 04, 2024

Nearly two years after its unveiling, the Volvo EX90 is starting to reach customers. Software delays postponed the launch of the electric 7-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW is considering plant closures, also in Germany (update)

September 04, 2024

As the VW Group will miss its savings targets by several billion euros, the top management is planning further cuts. For the first time in iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Electric car sales set new 94% record in Norway

September 03, 2024

While the rest of Europe reports discouraging figures, Norway continues to set new benchmarks in electric vehicle adoption. In August, more This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car market one fifth down in August

September 03, 2024

According to the data of the sector federation, Febiac, 29,333 cars were registered in Belgium and Luxembourg in August 2024, a regress of -This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar in trouble, new CEO Lohscheller has to fix it

August 30, 2024

Polestar, the electric car brand of Geely and Volvo, announced the appointment of Michael Lohscheller as its new CEO. In October, he will suThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zero taxes for EVs ending story in Flanders by 2025-2026?

August 30, 2024

If anyone hoped the zero tax policy for EVs the Flemish government is offering to lure more people into electric driving was a never-ending This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car market stable, EV sales slowing down

August 30, 2024

According to data from ACEA, the European Manufacturers Association, new EU car registrations saw a modest increase (+0.2%) in July 2024. HoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chery to launch Omoda 5 and Jaecoo 7 in Belgium end of Q4

August 29, 2024

Chery Automobile, China’s fifth-biggest automaker with over 1.88 million vehicles sold worldwide last year, says it will take on Belgium froThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai doubles down on hybrids as EV demand cools

August 29, 2024

Hyundai is shifting gears, doubling the number of hybrid models in its lineup as demand for all-electric vehicles slows. The South Korean auThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng wants to produce in Europe and tightens links with VW

August 28, 2024

Xpeng is looking for a European production site because of the additional EU tariffs on imported electric cars from China. In addition, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD hops over Honda in Q2 as world’s 7th biggest carmaker

August 26, 2024

Chinese Build Your Dreams (BYD) jumped over Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan in Q2 2024 to the seventh spot in the top ten of the world’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

German study reveals China’s true automotive welterweight

August 23, 2024

China’s automotive sector overcapacity is the root of its current trade tensions with the West. Though Beijing denies beefing up its produThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp Waasland tunnel only for local traffic from September

August 23, 2024

The Antwerp Waasland tunnel, the oldest vehicle tunnel under the river Scheldt that connects the city with the river’s left bank, will only This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW overtakes Tesla as best-selling electric car in Europe

August 23, 2024

For the first time, Tesla was challenged as the autocratic ruler of BEV sales in Europe by BMW, which sold more fully electric cars than theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

All-electric brand Zeekr confirms plug-in hybrid top model

August 22, 2024

Zeekr, Geely’s luxury electric car spin-off, has announced it will introduce a hybrid flagship to its line-up starting next year. Zeekr CEO This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford rethinks its EV strategy

August 22, 2024

Ford is recalibrating its electrification strategy yet again, canceling plans for a fully electric sport utility vehicle in a shift that mayThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD’s Denza Z9 GT officially presented and ready for Europe

August 21, 2024

Chinese luxury car brand Denza, a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, has officially launched its new Z9 GT. The flagship model, whThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dongfeng launches low-cost Nammi Box EV in Europe

August 20, 2024

The Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng Motor launched a new low-cost EV in Europe. Starting at around €23,000, the Dongfeng Nammi Box EV isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.