Kia to enter European LCV market with EV-only PV5 in 2025

July 16, 2024

Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBV) are coming closer to fruition. From next year, the Korean manufacturer will launch its mid-size electriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Five Jaguars to disappear from catalogue this year

July 15, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has decided to remove five’ zero-profit’ Jaguars from its lineup this year. The F-Pace SUV will be the only Jaguar tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW’s ID. Golf won’t come before 2029

July 15, 2024

The launch of VW’s electric Golf successor, the ID. Golf will be postponed by 15 months to 2029. Large parts of the SSP vehicle architectureThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Wallonian government wants to introduce highway vignette

July 12, 2024

Wallonia plans to introduce a freeway vignette to finance infrastructure in Wallonia. This is according to the new coalition agreement propoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MG reveals Cyber GTS at Goodwood

July 12, 2024

The new MG Cyber GTS charged up the show at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed on Thursday. MG unveiled its new two-door electric sports caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

US President Biden allocates $1.7 B for EV car manufacturing

July 12, 2024

The US Department of Energy announced $1.7 billion in grant awards today to help automakers keep eleven troubled manufacturing plants open aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 6 Concept BST debuts at Goodwood

July 11, 2024

Chinese car manufacturing group Geely’s Polestar daughter will again be very present at the coming Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s not onlyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW delivers one-third more EVs in first half of 2024

July 11, 2024

With 179,557 fully electric vehicles delivered, the BMW brand achieved a +34.1% increase in BEV sales in the first half of 2024 compared to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford revives iconic Capri as coupé-style EV crossover

July 11, 2024

Ford has revived the Capri name for a sportier coupé-style version of its new Explorer full-electric SUV based on the Volkswagen-sourced METhis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European Ariane 6 rocket successfully launched after all

July 10, 2024

“Lift-off,” reported the European Space Agency (ESA) on social networking site X, Tuesday at 9 pm Belgian time,  from the European Space BaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes pools battery research in its new eCampus

July 09, 2024

Mercedes-Benz has opened the eCampus at its headquarters in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, Germany. The manufacturer will pool battery research tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Pewag comes up with pioneering smart bike lock Serea

July 05, 2024

It is very annoying to find that your expensive e-bike has suddenly disappeared. Therefore, a good bike lock that is difficult to break openThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ineos delays electric Fusilier launch

July 04, 2024

Ineos Automotive, part of the chemical industry giant Ineos Group, is delaying its Fusilier battery-electric SUV. It cites waning consumer dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Northvolt forced to gear down in its expansion ambitions

July 04, 2024

Swedish battery maker Northvolt, one of Europe’s pioneers in that field, is forced to gear down in its ambitions to build several gigafactorThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault’s Ampere secures LFP batteries to lower EV prices

July 02, 2024

Ampere, Renault Group’s electric vehicle department, has secured the supply of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries from LG Energy SolutioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 3 range expands with RWD entry-level version

June 28, 2024

As Polestar delivers its first three models to customers, it also introduces a more affordable version of its electric SUV. This new variantThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

America will have to wait for Volvo EX30 ‘made in Belgium’

June 28, 2024

It’s official now: due to the 100% import taxes the Biden Administration imposes on EVs built in China, America will have to wait for the VoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai unwraps its European ‘affordable’ Inster EV

June 27, 2024

As promised, Hyundai fully unwrapped its latest subcompact EV, the Inster, at the Busan International Mobility Show. It is the European versThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Acerta: ‘leasing car CO2 emissions 20% down in one year’

June 26, 2024

According to a study by HR service provider Acerta, the average CO2 emissions from leasing cars have fallen by almost 20% in one year and 40This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese Voyah to open first showroom in Belgium late 2024

June 26, 2024

Chinese electric vehicle brand Voyah, a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor for luxury EVs, has announced plans to open its first showroom in BelgiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China and EU agree on new negotiations about EV import tariffs

June 25, 2024

During a trip to China, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck made headway in the trade dispute over additional tariffs for EVs in the EU. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bugatti goes hybrid with new 1,800-hp Tourbillon hypercar

June 21, 2024

The successor to the Bugatti Chiron loses its quad-turbocharged W16 engine but gains an electrified and naturally aspirated V16 instead. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Compact BMW i1 and i2 EVs are coming

June 21, 2024

The BMW i1 and BMW i2 have long been in the rumor mill. BMW Group’s company’s board has finally approved the launch of the compact EVs. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

What if EV batteries could be made from trees?

June 20, 2024

It seems like an entirely hypothetical question, but at least the Finish paper industry is convinced it can make EV battery production much This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar opens up seven new markets in 2025

June 19, 2024

Polestar is gearing up to expand its retail operations, targeting seven new markets in 2025, including a return to France, where Citroën kiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ferrari’s first EV will cost €500,000

June 19, 2024

A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that Ferrari’s first electric car will cost at least €500,000. The luxury automaker is prepThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

All-new electric Jeep Renegade will cost less than $25,000

June 18, 2024

Like several of its Stellantis counterparts, Jeep is also working on an affordable battery-electric model to target younger people and privaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi launches sportier and more powerful E-tron GT

June 18, 2024

Audi is following the slipstream of the recently facelifted Porsche Taycan and unveiling an updated version of its all-electric sports car, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

It’s curtains: Fisker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

June 18, 2024

The writing on the wall said that a miracle was needed to save Danish designer Henrik Fisker’s American-based electric car start-up. AccordiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lancia’s strategic European relaunch starts in Belgium

June 18, 2024

Lancia’s unexpected European comeback starts in Belgium and Luxembourg, where the famous Italian brand strategically relaunched itself in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alpine goes electric with the A290 hot hatch

June 14, 2024

Alpine, Renault’s performance brand, has officially entered the electric era by launching the A290, an electric hot hatch emphasizing perforThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai teases affordable small EV called Inster

June 12, 2024

The electric counterpart of the subcompact Hyundai Casper gets its own name in Europe: Inster. This competitor to the Dacia Spring and CitroThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Ghent factory won’t build the Volvo EX90’

June 11, 2024

According to The Times, Volvo is investigating plans to shift some of its manufacturing output from China to Ghent in response to the upcomiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën to phase out smaller and larger models

June 10, 2024

Citroën has announced a plan for the future to streamline its model line-up, focusing on Europe’s primary market segments. CEO Thierry KoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Factorial solid-state cells to be tested by Mercedes

June 07, 2024

Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy has delivered B-samples of its cells to Mercedes-Benz. The German company is now integrating This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford Europe CEO returns to VW Group

June 06, 2024

Ford’s European top executive, Martin Sander, is moving back to the Volkswagen Group, his former employer. The German car manufacturer annouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.