July 01, 2025
Audi’s latest vehicles are now compatible with the AirConsole gaming platform, which uses smartphones as controllers. However, thanks to the Active Privacy Mode on modern Audis equipped with a passenger screen, passengers can now also play games while driving, marking an industry first. Gaming inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
June 30, 2025
Leapmotor has launched its latest model in China: the B01 electric saloon. The 4.77-meter-long EV has a CLTC range of up to 650 km, is available with LiDAR-assisted semi-autonomous driving technology, and can be purchased in China for 105,800 RMB, or just under €12,600. Leapmotor is one of the This content has been archived. Log […]
June 26, 2025
Lancia has unveiled its own interpretation of an electric hot hatchback at the Balocco Proving Ground in Italy. The Ypsilon HF shares the same 280 hp electric drivetrain as its cousin, the Peugeot E-208 GTi. And for those who want the muscled look, Lancia is also offering the Ypsilon HF Line. It This content has […]
June 25, 2025
Mercedes-Benz Vans has received its most significant EV order to date. The German manufacturer will deliver 5,000 electric vans to Amazon’s European delivery partners. Three-quarters of which are the larger eSprinter, while the rest of the order consists of eVito panel vans. The vehicles will be delThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
June 25, 2025
BYD is leveling up the game for electric buses once again. After presenting the B12 at Busworld Europe 2023 in Brussels, the first model with a Blade Battery integrated into the chassis, the Chinese manufacturer has now unveiled the B13.b at the UITP Summit in Hamburg. This low-entry 13-meter electrThis content has been archived. Log […]
June 24, 2025
Honda is set to launch its Fastport fleet-as-a-service company at Eurobike in Frankfurt later this week. The micromobility venture will sell the Fastport eQuad, a pedal-assist electric quadricycle designed for last-mile urban deliveries, which is built in the US and is specifically designed for NortThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
June 23, 2025
Two years after the first demonstration truck, Toyota Motor Europe has now taken delivery of its fifth VDL hydrogen fuel cell truck, which its logistics partners will use in a five-year test. The trucks will drive between Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, delivering parts with zero tailThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
June 23, 2025
The Voyah Courage, a “premium” electric SUV built by Chinese conglomerate Dongfeng Motor, is coming to Belgium this summer. The brand is distributed by the Ghistelinck group, with one dealership currently located near Ghent. And while the specs seem decent, we still don’t know the price. Voyah isThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
June 20, 2025
MOIA, Volkswagen Group’s autonomous ride-sharing subsidiary, has unveiled the series production version of the VW ID. Buzz AD. The self-driving electric minivan is now available for sale to mobility providers and comes complete with all necessary software solutions and operator assistance. MOIA wThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that […]
June 19, 2025
Hylane, a German zero-emissions truck rental company primarily known for its hydrogen efforts, is expanding in two ways. The company now also offers battery-electric trucks and has expanded into the Netherlands, where it will benefit from additional subsidies to partly finance its new trucks. HylThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
June 16, 2025
Ample, a California-based battery swapping company, is launching the ‘Japan Commercial EV Battery Swapping Project’ in Tokyo together with Mitsubishi and Yamato Transport. A fleet of 150 electric trucks and vans will be deployed for daily commercial operations, powered by 14 battery swapping stationThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level […]
June 16, 2025
Promise made, promise kept: after teasing the revival of the GTi nameplate, Peugeot has officially unveiled the E-208 GTi at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it competed in the Hypercar category. The electric hot hatch takes a familiar powertrain from other Stellantis models, but in a much more compacThis content has been archived. […]
June 11, 2025
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has issued a public statement following the latest Transport Council report on 5 June, in which no further action was taken regarding the revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive. The lobby group urges the Council to conclude negotiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]
June 11, 2025
Two years after announcing the memorandum of understanding, Daimler Truck and Toyota have concluded the agreements for the merger of their subsidiaries Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors. The new company aims to start operations in April 2026 and will be publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This content has been archived. Log in or […]
June 10, 2025
Citroën has expanded its body conversion offerings for the electric ë-Jumper full-size van. Next to the flatbed truck and tipper versions, a box van conversion is now available with factory support in Germany. All versions offer a powerful electric motor and a comfortable range of over 300 km. This content has been archived. Log in […]
June 05, 2025
Just under four years after its launch, the fifth-generation Kia Sportage has undergone a facelift. The family SUV adopts the new family light signature introduced with the electric EV9 and EV3 models, while retaining its choice of electrified combustion powertrains. The Kia Sportage has been theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
June 05, 2025
Just under two years after entering the Belgian market, French fast-charging provider Electra has opened its 100th station in Wetteren, near Ghent. That makes it the Belgian market leader in fast-charging stations, even though the name might not ring a bell for everyone. NewMobility.News was presentThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
June 04, 2025
Geely’s sub-premium brand Galaxy has unveiled its latest model: the A7 EM-i sedan. It’s a hybrid model, boasting a combined range of over 2,000 km and a very low fuel consumption even when the battery is empty. A launch date has not yet been announced, but the Geely Galaxy A7 is expected to offer a […]
June 03, 2025
Wuyang Honda, the Chinese joint venture of the Japanese manufacturer’s motorcycle division, has launched its first full-size electric motorbike in China. It’s called the E-VO, and it features a cafe racer-inspired retro design, a range of up to 170 km, and a top speed of 120 kph. As is the case wThis content has been […]
June 03, 2025
Huawei has finally unveiled its luxury flagship sedan, the Maextro S800, developed in collaboration with automaker JAC. Positioned to compete with high-end brands like Mercedes-Maybach and Bentley, the S800 offers both fully electric and extended-range drivetrain options at a significantly lower priThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has […]
June 02, 2025
Ford Performance has unveiled its latest hill climb monster for Pikes Peak: the Super Mustang Mach-E. It might bear some similarities to the electric cross-over with the same name, but under the hood, this purpose-built race car features over 2.5 tonnes of downforce and likely thousands of horsepoweThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
June 02, 2025
Opel appears to be considering whether there is a market for a more rugged, four-wheel-drive variant of its compact family SUV, the Frontera. The German manufacturer is testing the waters with the Frontera Gravel, an off-road-ready show car that debuted at the XS Carnight Wörthersee in Austria. This content has been archived. Log in or […]
May 30, 2025
On June 1, 1975, the Belgian government made wearing a seat belt in the front of a car mandatory. A safety measure that significantly reduced the risk of death during car crashes, but the public needed some convincing. And even today, an alarmingly large number of road deaths come from people not weThis content has […]
May 26, 2025
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revealed the key specs for the BYD Sealion 06, a new mid-sized electric or hybrid SUV first unveiled in April at Auto Shanghai 2025. The Sealion 06 promises lots of space and a comfortable electric driving range for a relatively low This content has been archived. […]
May 26, 2025
Daimler Truck has launched the new Mercedes-Benz Trucks Remote 3.0 app, which can now be used with the electric eActros 600 and with the Actros L and Arocs from this summer. The updated app adds more remote real-time vehicle data monitoring, such as charge level, tyre pressure, and more, but a mobilThis content has been […]
May 22, 2025
Opel’s GSE label, introduced in 2022 as an electrified sports sub-brand, is taking the step towards fully electric sports cars. Under the OMG! GSE campaign, Opel has given a first hint at what we might expect with the Mokka GSE Rally, the successor to the Corsa-e Rally from 2021. Opel has been a This content […]
May 22, 2025
Apple has introduced the next generation of CarPlay, called CarPlay Ultra, which can take over the instrument display and core features like temperature controls. Meanwhile, Google announced a deepened partnership with Volvo at its developer conference Google I/O, where the Swedish manufacturer willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that […]
May 20, 2025
Westfalia Technologies, a US-based storage and retrieval systems specialist (not to be confused with the German campervan manufacturer), unveiled the Weplug automated charging system. It features a robotic arm on an overhead gantry that moves from car to car, but some human intervention is still reqThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
May 19, 2025
Bollinger Motors, a US-based electric truck manufacturer, is entering court-appointed receivership amid deep financial troubles. The company faces multiple lawsuits from creditors and suppliers, including from the founder and former CEO, while production has been halted since January due to missed pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has […]
May 14, 2025
Changan Mazda, the Japanese manufacturer’s Chinese joint venture, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd.) to use the battery expert’s new CIIC (cell-to-chassis) skateboard platform. This will allow for high efficiency and a shorter development time This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that […]
May 12, 2025
Kia’s first electric van, and its first commercial vehicle in any shape or form, will arrive on European roads by the end of 2025. The manufacturer has announced pricing for the PV5 in its regular panel van shape, which undercuts its main rival, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo, by more than €10,000. The This content […]
May 12, 2025
MG has opened the order books for its newest electric SUV in Europe: the MGS5 EV. This succeeds the ZS EV, which kicked off the nameplate’s renaissance in Europe. The MGS5 EV is still an electric SUV, but boasts improvements in pretty much all areas without touching the affordable price tag. MThis content has been […]
April 29, 2025
Daimler Truck, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, has thought of an original idea to promote the new eActros 600 long-haul electric heavy truck. On June 4th, the company will attempt to break the Guinness World Record of driving in reverse in an articulated truck at the Oschersleben racetrackThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
April 29, 2025
Omoda, a Chinese group Chery’s sub-brand, is expanding its range with the new flagship Omoda 9 SHS. The mid-sized SUV features a range-extended electric drivetrain with nearly 450 hp, a total driving range of over 1,100 km, and a luxurious interior, all for less than an entry-level BMW X3. Omoda This content has been archived. […]
April 28, 2025
Slate is a new, US-based start-up promising an electric vehicle that’s affordable for the masses: a sub-$20,000 price tag (after incentives), a modular body that can transform between a 2-seat pickup and a 5-seat SUV, and a barebones interior with near-unlimited personalization options. Is this whatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]
April 24, 2025
Denza, BYD’s more premium-oriented brand, has unveiled a prototype of its latest model at Auto Shanghai: the Denza Z. It’s a two-door sports coupé with four seats and an all-electric drivetrain. It could compete with the Porsche 911, Maserati GranTurismo Folgore, and others for a much lower price tThis content has been archived. Log in […]
April 23, 2025
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its Vision V concept car, an electric van that showcases the future of the V-Class, which will be electrified and split into several models. The Vision V showcases the high-end option of the range, with a luxury interior filled to the brim with tech and comfort features. This content has been archived. […]
April 17, 2025
At the New York International Auto Show 2025, Genesis unveiled its latest concept car: the X Gran Equator Concept. It embodies a modern, stylish ‘overlander’ SUV built for adventures off the beaten path. A concrete production version is not confirmed (yet), but Genesis wants to expand into the lifesThis content has been archived. Log in […]
April 17, 2025
Leapmotor’s upcoming saloon, the B01, has been unveiled through its filing in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s (MIIT) latest catalog. It is based on the B10 compact SUV and will get a similarly low price in China, but a European debut is not promised. Leapmotor is one of This content has been archived. […]
April 16, 2025
The Geely Panda Mini, the Chinese manufacturer’s cheapest electric vehicle, has been updated for 2025 with new exterior and interior styling. The two-seat microcar features a CLTC range of 210 km and is available in its domestic market from just €6,000. Geely, the parent company of several EuroThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
April 16, 2025
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng has unveiled its updated X9 for 2025, a luxury electric minivan with advanced comfort and driver assistance functions. The model has been on sale in China since 2024 but is now going international, with a European launch expected in the second half of 2025. This content has been archived. Log […]
April 15, 2025
Dongfeng has launched a new, affordable plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV in its home market of China: the Aeolus L7. It is available for less than €11,500 and features an official total driving range of up to 1,500 km, but the Chinese manufacturer has smashed the on-paper performance by achieving over 2,This content has been archived. […]
April 15, 2025
MAN launched battery production at its Nuremberg (Germany) site on Friday, April 11th. The company also announced an extra investment in battery and diesel engine production to secure the factory’s long-term future and prepare for the launch of the series production of its trucks in June. After iThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
April 14, 2025
Swedish truck manufacturer Scania has acquired Northvolt’s Systems Industrial Division, the bankrupt battery manufacturer’s heavy industry and off-road battery systems division. The 260 employees based in Sweden will transfer to Scania’s Power Solutions division, which develops powertrains for indusThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived […]
April 14, 2025
In a dealer memo published by several German media, Mercedes-Benz has announced the early retirement of its small van class. The Citan, T-Class, and their electric counterparts will cease production in Q2 2026, ending Mercedes’ involvement in the genre and severing the last ties with Renault. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
April 10, 2025
The E-Rally Ardenne Roads, a regularity rally for standard series production electric vehicles, is coming up again in May. To incentivize Belgians to participate in the rally, title sponsor Volkswagen offers the best Belgian team the opportunity to enter the E-Rallye Monte Carlo in October. The BThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]
April 10, 2025
BYD’s newest flagship models, the Han L and Tang L, have gone on sale in China for significantly cheaper than initially presumed. Both models are built on the Chinese manufacturer’s latest ‘Super e’ platform, which promises megawatt charging (1,000 kW) to recover up to 400 km of range in just 5 minuThis content has been […]
April 09, 2025
The Jacky Perrenot Group, one of the most prominent French transporters with over 10,000 employees, received France’s first electric MAN eTGX. The group has ordered 40 electric trucks from MAN and has the option to expand the fleet to 100 tractor and chassis units. MAN unveiled its long-range eleThis content has been archived. Log in […]
April 08, 2025
Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ long-running construction truck, the Arocs, has been electrified for the first time. The Mercedes eArocs 400 debuted at Bauma 2025, the largest construction trade fair in the world, in Munich from April 7th to 15th this year. The Mercedes Arocs was first introduced in 2013 aThis content has been archived. Log in or […]
April 08, 2025
Volvo Construction Equipment, a sister brand of Volvo Trucks, has started selling the improved PU500, a 500 kWh mobile charging unit for electric construction sites without grid access. The giant battery bank can also be used for festivals, disaster sites, or as a buffer battery to profit from off-pThis content has been archived. Log in […]
April 07, 2025
Ryder, a Florida-based transportation and truck rental company with around 260,000 vehicles in its fleet, has asked California’s Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) for another extension regarding the subsidies for its fleet of Tesla Semis. The reason? Tesla is still unableThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level […]
April 02, 2025
The French Conseil d’analyse économique (CAE) and the Franco-German Council of Economic Experts (GCEE) have published a joint statement calling on the EU to focus on decarbonizing road freight transport by abandoning support for hydrogen trucks. They urge to prioritize battery-electric trucks, whicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that […]
April 01, 2025
BYD’s off-road sub-brand, Fang Cheng Bao, has unveiled its newest entry-level model: the Tai 3. It’s a relatively compact SUV aimed at families, with an all-electric drivetrain, rugged looks, and a high-tech interior. The price for all of this? Under €18,000 in China. BYD introduced Fang Cheng This content has been archived. Log in or […]
March 31, 2025
Daimler Truck, manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, has signed a letter of intent with German start-up ARX Robotics to integrate AI-based autonomous driving systems in its military trucks. These vehicles can be controlled remotely, drive autonomously in open terrain, and communicate with other softThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that […]
March 27, 2025
Mercedes’ mid-size electric panel van, the eVito Tourer, is getting a serious battery upgrade: the panel van is now available with a 90 kWh battery and the existing 60 kWh pack. The larger pack comes from the passenger models EQV and eVito Tourer and offers up to 480 km of range. The W447 generatThis content […]
March 25, 2025
As previously announced in 2023, the Belgian federal government has created an exemption for using a tachograph in electric vans of up to 4.25 tons. Professional drivers of these heavier vans will not have to adhere to mandatory rest times, but there are some conditions. In an attempt to boost thThis content has been archived. […]
March 24, 2025
Transdev Nederland, one of the Netherlands’ public transport operators, runs buses nationwide. It has chosen Dutch bus manufacturer VDL to deliver 42 Citea e-buses for the Hoeksche Waard/Goeree-Overflakkee (HWGO) concession. Meanwhile, the last Van Hool buses after the bankruptcy are auctioned. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has […]
March 19, 2025
British start-up Longbow Motors wants to electrify the sports car segment with its Roadster and Speedster models. Both weigh under 1,000 kg, cost €100,000 or less, and will be available for sale as early as 2026. So where’s the catch? British industrial estates and car graveyards are lined withThis content has been archived. Log in […]
March 17, 2025
Renault has unveiled most of the technical data of its “mini-supercar,” the 5 Turbo 3E, which evokes the spirit of the classic R5 Turbo models. This new model is all-electric, with over 500 hp, an 800 V battery, and supercar performance in a city car package. Renault surprised friend and foe at tThis content has […]
March 17, 2025
Changan, a state-owned Chinese auto manufacturer known for its sub-brands Avatr and Deepal and its joint ventures for domestic production of Ford and Mazda models, is coming to Europe. The brand will hold a launch event in Mainz, Germany, where it will introduce the Deepal S07 to the European publicThis content has been archived. Log […]
