August 12, 2026
BYD’s latest Seal 06 is becoming much more relevant to Europe than the bargain-priced Chinese EV we wrote about last year. The 2027 model combines a larger battery, 800-volt architecture, much faster charging, and up to 630 km of Chinese range, while its domestic entry price has barely moved. When BYD launched the full-electric Seal […]
August 12, 2026
The Belgian army will stop buying Chinese-built service cars for its top brass from September, citing growing concerns over espionage and cybersecurity. The decision means the DS 9, a French-branded luxury saloon built exclusively in China, will no longer be procured for the general staff. The case illustrates how quickly the security debate around connected […]
August 11, 2026
Punctuality for domestic trains operated by the Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB has improved significantly. In July, these trains achieved a punctuality rate of 94.6%. This is the best result since July 2021. Rail network operator Infrabel and NMBS/SNCB have not explained this improved punctuality. Still, the main improvement lies primarily in system robustness – […]
August 11, 2026
Scientists have run the numbers, and the result isn’t exactly a pat on the back for the internal combustion engine. A study published in Science shows that replacing a functioning gasoline car with an EV cuts lifetime carbon emissions by 58%. Even if that gasoline car is only a year old. Also, the old “drive […]
August 11, 2026
Last year, the Belgian air traffic control provider Skeyes handled 1,035,084 flights, an average of about 2,740 per day. With this total of over 1 million, it has returned to 2019 levels – pre-pandemic – for the first time. Compared to 15 years ago, there are 20 times as many reports of safety-related incidents, but […]
August 10, 2026
The Belgian Interfederal Screening Committee, a body tasked with ensuring that major investments by foreign, non-European organizations do not lead to geopolitical surprises, has decided to block the acquisition of the Ostend-based helicopter operator Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen (NHV) by a Chinese investor. These concerns relate to “risks to national security, Belgium’s strategic interests, and possible […]
August 07, 2026
At 11:00 on Friday morning, Hyundai Belux announced a new blacked-out flagship version of the Ioniq 9. At 11:02, Kia Belux followed with a Black Edition of the EV9. Two minutes apart, two large three-row electric SUVs, two black editions, and two brands belonging to the same Hyundai Motor Group. Coincidence? The interesting part is […]
August 07, 2026
The Belgian railway operator Infrabel deliberately schedules the most extensive construction projects for the summer because there is less commuting to work or school during that time. With fewer commuters, fewer trains are needed, allowing Infrabel to close more tracks simultaneously without bringing the entire network to a standstill. Here is an overview of the construction […]
August 06, 2026
Belgium’s leading automotive organizations are preparing to move into a common headquarters in Diegem. FEBIAC says its twenty employees will transfer to the new House of Mobility from October 1, with the official inauguration scheduled for November 26. The federation of vehicle manufacturers and importers is driving the project, which will unite manufacturers, leasing companies, […]
August 06, 2026
An increasing number of Dutch people living in the border region with Belgium are filling up their tanks in Belgium, according to research by ABN AMRO. By now, approximately 15 percent of gasoline consumption in that region has shifted to Belgium. The Dutch are flocking to Belgium to fill up their tanks, now that the price […]
August 06, 2026
Due to a recent ruling by the Council of State, all bike- and e-scooter-sharing operator in Brussels will lose their licenses on September 1. In response, Brussels Mobility announced that it is inviting all operators in the sector to a mid-August meeting. But it now appears that the Brussels government is aiming for a transition […]
August 06, 2026
Starting this autumn, young drivers in France will no longer be allowed to drive powerful cars. France is banning young drivers from operating a vehicle “with engine power exceeding a specified threshold.” This ban applies to any car a novice driver operates, including borrowed or rented vehicles. The trigger is a series of serious accidents involving young […]
August 05, 2026
On Tuesday, August 4, the Brabo III high-voltage line in the Port of Antwerp was officially opened, with the Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) and Dutch Minister Rob Jetten in attendance. Elia and TenneT have inaugurated the Brabo project – an upgrade to the electricity interconnection between Belgium and the Netherlands – in […]
August 05, 2026
High fuel prices, an Ebola outbreak in East Africa, and strikes by third parties led Brussels Airlines to have a difficult start to 2026, with an adjusted operating loss of 70 million euros. This represents a 50% decline compared to the same period last year. In response, the airline has scrapped its fleet expansion plans. […]
August 05, 2026
Belgium may be home to Antwerp, one of Europe’s largest refining and diesel-trading hubs, but that does not give Belgian motorists access to cheaper fuel. Diesel produced in Antwerp is traded at international north-western European prices, which are determined by global supply, refinery availability, transport costs, and geopolitical tensions. That global market is now flashing […]
August 04, 2026
Leapmotor is preparing to launch the A05 in China on August 10, a compact electric hatchback that will be sold internationally as the B03. With dimensions close to the Geely E2, two LFP batteries, and a potential European price near €20,000, it could become one of the sharpest value propositions in Europe’s affordable EV market. […]
August 04, 2026
According to research by the telecom regulator BIPT, Bpost is by far the most eco-friendly parcel delivery service in Belgium. BIPT was commissioned to map out the environmental footprint of parcel delivery in the country. According to the BIPT study, Bpost performs remarkably well compared to other parcel services. The reason? Bpost is investing heavily in […]
August 03, 2026
On the Chaussée de Malines/Mechelsesteenweg, between the Quatre-Bras/Vierarmen intersection and Avenue des Fougères/Varenslaan in Wezembeek-Oppem, work has begun on the construction of a new bike path. The bike path will connect the Quatre-Bras/Vierarmen intersection on the Ring with the E40. The route runs largely along the Brussels Ring Road between Tervuren and Zaventem. In this […]
August 03, 2026
In one out of four traffic accidents in Belgium involving pedestrian injuries, the person responsible flees the scene. Cyclists also frequently fall victim to hit-and-run accidents. Although most perpetrators are caught, the phenomenon remains alarmingly widespread, the Vias Institute reported on Sunday. Belgium has the worst record among its neighboring countries for hit-and-run crashes involving pedestrians. In […]
August 03, 2026
After eight days of blood, sweat, and tears, the Innoptus Solar Team can finally claim victory. They are incredibly proud to have concluded their American adventure by achieving the goal they set out with a year ago: clinching the overall victory. “We knew that a great deal of work would have to be done on the […]
August 03, 2026
Brussels was once one of the first European cities where shared e-scooters took off in a big way. At its peak – much to the chagrin of those who envied it –there were more than 20,000 e-scooters available for anyone to grab throughout the city. But now the fun is over, and so is that […]
July 31, 2026
On Wednesday, the Belgian Innoptus Solar Team grabbed first place in the American Solar Challenge, and one day later, it maintained that position despite a significant change in weather conditions. On Thursday, the Belgian team finished 38 kilometers ahead of their Dutch rivals from Delft. Today, two days before the end of the American Solar Challenge, […]
July 31, 2026
The rapidly growing Ghent-based energy company EnergyVision is taking over the supply of gas and electricity to households from DATS 24, a subsidiary of Virya Energy, the energy division of the Colruyt retail group. The acquisition covers approximately 33,000 connection points (EANs), corresponding to about 18,000 customers. The exact purchase price has not been disclosed. […]
July 31, 2026
Electric car sales recovered strongly in the second quarter of 2026, with Europe emerging as the fastest-growing major market. However, Belgium’s figures reveal a more nuanced picture. The country remains one of Europe’s leaders in battery-electric market share, but growth is slowing, and adoption remains heavily dependent on company cars. The latest figures come from […]
July 30, 2026
On Wednesday, we reported that the Belgian Innoptus Solar Team grabbed first place on the fourth day of the American Solar Challenge. Today, the team announced that its position in the race remained unchanged, despite a significant change in weather conditions. Calculated risk The grey sky and thick fog – far from ideal for charging […]
July 30, 2026
In mid-July, the new Brussels Council of Ministers formally gave the green light to the redevelopment of General Meiser Square in Schaerbeek, popularly known as Misery Square. The original plan was to begin the redevelopment in the spring of 2025, but the current goal is to start construction by the summer of 2027. For a long […]
July 30, 2026
BMW Group is stepping up cost reductions and organizational reforms after a sharp deterioration in profitability during the first half of 2026. The German premium carmaker insists that demand remains healthy in Europe and that its Neue Klasse electric offensive is gaining momentum. Still, weaker sales and pricing in China, tariffs, and rising depreciation are […]
July 29, 2026
The Jewish organization Nico Gunzburg Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the NMBS/SNCB railway company and the Belgian state in Brussels, according to the newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws. The organization is seeking compensation and an acknowledgment of guilt for the deportations that took place during World War II. Research by historian Nico Wouters shows that […]
July 29, 2026
On the fourth day of the American Solar Challenge, the Belgian Innoptus Solar Team took first place. What began as a major setback turned into a surprising turnaround. Once the team was on the road, it faced several challenges. The route was full of hills, which really put both the vehicle – Infinite Apollo – […]
July 29, 2026
Climate change has long since ceased to be an abstract threat, and yet politicians hardly ever mention it. More than thirty years after the first alarm bells were raised, the political establishment still shrugs off the extreme temperatures. “Two thousand people are dead, yet not even a minute of silence was observed,” said Jean-Pascal van Ypersele […]
July 28, 2026
Electric cars are no longer welcome in the rooftop parking lot of the Carrefour supermarket in Kraainem, a municipality in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The ban is in place because EVs are heavier and therefore have a greater impact on the building, according to the newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws. According to Carrefour, there […]
July 28, 2026
In the second quarter of this year, the Brussels-Capital/Ixelles/Elsene local police caught 46,610 drivers speeding. In total, from April through June, the Brussels police checked the speed of just over 11 million drivers. This means that approximately 0.4% of all drivers checked were found to be speeding. The figures confirm the upward trend in Brussels […]
July 27, 2026
Volvo Cars has applied to register the EX50 name in Europe, fuelling speculation that the Swedish manufacturer is preparing a new electric SUV to replace the current EX40. Such a model would be particularly important for Belgium, as the EX40 is built at Volvo’s Ghent factory, while the company’s new plant in Košice, Slovakia, has […]
July 27, 2026
Starting December 14, Eurostar trains from London will also stop in Antwerp. Eurostar trains traveling in the opposite direction – from the mainland to London – will not stop in Antwerp because border and security checks cannot be conducted there. British passport control takes place at Brussels-South. The direct connection is especially convenient for those […]
July 24, 2026
Last week, the Flemish government reached an agreement on subsidies for regional airports – a long-standing “headache” because these airports have been operating at a loss for years despite receiving operating subsidies. Pursuant on this agreement, the Flemish Parliament was provided with documents for debate in the Finance Committee. However, the document also inadvertently included […]
July 24, 2026
Figures from the European statistical office Eurostat show that renewable energy accounted for more than a quarter (26.2%) of final energy consumption in the European Union in 2025. A year earlier, that figure was 25.2%, and the EU binding target for 2030 is 42.5%, with an ambition to reach 45%. Eurostat calculated that the EU share […]
July 23, 2026
Today marks exactly 100 years since the Belgian Parliament passed the law establishing the National Society of Belgian Railways, or NMBS/SNCB. It is therefore time to look back on a century of railway history, but also to look ahead to the next chapters in the history of Belgian railways. For while some 3,800 trains run […]
July 23, 2026
More than half (51%) of Belgian SMEs are feeling the impact of rising energy and mobility costs and expect further increases. Companies in the secondary sector, construction, and logistics, in particular, are feeling the pressure mount. Yet, compensation for employees remains the exception rather than the rule. Research by HR service provider SD Worx shows that only […]
July 23, 2026
Renault Group entered the second half of 2026 with revenue still growing, even as worldwide vehicle sales came under pressure. Its latest financial update showed first-quarter revenue rising by 7.3% to €12.53 billion, while newly published figures reveal that global sales slipped by 0.4% in the first half. Against that mixed backdrop, Belgium and Luxembourg […]
July 22, 2026
Last June, Western Europe was hit by the most widespread heat wave on record, and several countries in Southern Europe are currently still grappling with persistent, intense heat and wildfires. UNECE, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, then called on countries in Europe, North America, and Central Asia to urgently make their transportation infrastructure […]
July 22, 2026
The board of directors of parent company Lufthansa has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. Maggio will replace Dorothea von Boxberg, who is leaving the company on August 31 to join BMW. Maggio (48), an Italian national, has been a member of the ITA Airways board of directors since January 2025, […]
July 22, 2026
Brussels Airlines CEO Dorothea von Boxberg is swapping aviation for the automotive industry. From 1 September 2026, she will join the Board of Management of BMW AG, taking responsibility for Human Resources and Real Estate, and will become the group’s Labor Relations Director. The move is more than a conventional change of sector. At BMW, […]
July 21, 2026
Volvo Cars commits to the future of its Ghent factory, the Swedish car manufacturer’s headquarters announced on Wednesday. The company has reached an agreement with the Belgian federal and Flemish governments for support and financing measures totaling up to €119 million. The arrangements are documented in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The package aims to […]
July 20, 2026
The Belgian national railway company NMBS/SNCB is looking for a new operator for the former Plopsa space at Antwerp Central Station. Plopsa Station has been vacant since January of this year after operator Studio 100 shut it down due to a lack of visitors. NMBS/SNCB is now launching a market consultation for the site, which […]
July 20, 2026
The flight tax for flights longer than 500 km, which the Belgian government had planned to raise from 5€ to 10€ starting in 2027, has ultimately been set at 7€. The inner cabinet decided it. “This change better protects Wallonia’s economic interests while also meeting the federal government’s budgetary targets”, says the office of Walloon […]
July 16, 2026
Brugel, the Brussels energy regulator, has outlined the framework and timeline for a comprehensive reform of distribution network tariffs. Notably, Brussels has opted for a model of its own that differs from those in Flanders and Wallonia. While Flanders bases its billing exclusively on your peak power (kW), regardless of when you consume it, Wallonia […]
July 16, 2026
From 1 May next year, drivers, Belgian and international alike, will need a digital road tax sticker (‘road vignette’) to drive on motorways and regional roads in Belgium. Last Friday, the country’s three regional governments announced that foreign motorists should contribute to the maintenance of the country’s roads, agreeing to introduce a new road vignette. […]
July 16, 2026
Volkswagen officially unveiled the production ID. Cross on 15 July, turning the compact electric SUV previewed earlier this year into a showroom model. The European market launch is scheduled for autumn 2026, while Belgian customers can already order the 52 kWh Life and Style versions. The entry-level Trend is expected to become orderable in early […]
July 15, 2026
The Belgian retail group Colruyt is selling a majority stake in its in-house developed autonomous pallet trucks. The buyer of 70% of Colruyt’s research and development activities related to autonomous pallet trucks is KION, a German forklift specialist that was already partially involved in the project. In fact, this is a strategic partnership in which […]
July 14, 2026
The Belgian company John Cockerill Hydrogen has unveiled its first hydrogen electrolyzer designed and manufactured entirely in France. The unveiling took place in Belfort at McPhy’s industrial site, which John Cockerill Hydrogen acquired last year, along with some of its staff and patents. The 30-metric-ton unit enables the production of decarbonized hydrogen from water. Push […]
July 14, 2026
Of the 16 million euros in fines issued in 2025 for fare evasion on the Flemish public transportation company De Lijn, half have already been collected. Due in part to increased inspections, the total amount of fines issued has nearly tenfold since 2020, rising from approximately 1.13 million to more than 16 million euros. Actual […]
July 14, 2026
The market for new motorcycles grew by 13.2% in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year – with 16,368 new vehicles, this is the highest growth level in fifteen years. Thanks in part to the Brussels Motor Show, 2026 got off to a strong start. According to the mobility federation Traxio, increases […]
July 13, 2026
BYD has officially unveiled the European version of the Denza Z at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. CEO of BYD, Stella Li, and former F1 champion Jenson Button took the wraps off the sports car that intends to go head-to-head with the Porsche 911. Or rather, the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore. Because the driveline is fully […]
July 10, 2026
The Dutch company Giga Storage has secured almost €700 million in financing to construct Europe’s largest battery park in Dilsen-Stokkem (Belgium) – 3.5 times the size of the current record-holder, the battery park Engie commissioned in Vilvoorde late last year. The ‘Green Turtle’, as the gigantic project will be called, is intended to store enormous quantities of electricity […]
July 10, 2026
The June heat wave led to a notably higher excess mortality rate in Wallonia and Brussels than in Flanders. Experts point to a combination of factors: geographic conditions, the urban heat island effect, socioeconomic vulnerability, housing quality, and possibly air pollution. Because no matter how you look at it, poverty has long been linked to […]
July 09, 2026
The number of speed pedelecs registrations in Belgium rose sharply in the first six months of the year, by more than 8,000 units. This is according to figures from the mobility federation Traxio. This sharp increase is mainly attributable to military personnel. Recently, they have also been able to lease a bicycle following an expansion […]
July 09, 2026
A fully autonomous driving Maserati Granturismo from AIdoptation has been granted permission to legally cruise the E313 and E314 at 120 km/h. At the same time, the person in the driver’s seat does something else entirely. This is the first time that Level 4 driving has been permitted on public roads anywhere in Europe. […]
July 09, 2026
Shock absorber manufacturer Tenneco, better known by the brand name Monroe, is set to lay off 120 employees at its Sint-Truiden plant – 101 manual workers and 19 white-collar staff. The dismissals would reportedly be phased from September 2026 until the end of 2027. The announcement had been anticipated for some time, but the company confirmed its […]
July 08, 2026
Biodiversity in Belgian coastal waters has changed fundamentally over the past few decades due to global warming. Typical cold-water species, such as brown shrimp, gobies, and herring/sprat, are now far less abundant, whereas warm-water species (like the venomous lesser weever) and comb jellies are thriving. This is shown by research conducted by biologist Ward Stellamans […]
July 08, 2026
The Brussels government is looking for a date for a second car-free Sunday, and the process isn’t going smoothly. Social media, in particular, where Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt (Groen) is coming under fire, especially from mainly anti-Good Move civic groups, is fanning the flames. The reason for the commotion? The coalition agreement stipulates […]
