ANWB: ‘Electric car now costlier than ICE model in the Netherlands’

December 17, 2024

Electric vehicles are widely regarded as a cost-effective alternative to gasoline-powered cars, but that trend has officially reversed in the Netherlands. According to the latest Elektrisch Rijden Monitor by the Dutch motorists’ association ANWB, it’s now more expensive to drive an EV than a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]

Running out of cash Nikola balances on the verge of bankrupcy

December 16, 2024

Embattled hydrogen truck maker Nikola is grappling with severe financial strain as it scrambles to secure funds and stave off bankruptcy. The company has confirmed another round of layoffs this month while warning in filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it does not have This content has been archived. Log in […]

‘Only 1% of EV drivers want to go back to pure ICE, except Germans?’

December 16, 2024

Never in automobile history, and 125 years after the electric car had to surrender to the internal combustion engine car (ICE), has the yawning gap between believers and non-believers in electrification been so wide. Still, only 1% of today’s EV drivers want to return to a pure ICE car, and 4% wouldThis content has been […]

Facelifted BYD Dolphin with new powertrain to be built in EU

December 12, 2024

The facelifted version of the popular BYD Dolphin hatchback has leaked. According to registration details from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the design introduces minor tweaks, but there will be a new powertrain option. Three motor configurations, including a new This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level […]

Hyundai Inster gets €24,499 price tag in Belgium

December 11, 2024

Hyundai has commercially launched its ‘cheap’ compact EV, the Inster, in European markets, including Belgium. The Inster aims to compete with the Citroën ë-C3 and Fiat Grande Panda, with a sub-€25,000 price tag and a WLTP range of up to 370 km. The Inster is the European version of the HyundaThis content has been archived. […]

Hyundai and Kia embracing EVs drives record sales in US

December 04, 2024

Hyundai and Kia achieved record US sales in November, fueled by surging demand for electrified vehicles and strong performance in the crossover segment. Hyundai’s sales rose 8% year-over-year to 76,008 units, while Kia’s deliveries soared 20% to 70,107, marking a standout month for both automakThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a […]

Traxio: ‘Used car market continues to perform strongly in 2024’

December 04, 2024

In November 2024, 31,824 new cars were registered, or 15.3% less than in November 2023. Regarding second-hand car registrations, Traxio sees continued growth in the first eleven months of 2024 compared to previous years. In 2024, the figure for the year’s first eleven months went up to 672.625 rThis content has been archived. Log in […]

Californian governor wants to exclude Musk’s Tesla from EV incentives

November 27, 2024

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a proposal to revive the state’s electric vehicle rebate program in response to former President Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate the federal EV tax credit. However, the proposed plan includes a controversial exclusion of Tesla models, the statThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level […]

Replacing an EV battery becoming cheaper than fixing dead ICE?

November 26, 2024

By 2030, replacing an electric car’s battery might be cheaper and easier than replacing a dying classic combustion engine (ICE). At least, that’s what a new study of evolving battery prices by American startup Recurrent Motors Inc. shows. Using data from global investment banking and asset manageThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]

British research shows used EV buyers save €1,900 yearly over an ICE car

November 21, 2024

The UK’s best-selling used electric cars, even from the first generation like the Audi Q8 e-ton, could save their owners an average of £1,600 (€1,919) per year compared with their gasoline equivalents. According to a new study by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), these savings caThis content has been archived. Log in or […]

Belgian newspaper group Rossel joins Tesla-X boycott

November 20, 2024

Following the lead of individuals, several business leaders, and Hollywood celebs, Groupe Rossel, the Belgian media group behind the newspaper Le Soir and SudPresse, has announced it will no longer buy Tesla or use X because Elon Musk supports Trump. “It seems incompatible to us to implement ESG This content has been archived. Log in […]

Pressure mounts on Lynk & Co as Volvo sells full stake to Zeekr 

November 15, 2024

Volvo Cars has announced the sale of its entire stake in Lynk & Co to Geely-owned Zeekr in a deal worth approximately €710 million. This move is part of a larger strategy by parent company Geely to streamline its electric vehicle operations and shift away from an acquisition strategy to boostiThis content has been archived. […]

Several automakers weigh emissions pooling to meet 2025 CO₂ targets

November 11, 2024

Tensions are rising over next year’s new EU CO2 emission targets for the auto industry. Backed by Germany, France is pushing the European Commission to postpone the targets by one year. However, the Brussels administration maintains a firm stance. Without delay, car makers will need a significantThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe […]

Will Belgium charge up for Alpine’s new hot hatch A290?

November 07, 2024

Alpine has officially launched the A290, an electric hot hatch that ventures into more practical territory. In many respects, this car can be regarded as the modern successor to the famous Renault R5 Turbo. It is also in an emission-free guise, which is a first for the brand. Alpine unveiled its This content has been […]

Audi slashes A6 e-tron prices with new entry-level battery

October 30, 2024

The Audi A6 e-tron has become almost €12,000 cheaper overnight thanks to the introduction of a new entry-level model with a ‘smaller’ 83 kWh battery. This makes the A6 e-tron cheaper than its direct rivals, the BMW i5, and Mercedes EQE, while still offering a very reasonable 627 km WLTP range. This content has been […]

ANWB: Charging most affordable in Norway and most expensive in Switzerland

October 18, 2024

The Dutch mobility organization ANWB has studied the charging habits of its members all across Europe this summer. They researched the data of their members’ charging passes (ANWB laadpas), which have been charged 63,000 times abroad this summer. Most charging sessions were in France (24,615), GeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]

Renault’s Mobilize unveils Duo, successor to the Twizy

October 11, 2024

Renault will publicly unveil the Mobilize Duo or the next-generation Twizy at the Paris Motor Show. Like its spiritual forefather, it’s also available in a cargo version dubbed Bento. As cities worldwide strive for cleaner air and reduced traffic congestion, these two compact yet versatile electrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to […]

Traxio: ‘More new and fewer used motorcycle registrations’

October 08, 2024

Registrations of new motorcycles continued to rise during the first nine months of 2024 to 22,694 units (+2,7%) – despite the wet weather. Compared to the first nine months of 2022, the increase is even +7.4%. In concrete terms, this means that almost 1,600 more new motorcycles have been registereThis content has been archived. Log […]

Dutch RAI-Bovag figures show rapid growth spurt in electric

October 08, 2024

The latest ‘Mobility in Figures 2024-2025’ (Mobiliteit in Cijfers) report of the Dutch automotive sector’s RAI and Bovag shows the Netherlands is still one of Europe’s leading countries in rapid electrification. On a total car fleet of 9.4 million, 1.3 million cars (14%) are fully electric or have aThis content has been archived. Log in […]

Against prevalent perception, Belgian EV sales still soar

October 07, 2024

Are EV sales slowing down to near a standstill? Not in Belgium. Despite prevalent perception, EV sales are still soaring, with 96.233 new registrations in the first nine months of 2024, more than in the whole of 2023 (93,180). The same goes for second-hand EVs, 16,004 (January – September 2024) compThis content has been archived. […]