March 31, 2025
China’s fourth-largest carmaker, state-owned Changan, set foot ashore in Mainz, Germany, last week for the debut of its European introduction. In its homeland, it has launched presales for a fourth model of its Avatr car brand, the 06 sedans. Avatr is backed by two other Chinese tech giants: CATL and Huawei. The Avatr 06 is […]
March 31, 2025
Hakan Samuelsson, who led Volvo to multiple records for vehicle sales and profits during his ten years as CEO, will take over as chief executive again on April 1st. Samuelsson will succeed Jim Rowan, who will step down on March 31st and leave the Volvo board on the same date. Samuelsson (74) served as Volvo […]
March 31, 2025
BMW has opened an additional body shop for its factory in Regensburg. In the new production hall in Neutraubling, the manufacturer currently produces about 120 car bodies per day. This is because the plant’s output is constantly increasing, with more than a third of electrified cars already rolling off the production line in 2024. The […]
March 28, 2025
Peugeot is returning its famed GTi badge, but not as you know it. This time, it’s attached to an all-electric version of the 208 supermini, marking the brand’s first foray into sporty EVs. The carmaker’s newly appointed CEO, Alain Favey, confirmed the move and said the revival is part of an effort to reconnect with […]
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 generation of […]
March 27, 2025
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has confirmed that it will release a fully electric version of its Micra this year, the car’s first all-electric generation. The EV will be built by Nissan’s long-time partner Renault in France and will share the same platform as the electric R5. Two other Nissan EVs have also been announced. Meanwhile, […]
March 27, 2025
SAIC, the mother company of the now Chinese MG brand, unwrapped last October in China the fully electric MG ES5, a compact SUV, to succeed in the currently still popular MG ZS EV in Europe. And it’s ready to wash ashore on the Old Continent in the UK first, in April, for a base price […]
March 26, 2025
BYD has officially unveiled the Sealion 05 EV, a compact all-electric SUV aimed squarely at the mass market, strengthening its growing Ocean lineup and reinforcing its aggressive pricing strategy in the global EV race. Whether the model comes to Belgium remains a question mark. Officially launched in China yesterday, the Sealion 05 EV starts at […]
March 26, 2025
Geely brand and former Volvo sibling Lynk & Co, known in Europe for its monthly subscription model, is launching a new global flagship PHEV model: the six-seater SUV ‘009’. It’s opening for pre-sales now in China, with four trim levels offered and prices ranging from 330,000 to 435,000 yuan (42,105 – 55,500 euros). It is […]
March 25, 2025
Stellantis is under increasing pressure as thousands of customers report persistent issues with the onboard chargers in its electric vehicles across Europe. Since 2019, owners of Peugeot, Opel, DS, and Citroën models have been dealing with a recurring defect that renders their vehicles unable to charge via standard AC stations, forcing them to rely exclusively […]
March 25, 2025
China’s fourth-largest carmaker, state-owned Changan, has set foot ashore in Mainz, Germany, last Friday as the first step in its ‘European invasion’ in ten markets to start on the Old Continent in the following years. Its EU parts headquarters will be in the Netherlands. The group showed its electric SUV, Deepal S07, as its first […]
March 24, 2025
In January, BMW Group announced it continued its growth path in 2024, delivering 426,594 fully electric vehicles to customers and achieving BEV-sales growth of +13.5 %. Now that more figures are available of its all-time competitors at the premium home front, Mercedes and Audi, it’s clear that they sold more EVs than those two combined. […]
March 21, 2025
“Our sales in Europe will make a big jump starting in March and April,” says Stella Li, Vice-President of the Chinese car manufacturer BYD. The carmaker still wants to expand its offer of PHEVs and BEVs, including a very affordable entry-level model. Meanwhile, Europe is investigating the financial aid the company got to build its […]
March 21, 2025
Tesla has met its recall, which an over-the-air update can’t fix. The company must reserve all 46,096 Cybertrucks built to date after reports that stainless-steel body panels could detach while driving due to faulty adhesive. This raised safety concerns and further complicated the electric pickup’s rocky launch. The American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration disclosed […]
March 21, 2025
A few days before first deliveries on March 29th, Chinese premium EV maker NIO started customers tests in China with its new flagship ET9 sedan that is to take on the ‘crème de la crème’ of the German premium competition. With a starting price of 788,000 yuan (€100,340), including the battery pack, it is Nio’s […]
March 20, 2025
Surprisingly, SAIC Motor’s daughter MG will launch a completely new version of its MG4 EV. This car sells well overseas but has very low sales in China. The new version is larger than the previous one and has a brand-new design. This might signal that the company decided to start all over again with its […]
March 19, 2025
Tesla’s turbulent start to 2025, fueled by CEO Elon Musk’s political narrative, is lashing back at its owners. These face not only repercussions from activists throwing eggs and dog excrement at their cars but also higher running costs. For a brand that once set the pace for the global electric vehicle market, Tesla’s past few […]
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 with failed sports car projects from hopeful […]
March 18, 2025
Stellantis is partnering with Swedish startup Luvly to explore its innovative flat-pack vehicle production method. This method could dramatically reduce manufacturing and transportation costs and prove a worthwhile Western alternative to Chinese low-cost production. With the Citroën Ami and its siblings at Opel (Rock-e) and Fiat (Topolino), Stellantis has already explored the market for microcars. […]
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 the end of […]
March 17, 2025
BMW is preparing for an aggressive product rollout. As part of its annual earnings call, the carmaker unveiled plans for more than 40 new and updated models by 2027, starting with the highly anticipated Neue Klasse iX3. The German automaker is betting on this next-generation EV technology to reverse a 4% drop in global sales […]
March 12, 2025
Three Toyota EVs will be on the market soon, and three more will be available by 2026. Luxury brand Lexus also promises three new EVs within twelve months. Nevertheless, the world’s number one car manufacturer won’t change its ‘multi-pathway’ approach. For Toyota, Europe is significant. It may sell ‘only’ 1.2 million cars on the old […]
March 11, 2025
Mercedes has begun the final winter testing of its new generation of luxury MPVs on the all-new VAN.EA (electric) and VAN.CA (combustion) platforms. This new model will be the successor to the current V-Class and EQV minivans, with a focus on more comfort on board and a more advanced electric drivetrain. Winter testing is one […]
March 11, 2025
Zeekr, a Chinese conglomerate Geely’s sub-brand, has revealed some winter testing photos of its upcoming flagship SUV. The Zeekr 9X will be the brand’s first ‘Super Hybrid’ after initially offering only BEVs. It will be available in two variants: the 9X and the even more luxurious 9X Grand. Zeekr first announced the arrival of its […]
March 11, 2025
Volkswagen has announced that its upcoming entry-level electric vehicle, the ID.Every1, will be produced in Portugal, as part of affordability push. Expected to hit the market in 2027 with a price tag of around €20,000, the compact city car will be built at the company’s Palmela factory, located 40 kilometers south of Lisbon. The announcement […]
March 11, 2025
It mimics its predecessor, one of the first bikes with an auxiliary motor from 120 years ago, but it’s brand-new: the Belgian iconic motorcycle brand Saroléa’s first speed pedelec. It is fast, although legally limited to 45 km/hour, with two motors with 1,200 Watt peak output combined and a range of up to 130 kilometers. […]
March 11, 2025
The BMW Group is launching a newly developed digital nervous system for all drivetrain variants and vehicle segments. It is more intelligent, powerful, and efficient and will be rolled out in the Neue Klasse models for the first time. Four high-performance computers, called ‘Superbrains,’ consolidate the computing power for the most crucial customer functions: infotainment, […]
March 11, 2025
American car manufacturer Ford is supporting the transformation of its European business with fresh capital for its German subsidiary. The US manufacturer announced a capital injection of up to 4.4 billion euros, which is intended to ensure the “financial stability of Ford-Werke GmbH.” At the same time, it cancels an important guarantee, which worries the […]
March 10, 2025
Dongfeng-Honda, the Japanese manufacturer’s Chinese joint venture, has launched the ‘premium’ S7 electric SUV. The first of Honda’s next-gen electric vehicles, it aims to compete with the Tesla Model Y thanks to its 650-km range, up to 476 hp, and modern technology on board. To put it mildly, Honda has not been at the forefront […]
March 10, 2025
The BMW iX has been the German carmaker’s longest-running fully electric model since 2021 and has sold over 130,000 units worldwide. It’s time for an update and the start of production at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing. BMW promises 25% more drive power and improved efficiency, resulting in a 701 km (WLTP) range for […]
March 07, 2025
Maserati has officially canceled the MC20 Folgore, its long-planned all-electric supercar, due to a lack of demand. A company spokesperson confirmed the decision, which comes as the Italian luxury automaker faces a financial downturn and reevaluates its electrification strategy. Initially slated to be one of six electric Maseratis set to hit showrooms in the short […]
March 07, 2025
Chinese carmaker Xpeng has started rolling out its highly anticipated 2025 model lineup, and the latest addition is a refreshed version of its flagship SUV, the G9. This SUV, also available in Europe, is exciting as stakeholder Volkswagen intends to build derivatives of the model. The new G9’s LiDAR-based driving assistance aid swap is among […]
March 07, 2025
The world’s number one automaker, Japanese Toyota, is aiming its arrows on the world’s biggest auto market with the bZ3X electric SUV, introduced in China at 109,800 yuan or some 14,000 euros. The Chinese elbowed each other out of the way, crashing the server with more than 10,000 orders in an hour. It’s Toyota’s cheapest […]
March 06, 2025
Renault daughter Alpine is currently testing its ‘sport fastback’ A390 in severe winter conditions in northern Sweden. The car will be officially presented on May 27th in its home turf, the Alpine factory in Dieppe near the Atlantic coast. “We are in Lapland to finalize the development in extreme conditions of the future A390, the […]
March 06, 2025
After the first teaser info, and a leak of a picture from Volvo’s Belgian division yesterday, the Swedish car maker finally took the wraps off its new sedan ES90. It’s the first all-electric offering from Volvo in this segment. And the Swedes tried their best to give the Audi A6 e-Tron, BMW i5 and Mercedes […]
March 06, 2025
At a big event on Wednesday, Volkswagen showed its concept of the €20,000 BEV it wants to launch by 2027, the VW ID. Every1. The name gives away the whole idea: with this small BEV, ‘Volks-Wagen’ wants to become the manufacturer of ‘the car for all people’ again. With the series model, which will follow […]
March 05, 2025
Last year, fewer bicycles were sold in the Netherlands than in the past ten years. The bicycle market grew steadily between 2016 and 2020, but sales have declined since the peak in the latter year. This is evident from figures from trade organizations Bovag and RAI Association. Sales peaked in 2020 when more than 1.1 million […]
March 05, 2025
In the past month of February, slightly fewer second-hand cars were registered, but noticeably more private individuals were interested in new cars. According to Filip Rylant, spokesperson for Mobility Federation Traxio, “In February, 60,047 used cars were registered, a slight decrease of -0.5% (or 308 units) compared to February 2024, but 6,852 (+12.9%) units more […]
March 05, 2025
After promising ‘dozens’of new or refreshed models by the end of 2027, Mercedes has unveiled more details of its product offensive for the coming two years. The German manufacturer will launch over a dozen all-new models, eight facelifts, and two concept cars that will further expand the model range. Mercedes has faced a rough 2024, […]
March 04, 2025
As Volvo gears up for the full release of its new flagship sedan, ES90, tomorrow, the Belgian division accidentally uploaded an image of the latest model on its web page. The electric sedan, which is bound to break the brand’s barriers in charging and autonomy, unveils itself as a mix between the Polestar 2 and […]
March 03, 2025
Xpeng, the Chinese electric car manufacturer founded in 2014 and with a presence in Europe, has updated its most popular G6 model. The electric SUV coupé, a rival to the Tesla Model Y, gets a refreshed design, updated technology, and new battery options with super-fast charging. The Xpeng G6 was officially launched in 2023 and, […]
February 28, 2025
Kia held its EV Day 2025 in Tarragona, Spain, where it unveiled every detail of its very first commercial vehicle: the PV5. The mid-size van will be available in several body styles, including a passenger and camper version, with a flexible interior and a range of up to 400 km. After showing us the exterior […]
February 28, 2025
While European carmakers one after another slink off with their tail between their legs, abandoning their fully electric goals and pushing hybrid ICE instead, South Korean Kia goes straight ahead with its electric flagging zeal. At the brand’s 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain, it unveiled its latest weapons to conquer that part of […]
February 27, 2025
BMW Group Plant Munich is gearing up to launch the ‘Neue Klasse’ in the summer of 2026. Three new production halls are being built for the body shop, assembly, and associated production logistics during the ongoing operations. “For the production start of the Neue Klasse, we will have a state-of-the-art plant in Munich characterized by […]
February 26, 2025
The BMW Group has halted its plan to manufacture electric Mini cars at the Oxford plant in England. Two all-electric models were due to roll off the production line at Oxford next year, but this has now been postponed. The BMW Group announced in 2023 that it would build two new all-electric Mini models in […]
February 26, 2025
Li Auto, the young Chinese car manufacturer that first made headlines with the Li Mega electric minivan, has unveiled its second all-electric model and its first electric SUV: the Li i8. The manufacturer has compared its newcomer to the Tesla Model Y, hinting at a three-row interior. Li Auto came into the spotlight with its […]
February 26, 2025
Lynk & Co, the Chinese-Swedish brand now majority-owned by Geely’s daughter Zeekr, is launching the 08 plugin-hybrid compact SUV in selected European markets in June, a year and a half after its release in China. The company says this version will have a 200 km WLTP pure electric range, the first to accomplish that in […]
February 24, 2025
Exactly 1,150 Tesla cars smashed the world record ‘Tesla Light Show’ on Sunday evening, February 23rd, 2025. At 7 p.m., the cars put on an impressive show with light and sound in Brustem (Sint-Truiden, Limburg) – the largest synchronized Tesla light show ever. The Droneport runway in Brustem provided the backdrop for the world record attempt. […]
February 21, 2025
Renault’s low-cost daughter, Dacia, has started developing a new European electric city car (A-segment). The model will be offered at around €18,000, probably also thanks to its close relationship with the Renault Twingo E-Tech. “Dacia wants to complete the development of the small electric car within 16 months,” Renault Group boss Luca de Meo told […]
February 21, 2025
Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz revealed plans to cut costs by several billion euros or 10% by 2027. Car production will be reduced from 2.5 million units to ±2.2 million in 2027. At the same time, the company wants to become “leaner, faster, and stronger”. Group earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached €13.6 billion (2023: €19.7 billion), […]
February 20, 2025
Following the compact EV4, Kia has also unveiled the design of its first commercial vehicle, the PV5, ahead of the Korean manufacturer’s EV Day 2025 at the end of February. The Kia PV5 will be available in a Passenger and Cargo version, built on the new Platform Beyond Vehicle architecture. The Kia PV5 was first […]
February 20, 2025
It‘s a bit like the butcher who asks, can it be a little more? The Black Badge Specter might be tempting if you’re in for a fully electric Rolls Royce: a four-figure torque output (1075 Nm), with a record 485 kW (659 hp) of power, makes it the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history. Unlike the […]
February 20, 2025
Volvo Cars will officially launch the ES90, the sedan counterpart to the EX90 SUV, on March 5th. The new sedan is software-defined and based on the so-called Superset tech stack, a single set of hardware and software modules underpinning all future electric Volvo cars. The ES90 is designed to evolve and improve continuously through core […]
February 19, 2025
Mitsubishi is set to return the Grandis nameplate, though not as the spacious MPV it once was. Instead, the new Grandis will be a rebadged version of the Renault Symbioz, aligning with the company’s strategy of leveraging Renault platforms under their alliance agreement. The Grandis will slot above the ASX in Mitsubishi’s lineup and be […]
February 18, 2025
Yesterday, Citroën asked 236,900 owners of a C3 or DS3 in the north of France to stop using their car until the airbags are replaced. The Takata-made airbags can cause serious injuries by exploding uncontrolled and dangerously. Other manufacturers, such as VW, Nissan, BMW, Toyota, and several others, have already recalled millions of vehicles equipped […]
February 18, 2025
Peugeot is taking the next step in its electrification strategy by introducing more powerful, all-wheel drive versions of its electric SUVs, the e-3008 and e-5008. A new five-seat variant of the e-5008 is set to debut, catering to customers who prioritize cargo space over passenger capacity. Until now, Peugeot’s fully electric e-3008 and e-5008 have […]
February 18, 2025
Last week, the Mercedes EQB for the 2021 to 2024 model years was recalled in the US after several vehicle fires. Now, the German Federal Motor Transport Authority’s recall database shows that the sister model EQA is also affected. Mercedes, authorities, and suppliers’ investigations revealed that the cause was probably a problem with the high-voltage […]
February 18, 2025
Chinese tech giant Huawei and automotive leader SAIC Motor are set to debut their first co-developed electric vehicle under the newly established brand Shangjie. According to reports from local media, the inaugural Shangjie model will be derived from SAIC’s sub-brand Roewe, specifically the ES39 project. Like Sony in Japan (with Afeela), Huawei in China is […]
February 17, 2025
Kia has unveiled the design of its compact electric saloon and hatchback EV4 ahead of the brand’s EV Day 2025, which is set for February 27th. We get a good look at every angle of both body styles, but the EV4’s technical details and interior design remain a mystery. Kia promised us the production version […]
February 17, 2025
The BMW Vision Driving Experience (VDX) serves as a rolling test rig for the drivetrain and driving dynamics management technology developed especially for the Neue Klasse, the next generation of BMW vehicles. BMW refers to it as the ‘Heart of Joy.’ The prototype car put the Heart of Joy’s capabilities to the ultimate endurance test […]
