BMW iX3 inaugurates ‘Neue Klasse’

September 05, 2025

With the slogan ‘the start of a new era’, BMW has just shown the first of an extensive range of models based on an entirely new platform, already known as the ‘Neue Klasse’. First in line is the iX3, the SUV variant (or SAV for ‘Sports Activity Vehicle’ as BMW likes to call it), but […]

Dacia adds LPG Hybrid 4×4 to Duster and Bigster range

September 05, 2025

Dacia is pushing deeper into electrified drivetrains with the debut of its new Hybrid-G 150 4×4 system, an LPG-compatible, all-wheel-drive hybrid setup. It will be available on both the Duster and the Bigster by the end of the year. At the heart of the new system is a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, producing 140 […]

Porsche to demo 11 kW wireless home charging for upcoming Cayenne EV

September 05, 2025

Charging your car at home on an inductive charging pad like the one for your smartphone, but somewhat bigger. Porsche will be demoing an 11 kW inductive charging solution next week at the IAA motor show in Munich, to be used with the upcoming full-electric Cayenne in 2026. Porsche claims it will be the first […]

Driving Xpeng’s G9: amazingly ‘blistering’ and generous for its price

September 04, 2025

It definitely sounds Chinese in Western ears: Xpeng. Still, it’s steadily making a name for itself, with G9 SUV, G6 SUV, and P7 sedan in over 20 European countries, with aggressive expansion plans aiming to enter 60 global markets by the end of 2025. We drove two of them on German roads, the refreshed midsize […]

Volvo sets date for EX60 reveal, targets longest range yet

September 04, 2025

Volvo is preparing to launch what could become its most important EV yet. The EX60, a midsize electric SUV set to debut January 21st, 2026, in Stockholm, will deliver the most extended range of any Volvo to date and go head-to-head with the Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan EV, and Mercedes-Benz GLC with EG Technology […]

Tesla pivots to AI and robots as EV sales tumble

September 04, 2025

Tesla has unveiled the fourth chapter of its much-hyped ‘Master Plan’, a manifesto that typically outlines a roadmap for the company’s future. However, for the first time, the plan no longer focuses solely on electric transport and clean energy. Actually, the document reads more like an essay on artificial intelligence, humanoid robots, and Elon Musk’s […]

VW’s ID.2all Concept will become ID.Polo

September 04, 2025

Just ahead of the IAA, VW unveiled its new naming strategy for electric cars. As expected, it will drop the combination of the ID. prefix and a number, as VW intends to return to the names of its “established bestsellers.” The first model to follow this approach will be the production version of the ID.2all […]

Audi Concept C previews new electric sports car

September 03, 2025

Audi has unveiled the Concept C in Milan, with a public debut scheduled for the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich next week. The sleek concept car prefigures a new electric sports car for 2027, while also heralding a new design language for the brand: “Radical Simplicity.” Audi is looking to reshape the look of its […]

CAF mega-order: Council of State auditor advises to reject Alstom’s appeal

September 03, 2025

The auditor of the Belgian Council of State has advised rejecting the cancellation appeal of train manufacturer Alstom. Alstom had gone to court against plans by the railway company NMBS/SNCB to award an order for hundreds of new trainsets to the Spanish company Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF). According to Alstom, there were several violations […]

Porsche upgrades Macan software

September 03, 2025

With the upcoming model year change, Porsche is introducing several new features and assistance systems to its electric Macan. Some of the features are also available via an update for existing vehicles. This also applies to a hardware change. Porsche says that the focus will be on innovations “that take the user experience for the […]

Is Mercedes pulling the plug on EQE Sedan and SUV in 2026?

September 03, 2025

Weak demand and dwindling profits are reshaping Mercedes’ electric plans. According to the British website Autocar, this will lead to the discontinuation of the EQE sedan and its sibling, the EQE SUV, in 2026—a remarkable decision, as these models were only released in 2022. Instead of the planned facelift, they could be facing the axe. […]

BMW shows urban BMW Motorrad Vision CE at IAA

September 02, 2025

At the IAA Mobility 2025 motorshow in Munich next week, the BMW Group is also showcasing the BMW Motorrad Vision CE, presenting a vision of the future of electric, single-track mobility in urban centers. In addition to its emission-free electric drive, the BMW Motorrad Vision CE’s standout features include the elimination of the need for […]

Smart confirms Fortwo successor with all-electric #2 due in 2026

September 02, 2025

Smart will return to its roots with a new two-seat city car that revives the spirit of the Fortwo, the diminutive model that defined the brand for more than two decades. The company, now a 50/50 joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely, confirmed that the electric-only Smart #2 will debut in late 2026 as the […]

BMW Group sells 3 millionth electrified vehicle

September 01, 2025

With the handover of a 3 Series plug-in hybrid model from the Munich plant to a customer, BMW has sold its three millionth vehicle with an electrified drive. This milestone for the company was achieved through a significant increase in sales of fully electric models and plug-in hybrid models in the first half of 2025. “With […]

New VW T-Roc versus ID.4, ICE vs BEV what to choose?

September 01, 2025

It’s here and it looks good, especially in bright yellow: the newest version of Volkswagen’s bestseller, the T-Roc. It is significantly larger, which translates into more rear-seat space and larger boot space, as well as premium tech from its larger siblings, such as the Tiguan, but still not electric. However, this might be the last […]

Porsche Cayenne EV is in the waiting room

August 29, 2025

Porsche plans to launch its second PPE-based electric SUV, following the Macan, in November. It will not present a production model of this Cayenne EV at the IAA in Munich, but further technical details of the electric Cayenne have now emerged, showing clear differences from the Macan. Porsche has been promoting the next-generation Cayenne for […]

Volvo confirms XC70 plug-in hybrid SUV coming to Europe after China debut

August 28, 2025

Volvo Cars’ new XC70 plug-in hybrid SUV will not be limited to China after all. The automaker has confirmed that the long-range model, originally unveiled with a focus on the Chinese market, will also be offered in Europe, expanding its role within the brand’s global electrification strategy. The XC70 revives one of the most familiar […]

Suzuki starts global shipments of its first electric Indian-built eVitara

August 28, 2025

Suzuki Motor Corporation has begun shipping its first battery-electric vehicle, the eVitara, worldwide. The company hosted a dispatch ceremony at its Gujarat facility in India, where the compact SUV is produced. The event drew high-level participation, underscoring the importance of the launch for both Suzuki and India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Gujarat Chief Minister […]

BYD ships first Thai-made EVs to Europe in bid to dodge tariffs

August 27, 2025

China’s BYD has started exporting electric cars from its Thai factory to Europe. In anticipation of the start of its production site in Hungary, the Chinese EV maker uses this bypass to skip its 17.4% excess tariffs. As products imported from Thailand into the EU are exempt from import levies, the new route is expected […]

Peugeot 308 gets new nose and more electric range

August 27, 2025

Peugeot’s C-segment hatchback and station wagon have undergone a facelift. The 308 and 308 SW receive a new, striking nose, along with other cosmetic updates. Under the hood, most of the news comes from the electric E-308, which gets a new battery, boosting electric range by nearly 10 percent. Peugeot has always been strong in […]

Mazda presents its European charging app

August 27, 2025

‘Mazda Charging’ is designed to give European Mazda drivers easier access to public charging. It is developed in partnership with the Swiss company autoSense. Its launch coincides with that of the new Mazda6e, which has now arrived for delivery in Europe. The dedicated app is rolling out across Europe this month, and according to Mazda, […]

New Audi Q3 Sportback PHEV has up to 119 km of EV range

August 26, 2025

Audi’s third-generation compact SUV, the Q3, is once again available as a Sportback, featuring a more elegant, coupé-like shape. The new model is available with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain from launch, featuring a large battery that delivers an electric driving range of over 100 km. After launching the all-new Q3 a few months ago, Audi […]

Nio slashes next-gen flagship ES8’s price by 25% ‘to survive’ (update)

August 26, 2025

Chinese premium EV maker Nio has revealed the new price of the third-generation flagship SUV ES8 (sold as the EL8 in Europe), the biggest electric SUV on the market, and while the car is bigger and supposed to be better on the new 900-volt platform, the price is cut by 101,800 yuan (€12,155) or 25% […]

New Jeep Cherokee shuns electric drivetrains (for now)

August 25, 2025

Jeep has launched the 6th-generation Cherokee, its mid-size SUV for the US, built in Mexico. The all-new model adopts the new retro-modern design language of the brand and gets a hybrid drivetrain. While its platform is suited for fully-electric powertrains, Jeep has opted to wait it out. Every one of Stellantis’s new platforms is suited […]

New Nissan Micra compact BEV starts at €29,250 (update)

August 25, 2025

After a break of almost four years, there’s a successor for the Nissan Micra. The small car will only be launched on the market with an electric drive and is set to be the start of a major product offensive by the Japanese manufacturer in Europe. The starting price in Belgium will be €29,250. The […]

Will Nissan’s Renault Twingo twin be called Wave?

August 25, 2025

We already knew that Nissan would also have its version of Renault’s smallest EV, the Twingo, coming in 2026. After earlier rumors suggesting that Nissan might revive the Pixo badge, it now seems that the small electric city car will be called Wave. After redesigning the Alliance, Renault and Nissan are leveraging their agreement to […]

Is Antwerp-based e-truckmaker Windrose facing bankruptcy? 

August 22, 2025

Windrose Technology, the Chinese electric truck developer headquartered in Antwerp, might face insolvency. One of its senior executives publicly accused the company of failing to pay employees, while staging misleading announcements. Windrose’s Director of Customer Success and Operations, Kyle Maki, wrote on LinkedIn that the company is now 90 days behind on payroll and has […]

Is buying EVs straight from China delivered to your door a smart move?

August 22, 2025

Chinese electric cars tend to be sold at half the price in their homeland than in Europe. If a company like China EV Marketplace announces it is launching a new door-to-door service for European customers, enabling them to purchase road-legal EVs directly from China, and handling most of the annoying stuff for you, is it […]

KTM sells its car division to Belgian Verlinvest

August 22, 2025

The Austrian motorcycle and sports car manufacturer KTM is in dire straits. It has to reorganize and sell its car division to Verlinvest, the investing firm of the well-known Belgian family De Mevius. KTM is known as a motorcycle manufacturer, but twenty years ago, it launched the X-Bow, a barchetta-style open sports car designed to […]

Dark Knight meets electric drive: Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition

August 22, 2025

Indian vehicle manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra is rolling out an electric SUV that looks more at home in Gotham City than on Mumbai’s streets. Meet the BE 6 Batman Edition, a limited-run vehicle developed in partnership with Warner Bros. As Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy inspires it, it is very cinematic indeed. And it saves […]

Lamborghini Fenomeno takes hybrid performance to the next level

August 20, 2025

Lamborghini has unveiled its first ‘Few Off’ model of its new hybrid era in the shape of the Fenomeno. This Revuelto-based supercar amplifies its hybrid V12 powertrain to well over 1,000 horsepower, making it not only the most powerful Lamborghini to date, but also the fastest. Lamborghini has a rich history of creating special models […]

Can-Am’s electric quad can tow more than ICE sibling

August 19, 2025

Can-Am, known for its light terrain vehicles, three-wheelers, and quad bikes (ATVs), has launched the new Outlander Electric ATV. The electric quad bike gets the same in-house developed electric drivetrain as the group’s electric motorbikes and snowmobiles, making it more capable than its combustion counterparts. Can-Am is part of the Canadian BRP group (Bombardier Recreational […]

Farizon expands SV range with double cab and taxi variants

August 19, 2025

Farizon’s SuperVan, or SV, is getting two new model variants. The mid-sized van is now able to accommodate up to seven passengers in the Taxi configuration, or up to six people in the Combi spec, which still retains a functional cargo space of up to 5 m³. Both variants were introduced in Hong Kong and […]

From Belgian comics to cars: Geely debuts the Smurf micro-EV

August 18, 2025

Geely Group’s Livan Automotive has pulled the covers off its latest entry in China’s booming micro-EV segment. It bears a name that is all too familiar to the Belgian public: the Livan Smurf, named after the beloved comic characters from Peyo, is a compact, four-seat hatchback priced to compete directly with bestsellers like the Wuling […]

VW and Xpeng expand cooperation, now also for ICE cars

August 18, 2025

Volkswagen and its Chinese partner Xpeng have been developing a joint E/E architecture, set to be integrated into the Wolfsburg-based carmaker’s EV platforms CMP and MEB. Now, both companies have decided to extend the partnership to include plug-in hybrids and internal combustion engine models. These will be plug-in hybrid and ICE models sold exclusively in […]

BMW plans new center for special paintwork

August 18, 2025

A new ‘Center for Special and Individual Paintwork’ is about to be built at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. Over the next two years, an investment of more than €30 million will enable the construction of a new southern extension to the existing paint shop. Construction is scheduled to commence in September 2025, with the new […]

Polestar 3’s Guinness World Record: 935 kilometers on a single charge

August 14, 2025

Polestar has etched its name into the record books, with a standard version of the 3 covering 935.44 kilometers on a single charge, claiming the Guinness World Record for the longest distance driven by an electric SUV without recharging. Sedans like the Lucid Air or the Mercedes EQS covered even more distance in the past. […]

IEA predicts lower oil prices in 2026 due to oversupply

August 14, 2025

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has once again lowered its global oil demand growth forecast for 2025 to 680,000 barrels per day (bpd), down from previous estimates of around 700,000 bpd. This reflects oversupply and weak consumption across major economies like China, India, and Brazil. This marks the slowest demand growth since 2009, excluding the impact […]

Are EV totems the future of charging – or just a taller way to sell ads?

August 13, 2025

A new kind of charging station is cropping up in the US — and you can’t miss it. Quite literally. Dubbed ‘EV totems’, these tall poles pair electric vehicle chargers with high-definition advertising screens mounted several meters above the ground. The idea is part infrastructure upgrade, part digital billboard. Blink, the American firm rolling out […]

Is BMW planning to compete with Mercedes G off-road?

August 13, 2025

BMW plans to expand its lineup with a rugged utility model to challenge the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Production of the rock crawler is scheduled for the second half of 2029 at BMW’s plant in Greer, South Carolina, US, two people with knowledge of the plan told Automotive News. A BMW spokesperson declined to comment on […]

Arval: ‘Smaller BEVs lead the company cars ranking’

August 13, 2025

According to Arval Mobility Observatory, three smaller BEVs lead the list of most ordered company cars at leasing and mobility solutions company Arval. Although the BMW iX1 remained the number one in the second half of 2024, it has now been overtaken by the Kia EV3 and the Skoda Enyaq. “We knew these smaller BEVs […]

BYD kicks off production of rugged Fang Cheng Bao Ti7

August 12, 2025

BYD’s latest model in the Fang Cheng Bao range, which produces rugged-looking SUVs, has started production in China. The Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 is the second-largest model in the range and sports a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. It may also come to Europe under the Denza umbrella. The Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 takes over the same […]

Toyota to withdraw Prius from Dutch market after nearly three decades

August 12, 2025

After 28 years, the curtain is coming down in the Netherlands on one of the world’s most iconic hybrids: the Toyota Prius. From September, the model will be removed from the line-up. Outside the Netherlands, the Prius will remain in production and on sale. The decision draws particular attention as the current generation of the […]

Ford introduces new ‘Universal EV platform’ and a new production system

August 12, 2025

At Ford, they’re talking about a new ‘Model T moment’. That’s how important they estimate the venue of the ‘Universal EV Platform’ linked with a new production system that reduces weight, parts, and cost. The American car manufacturer is preparing to launch a family of affordable electric vehicles based on this new Ford Universal EV […]

BYD’s 3,000 hp Yangwang U9 Track Edition shatters horsepower record

August 11, 2025

BYD’s luxury performance brand Yangwang is preparing to unleash one of the most powerful electric cars ever built. New regulatory filings in China reveal a Track Edition of its U9 supercar boasting more than 3,000 hp. Lotus Evija and Rimac Nevera: beware! China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) regularly discloses models ahead of […]

Hyundai launches first EV specially for China

August 11, 2025

As part of its 2024 joint venture with BAIC, Beijing Hyundai will launch the EO in September, its first EV developed specifically for China. The production model of the electric SUV, formerly known as the Elexio, will be called the EO and is scheduled to hit the Chinese market in September 2025. Beijing Hyundai reportedly […]

GM and Hyundai to build new electric van in US by 2028

August 08, 2025

The deepening ties between General Motors and Hyundai for the American market are materializing. Their new vehicle collaboration will kick off with a jointly developed electric van launching by 2028 in the US, followed by four additional zero-emission models. The van—intended to sit beneath GM’s existing BrightDrop lineup—will be based on a Hyundai platform, likely […]

Nissan launches new Micra EV in EU at €29,250 (update)

August 08, 2025

Nissan has announced prices for the electric Micra, which was presented in May. After the UK, where it starts at £22,995, the same price as the R5 Electric, with which it shares its technology, the price is set in Belgium at 29,250. That’s 5,000 euros more than the R5 e-tech base version here, but this […]

Xpeng’s new P7 surges: 10,000 orders in under seven minutes

August 07, 2025

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has set a new internal sales record with the launch of its new-generation P7 saloon, drawing more than 10,000 pre-orders just 6 minutes and 37 seconds after bookings opened. The response marks the fastest uptake for any Xpeng model to date. It highlights Xpeng as a new force to be […]

Snail tactics for Chevy Silverado EV’s range world record of 1,059 miles

August 06, 2025

Its size and bulky design speak against it, but General Motors managed to set a record with a range for the Chevrolet Silverado EV. The pickup clocked up an astonishing 1,059.2 miles, or 1,705 kilometers, on a single charge. That’s the longest distance ever driven by an electric road car without plugging in. That figure, […]

New ‘electric face’ sign of better powertrain diversifiction at Mercedes-Benz

August 05, 2025

The best-selling Mercedes-Benz SUV is going electric, and it’s bringing a new style with it. Mercedes promises the new GLC EV “redefines” the face of the luxury brand. At the same time, it serves as a signal of Mercedes’ powertrain diversification. It’s no secret that Mercedes-Benz’s somewhat egg-shaped EQ electric cars haven’t caught on. Despite […]

Renault stays committed to HEVs and BEVs

August 05, 2025

Renault will stay resolute in its commitment to full-hybrid (HEVs) and electric cars (BEVs), essentially dismissing the usefulness of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as it transitions to a fully electrified range. Renault has just been crowned the number two car manufacturer in Europe, behind Volkswagen, but now ahead of Toyota, in the first half of 2025. […]

Will UN summit in Geneva produce groundbreaking plastics treaty?

August 04, 2025

Negotiations between 175 countries will begin tomorrow in Geneva, Switzerland, on an international and historic treaty aimed at drastically reducing plastic pollution. A legally binding treaty is expected to be ready within two weeks, marking a breakthrough comparable to the Paris Climate Agreement. Plastic pollution is a massive environmental problem. From plastic bags in the stomachs of sea […]

Stellantis, also hit by Trump’s tariffs, sees new CEO vowing for ‘tough decisions’

July 31, 2025

New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa promised “tough decisions” to turn around the money-losing automaker, a raft of new and returning models, and a fresh executive team eager to “roll up our sleeves” and build on encouraging signs in the first half of 2025. But he and CFO Doug Ostermann, speaking to analysts on July 29 from Stellantis […]

Mercedes to launch electric GLC at IAA before 2026 EV offensive

July 30, 2025

Mercedes is gearing up for the launch of its next generation of electric vehicles. The all-new electric GLC will make its world debut at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, alongside the prototype of the VLE minivan. And by next year, at least three other models should follow. Mercedes has given a sneak preview of […]

Mary Kay goes electric with pink Cadillac Optiq

July 28, 2025

Mary Kay Cosmetics Incorporated, the famous American cosmetics company known for rewarding its best salespeople with a pink Cadillac, now offers them an electric version. Mary Kay Ash (born Mary Kathlyn Wagner, May 12, 1918 – November 22, 2001) was an American businesswoman and founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc. The company was founded in […]

Kia details the PV5’s 16 modular variants

July 24, 2025

Kia held the PV5 Tech Day in Gwangmyeong, South Korea, where it detailed the specific technology and modular assembly behind its first commercial vehicle, the PV5. Thanks to a customer-led approach, up to 16 variants of the mid-sized van are available, ranging from basic cargo versions to wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The Kia PV5 was launched earlier […]

Opel Mokka GSE has been unleashed for the street

July 24, 2025

After launching the Rally version, Opel has now unveiled the production Mokka GSE. It features the same 280-hp electric drivetrain from its Peugeot, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, and Abarth cousins, with a sporty appearance and the bright yellow flashes that are typical for the brand. Stellantis initially offered its punchy 280-hp electric motor only on the […]

Renault holds ground in first year-half despite difficult market

July 23, 2025

Renault Group’s global sales increased by 1.3% in the first half of 2025, with passenger car sales in Europe up 5.4% in a flat market, the automaker announced on Tuesday. In Europe, Renault’s sales increased by 8.4% to 394,278 units, Dacia’s sales rose by 1.1% to 308,957, and Alpine’s sales jumped 89% to 4,871 units. […]

JLR postpones market launch of electric models

July 22, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover is postponing the launch of its upcoming all-electric models, including the Range Rover Electric. According to The Guardian, an English newspaper, deliveries originally planned for the end of 2025 will now not commence until 2026, with Jaguar also experiencing delays. JLR will launch its first fully electric models from its own production […]

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