March 13, 2025
Europe’s pride in battery manufacturing, Northvolt, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, marking a major setback for the EU’s efforts to compete with Chinese dominance in the electric vehicle battery market. Despite years of substantial investment from automakers, financial institutions, and government subsidies, the company failed to secure the $1 billion needed to sustain operations […]
March 12, 2025
Thanks to some information shared by Volkswagen Group boss Oliver Blume, we have a better idea of the performance level that Lamborghini’s first electric car will achieve. This all-new model is set to arrive by 2029 and promises power levels of well over one megawatt (1,360 hp), possibly up to 2,000 hp. Initially, Lamborghini promised […]
March 12, 2025
The Air France-KLM Group and Lufthansa aim for a stake in Spanish airline Air Europa. According to Spanish online media El Confidential, they have each submitted separate bids to enter Air Europa’s capital for 300 million and 240 million euros, respectively. Air Europa is Spain’s third-largest airline after Iberia and Vueling. The airline also operates […]
March 12, 2025
Volkswagen’s profit dwindled by one-third last year due to slow demand and a cooldown in the Chinese market. But the salary of its CEO, Oliver Blume, rose. Will the near future relieve the ongoing problems at the German car giant? Volkswagen’s net profit plummeted 30.6% in 2024 to €12.39 billion. Europe’s largest automaker grapples with […]
March 12, 2025
Tesla shares tumbled more than 15% on Monday, suffering their worst single-day drop since 2020. The electric vehicle maker is grappling with plunging sales, and its valuation has been halved since December to roughly $700 billion (€640 billion). The trend marks a dramatic reversal from the optimism that followed Donald Trump’s election victory. To help […]
March 12, 2025
Nissan, the Japanese car manufacturer, has decided to change its leadership. The current CEO, Makoto Ushida, will leave at the end of the month. Ivan Espinosa, previously head of planning, will take over as CEO from the 1st of April. Ushida is said to have taken responsibility for the company’s economic crisis and the failed […]
March 12, 2025
Another car-sharing company is pulling out of Belgium. German provider Miles Mobility will leave the country entirely just two years after entering the market, citing rampant vandalism, misuse, and theft – issues particularly severe in Brussels. Margins aren’t strong enough to compensate for the rotten apples. The company announced on Tuesday that it will gradually […]
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
The Brussels public transport company MIVB/STIB has already made more than 440 bus and streetcar stops wheelchair accessible. Many metro stations have also been adapted for persons with reduced mobility. In 2025, about half of the 2,223 above-ground pre-metro stations and bus stops have been made more accessible to persons with reduced mobility, subject to […]
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
In 2025, Flanders plans construction works at 43 locations on the highway. Just like last year, much attention will again be paid to renovating bridges, viaducts, and tunnels. Twenty of the 43 construction sites are essential for renewing or replacing bridges or tunnels. The sites with the most significant impact on traffic are in Antwerp, […]
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
Brussels-based holding company D’Ieteren enjoyed a record year with over a billion euros in pre-tax profits. The importer of VW vehicles and parent company to auto glass repairer Belron/Carglass, among others, came in at 1,065 billion euros in 2024. That’s 9.6% better than in 2023. Total sales also rose 3.5% to 12.07 billion euros. More […]
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
Volvo Group, the company behind Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks, has shared the 2024 sales results of both truck brands. And it has been a productive year, with positive figures overall, making Volvo Trucks the heavy truck market leader in Europe, both in electric trucks and overall. Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks have been pioneers […]
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 Flemish government wants to open the new Scheldt tunnel of the Oosterweel connection on January 1, 2030, a year earlier than planned. The intention of the earlier opening is to absorb part of the rising costs, which have arisen mainly due to the PFAS contamination in the 3 M region. Gap of €800 million […]
March 10, 2025
Volvo’s flagship electric SUV, the EX90, is set for a significant technological upgrade. The carmaker is preparing to transition to an 800-volt electrical architecture, which will significantly improve the vehicle’s charging speed, bringing it in line with Volvo’s latest electric model, the ES90. The EX90, which only recently began reaching customers in key markets after […]
March 10, 2025
The Belgian Federal Public Service for Economy has won a legal battle against the German transport company Flixbus. As part of a European investigation, the economic inspectorate discovered that Flixbus was guilty of various forms of greenwashing on its Belgian website. This is the first time in Belgium that the FPS Economy has obtained a company’s […]
March 10, 2025
Virgin Group’s British businessman and billionaire Richard Branson wants to raise 700 million pounds (834 million euros) from investors to launch a train service between Brussels, Paris, and London to rival Eurostar, reports the Financial Times business newspaper. Virgin expects to tune the trains as early as 2029, initially from London to Paris and Brussels […]
March 10, 2025
Formula One will officially welcome the 11th team on the grid in 2026, as Cadillac, backed by General Motors, has now been formally granted entry into the sport. The long-anticipated final approval follows an extensive review process by Formula One Management (FOM) and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). It marks a historic moment for […]
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
Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, posted a net profit of 317 million euros last year, down 5% from 2023. The drop in profits is due to the suspension of services from ElecLink, the high-voltage cable linking France and England through the Channel Tunnel. Competition from ferries also played tricks on Getlink. EuroTunnel, Getlink’s subsidiary […]
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
The Norwegian Transport Ministry is planning to ask the Norwegian Public Roads Administration to prepare legislation to allow municipalities to establish zero-emission zones (ZEZ). It will give the latter the possibility to reduce emissions and push for cleaner transport. The Administration will specifically look at the technical, legal, and practical aspects. It also stresses that […]
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
Brussels Airlines posted another record profit last year thanks to a “very successful” second half of the year. Adjusted operating profit (ebit) went up 11% to 59 million euros, a new record. The airline also expects “significant growth” for this year. “During the first half of the year we faced some challenges, which did not allow […]
March 06, 2025
A total of 2,310 new speed pedelecs (+were registered in the first two months of 2025. That is an increase of 6.5% compared to the same period in 2024, when 2,169 units were registered. This increase is largely due to the number of leasing contracts, which have increased by 26.6% compared to 2024 – from […]
March 06, 2025
European fast-charging specialist Electra has opened its first operational station in Capellen, Luxembourg, a well-known ‘tank’ stop for Belgian and Dutch drivers heading south on holiday. The company is active in nine European countries—Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria—and has 426 stations and 2,520 charging points. The new charging station […]
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
Chinese battery and car giant BYD is adding a pair of extra ‘drone-eyes in the sky’ to its luxury off-roader Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8 to make venturing beyond the asphalt even more fun. The drone has a docking station on the car’s roof and can follow the vehicle at a speed of up to […]
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
Belgian Trends-Tendances magazine reports that Spanish-listed train builder CAF has won a tender to build hundreds of trains for Belgian railroad company NMBS/SNCB. French player Alstom, which is firmly entrenched in Belgium, missed out on the contract worth more than 3 billion euros, even though it was cheaper than the Spanish competitor. According to La […]
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
Flemish public transport company De Lijn paid more than 70,000 euros in fines last year for violations of low-emission zones (LEZ), a multiple of the 2,350 euros from 2023. A total of 384 fines were involved. Especially Antwerp and Ghent, together with Brussels, the only three active LEZ in Belgium, were mainly responsible. In Antwerp, […]
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
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi’s CEO, William Lu, is currently in Spain, where he told the Chinese press Jiemian that he will tour Europe’s car markets in the coming days to prepare for the launch of its EVs on the Old Continent starting in 2027. He wants to see firsthand how Chinese EV makers are doing […]
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
Swedish-Chinese electric carmaker Polestar has secured a new loan of up to $450 million (€420 million) as it grapples with ongoing financial pressures and strives to turn a profit by 2026. Local Chinese media also reported that the company aims to downscale its Chinese operations and relocate production to South Korea, Europe or the US. […]
March 04, 2025
According to the NGO Transport and Environment, almost one in two new buses (49%) sold in Europe in 2024 had zero emissions—electric or hydrogen—exceeding the objectives set by the European Union on CO2 standards for buses and making city buses one of the early success stories of the European Green Deal. Fuel cell buses comprised […]
March 04, 2025
According to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Brussels could weaken the CO2 target for car manufacturers in 2025. It is also holding out the prospect of a new battery subsidy. She explained that she wanted manufacturers to achieve the CO2 target over the next three years instead of this year, as initially planned, […]
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 04, 2025
In February 2025, 40,161 cars were registered in Belgium and Luxembourg, a decrease of 8.1%. Importer federation Febiac and the federal service Mobility & Transport point out that for the first time since 2014, the market of individual buyers is again slightly more significant than the professional market. BEVs increased their share to one-third of […]
March 03, 2025
On April 1st, Flemish public transport company De Lijn will adjust its fares. As announced, the prices of all products are going up. A standard ticket will now cost 3 euros instead of 2,50 euros. According to the travelers’ organization TreinTramBus, De Lijn’s increase in fares comes at a terrible time for travelers. “Suddenly, there […]
March 03, 2025
More than 500 doctors have called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to uphold the planned 2035 phase-out of combustion engines, warning of serious health risks if the policy is weakened. The doctors criticized efforts to soften carbon dioxide (CO2) emission limits, arguing that delaying the transition would endanger public health. Road traffic […]
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, […]
March 03, 2025
Commercial lunar lander Blue Ghost 1 from the American space company Firefly Aerospace successfully landed on the moon on Sunday. It is the second private lunar lander in history to land on the moon’s surface successfully. Flight controllers in Austin watched as the Blue Ghost descended on the moon’s surface and erupted in cheers as […]
March 03, 2025
Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën, the joint venture between the Chinese and French manufacturers, has launched a new-energy vehicle (NEV) brand in China: Hedmos. The new brand hopes to revive the manufacturer’s sales figures with affordable electrified models, starting with an all-electric SUV for around €15,000. Dongfeng is one of the four biggest state-owned car manufacturers in China. […]
March 03, 2025
The latest J.D. Power 2025 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study reveals a marked increase in EV owner satisfaction, with BMW emerging as the undisputed leader in the premium segment. The BMW iX secured the highest satisfaction score among electric vehicle (EV) owners, followed closely by the BMW i4, underscoring the brand’s dominance from […]
March 03, 2025
The former CEO of Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, suddenly left the company at the end of last year. Today, his severance pay has been published, amounting to €12 million, divided into a €2 million departing fee and a €10 million bonus. Last year, Tavares was paid €23.1 million in total, 37% less than the €36.5 million […]
March 03, 2025
The nine-day railroad strike at Belgian public railroad company NMBS/SNCB has only just ended, and the next one is already coming: some railroad unions have announced 18 strike days over the next five months. The reason for the social unrest at the railway company is the new federal government and its reform plans. These include […]
March 03, 2025
Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned has opened its 37th station in Belgium in Hoeselt, midway between Hasselt and Liège along the E313 highway. It has two chargers, suitable for four charging bays, each with a maximum capacity of 400 kW. Fastned says electric drivers can charge their cars here with green electricity from the sun 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
For years, the Brussels Capital Region has been demanding compliance with Brussels noise standards to limit noise pollution at Brussels Airport. The French-speaking court of first instance in Brussels has once again condemned the Belgian state for the excessive nuisance caused by night flights over the capital. At the same time, it increased the penalty […]
February 28, 2025
Consumer association Test Aankoop/Test Achats has filed a complaint with the economic inspection against twelve driving schools because their general terms and conditions are unacceptable. Some of them even violate the law. Test Aankoop/Test Achats recently investigated the general terms and conditions of 13 driving schools and identified various forms of abuse and even violations […]
