Citroën’s Christmas present: another 1 000 My Ami Buggy’s

December 23, 2022

Did you miss your Citroën My Ami Buggy? Most probably, the 50 produced specimens were sold out in… 18 minutes. Now, Citroën has decided This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota produces 5th generation hybrid powertrain in Europe

December 22, 2022

Toyota has announced a €77 million investment for producing fifth-generation hybrid powertrains at its Poland and UK plants. The powertraiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car importer D’Ieteren takes over Jennes dealerships (update)

December 20, 2022

Via its daughter Sopadis, D’ieteren Auto wants to take over the dealerships owned by the Jennes family in the eastern part of the Vlaams BraThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Belux CEO: ‘We want to double our BEV sales in 2023’

December 20, 2022

During a press conference previewing the Brussels Motor Show of next January, BMW Belux CEO Alexander Wehr declared that he foresees doublinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mobile inductive charging on trial in Germany

December 19, 2022

For the first time in Germany, dynamic wireless charging technology for electric vehicles is being tested in practice. The main actor of theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis thinks about producing small EVs in India

November 28, 2022

European car manufacturers struggle to produce affordable EVs in Europe and to make it a profitable business. That’s why Stellantis boss CarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW will also produce batteries in Debrecen

November 28, 2022

BMW has announced that it will build assembly lines for the high-voltage batteries next to the new vehicle plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes USA offers power upgrade via subscription

November 25, 2022

Mercedes-Benz USA has posted a new product called ‘Acceleration Increase’ on its online shop’s website. The new service costs $1 200 for oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ZF presents new electric drives

November 23, 2022

The German supplier ZF presented a new generation of electric drives for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. With numerous innovatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Is VW readjusting its e-strategy?

November 23, 2022

Persistent rumors exist that the VW brand is about to replan its product strategy for further electric models fundamentally. According to soThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ABB E-mobility raises over €200 million for further growth

November 22, 2022

Swiss/Swedish technology group ABB has raised CHF 200 million (± €204 million) for its E-mobility division. Shares to raise said capital This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ACEA’s 9-month overview of car registration and production

November 21, 2022

In October 2022, new passenger car registrations continued their upward trend (+12,2%) in the European Union, with 745 855 units sold. HowevThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First Fisker Ocean rolls off the line at Magna plant in Austria

November 18, 2022

The production of the Fisker Ocean has started on schedule at the contract manufacturer Magna in Graz (Austria). However, this production ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW CEO Blume questions new EV factory in Wolfsburg

November 18, 2022

According to German media sources, the new Volkswagen Group boss Oliver Blume is questioning the construction of the new electric car plant This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CEO Thierry Bolloré leaves Jaguar Land Rover

November 17, 2022

Jaguar Land Rover Chief Executive Officer Thierry Bolloré has today announced his resignation from the company for personal reasons, leavinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fifth generation of Toyota Prius unveiled

November 16, 2022

The biggest car manufacturer in the world, Japanese Toyota, persists in its ‘self-charging’ hybrid technology approach and launches the fiftThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Brilliance expands battery production in China

November 15, 2022

The Chinese joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) has announced an investment of some € 1.4 billion in the expansion of its electrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW already sold 500.000 ID EVs

November 15, 2022

Volkswagen seems to be on track with the electrification of its vehicle fleet. One year earlier than planned, the company delivered 500 000 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar doubles turnover but still loses money

November 15, 2022

The electric car manufacturer Polestar achieved a turnover of €420,8 million in Q3 of 2022. Compared to the same quarter of 2021, PolestarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo’s EV flagship EX90 finally unveiled

November 10, 2022

Yesterday, Volvo Cars unveiled the EX90 in Stockholm. The revamped e-SUV and XC 90 successor is exclusively electric and boasts numerous newThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars goes completely electric: Aurobay divested to Geely

November 09, 2022

Volvo Cars announced years ago that its strategic goal was to become fully electric by 2030. In line with those strategic ambitions, Volvo CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ZF Saarbrücken: from producing transmissions to electric drives

November 08, 2022

The German automotive supplier ZF will, as a part of its ‘Next Generation Mobility’ strategy, convert its transmission plant in SaarbrückenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hummer EV sold out for two years, supply chain problems persist

November 07, 2022

General Motors’ Hummer EV, in both pick-up and SUV formats, is “sold out for two years or more”, according to GMC Global Vice President This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW: ‘the Group is on track for a successful transformation’

November 04, 2022

BMW Group has communicated a 23% increase in its net benefit for Q3 of 2022. While sales won’t reach record heights again, the financial figThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car sales tend to pick up, BEVs are fastest growers

November 03, 2022

In the Belux market, 30 541cars were registered last month, a 21,6% increase compared to October 2021. However, the high figures from beforeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM confirms ‘non-traditional’ return to Europe

November 03, 2022

General Motors has confirmed its return to Europe with electric cars. This can be deduced from the announcement that Jaclyn McQuaid has beenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW sells more, earns less; Porsche does better

October 31, 2022

In the third quarter of 2022, VW Group sold 2,2 million cars, 24% more than the year before. Turnover rose comparatively to € 70,7 billionThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Mossel extends its reign into East Flanders

October 28, 2022

Until now, East Flanders was still a blank spot for the Dutch Van Mossel Automotive Group in Flanders. With the take-over of Autogroep ServaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota’s second EV, the bZ3, is only for China

October 26, 2022

Toyota, the world’s number one car manufacturer, has announced a second EV in the bZ (beyond Zero) sub-brand, an all-electric sedan called tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW bets on (at least) two horses, EV and FCEV

October 26, 2022

The BMW Group has presented plans on how to expand the capacities for EV component production. At the same time, CEO Oliver Zipse declares tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New car sales: light at the end of the tunnel?

October 25, 2022

As the third quarter of 2022 finally ended with a positive sales figure in Belgium and Luxembourg, the importer association Febiac dares to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Paris Motor Show was not really ‘Mondial’ anymore (update)

October 25, 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the Paris Motor Show ‘Mondial de l’Auto’ last week. But in the wake of the difficulties almost This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM introduces GMC Sierra EV, its third electric pick-up

October 24, 2022

General Motors is introducing another all-electric pickup truck. Like the previous combustion model, the Sierra EV runs under the GMC brand This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault bounces back in Q3

October 24, 2022

At the end of last week, Renault published a turnover of €9,8 billion for the third quarter of the year. When you don’t consider the RussiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD finally attacks European market

October 21, 2022

The Chinese manufacturer BYD has finally launched its attack on the European market. After starting in Norway two years ago, BYD now wants tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW invests $1,7 billion in EV production in the US

October 20, 2022

On Wednesday, the BMW Group announced a $1,7 billion investment in its US operations, including $1 billion to prepare for the production of This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nissan and Renault to rethink Alliance? Update

October 19, 2022

Nissan and Renault are thinking of restructuring the Alliance Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi. Renault is planning to reduce its stake in Nissan aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rolls-Royce Spectre: the ‘flying lady’ changes her focus

October 19, 2022

Rolls-Royce Motor revealed its Spectre yesterday. It’s a fully electric grand coupe, the first fully electric car of the historic super-luxuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

McLaren surrenders: it will also make an SUV

October 14, 2022

In an interview with the British Car magazine, McLaren CEO Michael Leiters has confirmed that, finally, also McLaren concedes to the pressurThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault creates new subsidiary ‘The Future is Neutral’

October 14, 2022

The French car manufacturer Renault Group creates another new subsidiary called ‘The Future is Neutral’. The company will be dedicated to thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alpine’s Alpenglow concept is also a brand manifesto

October 13, 2022

At the Paris motor show, the Mondial, Renault’s sporty sub-brand Alpine is showing the Alpenglow concept, a car ” that is the starting pointThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar 3 finally revealed

October 13, 2022

After quite a few ‘pre-release’ messages, Polestar has finally revealed much more of its oncoming big SUV, the Polestar 3. The fully electriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.