August 02, 2022
According to the registration figures released by the importer organization Febiac, the Belux car market is not yet recovering. With -5,2% oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 01, 2022
Energy provider Eneco Belgium has been refused a permit to build a battery storage site in an industrial park in Ville-sur-Haine. The municiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 29, 2022
For the first quarter of its new fiscal year, Nissan has registered a regress in benefits but stays prudently optimistic about the year to cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 29, 2022
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is entering the second phase of testing its all-important next vehicle, the fully electric Spectre coupé. All-in-allThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 29, 2022
The car manufacturing group Stellantis (14 brands) has registered a record operating margin of 14,1% for the first six months of 2022. It reThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 28, 2022
The British brand Mini, part of the BMW Group, presents the Concept Aceman, an initial preview of its future model generation’s new designThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 26, 2022
The German supermarket chain Lidl will offer the Elaris Finn two-seater in Germany and Austria at a lease price of €222 per month. It’s a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 26, 2022
After the stock market’s closing, Volkswagen announced a complete surprise on Friday evening. CEO Herbert Diess is leaving the company at thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 25, 2022
Renault’s sports car subsidiary Alpine gives a glimpse at its electric future with a concept car. The Alpine A110 E-ternité is based on tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 22, 2022
In Belgium and Europe, the sales of electrified cars represented almost one-third of total sales for the second quarter of 2022. The EuropeaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 20, 2022
The English sports car producer Lotus, now part of the Chinese Geely automotive group, has completed the construction of its vehicle plant iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 20, 2022
The GM subsidiary Chevrolet has unveiled the Blazer EV. Based on parent company General Motors’ Ultium platform, the all-electric SUV willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 20, 2022
Porsche has postponed the market launch of the all-electric Macan until 2024. That has been confirmed by Porsche boss Oliver Blume himself. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 19, 2022
Alcopa, the Moorkens family holding, has once again sold one of its automotive daughters. In 2010, it acquired Bihr (for 95%), now one of thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 19, 2022
Stellantis will alter its activities in China and deploy an alternative scheme called the ‘asset-light business model’ by its CEO Carlos TavThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 19, 2022
There are rumors that BMW has decided that the next generation of models based on the ‘New Class’ platform (‘die Neue Klasse’) planned for 2This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 18, 2022
Hyundai has unveiled the RN22e and the N Vision 74, two very different electric car studies from its N performance sub-brand. In addition, tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 17, 2022
The Chinese car company Geely has created ‘Radar Auto’, a new brand of electric ‘lifestyle vehicles’ such as pickup trucks, SUVs, and all-teThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 15, 2022
After the F-150 Lightning, Ford’s first fully electric pickup, North America’s number two car manufacturer is also planning electric variantThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 15, 2022
Volkswagen adapted its software to limit the consequences of the so-called dieselgate scandal. The problem is now that the new software is aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 15, 2022
The sales of new cars in Belgium and Luxembourg decreased by almost 16% in the first half of 2022 compared to 2021. June showed virtually thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 14, 2022
A bill currently under study in the North Carolina legislature would allocate $50 000 to get rid of free public EV chargers unless free gas This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 14, 2022
The world’s largest car industry supplier, the German Bosch Group, has announced it will invest €3 billion in semiconductors between now aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 14, 2022
Can an electric vehicle (EV) be powered solely by solar energy in the form of carried-on solar panels? The results of a Chinese team of 42 cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 13, 2022
Speed pedelec manufacturer Stromer launches a new top model and an interesting leasing scheme. The relentless activity of the Swiss e-bike mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 12, 2022
The Belgian materials technology and recycling group Umicore is investing in a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell catalyst production This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 12, 2022
Scania has delivered an all-electric truck specially designed for transporting timber to Swedish timber processor SCA, offering a gross vehiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 11, 2022
Car branch organizations RAI and Bovag have reported that one car out of five sold in the first six months in the Netherlands was a fully elThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 11, 2022
Volvo Cars is the second manufacturer in a few months to announce it will no longer be a member of the European car manufacturers associatioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 08, 2022
In the first six months of 2022, BMW Group sold 1 160 443 vehicles, 13,3% less than the same period in 2021 (when a record number was registThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 08, 2022
The Itzehoe-based German manufacturer ElectricBrands presented a camper van based on its electric light vehicle XBUS. There is also news aboThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 08, 2022
DATS 24, Colruyt Group’s energy and fuel supplier, is opening its third H2 filling station at the Researchpark in Haasrode (near Louvain). WThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 07, 2022
Chinese car manufacturer BYD is tackling the following countries after Norway with its aim to conquer Europe: the Benelux. In the NetherlandThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 06, 2022
Renault is preparing its Cléon engine plant (near Rouen, north-west of France) for the electric era. When one enters the plant, you’re welcThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 06, 2022
The multi-brand seller Dex (West-Flanders) is expanding its business into the north of France. In a time when car distribution is under presThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 05, 2022
Jaguar seems to be planning three electric SUV crossover models in the course of transforming into an all-electric brand by 2025, local mediThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 05, 2022
Was Ford saying it would only introduce electrified vehicles on the European market from now on? Yes, but no. Ford just announced that it woThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 04, 2022
The first production models of the new 7 Series have now rolled off the production lines at the BMW plant in Dingolfing, including the all-eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 01, 2022
Volvo Cars announced today it will establish a third manufacturing plant in Europe. The new state-of-the-art plant in Kosice, Slovakia, willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 01, 2022
Not everyone is suffering from the supply shortage and the effects of the war in Ukraine. Big energy companies like TotalEnergies or maritimThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 01, 2022
The ‘i’conic BMW i3 ends its production with just over 250 000 units produced in the eight and a half years of its existence. It has never bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 30, 2022
Citroën has recently communicated that their My Ami Beach Buggy, a limited edition of 50 units, sold out in just 17 minutes and 28 seconds.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 30, 2022
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, says being worried about the soaring energy tariffs. Add to that the steeply rising prices for raw materiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 29, 2022
The organizer of the Brussels Motor Show, Febiac, has announced that the anniversary edition (100) will be memorable. From 13 to 22 January This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 28, 2022
The Walloon government has reached an agreement on the new car taxation scheme that was already due for a certain time. Normally, the whole This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 27, 2022
Stellantis has invested €50 million in Vulcan Energy Resources. As such, it becomes the second-largest shareholder of the German-AustraliaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 27, 2022
More than 5 000 units of Toyota’s first fully electric model, the bZ4X, and Subaru’s sister model Solterra are being recalled because of a sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 24, 2022
The Belgian investment company Alcopa (owned by the Moorkens family) sells the remaining 40% of its shares in Astara Western Europe (formerlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 24, 2022
On a trip from Stuttgart to Silverstone, the ‘most efficient Mercedes-Benz ever’ breaks its own efficiency record and drives 1 202 km on a sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 23, 2022
In a second vote on the climate ambitions of the European Commission, assembled under the ‘Fit for 55’ umbrella, the European Parliament hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 23, 2022
Ford Europe has chosen its Valencia plant in Spain as the preferred location for vehicle assembly, based on a next-generation electric vehicThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 22, 2022
The Russian car manufacturer, Avtovaz, entirely in Russian hands since Renault has left, has started production again and launched a (very) This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 22, 2022
An earlier EU phase-out date for cars and vans with internal combustion engines would net significant savings for European drivers and hugelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 21, 2022
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) commented on the latest EU plans, part of the ‘Fit for 55’ climate package. RegardThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 21, 2022
BMW Group has announced that it will also develop and produce the next generation of electric drives at its main engine plant in Steyr, UppeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 20, 2022
California-based electric start-up Faraday Future will be able to launch its debut FF 91 model without additional funding during the third qThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 20, 2022
The joint venture between Sony and Honda for electric cars and mobility services announced in March is becoming more concrete. It will be caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 17, 2022
The premium full-electric Geely daughter Polestar is continuing to grow. Over 32 000 customer orders have been registered globally for PolesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 17, 2022
Since the US number one car manufacturer sold Opel/Vauxhall to Stellantis five years ago, its presence on the old continent has been minimalThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 16, 2022
In April, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo installed an expert committee to battle inflation and study ‘buying power and competitiveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
