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 In the NetherlandThis content has been archived.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 When one enters the plant, you’re welcThis content has been archived.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 In a time when car distribution is under presThis content has been archived.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SUV crossover models in the course of transforming into an all-electric brand by 2025, local mediThis content has been archived.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 Ford just announced that it woThis content has been archived.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7 Series have now rolled off the production lines at the BMW plant in Dingolfing, including the all-eThis content has been archived.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 The new state-of-the-art plant in Kosice, Slovakia, willThis content has been archived.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 Big energy companies like TotalEnergies or maritimThis content has been archived.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 It has never bThis content has been archived.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their My Ami Beach Buggy, a limited edition of 50 units, sold out in just 17 minutes and 28 seconds.This content has been archived.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.
June 16, 2022
In the US, Ford will recall some 49 000 Mustang Mach-E EVs for a possible battery problem. As a result, the manufacturer has asked its dealeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 15, 2022
Michigan (US) based battery start-up Our Next Energy (ONE) has signed an agreement with BMW Group to integrate its Gemini battery technologyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 14, 2022
Car manufacturing group Stellantis (a fusion between FCA and PSA) has announced that it will withdraw from the European manufacturers assoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 13, 2022
The Belgian Agoria Solar Team has beaten the world record of driving 12 hours continuously in trying to cover the longest distance ever for This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 10, 2022
Is solar power coming into the automotive business too? The Dutch manufacturer Lightyear has rebaptized its One into 0 (zero) and is ready fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 09, 2022
Porsche has taken over Fazua, a light and compact drive systems manufacturer for e-bikes. The take-over follows Porsche earlier taking a 20-This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 09, 2022
Dr. Alexander W. Wehr is moving to Belgium to become President and CEO of BMW Group Belux. He will succeed Eddy Haesendonck, who decided to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 09, 2022
At the ‘Unstoppable Impulse Event’ in Sitges near Barcelona, Cupra previewed three electrified models to be launched before 2025. Mother comThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 08, 2022
Hyundai will soon cease production of the first Ioniq, the model that received a name that became the electric sub-brand afterward. AccordinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 08, 2022
Geely’s daughter and Volvo’s sister Polestar has revealed the first entire picture of its Polestar 3, its first SUV. There’s also a date annThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 07, 2022
As of 1 September 2022, Sigrid de Vries will assume the position as the European car and truck manufacturers association’s new Director-GeneThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 07, 2022
Next week, the Fisker Ocean debuts in Europe. From now on, American customers can reserve Fisker’s second model, the Pear (for Personal ElecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 07, 2022
May hasn’t brought relief for the car market in Belgium and Luxembourg. Compared to the same month last year, car sales declined by 16,7%, fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 07, 2022
The BMW Group has laid the foundation stone for its new electric car plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The company invests more than one billion eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 02, 2022
Ford is taking the next significant step in its transformation in Europe. Martin Sander becomes General Manager, Ford Model e, for Ford in EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 02, 2022
Mercedes-Benz has presented the new generation of its popular SUV model GLC. Only electrified drives are used, which means at least a 48-volThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 31, 2022
The all-new model from DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) was set for a digital launch today following several teasers. Still, the automaker releaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 31, 2022
Daimler Truck has built the first prototypes of the battery-electric long-distance truck eActros LongHaul and plans to test them on public rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 30, 2022
The startup Vaeridion from Munich wants to build small electric airplanes with space for two pilots and nine passengers. In contrast to the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 30, 2022
The Chinese battery giant CATL will be supplying BMW with cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles starting from 2025. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 30, 2022
The Swiss manufacturer Micro Mobility has revealed more details on the individual variants of the Microlino light electric vehicle (LEV) in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 28, 2022
While the Renault management is trying to get everybody on the same line regarding the possible division of the company into two separate enThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 27, 2022
The German car manufacturing group Volkswagen pays £ 193 million (€ 226 million) to 91 000 British car owners as a settlement in the soThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 27, 2022
BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA), the joint venture between BMW Group and the Chinese manufacturer Brilliance has for the first time establisThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 25, 2022
The Italian government has received two offers to acquire a majority stake in the Italian airline ITA Airways, the successor of Alitalia. OnThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 25, 2022
Swedish electric car manufacturer and Geely daughter Polestar has become a shareholder in Israeli battery developer StoreDot. In addition toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 25, 2022
D’Ieterens ‘Lucien’ bike business has a new, important competitor: Raida. The new group consists of three local chains: Cool Electro CycleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 24, 2022
As the world’s largest producer of cobalt, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) no longer wants to settle for the role of a raw materialThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 24, 2022
The BMW Group plans to open its planned Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) in Parsdorf near Munich in the autumn of this year. AccoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 24, 2022
The Chinese car and battery manufacturer BYD has started offering its Seal electric sedan in China. This means that the prices and some techThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 23, 2022
Lancia is resurrecting. It starts its ‘ten-year plan’, which will begin in 2024 with the new Lancia Ypsilon. In 2026, the new flagship is suThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
May 23, 2022
Renault has presented the Scenic Vision, a compact class show car that has both a large battery and fuel cell on board. The car gets its eneThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
