Ford to cut another 3 800 jobs in Europe (Update)

February 15, 2023

It is now officially confirmed that Ford Motor Company is again planning to cut thousands of jobs. Some 3 800 across Europe before 2025, butThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New Toyota CEO more EV-minded

February 14, 2023

The future Toyota CEO (as of April 1st), Koji Sato, declared on Monday that he wanted to accelerate the group’s development of electrificatiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mercedes-Maybach also to develop its EV potential

February 13, 2023

Mercedes-Maybach is introducing its first model with a plug-in hybrid drive. This is essentially the Maybach variant of the plug-in hybrid oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen to invest even more in software and EVs

February 13, 2023

The German Volkswagen Group plans to expand its software investments, digital services, and electromobility investments. That’s the result oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Porsche plans super-EV for high-luxury segment

February 10, 2023

Porsche’s new electric flagship should be launched in 2027 and will be a seven-seater, off-road-capable luxury crossover. Porsche previousThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will the electric Mini stay in the UK?

February 10, 2023

BMW Group is reportedly negotiating with the British Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to receive a £75 milliThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: ‘Plug-in hybrids pollute more than claimed’

February 08, 2023

Plug-in hybrid cars are still presented as a climate solution. Still, tests on the newest generation of PHEVs indicate they pollute significThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW presents updated X5 and X6

February 08, 2023

It was already a sneak preview at the Brussels Motor Show, now BMW officially presents the updated editions of its successful Sports ActivitThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Recovering Q4 pushes world car registrations to 66 million

February 07, 2023

According to a report by the European manufacturers association ACEA, in 2022, global new car registrations reached more than 66 million uniThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault and Nissan rewrite Alliance (Update)

February 07, 2023

On Monday, at a press conference in London the ‘new Alliance’ was presented. The aim is to have a more balanced relationship and start a newThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group steps up global production of electric vehicles

February 06, 2023

The BMW Group is accelerating its ramp-up of e-mobility, and is poised to gain even more momentum with its next vehicle generation, the ‘NeuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo to offer six BEVS by 2026, including two electric sedans

February 03, 2023

Volvo Cars plan to turn its S60 and S90 sedan models into fully electric cars. The two sedans are part of a plan to launch at least six new This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car sales continue positive trend in January

February 02, 2023

In January 2023 39 847 cars were sold in Belgium and Luxembourg, and that’s 17,4% more than in the same month last year. The positive sales This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla triggers Ford to lower price of Mustang Mach-E (update)

February 02, 2023

Ford lowers its prices for the Mustang Mach-E in the U.S. as a reaction to Tesla. The starting price for a Mustang Mach-E is now $ 45 995 ($This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus Cars to go IPO in 2023, after 75 years

February 01, 2023

The specialized sports car manufacturer Lotus, now a part of the Chinese Geely automotive group, will have an Initial Public Offering (IPO) This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European car manufacturers ask for ambitious automotive policy

February 01, 2023

Ahead of the unveiling of the Green Deal Industry Plan, Luca de Meo, the new President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ AssociatiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars appoints Jeremy Offer as new Head of Design

January 31, 2023

Volvo Cars has appointed Jeremy Offer as Global Head of Design. “Jeremy is bringing with him 35 years of design experience across multiple iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota plans PHEV and battery production in Turkey

January 30, 2023

The second generation Toyota C-HR will be produced at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey (TMMT) in Sakarya. It will be the first plug-in hybrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Citroën to sell electric ë-C3 in India

January 27, 2023

Citroën has unveiled its first electric car to go on sale in the Indian market. The new ë-C3 is based on the ICE version, which the FrenchThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Akio Toyoda leaves Toyota CEO job to Koji Sato

January 27, 2023

Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has announced a change at the top of the group. Koji Sato, COO of the group and president of the Lexus branThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

British car industry at lowest level since… 1956

January 26, 2023

According to figures from the sector federation SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), vehicle production in the UK dropped to iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Designer musical chair at Volkswagen Group

January 24, 2023

There’s a small musical chair going on for the overall design heads inside the Volkswagen Group. As of the first of February, VW  design chThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

With 270.000 visitors Brussels Motor Show secures its survival

January 23, 2023

The 100th-anniversary edition of the Brussels Motor Show (BMS) welcomed some 270 000 public visitors in nine days. That’s considerably less This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Motorrad breaks sales record

January 20, 2023

BMW Motorrad achieved the highest sales in its corporate history, with 202 895 motorcycles and scooters handed over to customers in 2022. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vanwall launches the Vandervell, its first EV production car

January 20, 2023

Vanwall, a former English Formula 1 racing team, is revived and has presented an electric compact production model to be built in Germany. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car market at its lowest level since 1993

January 18, 2023

In December 2022, new car registrations in the EU expanded by 12,8%, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth this year. However, in 20This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo’s smallest EVs get improved range, charging, and RWD

January 17, 2023

As part of a new package of product updates, Volvo has improved both the range (WLTP) and charging for the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CEO: ‘Our EVs will soon be the benchmark’

January 17, 2023

Last week, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse previewed some of the technology on its ‘Neue Klasse’ EV platform at the CES in Las Vegas. He was alsoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

World premiere at BMS: Mazda adds PHEV-version of MX-30

January 16, 2023

As we were already hinting at a few weeks ago, Mazda revealed a new car at the Brussels Motor Show. The independent Japanese manufacturer isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car of the Year 2023 is Jeep Avenger

January 16, 2023

For the first time, the award-winning Car of the Year (COTY) ceremony was at the Brussels Motor Show. Fifty-seven car journalists from 23 coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren will show more than cars at BMS

January 12, 2023

Where VW Group importer D’Ieteren had decided not to be present at the 2022 BMS (which was finally canceled), it’s again present with an entThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Premium experiences and events’ instead of a motor show

January 12, 2023

The organizers of the Brussels Motor Show are announcing the presence of 95% of the market at the motor show opening its doors (for the presThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Growing EV sales confirm BMW’s lead among German premium three

January 11, 2023

For the second consecutive year, the BMW Group has beaten Mercedes-Benz in total sales for 2022. The number three, Audi, follows at arm’s leThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VinFast gives details about smaller cars VF6 and VF7

January 09, 2023

VinFast, Vietnam’s electric car manufacturer, is lining up its following two models after the VF 8 and VF 9 that were previously presentedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Michelin shows automated tire inspection scanner TireStation

January 06, 2023

ProovStation and Michelin unveiled TireStation, a fast and reliable solution for automated tire inspection, at the CES in Las Vegas. CombiniThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

RAM 1500 EV will come in 2024, a concept is shown at CES

January 06, 2023

The electric Ram 1500 pickup Stellantis showed at the CES today is still a concept vehicle. Unlike what was rumored a few weeks ago, the proThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault COO: ‘There will be no Zoe successor’

January 04, 2023

The Renault Zoe, first released in 2012, will not be replaced. Renault’s second-in-command, Fabrice Cambolive, has confirmed this to the EngThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW shows camouflaged ID.7 at CES in Las Vegas

January 04, 2023

Volkswagen will showcase its first fully electric sedan based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Four out of five new car sales in Norway are electric

January 03, 2023

In 2022, almost 80% of all newly registered cars in Norway were electric, a world record. Tesla is the overall market leader, with a 12,2% mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian car sales -4,4% in 2022, BMW number one again

January 03, 2023

Despite an excellent December month (+20,6% compared to last year), the Belgian car market regressed by 4,4% compared to 2021. This was due This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

RAM 1500 REV electric pickup is ready for launch

January 03, 2023

Ram’s electric pickup is set to debut in less than a week, and up until recently, it wasn’t exactly clear what it would be called. However, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai will only sell EVs in Norway

December 30, 2022

From now on, Hyundai Motors has decided to sell only pure electric vehicles in Norway. The Hyundai Group has invested a lot lately in develoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai pussyfooting into third place worldwide

December 29, 2022

The Hyundai Group is officially the third-largest automaker globally, behind only Volkswagen and Toyota. However, the South Korean automakerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Henrik Fisker: ‘Nobody wants to drive a bad-looking car’

December 28, 2022

Since the end of last month, the first units of the new electric SUV Fisker Ocean have been coming of the line in the Magna-Steyr factory inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Will ‘retrofit’ soon have a legal base in Belgium?

December 28, 2022

Retrofit, the transformation of an existing, sometimes old car into an electrically driven one, is becoming increasingly popular. But many cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Scania to deliver 600 electric trucks for Girteka in Lithuania

December 27, 2022

Scania and the transportation company Girteka from Lithuania announce an extensive new partnership. Girteka expects Scania to deliver up to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.