All-new Hyundai Kona introduced

March 07, 2023

On Monday, Hyundai Motor Company held a digital world premiere to unveil the all-new Kona, an upscaled multiplayer in the B-SUV segment, ledThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford increases EV production

March 07, 2023

The Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, and E-Transit all enjoy high customer demand in the US. That’s why manufacturer Ford is now stepping This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Atsushi Osaki will become next CEO of Subaru

March 06, 2023

The Japanese car manufacturer Subaru announced a change in its top management last Friday at a Board of Directors meeting. Tomomi Nakamura, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen launches revised ID.3 (Update)

March 06, 2023

Volkswagen has now officially unveiled the revised ID.3, in which the quality of the interior, in particular, is to be significantly improveThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar is confirming its success as an EV manufacturer

March 03, 2023

A growing number of companies is producing EVs, but not all are comparably successful. You have the start-ups, and you have the more traditiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW CEO: ‘Openness to all technologies is best for climate’

March 03, 2023

During a round table, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse told car magazine Motor.at and others about his view on hydrogen and the plans to ban ICE cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hike in car sales seems to continue

March 02, 2023

Like January, February was the best second month of the year for the last three years in Belgium and Luxembourg. 39 883 cars were registeredThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

A breakthrough for solid-state lithium-air battery in the US?

February 28, 2023

US researchers have developed a lithium-air battery with a solid electrolyte, of which the energy density could be increased fourfold comparThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Geely launches Galaxy, another premium PHEV and EV sub-brand

February 27, 2023

Over the next two years, Chinese car manufacturer Geely wants to launch seven new premium electric cars under its new sub-brand Galaxy. ThatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW plans battery assembly in Bavaria (Update)

February 27, 2023

BMW plans to build a large assembly plant for high-voltage batteries in Bavaria. The carmaker confirmed the plan but has not yet signed all This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Thierry Koskas is the new CEO of Citroën

February 24, 2023

Vincent Cobée, the current CEO of the Citroën brand, part of the Stellantis Group, will be replaced by Thierry Koskas as of March 1st. CobThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford to build battery plant with LG in Turkey

February 24, 2023

Ford agreed to form a joint venture with LG Energy Solution and Koç Holding to build a large battery cell plant for commercial electric vehThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis scores record profit in 2022

February 23, 2023

For the second year in a row, Stellantis has registered a record benefit. The net profit for 2022 reached € 16,8 billion, 26% more than laThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW Group to source aluminum from sustainable production

February 22, 2023

The BMW Group intends to source aluminum with significantly reduced CO2 emissions from Rio Tinto’s hydro-powered operations in Canada starThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

European car sales 11,3% up in January

February 22, 2023

According to the figures of the European Car Manufacturers Association ACEA, in January, the European Union passenger car market grew by 11,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW to develop its own key electric components

February 21, 2023

In addition to the battery and the electric drive, Volkswagen Group Technology is now also developing the pulse inverter and the thermal manThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dacia VP: ‘Excessive weight is not acceptable’

February 21, 2023

In an interview with the British car magazine Autocar, Dacia Vice-President for Sales, Marketing, and Operations Xavier Martinet says that aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Renault saved by price hikes and Dacia

February 17, 2023

Yesterday, Renault published its financial results for last year. The French car manufacturer revived in 2022, compensating for serious saleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW will also build a new electric SUV in Wolfsburg

February 17, 2023

VW’s main plant in Wolfsburg has been awarded the contract for an additional electric model from 2026. The vehicle is to be an electric SUThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Italy furious about EU decision to ban new ICE cars by 2035

February 16, 2023

The Italian Transport Minister Matteo Salvini (Lega Nord) is vehemently opposed to the decision of the European Parliament to ban the sales This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Shoichiro Toyoda has passed away aged 97

February 15, 2023

Shoichiro Toyoda, the honorary chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. who transformed the Japanese automaker into a leading global brand, died of heThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mini offers EV convertible in limited numbers

February 15, 2023

Following the positive feedback on the unique specimen presented in the summer of 2022, Mini is now going ahead with a small series of the aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

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.