The fate of Audi Brussels hasn’t been decided yet

October 21, 2024

Specialized news magazine Automotive News communicated this week that the fate of the Audi factory in Brussels was sealed. The factory will This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis sells fewer cars and has to idle plants

October 17, 2024

Stellantis said on Wednesday that its consolidated global shipments in the third quarter have dropped to 1.148 million units, a 20% decreaseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai adds an ‘outdoor version’ to Inster offer

October 17, 2024

South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai wanted to present something new at the Paris Motor Show, so this week, it premiered the Inster Cross iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Next Citroën C5 Aircross also as an EV

October 16, 2024

Stellantis brand Citroën presented the upcoming C5 Aircross as a concept car at the Paris Motor Show. The carmaker will also launch it withThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis CEO Tavares: ‘I’m not ruling out job cuts’

October 15, 2024

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said on Monday at the Paris Motor Show that he is not ruling out future job cuts. “I am not ruling out anythinThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Leapmotor debuts B10 electric SUV at Paris Motor Show

October 15, 2024

Leapmotor International entered the Paris Motor Show today with the global debut of the B10, the first model in its new B-series. “This launThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alpine presents A390_β five-seater sports car concept

October 14, 2024

Just before the start of this year’s Paris Motor Show, Renault’s sports car subsidiary, Alpine, invited guests to the presentation of the A3This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW sells less cars but more EVs in third quarter 2024

October 11, 2024

The BMW Group increased its deliveries of all-electric vehicles in the third quarter by 10.1% compared to the same quarter last year. AcrossThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

One-millionth Volvo XC40/EX40 rolls of the line in Ghent

October 10, 2024

In seven years, Volvo Cars’ factory in Ghent, Belgium, has produced one million XC40s (and derivatives). The car was Volvo’s first compact pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dacia enters C-SUV segment with Bigster (update)

October 10, 2024

Dacia, already Europe’s leading B-segment brand, is entering the C-SUV segment with Bigster. This all-new vehicle illustrates Dacia’s core vThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Subaru and Toyota plan new ‘joined’ EV for 2026

October 09, 2024

Another Toyota and Subaru co-developed electric SUV is coming to the US, Europe, and Japan. The new electric SUV will join the current bZ4X This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

15th Zoute Grand Prix is a successful restart (update)

October 07, 2024

This weekend, the 15th edition of the Zoute Grand Prix (ZGP) took place in Knokke on the Belgian coast. The (cristal) jubilee edition was alThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Peugeot e-408 adds Tesla Model 3 competitor to electric line-up

October 04, 2024

A week before its official premiere at the Paris Motor Show, Peugeot has already revealed the e-408, an electric variant of its mid-size croThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Skoda Elroq EV: value for money is key asset (update)

October 04, 2024

Skoda has presented the Elroq, its second EV after the Enyaq. When the Skoda comes onto the market in the first quarter of 2025, it will offThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car sales in September almost one-fifth down

October 02, 2024

According to the latest data from the sector federation Febiac and the federal service Mobility & Transport, the registrations of new caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis reviews forecasts and gets slashed on stock market

October 01, 2024

Car manufacturing group Stellantis is undoubtedly not the first to lower its expectations, but the stock market’s reaction has been the mostThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD issues major Dolphin recall in China for fire risk

October 01, 2024

Chinese car manufacturer BYD has filed a recall of nearly 100,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing fault in the electric power steering columThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

JLR invests £500 million in its Halewood factory

September 27, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover is getting its 61-year-old factory in Halewood near Liverpool ready for EV production. Here, the carmaker will manufactureThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TNO: ‘Half of Dutch second-hand car buyers consider EVs’

September 27, 2024

The Dutch non-profit research organization TNO (Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek) survey shows that 48% of potential second-hand cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Touring: ‘Average EV driver is highly educated and wealthy’

September 26, 2024

According to the mobility organization Touring,  the average EV driver in Belgium is highly educated, has a higher-than-average income, andThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Leapmotor arrives in Europe

September 25, 2024

The first European Media Drive for the Leapmotor C10 and T03 models is currently taking place in Milan. The event marks Leapmotor InternatioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW updates model offer for autumn 2024

September 25, 2024

BMW just released more information about its model offer update for the autumn and winter of 2024. Just a few weeks after the new BMW 1 SeriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW Polo production stops in Europe after almost 50 years

September 23, 2024

After 40 years, Volkswagen is no longer building Polo models in Europe. VW has ended its Polo production in Europe as it shifts its focus toThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen-SAIC to close production site in China?

September 20, 2024

Due to weak demand for cars with combustion engines, Volkswagen and its partner SAIC could close a factory in China. In the US, the carmakerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Boss denies Chinese Nio is interested in Audi Brussels (update)

September 20, 2024

According to the Flemish newspaper De Tijd, the Chinese car manufacturer Nio could be one of the candidates interested in taking over the AuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The (electric) resurrection of the Renault Estafette

September 18, 2024

Renault continues to pursue its nostalgic path. It presented the all-electric Estafette van study at IAA Transportation, and the new RenaultThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD enters LCV market with E-Vali electric van

September 18, 2024

BYD is presenting a new electric van tailored to the European market at Hanover’s IAA Transportation trade fair. The E-Vali is BYD’s entry iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus starts ‘The Lotus Theory’ with its Theory 1 Concept

September 17, 2024

Lotus has unveiled Theory 1, its first concept car, which, according to Lotus, embodies the future of intelligent performance vehicles. It’sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

No ties anymore between Mercedes-Benz and Denza

September 17, 2024

After reducing its stake in 2021, Mercedes-Benz has now completely exited Denza. This marks the end of a fairly long-standing German-ChineseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

T&E: ‘BEVs expected to reach +20% EU market share in 2025’

September 17, 2024

According to an NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) analysis, electric cars are expected to reach a 24% European market share as carmaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo adjusts its electrification strategy

September 05, 2024

Volvo, the Swedish car manufacturer owned by the Chinese Geely Group, has announced that it will abandon its ambition to sell only fully eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ex-VW Group CEO Martin Winterkorn finally before court (update)

September 05, 2024

Nine years after the dieselgate scandal, the former VW Group CEO Martin Winterkorn finally appeared before a German court Tuesday. He deniedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Kia prices its new compact electric EV3 SUV (update)

September 04, 2024

Kia has unveiled the EV3, a new compact SUV with electric drive. The 4.30-meter-long model adopts many elements of the large EV9 inside and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW is considering plant closures, also in Germany (update)

September 04, 2024

As the VW Group will miss its savings targets by several billion euros, the top management is planning further cuts. For the first time in iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belux car market one fifth down in August

September 03, 2024

According to the data of the sector federation, Febiac, 29,333 cars were registered in Belgium and Luxembourg in August 2024, a regress of -This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD to take over its German car import from Hedin

September 02, 2024

What had become apparent over the past few days is now official: BYD is taking sales in Germany into its own hands. To this end, the ChineseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Polestar in trouble, new CEO Lohscheller has to fix it

August 30, 2024

Polestar, the electric car brand of Geely and Volvo, announced the appointment of Michael Lohscheller as its new CEO. In October, he will suThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU car market stable, EV sales slowing down

August 30, 2024

According to data from ACEA, the European Manufacturers Association, new EU car registrations saw a modest increase (+0.2%) in July 2024. HoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW and Toyota to expand their tie-up on FCEVs

August 28, 2024

Sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday that Toyota Motor Corp. and BMW AG will expand their tie-up in fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) opeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eddy Haesendonck confirmed as CEO of Hedin Benelux

August 28, 2024

As of 1 October, Eddy Haesendonck is confirmed as CEO of Hedin Automotive for the whole Benelux region, while his colleague Henrik Lessèl, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng wants to produce in Europe and tightens links with VW

August 28, 2024

Xpeng is looking for a European production site because of the additional EU tariffs on imported electric cars from China. In addition, the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Canada joins US on 100% import surtax for China-made EVs

August 27, 2024

Canada will implement a 100% surtax on all EVs made and imported from China from 1 October. Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell vehiclesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Highway charging has exploded in France this summer

August 26, 2024

This summer, electric vehicles began traveling in France. The number of charging sessions has exploded on the highway aires, but there was nThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

ID. Buzz as camper van available in the U.S.

August 22, 2024

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz was introduced to the U.S. market last year, and there is already a proposition for a camper conversion. At the sameThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford rethinks its EV strategy

August 22, 2024

Ford is recalibrating its electrification strategy yet again, canceling plans for a fully electric sport utility vehicle in a shift that mayThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

GM is cutting in its software and services organization

August 20, 2024

According to the Detroit News and Reuters, General Motors Co. is laying off more than 1,000 salaried employees globally in its software and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dongfeng launches low-cost Nammi Box EV in Europe

August 20, 2024

The Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng Motor launched a new low-cost EV in Europe. Starting at around €23,000, the Dongfeng Nammi Box EV isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nevera R is Rimac’s first hypercar

August 19, 2024

Electric sports car manufacturer Rimac recently presented the hyper-GT Nevera and wants to develop a hyper-sports car based on it. Rimac hasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.