On January 10, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a EUR 25 million venture debt facility with hydrogen refueling station developer Resato Hydrogen Technology. Based in Assen, it will use the financing to boost the R&D of its technology and expand its production capacity in the coming years. 
Currently employin

On January 15, NIO launched the NIO Vehicle API, enabling seamless interaction between NIO vehicles and third-party applications. It is available for all NIO models in Europe. 
The Vehicle API helps future-proof the technology in vehicle interiors, offering increased flexibility, improved vehicle management, and stro

On January 15, AVESTA announced that it is participating in the STELLAR project (safe, sustainable, and high-throughput production of reliable lithium metal anodes for GEN 4B/4C/5 batteries). It focuses on deploying an innovative, sustainable roll-to-roll physical vapor deposition process for producing high-purity, d

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) has secured a EUR 1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support its research, development, and innovation (RDI) investments in semiconductor solutions for various markets including automotive, Industrial, and IoT.
The loan will help fuel the company’s RDI efforts in i

On January 14, Daimler Trucks announced global sales of 460,409 trucks and buses on Group level in 2024, a 12% decrease compared to the 2023 results.
Daimler Trucks North America was the biggest contributor, with sales of 190,428 units during the year, a 2% decrease compared to 2023; Mercedes Benz Trucks sold 126,477

On January 14, VW Group announced its sales results for Q4 2024 and full-year 2024.
Sales volume in Q4 2024 was down by 0.8% YoY to 2,503,000 units compared to 2,524,100 units in Q4 2023. In 2024, the sales dropped 2.3% to 9,027,400 units compared to 9,239,500 units in 2023.
For the battery electric vehicle (BEV) seg

On January 13, Euro NCAP announced that DEKRA and TRANSPOLIS have been accredited for active safety testing, joining Euro NCAP’s network of approved testing facilities in Europe. They will conduct consumer testing for passenger cars, vans, and trucks.
DEKRA offers facilities, including high-speed test tracks for heav

On January 10, Toyota unveiled the all-new Urban Cruiser at the Brussels Motor Show 2025, marking its debut as a B-segment battery-electric SUV designed to compete in the growing European BEV market.
Built on a new, lightweight BEV-dedicated platform, the Urban Cruiser accommodates two battery options using durable l

On January 13, BMW Group reported its 2024 sales performance, highlighting significant growth in fully electric vehicles (BEVs). Total vehicle deliveries reached 2,450,804 units in 2024, 4% lower than the 2023 full year sales. The BMW brand alone delivered 2,200,177 vehicles (-2.3%), maintaining global leadership in

On January 13, Audi announced global sales of 1,671,218 units in 2024, down 11.8% from the previous year. Of which, around 164,000 were fully electric models, an 8% decrease on the year.
The best sold all-electric model was the Audi Q4 e-tron, which accounted for nearly 108,000 units, while the newly launched Audi Q6

On January 10, Ram unveiled the new 1500 RHO to European audiences, alongside the 1500 Laramie Night Edition at the Brussels Motor Show 2025.
Ram RHO redefines off-road adventures and comes with a 3.0L Hurricane H/O turbo engine generates output of 540 hp and 706 Nm of torque, offering improved fuel efficiency and lo

On January 10, Stellantis announced that the Jeep Avenger’s range will expand with the 4xe version in 2025, offering three powertrains, two transmissions, and two drivetrain options. Deliveries start in April 2025.
In mid-2025, Jeep will launch the all-new Compass, built on a multi-energy platform with BEV, PHEV, and

On January 10, Renault announced that the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric and Alpine A290 were named “Car of the Year 2025” at the Brussels Motor Show, selected by a jury of 60 motoring journalists from 23 countries.
Both vehicles scored 353 points, surpassing other finalists such as the Alfa Romeo Junior, Citroën ë-C3/C3,

On January 10, Stellantis announced Alfa Romeo’s participation in the Brussels Motor Show, unveiling two global premieres: the INTENSA special series and the Junior IBRIDA Q4.
The INTENSA special series enhances models like the Giulia, Stelvio, Tonale, and Junior with exclusive details, premium materials, and advance

On January 10, BYD introduced the new ATTO 2 in Europe. It made its public debut at the Brussels Motor Show, and sales will start in February 2025. It is based on e-Platform 3.0. It has dimensions of 4,310 mm x 1,830 mm and 1,675 mm and a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. 
The car features a blade battery and, for the first tim

On January 9, VW announced the 2024 sales of its VW brand, delivering around 4.8 million units worldwide, 1.4% less than in 2023.
VW brand leads the market in Germany, with a market share of 19.1%. The best sold models were the Golf, T-Roc, Tiguan, Passat and Polo. In the BEV segment, the brand accounted for 16.3% of

On January 9, Dacia announced the launch of the Bigster, a new C-SUV designed to prioritize comfort, practicality, and value, in nine European countries.
The SUV debuts innovative electrified powertrains, including the HYBRID 155, paired with an automatic transmission and available from Expression trim level; the ECO

On January 8, Skoda Auto introduced the new Enyaq compact electric SUV family, which includes both the Škoda Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé. The models feature a modern design, improved aerodynamics, sustainable materials, and extensive standard equipment, along with enhanced digital capabilities and advanced assistance syste

On January 7, Volvo Cars announced a new global sales record in 2024, with full-year sales of 763,389 units, 8% more compared to the annual result of 2023. For December only, Volvo Cars sold 73,804 units globally, 3% less compared to December 2023.
Volvo Cars also reports a significant increase in EV sales. During 20

On January 7, Stellantis announced a partnership with dSPACE to enhance cloud-based vehicle development through a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The collaboration will integrate dSPACE's VEOS Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing platform into Stellantis’ Virtual Engineering Workbench (VEW), enabling fas