On December 17, Punch Powertrain showcased its latest Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) technology for small A- and B-segment vehicles in the CTI Symposium 2025, Berlin.
The company explained how its DHT system helps OEMs manage key challenges such as cost pressure, carbon dioxide targets, and system complexity. Th

On December 15, Daimler Buses announced that it has signed a framework agreement with the Flemish public transport company De Lijn for the supply of up to 500 electric buses.
Under the agreement, De Lijn has already ordered 80 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses, with deliveries starting in early 2027.
Based on Dai

On December 18, Leapmotor announced that it will unveil the B03X in Europe, reveal the B05’s interior design, and launch the B10 Hybrid EV with range-extender technology for the European market, at Brussels Motor Show 2026.
The B03X is a fully electric B-segment crossover built on the Leapmotor’s new global platform.

On December 18, Stellantis announced that it will participate in 102nd Brussels Motor Show with 11 brands, including Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot, Maserati, and Stellantis Pro One for commercial vehicles. The group will display 62 vehicles, covering a wide range of mobility needs, fr

On December 17, BYD Europe, in a social media update, announced that it has secured a new order from De Lijn for 268 B12.b electric buses.
The BYD B12.b is built on next generation eBus platform and features the Blade Battery Chassis. With phased deliveries starting from Q2 2027, these buses will support De Lijn’s pa

On December 11, BYD announced that it will showcase nine models, including six fully electric vehicles and three plug-in hybrids in the Brussels Motor Show 2026.
At the event, BYD will make the Belgian debut of the Atto 2 DM-i and showcase the Atto 2 EV Long Range (Comfort), Dolphin, Seal, Sealion 7, Seal 6 DM-i Tour

On December 5, Stellantis presented its advanced autonomous driving technologies in Brussels using two demo vehicles i.e., Peugeot e-2008 and 2018 Maserati Levante, at the Hi-Drive final event, Brussels.
Hi-Drive is Europe’s main project for improving automated driving. It aims to increase vehicles’ automation levels

On November 26, PwC Belgium announced that it is adding 300 MINI Aceman and 423 BMW iX1 eDrive20 cars to its fleet, giving more employees access to EVs. The company is also installing 270 new charging stations, bringing the total to 475 across all offices for easy workplace charging.
The initiative supports PwC’s eff

On December 2, Kia announced that it will unveil the EV2, an all-electric B-segment SUV for Europe, at the Brussels Motor Show, on January 9, 2026.
The Kia EV2 features stylish design with modern technology, smart EV features, and a spacious, flexible interior. The vehicle will be designed, developed, and produced i

On November 20, Melexis introduced an automotive-grade version of its MLX90382 absolute magnetic and inductive encoder. The MLX90382 is designed for high-precision, safety-critical applications such as electric steering, power braking, and active suspension systems.
The MLX90382 combines a Hall-effect magnetic front

On November 19, Melexis introduced the MLX90637, the world’s first surface-mount device (SMD) far-infrared (FIR) temperature sensor designed for monitoring critical EV powertrain components. The sensor offers automated SMD assembly and highly accurate non-contact temperature sensing for automotive applications.
The

On November 12, the Eclipse Safe Open Vehicle Core (S-CORE) project announced the active participation of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. as a new member of its open-source community. By leveraging Qualcomm Technologies Inc.’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions, S-CORE will run seamlessly on Qualcomm Technologies’ esta

On November 12, Solvay announced an agreement with Permag (US) and Less Common Metals - LCM (UK) to secure a reliable supply of rare earth materials. Through this partnership, Permag, a global leader in high-performance magnetic solutions, now has a steady and reliable supply of Samarium, a key material used in advan

On November 12, Solvay and Noveon Magnetics announced a supply agreement for light and heavy rare earth materials. Under the agreement, Solvay will supply Noveon with rare earth oxides starting in 2026. The partnership is a significant step toward establishing a sustainable supply chain for rare-earth permanent magne

On November 6, Melexis introduced the MLX81350, its fourth-generation automotive LIN motor driver capable of delivering up to 5 W (0.5 A) per motor. It is designed for air conditioning flaps and automated air vents in electric vehicles (EVs).
MLX81350 features an upgraded software architecture that boosts performanc

On November 3, Umicore announced a strategic partnership agreement with HS Hyosung Advanced Materials to advance and fund the industrialization, commercialization, and further development of its silicon-carbon composite anode materials for electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion batteries.
Umicore’s flagship center for ano

On October 23, Melexis presented the MLX80124, a highly configurable, code-free LIN LED driver. With its pre-defined, proven functionality and an intuitive graphical user interface, it is designed to radically simplify the development of dynamic RGB-LED automotive ambient lighting applications. It has a working tempe

The Busworld Europe Exhibition in Brussels was a clear demonstration of how the future of bus and coach transport is no longer just approaching; it is already taking shape. From established industry leaders such as IVECO Bus, Daimler Buses, and Irizar to fast-rising innovators like Zhongtong, every OEM on the floor s

On October 23, Melexis launched MLX80124, a code-free LIN LED driver that lets engineers configure functions through a GUI instead of programming. This makes setup faster and removes the need for software development skills.
It is designed as a smart LIN RGB ambient light controller, it offers high-voltage outputs wi