Unthinkable in Europe Imagine this: an end to all CO2 emission requirements for cars, and with it, all measures related to fuel consumption. Absolutely unthinkable in Europe, but a reality in the US. In the European Union, it was already quite remarkable that the total ban on non-electric cars by 2035 was ultimately shelved. CO2 […]

Too much focus on Euro NCAP A collision while driving at 35 kilometers per hour turns out to be more dangerous than a collision at higher speeds. This illogical phenomenon is the fault of the automotive industry, according to ADAC, the German counterpart of the ANWB. The lower the speed in a traffic accident, the

A lot of Swedish in your restomod series If it can’t be Swedish enough for you, you should pay close attention now. Niels van Roij’s ‘Autoforma’ is launching a series of restomods based on the Volvo 1800 ES, cars that showcase their Swedish heritage in every possible way. Winding roads with moose on them, Ikea

All popular caravan tow cars in a row Among all caravan owners in the Netherlands, the Mazda CX-5 is the car that most often pulls a caravan, but the Ford Kuga is breathing down its neck. The plug-in hybrid saw a huge rise in popularity last year, as it was the best-selling tow car of

Still Waiting for Final Approval Tesla’s Full-Self-Driving feature could already claim a hefty sum on your bank account, but it couldn’t truly drive itself in Europe yet. That is changing now, although for now you won’t be able to drive it yourself. Yes, you read that correctly. Tesla’s Full-Self-Driving Capability is an extensive software package

Caravan towers drive relatively young cars It’s lunchtime, so there’s probably some ‘pull’. The same goes for Mazda, as the Japanese declare that the CX-5 is the most popular towing car in the Netherlands for the eighth consecutive year. Reportedly, 7.5 percent of all caravan towers in the Netherlands drive a Mazda CX-5. That seems

‘Stand-alone models’ Alpina has always been inextricably linked with BMW, but has recently become an actual part of it. This comes with new promises and a new logo. Alpina was always the tuner-we-weren’t-allowed-to-call-a-tuner. The company ‘refined’ BMWs in its own truly unique way, with a focus on high quality, comfort, and style instead of pure

The most popular new Jeep in the Netherlands by far is about to be updated. We are, of course, talking about the Jeep Avenger. The Jeep Avenger has been with us for a few years now. For a Jeep, the Avenger is doing well in the Netherlands, but with 1,677 registrations in 2025, it’s certainly

Up to 110 kilometers electric Ford’s delivery range has been thinned out in recent years. The Fiesta is no longer available, and the Focus is also a thing of the past. Anyone looking for a plug-in family car that is even more practical than the Ford Kuga PHEV will soon be able to turn to

Many Model Series BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide to garages due to potential fire risk. In the Netherlands, this concerns 5,500 cars. “Owners will be contacted as soon as possible to rectify the problem,” says Bryan Barendrecht, spokesperson for BMW Netherlands. The recall affects the 2 Series Coupé, various variants of