TomTom is not doing great. The developer of navigation software and digital mapping technology is forced to cut 300 jobs. Due to a reorganization, 300 jobs will be cut at TomTom, known for its navigation software. This means that approximately ten percent of the workforce will disappear, according to ANP. The company says it is […]
1 million cars in total per year The Vietnamese producer of electric cars (EVs) Vinfast started production on Sunday in a new factory in their own country. It is the second production facility of Vinfast in Vietnam that must contribute to the growth plans of the company. The factory is located in the centrally located
‘Effects last much longer than you feel’ The number of people who get behind the wheel under the influence of drugs and are caught by the police has increased by more than a third in a year. The Trimbos Institute warns drug users: after taking a pill, you can be less sharp in traffic for
Station wagons were long considered workhorses, sometimes looked down upon if you also used them for your family. But in the Renault 12 Break and Fiat 131 Mirafiori Familiare, it’s comfortable for your family members, even in the back seat. You can certainly take that work home with you. All that remains is the choice
Measuring battery degradation in the same way Replacing the battery in a used plug-in hybrid or EV quickly costs thousands of euros. That’s why, as a consumer, you absolutely want to know the condition of this component. But what should a so-called State of Health test meet? According to a Volvo spokesperson, ‘approved’ used vehicles
BMW entered the premium SUV segment early in 1999 with the X5. As an ambassador for sporty driving, the Bavarian manufacturer takes a significant risk because Freude am Fahren is not directly associated with the characteristics of this segment. Nevertheless, the BMW X5 leaves an indelible impression, even creating a new trend. From Manageable to
The kilometers fly for the Subaru. A aptitude test is on the agenda: a trip with caravan. The Forester seems to be put in the cradle for that. With caravan manufacturer Kip in Hoogeveen we hook up a vision, with a maximum total weight of 1,200 kg in principle a breeze for the SOEB. How
The two most frequently issued traffic fines for Dutch citizens abroad are for speeding and unauthorized entry into environmental zones. With these tips, you can prevent or at least minimize the trouble. A speeding ticket is easily incurred abroad. Unclear or almost invisible signs, poor weather conditions, or simply a moment of inattention can easily
Never change a winning team The Mazda CX-5 is still very important for the brand, despite the arrival of various new Mazda SUVs. We expect Mazda not to radically change the next chapter. Highlights new Mazda CX-5 The Mazda CX-5 once had a quiet life as an SUV in the Mazda showroom, but that has
With the Ypsilon, Lancia returns to the European stage. Its distant ancestor, the Y10, was the expensive, luxurious sibling of the Fiat Panda in its time. Outside Italy, the model led a slumbering existence. Whether the latest creation – which marks the return of the brand – will break that remains to be seen. Lancia