Mobility

Chinese automotive brands are steadily expanding their presence in the European market by attracting drivers who are not yet ready to switch to fully electric vehicles. With competitively priced hybrid models, brands such as BYD, MG, and Xpeng achieved a record market share of nearly 12 percent last month, highlighting their growing appeal among European consumers.

Low-income households could receive a subsidy of 4,000 or 6,000 euros when purchasing a used electric car under new proposals from State Secretary for...

Dutch diesel prices are set to hit a record high of €2.824 per litre on Saturday, surpassing the previous peak of €2.819 set in April, according to tracking data from consumer group UnitedConsumers. Driven by months of elevated global crude markets amidst ongoing conflict with Iran and imminent supply cuts from Saudi Aramco to Europe, forecourt costs continue to surge across all fuels. With Euro95 petrol also hitting record levels earlier in the week, energy analysts warn that motorway pump prices could eventually breach the €3.00 per litre mark, though off-motorway stations continue to offer cheaper alternatives.

KLM has outlined four possible future scenarios for 2030, reflecting growing financial, political, and competitive pressures on the Dutch airline. The report signals that major strategic choices—potential restructurings, job cuts, or shifts in control—may be unavoidable.

Diesel prices in the Netherlands have climbed sharply, rising nearly four cents and approaching the record set earlier this year. Petrol dips slightly, but both fuels remain near all‑time highs as oil markets fluctuate. The increase follows renewed instability in global oil markets, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.

Almost no trains will run around Den Bosch on 19–20 and 26 September due to ProRail track works. NS will provide express and local buses, but travelers should expect delays and extra transfers.

Dutch road transport registered its first reduction in carbon dioxide emissions since the coronavirus pandemic in 2025, with total output dropping from just over 27 billion kilograms to 26.6 billion, according to provisional CBS figures. This modest decline was largely driven by passenger cars—which account for over half of all road emissions—covering more mileage on electric power, alongside minor reductions across buses, motorcycles, and mopeds as fleet efficiency improved.

Four aviation crew members at Schiphol were found with alcohol in their system during a large safety check. Three cabin crew members exceeded the legal limit, and one pilot received a temporary flight ban.