AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The district court of Amsterdam has granted VanMoof Global Holding B.V. preliminary suspension of payment (chapter 11 status). It marks the end of many rumours about the financial stability of VanMoof.

SEATTLE, USA - In a publication on its website, Rad Power Bikes has announced it will pull out of the European market. The company wants to focus on its home market in North America, "in order to be competitive and successful in the long term."

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Lightweight product maker Carbovation GmbH has acquired German lightweight component specialist Tune GmbH. No details of the purchase price have been disclosed.

MUNICH, Germany - With the theme 'Equipped for change', registration for this year's edition of the World Cycling Forum has opened. The organisers WFSGI have also announced the first speakers in the two day program.

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－Porsche AG將其電動自行車傳動業務交給2022年成立的Porsche eBike Performance GmbH，包含近期收購的品牌Greyp和Fazua。Fazua正慶祝成立10週年，這也是為何他們在Frankfurt舉辦的Eurobike上展示的都是與該電動登山車先驅有關的原因。不過，該德國公司的野心遠不止於此，未來幾年我們可以對Porsche有何期待？

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－在Eurobike開展之前，歐洲議會（European Parliament）通過了歐盟電池法案（European Batteries Regulation）的談判文本。在歐盟官方公報（Official Journal of the EU）發佈正式法律案文前的最後一步是要由歐洲理事會（European Council）通過。業界知情人士預期該法案將會撼動歐洲電動自行車電池市場，自行車行業目前也還沒有因應這項挑戰的對策。

德國，柏林（BERLIN）－自行車、戶外及團隊運動電商供應商Signa Sports United報告表示，截至今年3月31日的2022/2023第二季度銷售同比減少23.5%，至1.95億歐元。作為WiggleCRC、Bikester、Fahrrad.de及Probikeshop東家，該公司在2022/2023第一季取得不錯成績，讓他們仍能負擔這樣的損失。

荷蘭，海牙（HAGUE）－荷蘭當局向九間胖胎自行車廠商祭出15,000歐元的罰款，這些廠商提供不符型式認證規範的胖胎車，屬非法上路。

BRUSSELS, Belgium - An agreement on the Critical Raw Materials Directive was reached by the EU Council recently. The Directive includes important changes to the recycling of permanent magnets and a new element has been added to the list of raw materials considered strategic.

DHAKA, Bangladesh - A slow-down in demand on the European market is mentioned as the main reason for the decrease in bicycle exports from Bangladesh. The outlook for the rest of the year is bleak as well thanks to a political decision to raise import tax on components.

MUNICH, Germany - Together with 500 other visionaries, stakeholders, and decision makers, Riese & Müller CEO Sandra Wolf will be one of the guest-speaker at the IAA-Mobility conference next September. The conference is one of the many events during IAA Mobility hosted for the trade visitors in the mobility industry.

ENNEPETAL, Germany - Well known as a manufacturer of a wide variety of 'Made in Germany' bottom brackets, Alfred Thun GmbH has announced that it will diversify its product range. During its long history, the company already produced cranks and after a stop of more than 30 years, Thun will restart it again.

As the e-bike market expands and the green mobility movement accelerates, the international Timyo Group based in the Dutch town of Roosendaal is reinventing itself to step up its game. With innovative changes and high-tech developments unveiled at the Eurobike show, the company is setting new trends in the industry - and showcasing its future.

BOLOGNA, Italy - E-mobility manufacturer FIVE (Fabbrica Italiana Veicoli Elettrici) have obtained a majority share in the San Marino based e-bike, e-scooter and compact e-motorcycle producer Armony Group. The acquisition includes the historic Garelli brand, which will be relaunched as a premium brand.

HAIBACH, Germany - German battery specialist Akku Vision has added a cargo bike battery solution to product range. The Fusione, which was launched at Eurobike, is "the result of deep market studies, analysis and feedback from customers which has been honed to make the product ready for commercial use," the company states.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Porsche AG bundled its e-bike drivetrain activities under the umbrella of Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, which it founded in 2022. This includes the recently acquired brands Greyp and Fazua. The latter is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, which is why the Eurobike presentation in Frankfurt was all about the lightweight e-MTB pioneer. However, the e-bike ambitions of the German company go beyond this. What can we expect from Porsche in the coming years?

BERLIN, Germany - Bicycle, outdoor and team sports e-commerce vendor Signa Sports United reports a year-on-year 23.5% sales-drop down to €195 million in the second quarter of 2022/2023, which ended on March 31, 2023. The WiggleCRC, Bikester, Fahrrad.de and Probikeshop owner was still able to cope with the loss thanks to better results in the first sales quarter of fiscal year 2022/2023.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japanese manufacturer Crops has been producing lights and locks for 22 years. The latest lock, Benlock is a sturdy and portable foldable U-lock. Making its debut at Eurobike, the portable gimmick lock was awarded the iF Design Award 2023.