日本，岩田（IWATA）－Yamaha強力發表全新PWseries S2驅動系統，為運動和越野車提供一系列全新及優化功能。值得注意的是，這款馬力提升的全新輕量馬達將從日本移到法國生產，降低依賴昂貴又不穩定的物流。

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－Pon Holdings收購升級版Veloretti，持續擴大在自行車市場的地位。該品牌成立於2012年，今年營業額預期將達4200萬歐元。

奧地利，馬蒂西霍芬（MATTIGHOFEN）－儘管運輸問題更加嚴重，奧地利Pierer Mobility AG仍在今年上半年取得不錯的銷售成績。不過就銷量來看，市場仍是供不應求。

印度，盧迪安納（LUDHIANA）－印度Hero Cycles Limited新建先進Hero E-Cycle Valley工廠，鎖定全球高階自行車和電動自行車市場。位於Ludhiana郊區的Hero Industrial Park（Hero工業園區，簡稱HIP）於去年開始進行生產。該公司最終目標是要在全球（電動）自行車市場取得龐大佔有率。

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Pon Holdings continues to expand its position in the bicycle market with the take-over of scaleup Veloretti. This e-bike and bicycle brand was founded in 2012 and the company expects to generate a turn-over of € 42 million this year.

LUDHIANA, India - India's Hero Cycles Limited is targeting the hi-end global bicycle and e-bike market from its newly built state-of-the-art site Hero E-Cycle Valley. Production began in 2021 at the ambitious project based at Hero Industrial Park (HIP) on the outskirts of Ludhiana. Here the company eventually aims to capture a sizeable share of the surging global bicycle and e-bike market.

SYDNEY, Australia - Online bicycle shop and marketplace BikeExchange Limited has announced some top management changes including a new CEO. In its latest financial results, the company, which has been restructuring over the last 12 months, also managed to boost its total revenue by 47.4% to $AU6.58 million (€4.5 million) compared to the previous 2020/21 fiscal year.

OBERWANGEN/FEHRALTOFR, Switzerland - The speed pedelecs Opium and Stromer ST7 were the high-flyers at this year's Eurobike. With their looks, equipment, performance and price, they set a new benchmark for this league. They have what it takes to become the new status symbol for SUV car enthusiasts. How do the models compare?

IWATA, Japan - Yamaha is strengthening its range for 2023 with the launch of the new PWseries S2 drive unit, that offers a range of new and improved features for the sport and trail category. Noticeably, the production of the new lightweight, more powerful motor will be moved from Japan to France to "reduce the need for expensive and unreliable logistic operations."

Just like the smartphone in the mobile phone market, the smartbike is a growing segment on the e-bike market. Brands, bike makers, and engine manufacturers who are moving in this direction have understood that connectivity is a source of opportunity, going far beyond geolocation features. An interview with Pierre Regnier, CEO of Velco.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - Registration has opened for the fourth annual Ebike Future Conference which will showcase the latest trends in the e-bike business and related technology. The online event, held from October 11-13th, will feature over 50 entrepreneurs and e-bike business experts. An additional feature this year is a coinciding virtual expo.

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－比利時自行車市場2020年成長4%，但2021年反退1.2%。電動自行車和運動類別銷售都受到供應鏈問題影響，導致整體銷量下滑。

柬埔寨，金邊（PHNOM PENH）－柬埔寨商務部宣佈，今年一到六月自行車出口創造5.05億美元的收入，較去年成長104%。除了高需求量之外，新投資法規和貿易裁決也被認定為推動成長的主因。

印度，盧迪安納（LUDHIANA）－Hartex Rubber於Ludhiana開設新廠生產自行車內胎，每日產能額外增加25,000單位。Hartex Rubber總監Varun Sureka表示：「我們為出口市場投資1.5億盧比（180萬歐元）開設專用工廠。」

美國，弗里霍自治市（FREEHOLD, NJ）－美國電動車技術公司Cenntro Electric Group Limited收購德國電動載貨車設計公司Antric GmbH共25%的股權。Cenntro將以七位數的投資金額支持該公司的Antric One電動載貨自行車並行銷全球。

MATTIGHOFEN, Austria - Despite aggravated delivery problems, Austrian two-wheeler giant Pierer Mobility AG was able to record a positive sales value performance in the first six months of the year. As far as unit sales are concerned, however, the demand for e-bikes could not quite be met.

MILTON KEYNES, UK - In 2020 and with Brexit looming, e-bike manufacturer, Volt, took the decision to reshore its production from China to home soil in the UK. Two years, and a global pandemic later, has the moved paid off? Bike Europe caught up with co-founder James Metcalfe.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Bike Republic, Colruyt Group's chain of bike shops, is planting its flag in Brussels for the first time following the take-over of the large bicycle retailer, IMP Bike. The acquisition puts Colruyt Group on course for further expansion in the French speaking part of Belgium.