德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－Volkswagen Financial Services（VWFS）收購Pon Holdings單車租賃子公司Bike Mobility Services（BMS）49%股份，這次合作重點為加速拓展歐洲及美國的單車租賃市場。交易金額未公開。

德國，美因河畔卡爾施泰因（KARLSTEIN AM MAIN）－鋰電池公司BMZ集團收購Nox Cycles Austria及其所有在德國和瑞士的姊妹企業，包含主德國市場的Hawk Bikes品牌及販售德奧瑞荷比盧地區（DACH-Benelux）的英國高階電動自行車公司Whyte Bikes。

奧地利，格德爾斯多夫（GEDERSDORF）－二輪批發商及進口商KSR Group已申請法院監督的重組程序。受到能源價格上漲、高通膨及消費者購買力下降影響，該家族企業經營的市場在過去一年當中的經濟情況變化甚巨。

奧地利，雷高（REGAU）－為加速成長滿足市場需求，奧地利自行車及電動自行車OEM組裝廠WSF Bicycle Technology GmbH發布一項群眾募資活動，目標金額為40萬歐元。該公司計畫在2026年前將產量從每年25,000輛（電動）自行車提高到10萬輛。

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Companies in the Taiwanese supply chain are beginning to feel the fall out of the VanMoof bankruptcy in Europe. Electronic connectivity solutions maker Speed Tech Corp and manufacturer Ideal Bikes have both posted listings on the Taiwanese stock exchange referring to unpaid bills by VanMoof Asia Ltd, forcing the company into liquidation.

SANTA CLARA, USA - To improve the visibility and safety of vulnerable road users in traffic, Commsignia has launched a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) device for e-bikes. The American company has been working with partners in the bicycle industry including Bosch to integrate the technology and expects mass market roll-out in the coming years.

PLOCHINGEN, Germany - Sporting goods manufacturer and retailer Decathlon has appointed the CEO of Decathlon-Germany André Weinert to CEO-CESEE (Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe). Effective immediately, he assumes responsibility for 17 countries in which Decathlon is represented. The sporting goods chain store giant will announce his successor in Germany within the coming weeks.

The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed the way we shop, allowing us to purchase a wide range of products conveniently from online marketplaces. However, this convenience also brings certain risks, particularly when it comes to product safety.

As the e-bike market continues to develop, the diversity of consumer needs has led to a proliferation of specialised bikes - be it agile city commuters, practical cargo bikes or versatile touring e-bikes. Amid this kaleidoscopic array of choices, one segment is rapidly rising to prominence: e-bikes powered by hub motors. AUTORQ, a company renowned for its torque-sensing technology, has emerged as an indispensable partner for companies venturing into this sector.

In recent years an increasing number of bicycle companies have opted for close to market production in Europe. Spurred on by the need for a consistent supply chain following issues during the pandemic, investments in European manufacturing continue to grow. As noted in this online magazine, Eastern Europe is becoming popular with Lithuania, Poland and Romania all enticing new investments from bicycle manufacturers. But not only here, Germany, France and Portugal are taking efforts to step up 'Made in Europe' bicycle production.

A market leader in e-bike connectors, Higo continues to build on its efforts to meet the growing need for ultra compact e-bike connectors to neatly hide away in frames. It recently introduced the micro X connector range for connections like displays, switches, brakes and sensors.

MUNICH, Germany - Volkswagen Financial Services has acquired a 49% stake in Pon Holdings bike leasing subsidiary Bike Mobility Services (BMS). The partnership aims to focus on accelerating the expansion of bike leasing in Europe and the US. No details have been given on the purchasing price.

KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - Lithium-ion battery specialist, BMZ Group, has acquired Nox Cycles Austria and all its sister companies in Germany and Switzerland. The deal also includes the Hawk Bikes brand, which is mainly represented in Germany, and the DACH-Benelux license of the British premium e-bike manufacturer Whyte Bikes.

GEDERSDORF, Austria - Two-wheeled wholesaler and importer, KSR Group, has applied for a court-supervised restructuring procedure. Due to increased energy prices, high inflation and the lack of consumer purchasing power, the economic situation changed drastically within the last year in the markets the family-run company operates in.

BIELEFELD/ MÜNSTER, Germany - Offering the option to mount a childseat easily was the prelude to the start of an all new brand project for Hebie Group, that houses the brands hebie, tubus and racktime. Aligned with the company strategy and future philosophy, the new brand 'Carl & Marta' was launched at Eurobike 2023.

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英國，倫敦（LONDON）－英國F1賽車工程技術公司McLaren Applied旗下電動滑板車品牌Lavoie，已同意收購荷蘭破產品牌VanMoof。新東家表示其計畫穩定並拓展業務，同時轉用第三方零售通路。

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－Pon.Bike正在拓展品牌組合，確定收購頂尖單車卡鞋品牌Nimbl。該品牌總部位於義大利聖埃爾皮迪奧港（Porto Sant'Elpidio），公司自2020年成立後便拓展全球市場。該筆交易金額未公開。