加拿大，蒙特婁（MONTREAL）－Dorel Industries正式完成將自行車部門Dorel Sports售出給荷蘭Pon Holdings的交易，金額為8.1億歐元。Pon現在旗下擁有品牌包含Cannondale、Schwinn、GT、Caloi和Mongoose。

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－ 無論是因為油價上漲或是因為風格轉變，載貨自行車儼然已成為德國街上的新氣象。對這個汽車工業大國的多數人來說，他們仍不習慣這般街景。不過現在該國的載貨自行車數量已不容小覷，尤其在政治介入後，這股趨勢更是勢不可擋。

美國，聖克拉拉（SANTA CLARA）—為提高弱勢道路使用者在交通上的能見度及安全，Commsignia推出電動自行車的車聯網（V2X）。該美國公司一直都有和自行車行車廠商合作，例如Bosch，致力結合技術並預期未來數年大規模上市。

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。

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－台灣電動自行車品牌BESV正逐步踏入歐洲市場，法國為最新里程碑。BESV Europe品牌經理Bram Reitsma於法國巴黎自行車展（Pro Days）上宣布：「踏入法國市場對我們來說是一個重要的里程碑，我們不斷在拓展歐洲市場，現在輪到蓬勃的法國市場。」

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - As the third in line after Giant and Merida, Ideal has also reported red figures for this year. While the bicycle manufacturer was still able to keep up its Q1 revenue at a comparably good level with a slight 1.8 % decrease, Q2 2023 saw a double-digit downshift.

In this edition: E-bike battery cell replacement next safety challenge - Pon partners with VW to expand in bike leasing - Panasonic Cycle Technology edging closer to Europe - Visitors head to Paris for record Pro Days

Amidst global shifts, disruptions in supply chains, and a renewed focus on environmental responsibility, many bicycle industry leaders are re-evaluating their reliance on overseas production sites. In the midst of these shifts, Poland is positioning itself as an increasingly attractive hub for investment and manufacturing. Numerous success stories reveal that, from family-established ventures to innovative startups, Polish companies are making significant strides, establishing a strong presence both at home and throughout Europe.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - In the first half of this year, bicycle sales took place at a normal gross margin on average in the Netherlands. At the same time Dutch retailers are struggling with sky high inventory levels. This was reported by H&L Accountants from its hundreds of IBD customers in the Netherlands.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The next edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 5/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. The industry is facing a major challenge with the publication of the European Batteries Regulation. What's next?