德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－汽車大廠Porsche已做出踏入電動自行車產業的下一舉動。該公司已買下電動自行車馬達系統商Fazua的20%股份，交易金額未公開。

義大利，POZZOLEONE－自行車座墊廠Selle Royal Group S.p.A.正式宣佈將繼續發行在義大利證券交易所上市的普通股。若滿足條件，他們將在泛歐交易所的米蘭證交所上市，這裡專門針對中小企業的市場。

西班牙，畢爾包（BILBAO）－Canyon正取得Orbea Inside Line專利技術的部分授權。Orbea的Inside Line專利涵蓋後避震線控的改良內置佈線。

WELS, Austria - After motorcycle company KTM AG had to file an application for restructuring proceedings with self-administration at the end of November, its parent company Pierer Mobility AG commissioned Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG on 17 December to reorganise the ownership structure.

HUTTWIL, Switzerland - The closure of production at Flyer in Huttwil is now a sad certainty. Following the conclusion of the consultation process, CEO Andy Kessler announced yesterday that at least 150 employees will soon be made redundant. The media only learned of this unfortunate pre-Christmas news via dealers and employees; owner ZEG has not disclosed any information.

REDDITCH, England - With a current strategy of "controlling the controllables," the UK's largest bicycle retailer Halfords continues to face challenging conditions. With poor weather conditions in spring and summer affecting sales, the retailer failed to meet pre-COVID sales levels in its cycling department in the first 26 weeks of the current financial year which started 1 April.

LORIOL-SUR-DROME, France - Look Cycle Group has announced the sale of the high-end carbon bicycle wheel specialist Corima. The two companies formed together in 2016 when Look Cycle became the owner of Corima. In 2022 the two companies fully merged but have now split up again effective 30 September 2024.

KOBLENZ, Germany - Pure player, Canyon Bicycles has appointed Kristen Laina White to create a next level e-commerce and online community experience for the company's customers. In previous positions she transformed Nike's digital transformation and led the Digital Commerce, Marketing and Data teams at Estee Lauder Companies.

Rotor, a premium bicycle components company from Spain, has traditionally focused on the aftersales market, producing parts for bikes that can easily be swapped out and adapted to fit a cyclist's personal needs. This year, however, after 30 years of successful global distribution, Rotor is ready to venture out further, shifting its focus to the OEM market.

SUZHOU, China - For e-drive manufacturer Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd, 2023 was a very challenging year. According to the company's financial report their performance was affected negatively due to geopolitical conflicts, inflation, slowing consumer demand and high inventory among their customers.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The combination of economic and political challenges created difficult times for the international bicycle industry. However, for financial specialist Ralf Kindermann the component of green mobility still makes the bicycle industry highly attractive for investors. What other trends in the market, including the digitalisation in the supply chain, the current oversupply in combination with price increase and sustainability will lead the market this year?

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The QWIC administrator has reached an agreement with a consortium of investors for a restart. This was announced by Wieringa lawyers last Friday. The new owners of Qwic have not made themselves public, while Qwic founder and CEO Taco Anema told Bike Europe he will no longer be involved in the new operation.

Dahon, a global leader in folding bicycles, recently introduced a revolutionary Speed Technology, a frame design that enhances the frame stiffness of bicycles in such a way that improves riding efficiency and speed.

HYDRABAD, India - Automotive giant Mahindra & Mahindra was among the first to invest in intelligent mobility solutions start-up Hornback. The new entrant is now introducing one of the world's first, full-sized diamond frame folding electric bicycles on the market, the X1.

SUZHOU, China - Motor manufacturer Bafang has identified waterproofing as a key focus area of its R&D. The company has set specific waterproof upgrade targets and a comprehensive plan for various components within its drive systems, including motors, gear-hubs and displays. By fine-tuning the product structure design, the team aims to elevate the overall waterproof performance of its products.

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.

EDINBURGH, Scotland - Since displaying at Eurobike in 2021, Intra Drive has focused on building a European supply chain and industrialising its e-bike motor unit with multi speed gearbox. Now to support bringing its 8-speed integrated drive unit to market, the B2B company has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign.

Goodyear continues to build momentum within the bicycle tire industry with significant quantifiable performance increases in its Ultra High-Performance Road tire range. Through a licensing collaboration with Rubber Kinetics Corp., Goodyear Bicycle Tires continues to cement its position within the global bicycle tire segment.

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.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Tern has made its small folding bikes even smaller. The BYB P10 comes with a patented TriFold compact frame design incorporating two hinges. "In folding bike design, the challenge is always to create something that folds usefully small but that you actually want to ride," stated Josh Hon, Tern Team Captain.