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TAIPEI, Taiwan - The biggest scooter & motorcycle maker in Taiwan, the Kwang Yang Motor Company, better known under its brand name Kymco, announced ...

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - 2007 was a breakthrough year for e-Bikes in the Netherlands. Their market share jumped from 3% to a little over 6% in units ...

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.

In my previous blog post, I mentioned that I was in ongoing discussions with the EU Commission about the snag that I found in the new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). At the time of writing, I am still awaiting a response from the unit responsible for the automotive industry. I can understand that they might need some time to grasp the potential implications of the snag. Coincidentally, I am currently assisting an automotive client in developing a recall procedure.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Automotive suppliers entering the e-bike market has been a trend over the past few years. Trade shows like IAA Mobility which aims to integrate all mobility providers under one umbrella demonstrates the slight cracks in the car industry's dominance as other forms of mobility successfully emerge. Bike Europe editor-in-chief, Jan-Willen van Schaik explores this further.

History always repeats itself, but never in the same way. The 2003 SARS pandemic had a big impact on the bicycle industry at that time, but the outcome was very different than today. In the current crisis, some people have acted based on what happened then, like a former Shell executive who was based in Asia in 2003.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - E-bike brand Cowboy has broken its recent silence to announce new milestones in the form of short-term financing and brand partner Rebirth Group — and to address the variety of complaints lodged against the company in the past few months.

WEXFORD, Ireland - Irish Customs Authorities have announced the seizure of over 4,000 e-bikes and a handful of e-scooters following targeted searches at two different warehouses in Ireland. According to authorities, the e-mobility vehicles - worth an estimated €4.5 million in retail value - were illegally imported to the European Union.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - During the first six months of 2025, 312,000 e-bikes were imported into the European Union, the latest data from Eurostat shows. This is a 9% drop compared to the same period last year. As predicted, the positive signs of a full market recovery in Q1 have not continued into Q2. As Taiwan struggles to regain its dominance as the European e-bike supplier, Cambodia and China continue to increase their share of the market.

BUSETO PALIZZOLO, Italy - Lombardo Bikes has acquired Cicli Olympia, one of the oldest Italian bicycle brands, to create a production hub for bicycles made in Italy. Lombardo, founded in 1952 now counts itself as the largest bicycle manufacturer in Italy. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed other than that it was secured entirely through Italian capital.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Despite continued difficulties in the market, exhibitor booth spaces for Taipei Cycle 2025 have officially been filled and a waitlist has been opened. Being held from 26-29 March the event will continue its focus on sustainability.

MUNICH, Germany - With over 25,000 pre-owned and refurbished bikes listed on its platform, over 2,000 of which come from the US, the fast-growing startup Buycycle is on a mission to connect high-end bicycle buyers and sellers on a global scale. One of the founders of Buycycle, Theodor Golditchuk, spoke with Bike Europe about the company's rapid rise in the second-hand market.

MILAN, Italy - Last Autumn concerns were raised by ABS manufacturer, Blubrake that Bosch could restrict competition in the e-bike ABS market by limiting the use of alternative technologies. A case opened by the Italian Antitrust Authority has now determined that e-bike manufacturers will now be permitted to integrate Blubrake ABS with Bosch BES3 kits.

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - One individual and two companies have been found guilty of evading customs duties on the importation of e-bikes from China. The case was investigated and prosecuted by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Brussels last week. In total, the three defendants were found guilty of evading €3.1 million in customs duties and were sentenced to a fine of over €15.5 million each.

KORTRIJK, Belgium - Electric bicycle sales in Belgium grew to a market share of 51.2% in 2023 according to industry organisation Traxio. The estimate sales figures which were reported during the Velofollies tradeshow last week, show that the Belgian market is levelling out following the spike during the corona years.

REDDITCH, England - Alongside mainland Europe, bike sales in the UK have taken a market-adjusting dip this year. Retail giant Halford has reported that sales in its cycling division have been "challenging and below expectations due to the well documented consumer environment." However, bicycle sales are still 'ahead of the market', the company's interim results for the first half of the financial year reports.

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - Accell Group has announced a new collaboration to take a significant step in reducing CO2 emissions by giving a second life to discarded e-bike batteries. The partnership with Refurb Battery "aims to increase the circularity of the entire bike battery in the future."

FRANKFURT, Germany - UK-based custom lithium battery pack manufacturer Alexander Battery Technologies is expanding into the European Union. With a new sales and service operation in Germany, the company aims to offer OEMs in the DACH region faster time-to-market and a more secure supply chain. Industry veteran Kim Madsen, director of sales and marketing will lead the new operation.

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.