On June 16, Renault announced the launch of its two new full hybrid E-Tech powertrains.
The new full hybrid E-Tech 160 hp 1.8L powertrain delivers more power with even lower fuel consumption. It is available on Captur and, as of this year, Symbioz. The powertrain comprises a powerful combustion engine along with two

On June 2, Toyota Kirloskar Motor unveiled the new Fortuner and Legender models under the Neo Drive name. These models now feature a 48-volt system that improves fuel efficiency, driving performance, and comfort in both city and off-road conditions.
The Neo Drive variants use Toyota’s powerful 2.8-litre 4-cylinder tu

On March 20, Renault announced that it has launched new Espace in Europe.
Available with five or seven seats, its dimensions are 4,746 mm in length, 1,830 mm in width, 1,645 in height, and the wheelbase is 2,738 mm.
New Espace ships with a full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain mated to an intelligent clutchless automa

On December 5, it was announced that Valeo launched the iBSG, the first locally produced Belt Starter Generator (12V/48V) for flex-fuel engines, marking its entry into the mild hybridization era.
Sergio Noriega, General Manager of Valeo Powertrain Systems, highlighted this milestone as a step toward reducing CO2 emis

On November 15, Mercedes-Benz announced that at the Auto Guangzhou 2024, it will launch 3 models and exhibit 29 models. The models to be launched are the G 580 Edition One battery electric SUV, the new EQE battery electric SUV, and the 2025 GLC coupe SUV.
Positioned as a luxury hardcore battery electric off-road vehi

On November 13, Varroc Engineering Limited updated about the new age products SOP (start of production) in H1 FY 2025 ending September. It initiated the production of its Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) system, which integrates engine cranking, electrical generation, and rectification, replacing traditional compon

On November 6, Fiat launched the hybrid version of the 2025 Pulse and Fastback SUVs, in two trims, Audace and Impetus.
The models are powered by the new T200 Hybrid Flex engine that delivers 130 hp and 20.4 kgfm of torque, mated to a 7 speed CVT transmission, designed to boost fuel efficiency, in the urban cycle, Fas

On October 22, Mercedes-Benz launched the Mercedes-AMG G 63 SUV for a starting price of INR 36 million. It comes with an AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo 3,982 cc M177 engine that delivers 430 kW and 850 Nm torque. The hand-built engine is electrified with a 48-volt onboard electrical system and an integrated starter generator (I

On October 21, Bajaj Auto launched the Pulsar N125 motorcycle with a starting price of INR 94,707. It has an air-cooled, single-spark, 2-valve 124.58 cc engine boasting 12 PS Power at 8,500 rpm and 11 Nm torque at 6,000 rpm. The N125 is equipped with a counterbalancer and an integrated starter generator (ISG).
The bi

On October 10, the Minister of Industry and Tourism, Spain inaugurated a new electronics assembly line of SEG Automotive in Treto (Cantabria), specializing in vehicle starter motor technology. 
The line was built with an investment of EUR 20 million. SEG Automotive has received more than EUR 10.5 million within the M

Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean subsidiary of BorgWarner Inc., (BorgWar) BorgWarner PDS (Changnyeong) Inc., held a groundbreaking ceremony for its additional plant in Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, on September 26, 2024.
The company added an electrification system parts plant on it

On August 22, TVS Motor Company (TVSM) launched the 2024 TVS Jupiter 110 scooter for a starting price of INR 73,700. It is powered by a new -generation 113.3 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine which generates a power of 5.9 kW at 6,500 rpm and a torque of 9.8 Nm at 5,000 rpm (with iGO Assist) and 9.2 Nm at 5,000 rp

Announced on August 20, 2024, Suzuki Vietnam officially launched the XL7 Hybrid, a multi-purpose sports car equipped with a Hybrid system and improvements in appearance, interior, and a series of advanced features. It is priced from VND 599,900,000.
The SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) system developed by Suzuki

On June 6, Toyota announced the first-ever 2025 Toyota Crown Signia, which will be arriving at U.S dealerships later this summer with a U.S. EPA-estimated combined 38 MPG rating
The 2025 Crown Signia is equipped with the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) as standard, with components that include a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylind

On May 22, Mercedes-Benz India today launched the Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV and the Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance Edition 1 sedan for INR 33.5 million and INR 38 million respectively. The AMG S 63 E Performance with AMG performance hybrid technology comes with a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine paired with an electric

On May 16, Renault unveiled the high-performance Renault Rafale E-Tech 4x4 300HP, featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain that prioritizes electric driving. The vehicle is available in Esprit Alpine and Atelier Alpine versions, starting from autumn 2024.
Renault Rafale E-Tech 4x4 300HP features a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder t

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar), announced that during Q4 ending March 2024, it added one new EV program to supply differential assemblies to an existing customer in North America. Overall, it added 12 new EV programs and four new EV customers during the year. During the year, it added 39 new program

On April 2, Stellantis announced Jeep Renegade and Compass MY24, featuring new hybrid engine technology. The e-hybrid powertrain seamlessly switches between electric, hybrid, and internal combustion modes based on driving conditions and battery charge. Renegade and Compass MY24 offer a streamlined lineup with three t

On March 19, Mercedes Benz unveils AMG GT 43 Coupé, expanding the AMG GT Coupé lineup. The vehicle comes with 2.0-liter turbo engine which generates output of 421 hp and 500 Nm of torque, with a 14 hp boost from the belt-driven starter generator. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, it reaches a top spee