On August 13, China Yuchai International Limited announced that its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Foundry Co., Ltd. (Yuchai Foundry), had in early August commenced the shipment of its first batch of a total order for 30,000 high-end cylinder head castings to a German customer. To meet the stringent German technical stan

On August 8, the Tula Region Development Corporation announced that HAVAL has launched a new shop for mechanical processing of engine body parts at its plant located in the Uzlovaya Industrial Park in the Tula Region.  It has an area of more than 4,700 square meters.
It includes a line for mechanical processing of th

On July 24, UzAuto Motors Powertrain, in a social media post, announced that it has been exporting CSS Prime cylinder blocks to Latin America since December 2024. The total volume of shipments amounts to 40,000 units, worth USD 4.9 million.
It has implemented an HPDC (High-Pressure Die Casting) line, enabling the pro

On May 29, Comau developed advanced automation tech for Li Auto’s new range extender line, helping the company reach up to 400,000 units of annual production. The complete solution covers concept design, system simulation, assembly, and commissioning.
The automation system handles key parts of the line—interior, exte

On April 30, Honda announced that its refreshed 2026 CR-V will be adding more standard technology and a new TrailSport Hybrid model to the line when it arrives at Honda dealers this spring.
The new CR-V TrailSport Hybrid is the first Honda SUV to combine rugged TrailSport design and trail-ready all-terrain tires with

On April 9, Volkswagen Poznań produced nearly 275,000 vehicles in 2024 i.e. about 25,000 more than in 2023. The Antoninek plant built over 114,000 vehicles in 2024, up 30% from 86,500 in 2023.
The Września plant set a new record with more than 103,000 vehicles produced, thanks to strong demand for the updated Crafter

On March 28, Zavolzhsky Motor Plant (ZMZ) announced that the Zavolzhsky branch of UAZ LLC will soon start production of a cylinder head with improved characteristics for a new valve cover. Engines (ZMZ-409) with an improved design will be installed in the new range of UAZ vehicles, as well as in the UAZ SGR family.
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On February 17, Stellantis Brazil announced that the Fiat Toro is now also equipped with the MultiJet 2.2-liter Turbodiesel engine in the Ranch and Volcano versions.
This new powertrain delivers 200 hp and 450 Nm of torque, an 18% increase in power and a 29% boost in torque, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0

On January 29, HORSE announced the start of production for its 1.3-liter, 4-cylinder HR13 turbo flex fuel engine at its Curitiba, Brazil, facility. Developed specifically for the South American market, this powertrain is designed to operate on gasoline and ethanol blends, aligning with Brazil’s mobility standards and

On January 9. Multiple sources reported that Promavtokonsalt is the new owner of the plant of Nemak, located in the Zavolzhye industrial zone in Ulyanovsk. The plant used to produce cylinder heads and engine blocks for Hyundai and Kia passenger cars in Russia. Promavtokonsalt is planning to introduce new components a

On December 6, TVS Motor Company unveiled its next-gen TVS RTXD4 engine platform. It is conceptualized, designed, and developed in-house, at its R&D Centre in Hosur. The TVS RT-XD4 300 will be the first engine on the new platform.
The TVS RT-XD4 engine platform has dual overhead cams with downdraft ports, a dual oil

On November 5, Stellantis announced that its Charleville plant in the Ardennes, France will manufacture rear arms and rear pivots for a new platform aimed at producing high-volume vehicles. The site will produce over one million parts annually, ensuring significant activity until 2030. Charleville demonstrated compet

On October 18, Zavolzhsky Motor Plant (ZMZ) announced that at the "Comau" section of the mechanical assembly shop of ZF OOO "UAZ", the acceptance of equipment for pressing in cylinder head seats was successfully completed. The cylinder head processing line, consisting of 22 units of equipment, was put into operation

On October 1, MB RUS, the exclusive distributor of Forland in Russia, started three models of Chinese-made trucks: Forland 3, Forland 8, and Forland 12. The vehicles, specially adapted for Russian operating conditions, will be offered to customers both as chassis and with superstructures from domestic body manufactur

On September 11, Horse Brazil announced an investment of EUR 32.8 million at its Curitiba plant for a new automated production line to cast aluminum engine cylinder heads.
The aluminum cylinder heads will be produced by using a gravity-casting process and will be destined for the company’s 3-cylinder 1.0-litre (HR10)

On August 13, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles unveiled the 2024 Jawa 42 motorcycle for a starting price of INR 172.9 thousand and going to INR 198 thousand. It is powered by the new 294cc J-panther liquid-cooled engine which delivers 27.32 PS and 26.84 Nm. They have implemented a gear-based throttle mapping and an assist & sl

South Korea’s INZI Display Co., Ltd. announced a plan to separate its automotive engine parts division to set up a new company tentatively named INZI Advanced Materials Technology as of October 1, 2024.
The South Korean company has headquarters in Ansan-si, Gyeonggi Province, and an automotive parts plant in Dangjin-

On June 29, Craftsman Automation Limited announced that it completed the acquisition of the remaining 24% of the equity stake in DR Axion India Private Limited (DRAIPL). Further, it became its wholly-owned subsidiary on July 1, 2024. The total cost of acquisition stood at INR 2.5 billion.
Incorporated in December 200

In an investor update, Alicon Castalloy Limited announced that it is supplying cylinder heads to Stellantis from Q3 FY 2023-24 (ending March 2024). These cylinder heads are for the domestic market as well as exported to Europe. 
Stellantis is seeking to create an engine manufacturing hub in Hosur India and Alicon is

On May 23, BMW Group announced that it currently manufactures many work aids and tools using 3D printing, including orthoses for employees, teaching aids, and large robot grippers for tasks like handling CFRP roofs and floor assemblies. At the "Additive Manufacturing Campus" in Oberschleißheim, BMW produced over 300,