On May 8, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the “Technical Requirements for the Safety of Car Door Handles” (the Requirements) mandatory national standards for public comments until June 7.
In recent years, with the rapid electrification and intelligentization development of automo

On May 9, it was reported that Bosch will begin local production of the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) for the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) at its Campinas facility in São Paulo starting in 2026.
This move marks another step in the nationalization of the ESP system, following local production of ABS since 2007 a

On May 10, Kia Lucky Motors Corporation (LMC) launched the fourth-generation Kia Sorento, a three-row SUV, in three variants: the 3.5L V6 FWD priced at PKR 13.5 million, the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid FWD at PKR 14.7 million, and the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid AWD at PKR 16 million. Bookings for the vehicle commenced on May 11, 2025.

On May 12, Triumph launched the all-new Scrambler 400 XC motorcycle, priced at INR 294,000. The motorcycle is powered by a 400cc TR series engine, specifically tuned for the Scrambler, delivering 40 PS at 8,000 rpm and a torque output of 37.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm.
The Scrambler 400 XC comes with advanced features, includi

On April 29, Stellantis announced that Fiat reintroduced the Argo model to the Argentine market.
The vehicle offers the new DRIVE 1.3 MT variant. The Argo features a 1.3L Firefly engine delivering 99 hp at 6,000 rpm and 130 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and FWD.
The model includ

On May 8, the European Parliament adopted a targeted change to CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans. With 458 votes for, 101 against, and 14 abstentions, members supported the Commission’s proposal to support Europe’s automotive sector. To speed up its adoption, Parliament agreed to deal with the

On April 29, Simoldes Plastics and ELIX Polymers announced a partnership to use recycled materials in premium vehicle interiors. As part of the Simoldes BOOST project, the goal is to increase renewable material use by 40% in the development phase, focusing on mechanically recycled content. ELIX’s E-LOOP products, inc

On April 28, American Battery Solutions (ABS) announced it has signed a partnership with TICO, the only terminal tractor manufacturer in North America that also owns and operates its own fleet. ABS will provide its Proliance Intelligent Battery Series 700-volt lithium-ion batteries to power TICO’s fleet of Pro-Spotte

On April 17, Terawatt Infrastructure, a company powering electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging solutions, announced its medium- and heavy-duty EV charging hub in Rancho Dominguez, California is now fully operational. 
Located 12 miles north of the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the Ranch

On April 19, NAMI, the leading scientific and engineering center of the transport industry of Russia, announced that NAMI Innovative Components enterprise in the Samara region has launched serial production of modern components and vehicle safety systems, including ABS and ESP units controlled by proprietary software

On April 17, Royal Enfield launched the new Classic 350 motorcycle in Nepal, with prices starting at NPR 555,000 and going up to NPR 580,000. The motorcycle will be assembled and rolled out from Royal Enfield’s exclusive CKD (completely knocked down) facility in the country. The bookings, test rides, and retail sales

On April 11, KTM India launched the KTM 390 Enduro R motorcycle, priced at INR 336.5 thousand, marking its entry into the dual-sport segment. An additional variant featuring 230 mm front and rear suspension will be introduced later.
The 390 Enduro R is powered by a 399cc single-cylinder LC4c engine paired with a 6-sp

AutoChips Inc. (AutoChips), a NavInfo subsidiary, successfully booted up the AC7870 automotive-grade MCU (Microcontroller Unit) chip. The chip will be officially launched at the electronica China 2025 to be opened on April 15. The AC7870 is AutoChips’ first multi-core high-frequency MCU chip to be based on the ARM Co

On April 10, STMicroelectronics N.V. (ST) presented further updates to its program to reshape its global manufacturing footprint. This comes as part of the program announced in October 2024.
The reshaping and modernization of ST’s manufacturing operations aim to achieve two main objectives: prioritizing planned inves

On April 8, Mack Trucks unveiled the all-new Mack Pioneer, its most aerodynamic and driver-focused highway truck to date, with a bold design and several industry-first features. Now available to order in the U.S. and Canada in multiple configurations including day cabs, and short, medium and long sleeper options, the

On April 7, Suprajit Engineering Limited announced that it has signed a licensing and technology transfer agreement with Blubrake S.p.A., an Italian company specializing in ABS Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) technologies in the European pedalec and speed-pedalec (electric bike) segments.
Under the terms of the agreem

Announced on March 29, 2025, MG G50 has officially been launched in Vietnam, priced from VND 559 million.
This 8-seater MPV provides optimal spaciousness and flexibility for family and service business customers. It is offered in 3 variants, 1.5T MT COM, 1.5T AT DEL, and 1.5T AT LUX.
The G50 is equipped with a 1.5L T

On March 26, Hyundai Brazil announced it will begin exporting the HB20S sedan to Argentina with the first batch already in the country.
This plan follows the successful launch of the HB20 hatchback in the country last November. Both models are produced at Hyundai’s plant in Piracicaba, São Paulo. According to Airton

On March 25, Workhorse Group Inc. announced the integration of Geotab’s advanced telematics technology into its Workhorse W56 step van. This offering combines active data monitoring in the W56 with Geotab solutions to seamlessly integrate vehicle data into the MyGeotab platform.
With integration into the Workhorse W5

On March 22, Ola Electric commenced deliveries of its S1 Gen 3 scooter portfolio across India. The lineup includes the flagship S1 Pro+, S1 Pro, and S1 X models, available through Ola Electric stores and direct-to-home delivery services. The pricing starts at INR 80 thousand for the S1 X (2kWh) and goes up to INR 170