On September 4, 2025, TVS Motor Company launched the NTORQ 150 as its first Hyper Sport scooter, priced at a special introductory rate of INR 119,000. The scooter is powered by a race-tuned 149.7 cc O3CTech engine that delivers 13.2 PS at 7,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm, enabling acceleration from 0–60 k

On September 3, State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation FSUE NAMI announced that its subsidiary NAMI Innovative Components LLC has developed an anti-lock braking system for UAZ (Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant) vehicles. 
The NAMI-ABS-450 anti-lock braking system is designed for SUVs and light commercial vehicle

On September 2, 2025, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles launched the Tiago hatchback in South Africa for a starting price of ZAR 184,900 and going till ZAR 224,900. It is powered by a 1.2-litre Revotron three-cylinder engine delivering 63kW and 113 nm and is offered with both manual and automated transmissions. It offer

In an investor update, Endurance Technologies announced that it will set up a disc brake assembly plant in Chennai to supply TVS, Royal Enfield, and Yamaha India as ABS rules boost demand. It's AURIC Shendra’s new die casting plant has started shipping to a European OEM just four months after LOI, with series product

On August 22, Stellantis Argentina announced the renewal of the new Citroen Jumpy and Peugeot Expert vans in their mixed version.
The vans are powered by a 2.2-liter BlueHDi turbodiesel engine delivering 150 hp of power and 370 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. This engine meets Euro 5 standa

In the Q1 FY 2026 ending June investor call, Suprajit Engineering Limited confirmed that its in-house Suprajit Technology Center (STC) is developing a two-wheeler ABS system timed to meet India’s upcoming safety regulations. The company will inaugurate a new R&D campus in 2026, staffed by 200 engineers dedicated to b

On August 19, 2025, Endurance Technologies Limited announced a capacity addition for its anti-lock braking systems (ABS), disc brake systems, and brake discs. This move comes as India gears up for stricter road safety rules mandating ABS for all two-wheelers above 50cc/0.5 kW from January 1, 2026.
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Amap, an Alibaba Group subsidiary, reached in-depth cooperation in core areas such as speech interaction, large model capabilities, and AI Agents, with Hangzhou Tongyi Laboratory Technology Co., Ltd. (Tongyi Lab).
On one hand, Amap will take the Qwen large model as an AI foundation to create spatial intelligence that

On August 12, 2025, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles launched the 2025 Yezdi Roadster at INR 209,000. It is powered by an all-new 350 Alpha2 liquid-cooled engine delivering 29 PS and 30 Nm, paired with a first-in-segment 6-speed gearbox and assist and slipper clutch. It has a 12.5-litre tank and offers a rated range of 350+ km

In its annual report, JBM Auto mentioned that during FY 2024–25, it fast-tracked next‑gen EV development by partnering with tech firms and startups to shorten cycle times. On the shop floor, it shifted manual welding to robotic welding and rolled out OBEYA/VAVE, while plant-wide automation optimizes material flow and

On August 7, Master Changan Motors, Pakistan launched two upgraded vehicle models in Pakistan: The Karvaan Power Plus 1.2L UG and the Sherpa Power 1.2L. Both models are now equipped with an enhanced 1.2L engine, replacing their previous powertrains.
The Karvaan Power Plus 1.2L UG features a 1.2L EA-12 DOHC (dual over

On August 5, it was reported that Auteco Blue relaunched its electric vehicle lineup in Colombia with the introduction of the DFM Friday EV.
The compact electric SUV is positioned as one of the most affordable models in the country. Known globally as the Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV or Leiting, this model features a 1

In its FY 2024-25 annual report, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited announced that it updated its Electronics and Electro-mechanics Testing Lab by adding a hemianechoic chamber and a high-capacity compressor test facility. These were used for validating solutions in Automated, Connected, and Electric

On July 29, President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
The proposed EPA rule would rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding that determined that carbon d

On July 23, 2025, PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Fuso commercial vehicles in Indonesia, is celebrating 55 years of operations at GIIAS 2025, carrying the theme “True Business Mainstay,” highlighting its long-standing support for the nation’s logistics and economic dev

On July 23, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) introduced two new motorcycles, the CB125 Hornet and the Shine 100 DX. Bookings for both models will begin on August 1, 2025.
The CB125 Hornet is powered by a 123.94cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that complies with OBD2B norms. It produces 8.2 kW of powe

In its annual report for FY2024-25, Endurance Technologies Limited reported a total R&D expenditure of INR 861.96 million.  At the Chakan R&D centre (die-casting), Endurance developed structural aluminium components for EV OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, along with special alloy parts for EVs and components for stationary

The European Commission had appeared on course for an agreement in which the EU would still have faced a 10% U.S. tariff on most of its exports, with some concessions. Those hopes appear ended after President Trump's threat to impose a 30% tariff by August 1, and following talks between EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Še

Announced on July 16, 2025, Vietnam’s Kim Long Motor is emerging as a global player by exporting high-quality “Made in Vietnam” buses to markets including South Korea and Thailand. This reflects the company’s strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities while supporting Vietnam’s goal to become a regional automotive hub

On July 17, Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH announced that it is coordinating Shift2SDV, an EU-funded research project under the Chips Joint Undertaking / Horizon Europe. The project is part of the “Vehicle of the Future” initiative of the European Commission. The project will create an SDV ecosystem around middleware