On August 14, Ural Automobile Plant launched its project 'Creation of a Foundry for Auto Components' at its production site. The project will increase the production of axles for Ural vehicles.
The project will build a 46,000 square meter facility with a full production cycle and a capacity of 45,000 tons of castings

South African automotive parts manufacturer Jendamark Automation is bracing for significant losses in its U.S. market due to rising tariffs. The company, headquartered in Gqeberha, specializes in building automated assembly lines for catalytic converters, engines, and axles for major automakers, including BMW and Mer

Ford Motor Company has announced a recall affecting 103,174 Ford F-150 trucks from model years 2023 through 2025, produced between January 2, 2023, and May 21, 2025. The affected vehicles, equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy-duty ¾ float axle, may experience a defect where the rear ax

On August 11, 2025, KTM India launched the all-new KTM 160 Duke motorcycle, marking its entry into the 160cc segment. It is priced at INR 185,000 and bookings are now open nationwide.
The KTM 160 Duke is powered by a 164.2 cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled SOHC engine delivering 19 PS at 9,500 rpm and 15.5

On August 8, Volvo Group Brazil announced the launch of the Volvo BZRLE, a new low-floor electric bus chassis designed to expand the brand’s urban electric lineup in Brazil.
The BZRLE offers the option of one or two 200 kW motors (up to 400 kW/540 hp), with all components, including batteries, located under the floor

On August 7, Subaru Corporation announced that its consolidated revenue for the first quarter (Q1: April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025) of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 increased by 11.2% year-on-year to JPY 1.2 trillion.
Operating profit decreased 16.2% year-on-year to JPY 76.4 billion. While sales activity

On August 7, Hongqi revealed the design details and technical specifications of its flagship crossover, the HONGQI HS7 for the Russian market.
The vehicle measures 4,995 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width, and 1,760 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,920 mm. It is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged gasoline engine

On August 4, multiple sources reported that JSC Ausmah SV plans to begin serial production of trucks under the Ausmah brand in the first quarter of 2026.
The company plans to produce around 900 vehicles next year, including chassis with weights of 3.5, 5, 8, and 12 tonnes. After that, it aims to make over 5,000 vehic

On August 3, Bosch India, in an investor update, announced that it is collaborating with the industry to bring electric vehicles to market. Recent vehicle launches with Indian OEMs feature Bosch technologies, including the vehicle control unit (VCU) and electric coolant pump.
VCU provides torque coordination, operati

On August 4, Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) announced that it has secured a new order from an existing customer, i.e., a North American OEM manufacturing both ICE and electric passenger vehicles. The order is for the supply of differential assemblies with final drive gears for a new electric passenger veh

On July 25, Schaeffler India Limited, in an investor update, announced that it has started series supplies of the e-axles to the Tata Harrier platform. It also had a formal inauguration of the partial production line that it has set up at its plant in Talegaon.
Based on Schaeffler India Limited investor conference ca

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 23, Zeron, an emerging Chinese manufacturer of commercial vehicles, announced the recent completion of a Series A financing worth CNY 500 million. The investment in the financing was led by Momenta, a dominant autonomous driving company, and Xinghang Venture Capital, with participation of multiple other compa

On July 24, Mercedes Benz announced the key progress in the development of its all-electric VLE van, with prototypes passing major testing milestones across three areas of efficiency.
First, the VLE demonstrated excellent aerodynamics during wind tunnel tests in Stuttgart. The vehicle’s sleek design with a stretched

On July 24, Daimler Truck unveiled a new version of its torque-overlay steering system, called Servotwin, which is designed for vehicles with heavy front axles.
Like its predecessor, the new Servotwin system is based on a dual-circuit steering setup with separate hydraulic and electric power supplies. It combines the

On July 24, Mercedes Benz do Brasil Ltda., a Daimler Truck subsidiary, launched two new Axor truck models, i.e., the 2038 4x2 and 2545 6x2 for the Brazilian market. These trucks are built for medium- and long-distance freight transport and expand the brand’s heavy-duty lineup in South America.
The models will be manu

In its FY 2024–25 annual report, Automotive Axles Limited updated about major upgrades in axle and suspension tech. Its key highlights include the completion of the MS185 DCDL axle for 10x2 DTLA and 4x2 TT platforms (320 HP), and concept finalization of the Q109 upgrade. It also developed the MT160 tandem hybrid axle

On July 17, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Brazil officially relaunched the Axor heavy-duty truck line with the debut of the Euro 6-compliant Axor 2038 4x2 and Axor 2545 6x2 models.
 
Equipped with BlueTec 6 technology to meet Proconve P8 standards, the new Axor targets medium- and long-distance logistics with a focus on perfo

On July 18, Subaru Europe announced the launch of three new electric vehicles in Europe, the Subaru Solterra, Subaru Uncharted, and Subaru E-Outback. These BEVs will be sold alongside Subaru’s existing ICE-powered BOXER engine models, offering zero-emission options for customers.
The Subaru Solterra features dual e-a