On August 29, DeepDrive announced that it has developed a compact, efficient, and cost-optimised generator called MG 250 that brings DeepDrive’s patented Dual Rotor, Radial-Flux technology into a new range extender application. The MG 250 Generator will be presented for the first time at IAA Mobility 2025. 
It comes

On August 19, GAC Group launched the new ADiMOTION technology for range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs). The technology fully enhances range extender efficiency, powertrain responsiveness, and NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) performance, working in conjunction with an AI energy control platform to address th

On July 21, Honda announced it will mark the 40th anniversary of the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), celebrating the largest Honda auto engine plant in the world. 
As part of the Honda EV Hub, AEP is one of three production facilities in Ohio that are advancing the concept of flexible motors on the same production lines. AE

On June 9, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) introduced the 2025 Suzuki GSX-8R, now compliant with OBD-2B (On-Board Diagnostics) norms. With this, the Suzuki GSX-8R aligns with the latest emission regulations. It is powered by a 776cc parallel-twin DOHC 4-valve-per-cylinder engine paired with a 270-degree cra

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

Production is ramping up at the GM Tonawanda Engine Plant in Buffalo, New York as GM deals with its recall of the 6.2-liter V8 L87 engine that powers hundreds of thousands of trucks and SUVs. Employees at the Tonawanda plant will be working overtime to build more of these engines.
The recall pertains to the 2021-2024

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 March 28, Ramkrishna Forgings Limited announced the commencement of commercial production for its NATIONAL 5" and DEFRIS 2½" upsetter machines at its manufacturing facility in Saraikela, Jharkhand. The production began on March 27, 2025, adding 14,250 metric tons to the company's annual production capacity.
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On March 10, JMC Group launched the Lanyan Power platform consisting of ultra-clean combustion technology, the Lingxi intelligent control technology, and shield-grade durability technology.
-          Ultra-clean combustion technology: The innovative combustion system designs, including the X-Mirror high-efficiency c

On February 24, MAN Truck & Bus started producing its new 13-litre D30 diesel engine at the Nuremberg plant, marking the last newly developed diesel engine for the company. It is investing around EUR 220 million in the plant plus EUR 30 million for crankshaft production in Salzgitter plant.
The engine is developed wi

On December 14, Happy Forgings Limited (HFL) received an order for supplying crankshafts for the passenger vehicle segment. It is valued at approximately INR 1.4 billion, spanning the period from FY26 (ending March 2026) to FY31. This order marks a significant step in HFL’s expansion within the passenger vehicle segm

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 October 4, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) launched the GSX-8R in India, priced at INR 925 thousand. The new model is powered by a 776cc parallel-twin DOHC engine, paired with a six-speed transmission. It features a 270-degree crankshaft for smooth power delivery and a distinctive sound, along with Suzuk

BorgWarner announced it has solidified an agreement to deliver its turbochargers for use on the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 sports car platform, marking the largest passenger car twin turbochargers in the market to be released to date. 
Paired with GM’s 5.5-liter flat plane crankshaft V8 engine, this Corvette, built in Bo

On July 31, Sansera Engineering Limited signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Karnataka to acquire 55 acres of industrial land at Harohalli, Ramanagra, Bengaluru.
It is part of Sansera’s long-term growth and expansion plans in the region for both automotive and non-automotive sectors. Sansera wi

On July 22, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that it has opened a preliminary evaluation into about 150,000 Stellantis vehicles over reports of loss of motive power that is causing the engine to shut down, with intermittent ability to restart.
All the vehicles have the company's 5.

On May 1, KUKA announced a successful application of human-robot collaboration in the production process of crankshaft housings at the BMW Group Plant Landshut. Two identical applications with KUKA robots from the KR QUANTEC series, each featuring a KUKA KR 210 R2900 prime K robot, work directly on the production lin

On April 23, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles updated about the enhancements made to the 334cc, liquid-cooled engine of the 2024 Jawa Perak motorcycle which is priced at INR 213 thousand the improvements include the implementation of micro geometry modifications to the gear tooth, resulting in superior meshing quality for redu

Continental AG announced the official commissioning of a new intelligent plant of Road-Broad Automotive Electronics (Qufu) Co., Ltd. (Road-Broad), a subordinate joint venture. With a floor area of around 30,000 square meters (including a production area of nearly 10,000 square meters), this new plant has seen over 50

On March 28, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan launched the V-STROM 800DE motorcycle in India for an introductory price of INR 1.03 million. It comes with a 776 cc parallel-twin DOHC engine with a 270-degree crankshaft and is equipped with a liqui