On May 8, Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited (SPRL) announced that during FY 2025, ending March, it undertook several initiatives to strengthen its core operations and support long-term growth. The company is currently developing technology-driven components compatible with alternate fuel solutions, including hybrid, CN

On April 11, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) launched the 2025 edition of the Suzuki Hayabusa, priced at INR 1.69 million. The updated model now complies with OBD-2B emission norms. The motorcycle is powered by a 1,340cc in-line 4-cylinder, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled DOHC engine. Its performance enhanceme

On March 8, Tenneco announced that the 2024 Mahindra Thar ROXX is the first passenger vehicle to feature Monroe OE Solutions passive dampers equipped with Tenneco’s Monroe Ride Refine Advanced Hydraulic Rebound Stop (AHRS). This technology minimizes suspension of rebound noise and energy during off-road driving and e

On March 7, Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited (SPRL) entered into a share purchase agreement with the existing shareholders of Karna Intertech Private Limited (Karna) to acquire a 100% equity stake in the company for an estimated cost of INR 50 million. The transaction is expected to be completed on or before April 15,

On January 28, Piston Automotive, a subsidiary of automotive supplier Piston Group, LLC, announced it will manufacture hydrogen fuel cells at a new USD 55 million plant at 20400 Ralston St., south of Eight Mile Rd. in Detroit.
Redford-based Piston Automotive will lease and renovate 200,000 square feet of a recently b

On January 7, the Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of up to 68.9% shareholding in Roop Automotives Limited (RAL) by CA Carob Investments. The transaction includes steps, such as a securities swap between HIL (Highway Industries Limited) shareholders and RAL, and the stake acquisition by CA Car

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (DAAE) successfully ignited the N20TD engine. Featuring a high compression ratio, side-mounted direct injectors, deep Miller-cycle, and more, the N20TD effectively handles extreme environmental conditions. With additional configurations such as throttle body preheaters and multi-pi

On December 24, Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. (SPRL) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, SPR Engenious Limited (SEL), has acquired 100% shareholding in TGPEL Precision Engineering Limited (TGPEL) for INR 2,176.3 million. With this acquisition, TGPEL has become a subsidiary of SEL and a step-down subsidiary of

On December 17, the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that the Kostroma Plant of Automotive Components has localized the production of piston pins for KAMAZ engines of the R-6 family. These pins are installed on the K5 series mainline trucks.
Investments in production development exceeded RUB 195 million. I

On December 10, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that two new Porsche models, the Panamera and Taycan, are using sMOTION active suspension system. Each features Porsche’s “Active Ride” air suspension which uses sMOTION’s damper and valve technology. This system adapts damping force exactly to the corresponding dr

On December 10, Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited (SRPL) announced to acquire 100% shareholding in TGPEL Precision Engineering Limited formerly known as Timex Group Precision Engineering Limited (“TGPEL”) through its wholly owned subsidiary, SPR Engenious Limited (“SEL”).
TGPEL is a leading precision mold-making and in

On December 5, Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited announced that it has executed a renewal of its technical collaboration agreement with Fuji Oozx Inc., Japan for a period of five years effective from December 5, 2024. The agreement covers manufacturing and sales of engine/poppet valves for internal combustion engines.

On November 27, Tube Investment of India (TII) signed an agreement to acquire a 67% equity stake in Kcaltech System India Private Limited (KCAL India), a subsidiary of KC Altech Co. Ltd. based in South Korea (KCAL Korea) for a consideration of INR 620 million. This acquisition will enable TII to strengthen its positi

On November 18, Nissan launched the all-new Patrol in the Middle East, featuring a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The new Patrol is now available for sale across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the broader Middle East region.
The new V6 engine delivers 425 horsepower and 700Nm of torque, offering a 7% increase in

MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) has secured a contract made with MAN Truck & Bus to supply components for the hydrogen engine of MAN hTGX truck, winner of the Truck Innovation Award 2025.
The truck’s direct-injection engine with 6 cylinders has 16.8 L displacement and produces 383 kW power output. It will be equipped with MAHLE’s

On November 4, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has ended its 2 1/2-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles.
The investigation was opened in May 2022 and ended up covering more than 411,000 ve

On October 28, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the new plant in Niederzissen. Due to the risk of flooding, ZF is relocating its production facility from Ahrweiler to the nearby Brohltal-Ost/A 61 industrial area near Niederzissen. 
The relocation of production is planned for the firs

On October 28, Stellantis presented the Abarth 600e in two versions: the sporty Abarth 600e Turismo and the Scorpionissima limited edition, available in 1,949 units.
The Turismo version is equipped with an electric motor of 240 hp, while the Scorpionissima version with 280 hp, with 345 Nm of torque for both models, c

General Motors and Piston Automotive are reported to be in the early planning stages to construct a new hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing plant in Detroit. 
The hydrogen fuel cell plant will be housed in a 292,550-square-foot building at Eight Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in Detroit that will be leased and operated b

On September 16, TVS Motor Company (TVSM) launched the all-new Apache RR 310 in the super-premium sports motorcycle category, priced at INR 275,000. The bike features a reverse-inclined DOHC engine producing 38 PS at 9,800 rpm and 29 Nm of torque at 7,900 rpm. With an upgraded air intake system and lightweight alumin