The IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich kept me more than busy and entertained for the three days I attended last week. I spent ample time visiting the public stands that were integrated into the city center, as well as a whole day in the more traditional exhibition setting of the Messe München. One welcome surprise is that

Announced on September 17, 2025, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor Indonesia introduced the Gran Max Blind Van 1.5 A/T, the first commercial vehicle in its class to feature an automatic transmission directly from the manufacturer. Designed to meet the growing demands of today’s business world, it offers practical and efficient

On September 17, it was reported that ZF has localized production of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for commercial vehicle braking systems in Brazil.
The ECU enables multiple safety and comfort functions for heavy vehicles, including stability control (ESC), hill-start assist (HSA), traction control (ATC), and ABS

On September 16, it was reported that Marcopolo will return to the European market after a 16-year absence, importing models from Brazil starting in 2026.
The company will showcase the Paradiso G8 1200 coach at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, with homologation expected at the beginning of 2026. The model w

South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan arrived at Incheon Airport early on September 14 after meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in New York. Kim had been in the U.S. since September 11 to discuss details of Seoul’s pledged USD 350 billion investment there in exchange for the U.S. reducing its

On September 15, 2025, BMW Motorrad India unveiled the new BMW S 1000 R motorcycle, priced at INR 1.99 million. The high-performance roadster, now available for booking at all BMW Motorrad dealerships, is offered as a completely built-up unit (CBU).
It features an oil/water-cooled four-cylinder, four-stroke in-line e

On September 9, it was reported that Chinese automaker Chery relaunched operations in Argentina under a new official importer, Grupo Corven, replacing Grupo Socma after 17 years.
To mark this new stage, the company opened reservations for its first two hybrid SUV launches: the Tiggo 4 Hybrid and Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid.
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In an investor update, Endurance Technologies Limited updated about its evolving product portfolio for the two-wheeler, three-wheeler, and four-wheeler components market. For the future, it is developing a range of new solutions, such as electronic suspension systems for motorcycles above 200cc, four-wheeler suspensi

Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has agreed to collaborate with Aston Martin on integrating Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre technology into Aston Martin’s future vehicles.
Cyber Tyre is the world’s first system that collects real-time data from sensors embedded directly in the tires, processes it using Pirelli’s proprietary softwa

On September 5, Kia announced that the new K4 sedan and hatchback, produced in Mexico, achieved a five-star safety rating from Latin NCAP, the highest classification granted by the program.
The K4 scored 91.87% for adult occupants, 90.38% for child occupants, 77.10% for pedestrian and vulnerable road user protection,

On September 9, Ferrari unveiled the 849 Testarossa Spider, the successor to the SF90 Spider model. It is a plug-in hybrid supercar combines a mid-rear twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors, a high-voltage battery, and an inverter delivering total output of 1,050 CV i.e. 50 more than the previous model.
The re-eng

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