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 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

On July 18, Subaru announced that it unveiled the all-new 2026 Subaru Uncharted in New York City. The electric compact cross over SUV was jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru. It is scheduled for release in the U.S. market in early 2026.
As the third model in Subaru’s global battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup, t

Tesla is set to launch a longer, six-seat version of the Model Y SUV in China, confirmed by a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, which shared two images of the crossover along with the caption: “Model Y L, see you in the autumn!”
The Model Y L is 4,976 mm long (196 inches), making it about 179 mm (7.0 i

On July 15, Mercedes Benz revealed the all-new CLA Shooting Brake – the brand’s first electric estate model. It is available in two versions and will be launched with EQ technology in March 2026 in Europe.
The model measures 4,723 mm x 1,855 mm x 1,469 mm (LxWxH), with a 2,790 mm wheelbase. The boot space ranges from

On July 8, 2025, it was reported that Scania’s plant in Tucumán, Argentina, halted operations on July 7 and will remain inactive until at least July 20.
The temporary shutdown affects 520 workers, who will receive 75% of their gross salary under an agreement with the Smata union. The decision is attributed to a sharp

On July 9, Mercedes Benz announced that its subsidiary Accumotive has started series production of the latest drive batteries for the all-electric CLA in the Kamenz plant, Germany. Since this year, it has been supplying these batteries to the Rastatt plant, where the new CLA is built. Electric drive units and axles c

On July 4, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, launched its new BharatBenz construction and mining vehicle lineup, comprising the HX and Torqshift series. These new models were validated through field testing, with over 150 trucks deployed across various high-demand constructio

On July 2, Stellantis MEA announced that DS Automobiles will launch its new fully electric flagship, the DS N°8, in Turkey by late 2025. It features an SUV coupe design and will be available in two trims—PALLAS and ÉTOILE. 
The ÉTOILE trim comes with an adaptive suspension system that uses a camera to scan the road a

On July 2, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has tested its new VLE electric van on a long-distance trip from Stuttgart to Rome, covering about 1,100 km. The two test vans, which were based on the new Van Electric Architecture, completed the trip with two quick charging stops of 15 minutes each. The route was challengi

On June 30, Mercedes Benz started producing electric drive units and axles for the new electric CLA at its Stuttgart-Untertürkheim plant. These parts are sent to the Rastatt plant, where the new CLA will be built. The Kuppenheim plant supplies body parts, while Kamenz plant provides the batteries.
A new agreement als

On June 30, Daimler Truck revealed the new Setra TopClass S 516 HDH—a three-axle, high-deck coach. The S 516 HDH dimensions are 13.3 m x 2.5 m x 3.8 m (LxWxH) and ideal for high-end travel.
It’s powered by OM 471 six-cylinder diesel engine which generates output of 350 kW as standard or 375 kW (at 1,600 rpm) as an op

On June 30, VW Commercial Vehicles announced that it has developed a new plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive system for the Multivan and California, called eHybrid 4MOTION. It uses one electric motor on each axle, offering electric driving, strong traction, and long-distance capability.
There are four drive modes i.e., Ec