On September 1, Daimler Truck and its partner Y-Engineering announced that they are launching two Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty transporters i.e. the Actros and Arocs, in Japan market. Orders are now open, and the Arocs 4763 8x6 will debut at the Japan Mobility Show (JMA) 2025 from October 29 to November 9, 2025, in Tokyo

On August 29, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that it will acquire an 81% stake in Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd. (YGCL), a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed manufacturer of metal components and assemblies, including rotors, stators, drive and brake systems, and thermal management systems. The acquisi

On August 28, EXEED announced that it will introduce the flagship SUV EXEED EXLANTIX E02 in Russia in 2026. The dimensions are 5,171 mm x 1,986 mm x 1,801 mm. It will have a wheelbase of 3,100 mm. The model is equipped with a sequential hybrid power plant. Two electric motors, a 1.5-liter turbo engine, and a generato

On August 28, 2025, BMW India launched the updated BMW X5, produced locally at its Chennai plant. The new X5 comes in both gasoline and diesel variants, with ex-showroom prices starting at INR 10.03 million (xDrive40i gasoline) and INR 10.23 million (xDrive30d diesel). The M Sport Pro trims are priced at INR 11.3 mil

On August 27, Opel announced that it will showcase three highlights at IAA Mobility 2025 i.e. the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, the new Mokka GSE, and the Grandland Electric AWD. Visitors can also see Opel’s latest concept car, future EVs, and the Mokka GSE Rally at the Open Space booth on Odeonsplatz.
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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

Several South Korean media sources reported that Doosung SB Tech Co., Ltd., a brake part manufacturer, will build an additional plant in Jeong eup-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, with a capital investment of KRW 8.85 billion (JPY 973.5 million). The construction is slated to start in October 2025 and be

MAHLE Powertrain, the engineering services subsidiary of the MAHLE Group, announced that its customer’s 2-cylinder, 1.0L turbocharged range extender engine has achieved over 42% brake thermal efficiency using MAHLE Jet Ignition technology.
The system uses a passive pre-chamber to create hot, partially burned jets tha

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has secured an order for its automation level 2 and 4 braking and steering systems from a major Japanese commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer. The order, valued in the low three-digit million-euro range, is scheduled for delivery starting in 2028.
Around 1,100 trucks and buses will be e

On August 19, CTS Corporation announced that it will present its full range of automotive solutions at IAA Mobility 2025. It includes the Adaptive Driving Sensor Suite, a growing portfolio of precision position sensors that enable critical safety and ride comfort functionalities in current and next-gen vehicles. The

 On August 19, 2025, Hero MotoCorp launched the all-new Glamour X 125 motorcycle priced at INR 90,000 (drum variant) and INR 100,000 (disc variant). The motorcycle is powered by an advanced Sprint-EBT engine producing 11.4 BHP at 8,250 RPM.
Its key features include a full LED lighting package, a multi-color LCD instr

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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On August 14, Ford Argentina unveiled the new Mustang Dark Horse, the most track-focused street-legal Mustang ever offered in the region.
The vehicle is equipped with a Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine with 32 valves and dual injection, producing 507 hp and 567 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmiss

Acura has revealed the RSX Prototype at Monterey Car Week, offering a first look at its next-generation all-electric SUV set to launch in the second half of 2026.
Finished in “Propulsion Yellow Pearl,” the RSX is the first Acura engineered in-house on Honda’s new global EV platform and will be built at the Honda EV H

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 4, GWM UK announced that it will launch the GWM POER300 double-cab pick-up truck in the UK in mid-September 2025.
It will be powered by a 2.4-litre turbo diesel engine, delivering 183ps of power and 480 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a new nine-speed automatic transmission and full-time 4×4 system

On August 11, CARIAD and Bosch strengthened their automated driving alliance with advanced AI for Level 2 and 3 driving software. The goal is to create smarter driver assistance systems that behave more like human drivers.
First versions are already in test fleets, being refined daily with large data sets. A producti

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, Master Changan Motors, Pakistan launched two upgraded vehicle models in Pakistan: The Karvaan Power Plus 1.2L UG and the Sherpa Power 1.2L. Both models are now equipped with an enhanced 1.2L engine, replacing their previous powertrains.
The Karvaan Power Plus 1.2L UG features a 1.2L EA-12 DOHC (dual over

On August 5, it was reported that Auteco Blue relaunched its electric vehicle lineup in Colombia with the introduction of the DFM Friday EV.
The compact electric SUV is positioned as one of the most affordable models in the country. Known globally as the Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV or Leiting, this model features a 1