On December 8, 2025, BharatBenz launched the BB1924, a 19.5‑ton heavy‑duty bus for intercity passenger transport, at an event in Chennai. The BB1924 bus is powered by a BS‑VI OBD‑II OM926 6‑cylinder diesel engine with turbocharger and intercooler, producing 241 hp and 850 Nm of torque, paired with a 6‑speed synchrome

On September 8, Horse Powertrain unveiled the full line-up of engines, transmissions, and power systems at IAA Summit 2025.
Horse C15: new compact range extender engine packaged like a briefcase (480x490x250mm). The first C15 unit is a 1.5L four-cylinder with an integrated generator, exhaust, and cooling. The output

On August 21, 2025, Stellantis introduced a new 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid engine combined with a hybrid transmission featuring two electric motors. The powertrain will be featured on the sixth-generation 2026 Jeep Cherokee and is expected to produce 210 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque.
The engine has a high

Infiniti unveiled two contrasting QX80 SUV concepts at The Quail during Monterey Car Week with the QX80 Track Spec and the QX80 Terrain Spec. The QX80 Track Spec represents a high-performance version of the SUV designed for street and track use, while the QX80 Terrain Spec showcases the potential off-road capabilitie

On March 24, GAC announced that GAC Empow, the first sedan in the GAC model range, will be presented in two trim levels: the basic GS and the extended GL (S-style) in Russia.  
The D-segment sedan is built on the global modular GPMA platform. Its dimensions are 4700 x 1850 x 1432 mm. 
GAC Empow is equipped with a 1.5

On February 17, Stellantis Brazil announced that the Fiat Toro is now also equipped with the MultiJet 2.2-liter Turbodiesel engine in the Ranch and Volcano versions.
This new powertrain delivers 200 hp and 450 Nm of torque, an 18% increase in power and a 29% boost in torque, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0

BorgWarner announced that it will demonstrate high-voltage drivetrain innovation, including eMotors, inverters, drive modules, and battery systems at the Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2024, at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Center, January 23-25, 2024.
It featured innovatio

On October 23, JAC Motors unveiled the new T9 double-cab range in South Africa, with prices starting from ZAR 529,900 to ZAR 649,900. The T9 2.0L CTi range includes four Lux and Super Lux variants, offering both 4×2 and 4×4 configurations to suit a wide range of preferences.
The new T9 is 5,330 mm long, 1,965 mm wide

Modine announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell three Modine businesses based in Germany to affiliates of Regent LP. Located in Neuenkirchen, Pliezhausen and Wackersdorf, the businesses manufacture exhaust gas recirculation coolers, radiators and charge air cooler modules for automotive internal co

On June 20, Bentley announced its luxury grand tourer, Batur by Mulliner, has successfully completed its extensive development program, ensuring performance and durability.
The vehicle tested more than 30,000 km of real world driving in varied conditions, high-speed testing beyond 200 mph, and exposure to rough surfa

Webasto SE (Webasto) announced the launch of its new Cool Top 23 RT-E parking cooler for trucks that comes with two new brushless fans. Its necessary power comes from the vehicle’s 24-volt battery. It is able to deliver cool air while running energy-efficiently at up to 2,500 watts. An undervoltage cut-off feature al

On August 10, FAW Vehicle Manufacturers South Africa (Pty) Ltd (FAW SA) announced that it has recently launched JH6 33.420FT to local and export markets. The 11,040 cc Euro 2 specification six-cylinder inline engine is water-cooled, turbo-charged, and has an intercooler, producing 312 kW at 1,900 rpm and 1,900 Nm of

On June 14, KAMAZ announced that PJSC Tutaevsky Motor Plant, a subsidiary of KAMAZ in the Yaroslavl Region, is completing the technological preparation for the production of a modernized tractor engine. Serial deliveries of these products to the customer will begin in July. The modernized engine will replace serial e

In August 2021, GM temporarily suspended production of their 3.0-liter in-line 6-cylinder DMAX turbodiesel, due to an unspecified supplier issue.
This production stoppage was originally expected to last until the end of 2021; however, after approximately two weeks, production of this engine was resumed at GM’s engine

ElringKlinger AG (ElringKlinger) announced that it has developed an innovative front-end module carrier, which is used in a vehicle produced by US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors for its first electric vehicle model Air. The front-end module support, which is manufactured in a hybrid design, can act as a suppo

Novares announced that it has developed a light weight and affordable plastic fuel cell stack. The plastic fuel cell stack from Novares offers an impressive weight saving of 35% and a cost saving of 25% compared with the standard metal alternatives. The fuel cell stack design was based on experience gained during the

Dana Incorporated announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase a portion of the thermal-management business of Modine Manufacturing Company's automotive segment. The agreed purchase price is USD 1 with the assumption of certain financial liabilities. The transaction is expected to be completed in t

Continental announced that it will set up a 50:50 joint venture with aft automotive GmbH to manufacture couplings made of high-performance plastics for the for the future of mobility. The two companies have already been jointly developing special couplings that connect the cooling circuit or the turbocharger/charge-a

On March 3, GAZ Global announced that Yaroslavl Engine Plant (an open joint-stock company and subsidiary of GAZ Group) for the first time is exhibiting its powerful state-of-the-art YaMZ-53613 diesel engine at the major international exhibition "MIDDLE EAST ENERGY - 2020" (03-05 of March 2020, Dubai, United Arab Emir

On February 6, Ford Performance announced upgrades to the mid-engine Ford GT for 2020, including engine power increased by 13 hp to 660 hp and improved cooling.
The 2020 GT’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engine features a broader torque band and revised engine calibration plus mechanical upgrades that include gal