On September 3, Horse Powertrain announced that it will showcase its new Horse C15 range extender family at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany.
Horse C15 belongs to the X-Range line of solutions, which adds combustion and hybrid tech to EV platforms. It combines an engine, generator, and inverter in a compact unit that

On September 4, during its 56th meeting, the GST Council approved comprehensive tax reforms for India’s automotive industry. Key changes include:
Small petrol, LPG, and CNG cars (≤1,200 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%.Diesel cars (≤1,500 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%.Motorcycles (≤350 cc) and three-

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. 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.
The A

On August 29, DeepDrive announced that it has developed a compact, efficient, and cost-optimised generator called MG 250 that brings DeepDrive’s patented Dual Rotor, Radial-Flux technology into a new range extender application. The MG 250 Generator will be presented for the first time at IAA Mobility 2025. 
It comes

On August 28, Mercedes Benz equipped the CONCEPT AMG GT XX with advanced cooling technology to ensure sustainable performance. Since each component works best at different temperatures, a Central Coolant Hub (CCH) near the front EDU controls and manages the cooling system efficiently.
The CCH combines pumps, sensors,

On August 27, Nissan announced that it has adopted valve seats manufactured using cold spray technology, marking a world-first application in automotive engines. The new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, codename ZR15DDTe, elevates thermal efficiency to 42% by stabilizing in-cylinder combustion.
Cold spray technology is

On August 25, NORMA Group won a new contract to supply eM Safe quick connectors for a new platform of electric vehicles by a large US-based car maker. Starting in 2027, NORMA Group will deliver quick connectors for the battery thermal management of vehicles. 
Up to 90,000 electric cars are to be equipped every year u

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

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

On August 8, Chery South Africa announced that it is adding the new Tiggo 8 CSH Hybrid to its lineup, following the Tiggo Cross CSH Hybrid and Tiggo 7 CSH Plug-in Hybrid.
The model comes with a 1.5-litre gasoline engine and an electric motor, which generates output of 255 kW and 525 Nm of torque. It has 18.3 kWh batt

Hyundai WIA Corporation announced that it has developed automotive air-conditioning systems, including air-conditioners and heaters, and begun mass production. The company’s air-conditioning systems will be fitted on Kia Corporation’s PV5 purpose-built vehicle (PBV). For the Kia PV5, Hyundai WIA will also supply inte

On July 28, Houston, Texas-based HPE announced that Subaru selected HPE Cray XD670 servers to orchestrate its image recognition technology and AI. HPE Cray XD670 servers are expected to accelerate the optimization of AI algorithms, model training, and inferencing for the next-generation EyeSight driver assist system

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

MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) announced that it will present its technologies in three strategic areas to accelerate electrification and reduce CO2 emissions at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, from September 9 to 14, 2025.
It will present a new range extender that boosts the range of electric vehicles (EVs), with a rated

Announced on July 16, 2025, BYD has unveiled the Sealion 6 DM-i, its first plug-in hybrid SUV in Singapore, with a special launch price of SGD 212,888.
Designed to balance performance, efficiency, and comfort, the Sealion 6 DM-i delivers a premium driving experience. Its sleek design is highlighted by signature doubl

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

Garrett Motion Inc. (Garrett Motion) inaugurated its new Wuhan Innovation Center, located within its Wuhan plant in China, on June 26, 2025. The new center strengthens the company’s global and China-based R&D capabilities for zero-emission technologies.
As the company’s second innovation hub in China, the lab joins t

On June 24, Horse Technologies, part of Horse Powertrain, announced its new integrated hybrid powertrain – the HR18 HEV. It was developed at the R&D centers in Romania and Spain, and will be manufactured at Horse Technologies’ Bursa plant in Türkiye, and its Valladolid plant in Spain.
The new hybrid system combines a

On June 23, TVS Motor Company launched the all-new HLX 150 5G motorcycle in the Republic of Congo, expanding its HLX portfolio in international markets. The HLX 150 5G continues to be powered by the 150cc eco thrust engine with an integrated oil-cooling technology.
Its key new features include an adjustable rear susp