On September 20, Rely, a Chery sub-brand, launched the R08 intelligent pickup truck. The model is available in two gasoline and six diesel variants, with prices ranging from CNY 88,800 to CNY 149,800.
The R08 is positioned as a “global intelligent practical pickup truck”. The diesel variants are powered by a 2.3T eng

On September 18, Daimler Truck announced that it has completed summer testing of four next-gen Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks. The Valais region, Switzerland, provided tough conditions with steep mountain passes (600–2,478 m), midsummer heat above 35°C, and thin air, which is perfect for pushing the trucks’ coo

On September 12, the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that Polad has started import-substituting production of small, stamped parts for Lada Largus cars in Tolyatti, Samara Region. The investments in setting up the production exceeded RUB 300 million, of which RUB 215 million were provided by the federal I

ElringKlinger AG (ElringKlinger) is presenting its products for the next generation of electromobility at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, including cell contacting systems, battery components, sealing materials, and lightweight plastics.
The company’s cell contacting systems are essential for battery electric d

On September 4, Dacia introduced a new hybrid-G 150 4x4 powertrain for both the Duster and Bigster models. This combines hybrid tech, LPG bi-fuel, and all-wheel drive. It uses a 1.2-litre 48V mild-hybrid engine of 140 hp on the front axle and a 31 hp electric motor on the rear, delivering a total output of 154 hp. To

On September 3, Ford unveiled two new electrified MS-RT models i.e. Ranger MS-RT PHEV pickup and E-Tourneo Custom MS-RT multi-activity vehicle, created with MS-RT, a partner of Ford’s rally division M-Sport. Both models will debut at IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich.
Ranger MS-RT PHEV is based on the first plug-in hy

On September 2, Stahl, a Netherlands based firm specializing in coatings for flexible materials, launched RelcaDur, a new bonding agent that connects rubber to surfaces such as steel, aluminium, and plastic.
It is a two-layer system i.e., a primer and a bonding agent. Unlike traditional solvent-based adhesives used i

On August 29, Stellantis announced that the first 2026 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque engine have left the Sterling Heights (Michigan) Assembly Plant (SHAP) and are headed to dealers across the U.S.
“When we announced the return of the legendary HEMI for the Ram 1500 in June, we received

On August 28, Subaru launched the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester in Southern Africa, marking the debut of the sixth-generation model with a sharper design, advanced safety features, and enhanced versatility.
The new Forester is equipped with Subaru’s 2.5-litre BOXER engine, delivering 136kW of power and 247Nm of torqu

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, ChargePoint together with Eaton announced an ultrafast charging architecture with end-to-end power infrastructure for public charging and fleets. ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton, is a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capable solution that delivers up to 600 kW of power for passenger EVs and can pr

Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it is supplying its newly developed e-Vantra FlexClimate all-season tire as original equipment for the VW Crafter in size 205/75 R16C 113/111R.
Designed for both all-electric and internal combustion engine vans, the tire features a reinforced side wall

Zhejiang Wanliyang Co., Ltd. (WLY) completed the trial manufacturing of 10AS140, an in-house developed automated manual transmission (AMT) for heavy-duty trucks (HDTs).
The 10AS140 AMT adopts a main transmission fully helical grinding gear process, with a 78.96% higher average overlap ratio, a maximum load torque of

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 August 11, Dongfeng Aeolus started accepting pre-orders for the Aeolus L8 midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in four variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 129,900 to CNY 149,900.
Positioned as a family SUV, the Aeolus L8 measures 4,762mm long, 1,910mm wide, and 1,677mm high, wit

On July 24, UzAuto Motors Powertrain, in a social media post, announced that it has been exporting CSS Prime cylinder blocks to Latin America since December 2024. The total volume of shipments amounts to 40,000 units, worth USD 4.9 million.
It has implemented an HPDC (High-Pressure Die Casting) line, enabling the pro

On July 16, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced updates to its 2026 model year lineup, highlighted by a significantly updated 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid and an all-new mild-hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain in the Outlander.
The new 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, which will debut in Q1 2026,  featur

On July 14, Daimler Truck North America announced it will lay off around 2,000 employees at five sites across the U.S. and Mexico due to the weak and uncertain freight market caused by tariffs and trade problems that spill over to affect domestic industries.
“As we navigate a challenging economic environment, we’ve s

On July 7, 2025, INA reported that Mexico captured 43.21% of total U.S. imports in the auto parts sector during the first four months of 2025.
From January to April, Mexico's domestic production of auto parts reached USD 38.2 billion. Electrical components led the segment with USD 7.33 billion, followed by transmissi

On July 9, Aston Martin unveiled the new Vantage S, the most performance-focused model in its sports car lineup. It features more power, sharper handling, and unique design updates, setting a new standard for Aston Martin’s front-engine sports cars.
The model is powered by an upgraded 4.0-litre V8 Twin-Turbo engine,