Reported on September 17, 2025, BYD officially launched the Tang DM-i PHEV in the Philippines, a 7-seater SUV that combines performance, efficiency, and advanced technology for families. 
Priced at PHP 2,098,000, the Tang DM-i offers sporty design and spacious interiors, powered by BYD’s Super DM-i technology backed

On September 18, Scout Motors announced it is making an additional investment of USD 300 million investment in South Carolina to build a Supplier Park on the site of its Production Center in Blythewood. 
Located adjacent to the main Production Center buildings, the Supplier Park will serve as a central logistics and

On September 15, T2Y Capital, a financial investor, led a EUR 20 million Series C funding round of Tretau, an innovative supplier of solvent-free, high-performance magnet wire based in Pianezza (Turin), Italy. 
The investment will support Tretau’s international expansion and scaling of production capabilities to meet

On September 12, Stellantis announced that as demand for full-size battery electric trucks slows in North America, it is reassessing its product strategy and will discontinue development of a full-size BEV pickup. 
As part of this move, Ram is renaming its REEV-powered pickup, formerly called the Ramcharger, to take

Reported on September 10, 2025, Mercedes-Benz has launched the C200 AMG Line in Malaysia, priced at MYR 292,888 OTR (excluding insurance) for Peninsular Malaysia, with deliveries expected to begin in October.
The model is locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, alongside its siblings the C200 Avantgarde and C350e AMG Line.

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

MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) is presenting its production-ready innovations for electrification and sustainable powertrain solutions at IAA Mobility 2025.
Highlights include (i) a new range extender system with a high-voltage generator, capable of extending the range of battery-electric vehicles up to 1,350 km; (ii) a compact

On September 4, Stellantis Brazil announced the launch of the 2026 Peugeot 208 and 2008 models, now available in GT versions with new 12V hybrid technology.
This marks the brand as the first to introduce hybrid powertrains in the B-Hatch segment in Brazil, while also reinforcing its strategy in the highly competitive

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, 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, 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 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, 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 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 19, GAC Group launched the new ADiMOTION technology for range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs). The technology fully enhances range extender efficiency, powertrain responsiveness, and NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) performance, working in conjunction with an AI energy control platform to address th

On August 19, Porsche announced that it uses advanced components such as the hairpin stator and a two-speed rear transmission to improve efficiency and driving dynamics, setting new standards in electric performance. 
Porsche chooses permanent magnet synchronous motors (PSMs) for their many advantages i.e., powered b

On August 11, Karma Automotive announced that it will fully unveil its 2027 Amaris at the upcoming Monterey Car Week, marking the debut of the world’s first Hybrid Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) luxury coupé.
With 708 horsepower, 676 lb-ft of torque, and a 0–60 mph time under 3.5 seconds, Amaris blends superc

In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Varroc Engineering announced the formation of its ICE powertrain group, integrating expertise across starter motors, integrated starter generators (ISG), alternating current generators (ACG), valves, transmissions, and electronics.
The group rolled out a 3-year technology roadmap

On July 24, a delegation from Uttar Pradesh, led by the Principal Secretary (Infrastructure and Industrial Development), along with representatives from Invest UP, visited Denso’s global headquarters in Kariya, Japan. During this visit, they announced that Denso Corporation, a Japanese automotive component manufactur