On October 20, Sinotruk released a set of sales figures.
In September, Sinotruk exported 15,000 heavy-duty trucks (HDTs), hitting a new high for monthly exports in China’s HDT industry. From January to September, the revenue totaled USD 22.89 billion, up 14.9% year-over-year (y/y), and the finished vehicle sales volu

On October 21, Porsche unveiled the first all-electric Macan GTS, featuring the most powerful rear electric motor in the series.
The rear motor is paired with a 900-amp silicon carbide inverter for high efficiency. It is combined with the front motor, which generates output ranging from 380 kW up to 420 kW with Launc

thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, a subsidiary of thyssenkrupp AG, announced that it will present solutions for lightweight construction and sustainable mobility at Blechexpo 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany, from October 21 to 24.
The company will unveil InPart Solutions, a new concept developed to reduce the number of compon

On October 15, the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) announced that Toyota will lead a consortium to research and develop a new lightweight battery electric vehicle in Derbyshire, UK.
The project aims to accelerate the shift to zero tailpipe emission transport by validating a novel, lightweight battery electric veh

On October 13, Shanghai Yongmaotai Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. announced plans to invest about USD 62 million in the construction of an intelligent auto parts manufacturing base in Coahuila, Mexico.
The facility is expected to have an annual capacity of 25 million lightweight automotive components, including turb

On October 6, Envalior announced that it is showcasing next-generation solutions, from high-voltage connectors and lightweight battery housings to thermal runaway prevention, at The Battery Show North America. It announced the debut of Pocan BFN4232ZHR S1, a next-generation PBT grade. It helps prevent silver migratio

On October 9, Canada’s Linamar Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire select assets of Aludyne Incorporated’s North American operations. 
Southfield, Michigan-based Aludyne is a Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in lightweight aluminum chassis and structural technologie

On October 6, Allison Transmission announced its 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) fully automatic transmission has been successfully integrated with the Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Kenworth T880 tractors.
"The lighter weight of the X15N engine, combined with the optimized performance of the 4500RDS transmission,

Röchling SE & Co. KG.’s Automotive division has developed a new lightweight plastic roof cross member that replaces the traditional magnesium construction in convertibles.
Developed in partnership with Mercedes-Benz and Envalior, the system is 700 grams lighter, uses half the number of components, and reduces costs b

On October 6, AISIN Corporation, a global Top 10, Tier One automotive supplier, will showcase its latest electric and hybrid technologies at The Battery Show North America and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, October 6–9, at Huntington Place in Detroit.
AISIN will display a range of products and technologie

On October 5, CRRC Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (CRRC EV), a subsidiary of CRRC Corporation Ltd., unveiled two EU12C and ED12, all-electric buses at the Busworld Europe 2025 Congress (Busworld 2025) in Brussels, Belgium. The company also introduced its CRRC Digital & Intelligent Low-carbon Urban Transportation System S

On October 6, Nexteer Automotive announced its Direct Drive Hand Wheel Actuator (DD-HWA) as the company's latest advancement in Steer-by-Wire (SbW) technologies. 
Setting a new benchmark for steering feel, system integration and vehicle design flexibility, DD-HWA sets enable OEMs to deliver next-generation driving ex

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) showcased its latest solutions designed to make buses and coaches smarter, safer, and more sustainable at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
ZF premiered the A134 axle, which enables overall energy savings through improved recuperation capacity and reduced weight, while maintaining

On October 6, Irizar unveiled two next-generation fully electric buses from its Efficient range at Busworld: the new Irizar ie bus and the Irizar i3 Normal Floor.
The new Irizar i3 Normal Floor complements the previously launched Low Entry version. Built for interurban operations, it features over 7 cubic meters of l

On October 3, JBM Electric Vehicles (JBM EV), launched its electric city bus ECOLIFE e12 at Busworld 2025 in Brussels. The ECOLIFE e12 features a lightweight monocoque stainless steel body, a range of up to 400 km per charge, ultra-fast charging support, recyclable seats and fabrics made from recycled yarn, and advan

On October 1, ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks North America (AMTB) announced plans for a 154,000 square-foot plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. 
Construction of the new plant is already underway and production equipment is set to start arriving at the plant in late 2025. Installation and commissioning will run through the fi

On September 29, DeepWay, a China-based heavy-duty truck manufacturing company, signed a distribution agreement with a key local partner in Muscat, Oman. DeepWay is jointly created by Baidu and Lionbridge. Its trucks in Oman will offer over 400 km of range per charge. They will feature a reinforced chassis and lightw

On September 25, FEV, an international engineering service provider, announced a strategic collaboration with the Japanese technology company Nature Architects (NA) to jointly develop innovative vehicle structures. The partnership aims to set new standards in lightweight construction, functionality, and development e

On September 23, STILFOLD, a Swedish design and technology company, announced that it is launching Car Canvas, a new platform designed to transform the way cars are designed and manufactured. The company aims to establish a circular and cost-efficient production model that enables lighter, more sustainable, and faste