On October 31, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Douvrin plant, France, officially ceased operations on October 30, 2026, after producing approximately 52 million combustion engines over 57 years.
The transfer of employees to other facilities had already been underway for several years. Engine assembly ended
On October 29, the Kostroma Automotive Components Plant, part of the Motordetal Group, launched production of new types of cylinder liners for the 535, 770, and 855 series engines manufactured by the Yaroslavl Motor Plant (Avtodiesel).
The project involved an investment of RUB 393 million, including a preferential l
On October 28, Toyota Europe announced that it is developing a next-generation hybrid powertrain for its future multi-pathway vehicle platforms. It combines new 1.5-litre four-cylinder engines, available in naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions, with smaller and lighter electric motors, power control units an
On October 27, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has developed powertrains based on real customer needs and driving habits rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. The goal is to deliver the right balance of performance, comfort, and efficiency for every vehicle.
The development process starts by studying drivin
On October 22, 2026, Isuzu Thailand introduced its new 2.2-liter Ddi MAXFORCE biturbo diesel engine, which delivers a maximum output of 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque. According to Isuzu, the engine offers 8% better fuel economy than its 3.0-liter engine under extra-urban driving conditions.
The engine features a twin-t
On October 21, the Government of Sao Jose dos Pinhais announced that Horse Powertrain inaugurated a new gravity aluminum casting line at its plant in Parana, Brazil, following an investment of BRL 200 million.
The new line has the capacity to produce approximately 210,000 aluminum cylinder heads annually for locally
On October 21, Sollers Group started serial production of 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engines at its engine plant in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The engines are designed for the Sollers SF1.
The turbo engine is produced on the plant’s advanced assembly lines, and the project was completed in six mont
On October 17, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro is planning a new generation of internal combustion engines, hybrid powertrains, and turbocharged gas engines. The company announced it at the Biennial Conference on Internal Combustion Engines. These engines have been developed with the aim of improving perfo
On October 19, Stellantis announced that its Ferreyra Industrial Complex in Cordoba, Argentina, will begin production of the 2.2-liter four-cylinder Multijet diesel engine in 2027 for locally produced vehicles and export markets.
This initiative is part of a USD 385 million investment announced in 2024 at the plant t
Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (Yuchai Group) announced that a batch of Foton Auman tractor trucks equipped with Yuchai YCK12L engines has been delivered to a customer in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The vehicles will be used for the customer’s trunk-line logistics operations.
The YCK12L engine
On October 14, Saipa Group announced plans to reduce the average fuel consumption of its vehicles to 5.5 liters over the next five years. Saipa made this announcement at an International Conference on Internal Combustion Engines. Saipa's new engine family, the country's first plug-in hybrid vehicle, and its launch pl
Stellantis plans to bring the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 back to the Dodge Charger for the 2028 model year, according to internal sources familiar with the matter. A document outlines the scheduled powertrain lineup for the eighth-generation Charger (LB), including a new SRT application that pairs the HELLCAT eng
On October 10, multiple sources reported that Saipa has introduced three new engines: the M15N, M15NT, and M15NTD. The M15N engine is naturally aspirated and produces 120 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque. The claimed fuel consumption is 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers. It has around 80% localization.
The M15NT engine is
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (Dongan Power) announced that its Dongan Leiqing M18N engine had successfully completed its first ignition and achieved stable operation. The engine is a new-generation 1.8L gasoline engine developed for the conventional commercial vehicle market, primarily for use in mini trucks
Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (Yuchai Group) announced that a batch of Yutong C12 premium passenger coaches powered by Yuchai YCK09L engines had been delivered to Shaanxi Yingbin Automobile Company.
The Yuchai YCK09L is an 8.9L engine meeting China VI emissions standards, designed for premium large and me
On September 25, at its Technology Strategy Briefing 2026, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that it is developing a next-generation Direct Injection Turbocharged (DITC) gasoline engine tailored for growth markets, explicitly naming India as a primary destination. Building on combustion advances from its three-cylin
On September 29, the FISMIC union officially announced that Stellantis’ Pratola Serra plant in Italy will produce a new 2.2-litre Multijet diesel engine with 48V mild-hybrid technology from 2029.
The new engine is expected to create new opportunities for the Pratola Serra plant. It will improve efficiency and reduce
IG Metall union announced that Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) plans to reduce more than 900 jobs of its approximately 1,800 employees at its Nuremberg plant in Germany by the end of 2029.
Despite previous cost reductions, the company is also demanding a further 15% reduction in personnel costs at the plant, while no commi
On September 24, GM unveiled updates for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD heavy-duty trucks which arrive at U.S. dealers beginning late 2026. The HD pickups are built at the Flint Assembly Plant and Oshawa Car Assembly.
Central to the updates is GM’s first all-new, in-house-designed heavy-duty diesel
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