On September 10, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Atessa plant, Italy, has suspended production on September 11 and 14, 2026, due to a shortage of engines supplied by the Pratola Serra plant, Italy.
The stoppage will affect all shifts, while CKD production and maintenance activities will continue as normal.

Garrett Motion Inc. (Garrett Motion) announced that it will present its technologies for commercial vehicle (CV) electrification at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany, from September 15-20.
The company will display its E-Powertrain portfolio, which integrates high speed motor and inverter technology to redu

Weichai Power Co., Ltd. (Weichai Power) announced that it will participate in IAA Transportation 2026, to be held in Hanover, Germany, from September 14 to 20. The company will showcase 18 products at the Hanover Exhibition Center, covering conventional powertrains, new energy powertrains, and core EV components.
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On September 9, Horse Powertrain, a global leader in innovative and low-emission powertrain systems, announced that it has opened new North American office in the Detroit metropolitan area. 
Horse Powertrain USA, a subsidiary of Horse Powertrain Ltd, established its North American operations center after identifying

On September 8, Horse Powertrain revealed its fully waterproof engine, the HORSE B20. It brings all-terrain capabilities to hybrid vehicles, including applications for SUVs and pick-up trucks. It is fully compliant with IPX8 waterproofing standards. It can operate up to depths of 1.1 meters.
Weighing just 130 kg, the

On September 4, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, suspended production for another two days on September 7 and 8, 2026. The stoppage will affect the production of the Fiat 500.
According to Stellantis, the shutdown is due to an ongoing shortage of engine components. The shutd

Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (Yuchai Group) announced that the Dongfeng Tianlong KX, equipped with Yuchai's YCK15N 595hp and YCK16LN 660hp high-horsepower gas engines Version 2.0, has been launched in Shaanxi, China. The model is targeted at trunk logistics transportation under complex operating condition

On August 27, the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that Turbokomplekt opened a new production facility for turbochargers in Protvino, Moscow Region. These are designed for diesel engines in light commercial vehicles, trucks, and agricultural machinery. IDF provided a loan of RUB 1.2 billion under the Autom

On August 28, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an interpretive rule reversing a commercial truck engine rule from the Obama era, which had extended regulatory reach to standalone engines beyond NHTSA’s statutory authority. 
NHTSA cites the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright Enterp

Reported on August 26, 2026, Proton presented its automotive technologies at the Global Automotive and Technology Expo 2026 (GATE 2026) in Kuala Lumpur, including infotainment and connectivity technology developed with ACO Tech, an HEV system, electrical and electronic architecture (EEA), the 1.5-liter i-GT engine, a

On August 20, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has opened a ‌probe into 997,743 General Motors pickups and SUVs over concerns related to engine failure.
Affected vehicles include the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV SUVs, Chevrolet ⁠Silverado 1500 and Suburban and Tahoe S

Weichai Power Co., Ltd. (Weichai Power) announced that 15 tractors powered by its WP13NG4.0 Pro gas engine have been delivered to customers in Xining, Qinghai Province, for the transportation of hazardous chemicals.
The WP13NG4.0 Pro delivers 520-570 hp of power and a peak torque of 2,600 Nm. It is designed for compl

On August 11, Stellantis confirmed that its Saltillo Engine Plant in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, has been selected as the exclusive global production site for the new 6.2-liter HEMI V8 engine, which will power the Ram 1500 TRX full-size pickup truck.
The project marks the return to Coahuila the production of HEMI V8 engi

On August 7, India Resurgence Fund (IndiaRF), promoted by Piramal Finance and Bain Capital, acquired a majority stake in Fine Edge Engineering Private Limited, which houses the iron casting and machining business of Ashok Iron Works and its related entities.
Founded in 1974, Ashok Iron Works operates four foundries w

On August 6, Stellantis' SRT performance division revealed a new powertrain concept called eBoost Air, demonstrated in a prototype 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six high-output engine, which enables larger turbos to deliver strong low-end performance while minimizing turbo lag.
Positioned upstream of the exhaust-driven

Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd (DFAC) announced on July 28 that it had recently held discussions with Liuzhou Wuling Liuji Power Co., Ltd (Wuling Liuji) on areas including quality improvement, business policy alignment, China's Stage 4-compliant new products, new energy vehicle (NEV) strategy, and brand collaboration,

South Korea's DR Axion Co., Ltd. has been selected as the first investment recipient of the Busan Future Industry Transformation Fund, established by Busan City and others, and will receive a total investment of KRW 15 billion (JPY 1.65 billion). The company supplies engine parts such as cylinder heads and cylinder b

Fuji Oozx Inc., an engine valve manufacturer within the Daido Steel Group, announced on July 27 that it will expand the production capacity of its consolidated subsidiary, FUJI OOZX MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V., located in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico.
The investment, totaling USD10.175 million, is aimed at strengthening

On July 21, Horse Powertrain officially inaugurated a new gravity casting facility at its Horse Motores plant in Valladolid, Spain, to produce cylinder heads with an annual capacity of 360,000 units.
The facility introduces Horse Powertrain's first gravity casting technology in Europe and supports the company's strat

Ricardo, a global engineering company specializing in advanced propulsion and energy systems, announced plans to establish a new manufacturing line at its plant in Van Buren Township, Michigan, U.S. The new manufacturing line will be used to manufacture a high-performance gasoline-powered internal combustion engine a