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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri celebrates 35 years, now expanding for increased production
On May 21, Toyota Missouri commemorated its 35th anniversary, having made cast aluminum cylinder heads for Toyota’s popular internal combustion and hybrid engine vehicles including the Tundra, Camry and Corolla.
Toyota Missouri is currently building a new, USD 57.1 million cylinder head production line, announced in
Tafalla Iron Foundry, Spain, to produce cylinder heads for truck engines
On May 18, Tafalla Iron Foundry, in a social media update, announced that it will manufacture a new cylinder head, designed for truck engines used in long-distance heavy-duty transport. It will develop this project for the China-based Jereh Group. Tafalla Iron Foundry produces custom-made motor blocks and cylinder he
Horse Powertrain and Aurobay Technologies unveil new generation HORSE V20 engine for hybrid systems
On May 20, Horse Powertrain, via its Aurobay Technologies division, unveiled the new HORSE V20 engine. It is being produced at the Skovde plant, Sweden, and will be shipped to markets in Europe, US, and Asia.
The latest generation 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine is designed to meet stricter emission rules for 2026-2027.
Bosch secures large-volume e-motor order from Mercedes-Benz
Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) has secured a major new order to supply electric motors for Mercedes-Benz’s next generation of electric powertrains into the 2030s.
Bosch’s electric motors offer up to 98% efficiency and increased power density. They feature new winding technology, innovative rotor oil cooling, and scalable
Volvo Group North America makes a settlement with CARB over emission controls
On May 18, Volvo Group North America announced it has reached a settlement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to resolve allegations regarding the description of certain emission controls on model year 2010-2016 engines installed in Volvo Group trucks that were sold in California.
Without admission of li
Volvo Trucks announces launch of new powertrains to accelerate decarbonization
On May 12, Volvo Trucks announced that it is launching a multi-billion SEK investment in new technologies aimed at strengthening its global product portfolio.
An all-new fuel-saving combustion engine platform made for multiple renewable fuels including future hydrogen applications as well as new electric drivelines w
Volvo Trucks unveils new engines for renewable fuels and hydrogen use
On May 12, Volvo Trucks unveiled two new 13-liter engines developed for renewable diesel and gas fuel applications, with support for future hydrogen applications. Both engines are built on Volvo’s latest in-house engine platform.
The new engine offers more power, improved drivability, lower noise, reduced emissions,
General Motors highlights its GM Powered Solutions division for fleet customers
On May 4, General Motors highlighted its GM Powered Solutions division as the part of the business that makes the same engines that power its cars, SUVs, and trucks in the U.S. available to other users, from on- and off-road commercial fleets to marine applications and industrial equipment.
GM Powered Solutions (GMPS
BMW introduces “M Ignite” engine to increase efficiency in M2, M3, and M4 models from 2026
On May 7, BMW developed a new gasoline engine feature called BMW M Ignite, patented in 2024, which will go into production from mid-2026. It will first be used in 6-cylinder engines for BMW M2, M3, and M4.
The technology improves efficiency, especially at high engine loads, helping reduce fuel consumption and meet st
GM announces new 3.0L Duramax diesel engine for economy, towing strength
On May 1, General Motors announced that its latest 3.0L Duramax diesel continues the brand’s light-duty diesel lineage, combining strong towing capability with excellent highway range.
The engine delivers 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque, and in a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD SUV, offers an EPA-estimated 624 miles of high
Renault expands Clio range with new Eco-G 120 Bi-Fuel engine
On May 5, Renault announced that it is expanding its Clio range with a new Eco-G 120 hp engine that runs on both gasoline and LPG. This bi-fuel system uses two separate tanks, allowing a combined driving range of up to 1,450 km. It is designed to be flexible for daily use while keeping running costs and emissions low
Nissan's Decherd plant looks to increase engine production for U.S.-built vehicles
On April 23, Nissan's Decherd Powertrain Plant reached a major milestone with the assembly of its 20 millionth engine, a VQ-ZV9 V6 engine for a Nissan Frontier pickup assembled in Canton, Mississippi.
Opened in 1997, the plant in Decherd, Tennessee is one of Nissan's longest‑running U.S. manufacturing facilities and
KAMAZ upgrades engine test systems at Naberezhnye Chelny plant, Russia
On May 1, KAMAZ announced that it has upgraded the engine testing equipment at its engine plant, especially in Shop 054, Naberezhnye Chelny in Russia, where engine testing and overhaul work are done.
The test rig, used to measure fuel use and engine torque, was modernised because the old system was outdated, unreliab
GM investing USD 830 million in three powertrain plants in U.S.
On April 29, General Motors announced it is committing an additional USD 340 million toward production of 10-speed transmissions at Michigan and Ohio plants. It adds to previously announced amounts for production capacity at some of the sites, as well as projects that will be starting imminently to support the launch
Scania unveils Super 11 engine featuring advanced VVB braking technology
On April 27, Scania introduced a new 11-litre engine called the Super 11, designed for both city and long-distance transport. The Super 11 expands Scania’s most efficient engine platform and offers more choice for operators.
It is more fuel-efficient than the 9-litre engine and comes with power options of 350 hp, 390
GM Canada to invest CAD 691 million in St. Catharines for next-gen V8 engines
On April 29, General Motors Canada announced it is investing CAD 691 million in its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant to support production of the sixth-generation of GM V8 engines, which will power GM’s full-size trucks and SUVs.
Equipment for the project has already begun arriving onsite, and the plant will continue



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