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

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

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

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

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

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The test rig, used to measure fuel use and engine torque, was modernised because the old system was outdated, unreliab

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

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

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

On April 24, Horse Powertrain showcased its widest range of engines, transmissions, and powertrain systems at the Beijing Auto Show 2026.
HORSE W30: its first production-ready V6 engine, with a 3.0-liter capacity. It’s very lightweight at 160 kg. It generates output of 350–400 kW and 600–700 Nm of torque, with a top

Garrett Motion Inc. (Garrett Motion) presented its E-Powertrain portfolio and turbocharging technologies at the 2026 Vienna Motor Symposium in Austria.
The company displayed integrated electric propulsion systems, including a 3-in-1 E-Axle for passenger vehicles, a 2-in-1 E-Powertrain for commercial vehicles, and an

On April 23, the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (OVK) announced the opening of the 47th International Vienna Motor Symposium. The event will discuss the latest developments in propulsion technologies across the spectrum of vehicle types, such as cars and commercial vehicles, as well as other modes of transp

On April 23, AGR Holding and Defetoo launched a plant in Kaluga to produce automotive engines. The facility will serve as the base for engines for all vehicle models produced at the partners' joint factories in Russia. Initial production capacity is 150,000 engines per year. Preparatory work is underway to expand cap

On April 22, PHINIA Inc. , the previous BorgWarner’s Fuel Systems, announced that it will unveil new research at the 47th International Vienna Motor Symposium, highlighting the market readiness of its gaseous fuel technologies for high-performance, heavy-duty, and long range applications.
PHINIA will present a new re

On April 15, Horse Powertrain announced that it has deployed the Siemens Inspekto Visual Inspection system at its Skovde engine production plant through its Aurobay Technologies division. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), it automates quality checks at the engine inspection station.
Engines are delivered to an

On March 31, Stellantis Brazil announced that the 2027 Ram Rampage update introduces the new 2.0 Turbo Hurricane 4 Flex engine.
The Hurricane 4 Flex engine delivers 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque on both gasoline and ethanol. It will be available in the Laramie and R/T versions, while the 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine pr

On April 6, KAMAZ announced that it has upgraded its engine plant, focusing on improving the efficiency, quality, and safety of technological processes. The updates primarily targeted the assembly of engines, powertrains, and transfer cases.
As part of the improvements, an Andon system was introduced for powertrain m

Announced on March 31, 2026, the 2026 Isuzu D-Max has been launched in Malaysia, headlined by a new 2.2L turbodiesel engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, alongside styling and equipment updates.
The new RZ4F-TC 2.2L four-cylinder turbodiesel replaces the 1.9L unit, producing 163 PS and 400 Nm, and is paired

On April 2, Audi Hungaria announced that it has started producing a new high-performance gasoline engine at its Gyor plant, Hungary. The engine, called the V6 Otto EVO LK3, is the most powerful gasoline engine made there. It generates 375 kW of power and 600 Nm of torque, and was first introduced in Audi RS 5.
The en