On May 20, Scania introduced the new Super 11 engine, offering top performance and flexibility in the 11-litre class. Positioned between the 9-litre and 13-litre engines, the Super 11 is up to 7% more fuel-efficient than the 9-litre and weighs 85 kg less than the Super 13, allowing for more payload in weight-sensitiv

On May 14, the FISMIC union announced that it has met with all union reps from FIM, UILM, FISMIC, and UGLM present on May 14, 2025. The focus was on job security and the Stellantis Termoli plant’s future.
The growing concern over the planned closure of the FIRE engine department, which employs about 450 people. The r

During the Volkswagen Group's Q1 2025 earnings call on April 30, Volkswagen CFO Arno Antlitz confirmed that Scout will use existing combustion engines for the range extender systems in the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup truck produced in VW's engine plant in Silao, Mexico. Antlitz did not identify the spec

On May 8, Yasunaga Corporation held a completion ceremony for the second phase of expansion at its Mexican subsidiary, Yasunaga Mexico S.A. de C.V. 
With this expansion, the total floor area of the plant in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco has been expanded from 5,500 square meters to 12,000 square meters. The new building i

On May 2, multiple sources reported that the 8-valve engine line has already shut down, and the 16-valve line will stop by summer 2025 in the Stellantis’ Termoli plant. Even premium engines such as the GME 2.0L and Maserati’s V6 Nettuno are now at risk.
Currently, only GSE FireFly engines which are used in models suc

On April 29, General Motors announced that it is recalling 721,000 SUVs and trucks worldwide due to engine issues that could lead to a loss of power and boost the risk of a crash, after nearly 900,000 2019-2024 model year vehicles were investigated for engine failure in January 2025.
The recall includes nearly 600,00

Benteler Group (Benteler), in collaboration with PHINIA, has commenced series production of the world’s first 500-bar fuel line for petrol engines.
The line is already in use in new Changan vehicle models, as part of the PHINIA system. It improves fuel efficiency, ensures finer injection, and helps to meet emission s

On April 23, Horse Powertrain unveiled its Future Hybrid Concept powertrain and a wide range of engines, at the 2025 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition.
The company showcased eight advanced power units and transmissions, made for REEVs, hybrid vehicles, and engines using alternative fuels. The lin

On April 17, Horse Powertrain announced that it would reveal its Future Hybrid Concept at Auto Shanghai 2025. It integrates an internal combustion engine (ICE), electric motor, and transmission into a single, compact unit. 
This new powertrain allows automakers to hybridize BEV platforms as well as eliminate the need

On April 4, Zenvo Automotive announced that its Mjølner engine will have four turbos. This engine alone produces up to 1,250bhp, and with the hybrid electric system, it can reach 1,850bhp, making it the most powerful V12 ever in a production car. The first hand-built unit has been completed as part of the ongoing Aur

On April 7, DAF announced that the new generation DAF XF, XG, and XG+ models are now available with a specially developed PACCAR’s B100-compatible MX-13 engine, available for both tractor and rigid configurations.
The B100 biodiesel is made entirely from renewable vegetable oils and fats. It can reduce CO2 emissions

On March 26, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has launched an engineering analysis into 2.2 million Honda vehicles following complaints about engines failing to restart after stopping at traffic lights or intersections.
The investigation focuses on Honda’s Auto Idle Stop (A

On March 28, Vimi Fasteners announced the supply of special screws for engines used by European supercar manufacturers. The company has a long tradition of supplying high-performance engine fastening systems, with products such as connecting rod bolts, head studs, and flywheel bolts.
Vimi Fasteners' R&D on titanium

On March 5, Ford Trucks announced that it is launching the new-generation Ecotorq GEN2 engine, specially designed for the popular F-MAX and F-LINE models in the European market.
The Ecotorq GEN2 engine, with a 12.7-liter capacity and compliant with EU6 emission standards, is compatible with 70% of Ford Trucks' vehic

On February 20, 2025, Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam Automobile Manufacturing JSC (HTMV) held a ceremony to launch its first engines manufactured and assembled in Vietnam.
These engines are produced on a superior advanced technology line with an annual capacity of 30,000 units, serving the Palisade and New Porter models.

On February 24, MAN Truck & Bus started producing its new 13-litre D30 diesel engine at the Nuremberg plant, marking the last newly developed diesel engine for the company. It is investing around EUR 220 million in the plant plus EUR 30 million for crankshaft production in Salzgitter plant.
The engine is developed wi

On February 21, Ford Argentina announced the start of production for Panther engines at its Pacheco plant.
The factory, which was inaugurated in June 2024, initially began producing the Lion 3.0-liter V6 engine with 250 hp and 600 Nm of torque that same year. Now, it has expanded to include production of the 4-cylind