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
Announced on August 3, 2026, Proton said Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry officiated the start of local production of dedicated hybrid transmissions (DHT) and electric drive units (EDU) at Proton’s Tanjung Malim Powertrain Plant.
Proton said the move raises local ecosystem participation for the l
On July 16, Punch Powertrain, in a social media post, announced that it will introduce its continuously variable transmission (CVT) in India. The CVT will soon power compact SUVs in India for a leading global OEM. It is engineered to deliver smooth acceleration, driving comfort, fuel efficiency, and long-term reliabi
In its annual report for FY 2025-26, Uno Minda announced that it is establishing a greenfield manufacturing facility at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (CSN), Maharashtra, for high-voltage electric powertrain products for four-wheeler passenger vehicles. This marks its second EV powertrain manufacturing plant, following th
On July 9, Honda celebrated its 30th anniversary of the Honda Transmission Plant-Ohio (TMP-O) in Russells Point, where it has manufactured more than 26 million transmissions since 1996 through its system of flexible manufacturing.
The plant has been producing the award-winning two-motor hybrid system available in th
On July 7, hofer powertrainannounced a partnership with Horse Powertrain to develop an entirely new DCT transmission for demanding hypercar applications. Following the signing of the agreement last week, the project is now underway. The partnership will combine deep software expertise, transmission know-how, calibrat
Announced on June 23, 2026, Proton’s Tanjung Malim powertrain facility in Malaysia, located within the Automotive High-Tech Valley (AHTV), has expanded beyond a conventional engine assembly operation into a broader powertrain manufacturing hub that assembles engines, transmissions, dedicated hybrid engines (DHE), ded
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) demonstrated its latest safety and motion systems for software-defined, AI-driven commercial vehicles (CVs) at its CV Tech Day near Hanover, Germany, ahead of IAA Transportation 2026.
The company highlighted its scalable 360° safety ecosystem, which integrates radar and camera sensor system
Announced on June 15, 2026, Vietnam's Kim Long Motor signed a cooperation agreement with ZF Friedrichshafen AG covering transmission systems, powertrain technologies, and new-energy vehicle solutions. The cooperation covers both internal-combustion and electric vehicles manufactured by Kim Long Motor.
Under the initi
On June 4, Renault Trucks announced upgrades to the powertrain of its T, T High, C, and K truck ranges with the introduction of the new DE13 R engine and next-generation Optidriver gearboxes.
The new powertrain improves fuel efficiency, enhances vehicle performance and reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 4% compared with
On May 26, FIOM-CGIL and FISMIC unions announced that from July 1, 2026, the former Punch Powertrain JV will become part of Stellantis Europe. Around 770 workers at the Mirafiori plant, which produces electrified dual-clutch transmissions, will be included. The plant will become an internal unit of Stellantis Europe.
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 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
On April 22, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Rennes plant has temporarily stopped production of Citroën C5 Aircross. The shutdown will last three days, from April 22 to 24, 2026, due to a shortage of transmissions. The issue is caused by a limited transmission supply, which has disrupted vehicle assembly.
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Zhejiang Wanliyang Co., Ltd. (WLY) completed trial manufacturing of the EPS2-280, a 2-speed automatic transmission (AT) for electrified heavy-duty forklifts. Designed for counterbalanced electric forklifts weighing from 28t to 48t, the EPS2-280 is compatible with high-power drive motors and delivers an input torque o
On March 31, Halms Hungary Kft. announced that it has received the first building of its manufacturing center in Miskolc at INPARK. It has started installing manufacturing equipment. The test plant is expected to begin in June 2026. Halms Hungary Kft. is the Hungarian subsidiary of Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Lt
On March 31, SOLLERS Group started production of 6-speed manual transmissions for its Sollers SF5 and Sollers SF7 light commercial vehicles. The production is being carried out at the SOLLERS Transmission Production facility located at the ZMZ industrial site.
SOLLERS Transmission Production currently makes 6-speed
On March 26, multiple sources reported that the shortage of eDCT transmissions for mild hybrid vehicles is causing production problems for Stellantis at several European plants. The issue has worsened in recent weeks and is affecting French factories, especially Stellantis Sochaux plant, leading to slower production
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