On March 8, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro will produce modern DHT gearboxes at the former site of the Paykan engine production line. These gearboxes are suitable for hybrid vehicles. The transmission is designed to work in harmony with the electric motor and internal combustion engine in hybrid systems. 

On February 18, the Central Communication Service, Kazakhstan, announced the new auto component manufacturing plants in the Kostanay region. The creation of the Auto Components Localization Center is aimed at reducing reliance on imports and bolstering the region’s engineering sector. A plant to produce main gearboxe

On February 24, Ricardo announced that it had been selected by Zenvo Automotive as a transmission partner for the Aurora model. The prototype of the Aurora will debut later this spring. The transmission will deliver power through either a four-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive setup. It will be paired with the custom 6

On February 13, Zavolzhsky Motor Plant (ZMZ) announced that the SOLLERS Transmission Production plant had installed new presses for the assembly of intermediate shafts. The intermediate shaft is one of the key components of the manual transmission. Three new units of pressing equipment will ensure high-precision pres

On February 17, Stellantis announced that it will start producing eDCT (Electrified Dual Clutch Transmission) gearboxes at its Termoli plant, Italy in 2026, aiming for 300,000 units annually at full capacity.
With this expansion, Termoli joins Mirafiori (Italy) and Metz (France), making it the third Stellantis plant

On February 6, Infineon Technologies AG announced that it is expanding OPTIREG Power Management IC (PMIC) portfolio family with the OPTIREG PMIC TLF35585, an integrated multi-rail power supply solution. The TLF35585 provides a reliable power supply for AURIX and other microcontrollers and enables robust systems with

On January 29, Stellantis announced that it has acquired the remaining minority stake from Punch Powertrain in their 2018 joint venture, giving Stellantis full control of the company. This affects the plants in Metz, France, and Mirafiori, Italy, where they produce eDCT transmissions—advanced hybrid technology that i

On January 27, Avtovaz announced that it has started production of LADA Vesta cars with a new transmission. The 6-speed manual gearbox (6MT) is produced by a friendly supplier and has a high safety margin. It is mated to a 1.8 EVO engine. It transmits torque up to 220 Nm.
The 6MT will be installed on all types of LAD

Aisin Corporation (Aisin) announced that it will terminate operation of its Gamagori Plant. To strengthen its competitiveness, Aisin has been proceeding with the global restructuring of its manufacturing organization. As part of this effort, Aisin will transfer production of products manufactured at the Gamagori Plan

On December 11, Sollers Group announced that the Sollers Atlant received a Russian six-speed gearbox. The power unit is manufactured at the ZMZ industrial site and is installed on all Sollers Atlant modifications with a 2.7-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 150 hp.
The company is currently actively preparing to

On December 17, Horse started production of the new ‘DB49’ transmission at its plant in Seville, Spain. The DB49 transmission will be featured in the plug-in hybrid models of the Renault Rafale SUV.
The DB49 is HORSE's first in-house designed transmission and can be applied to plug-in hybrid vehicles. The DB49 is a c

On December 12, Endurance Technologies Limited announced that its subsidiary Endurance Overseas Srl, Italy, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 60% stake in Stoferle Automotive GmbH, Germany. The cost of the acquisition is EUR 37.74 million.
The agreement includes ‘CALL and PUT options’ for acquiring t

On December 9, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) introduced the new manual option for the Land Cruiser 70 Series, priced at ZAR 887,000 for the Single Cab, and ZAR 969,800 for the Station Wagon variant.
The vehicle is equipped with 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, which is now available in the new manual

In an investor update, Divgi TorqTransfer Systems Limited stated that it is supplying transfer cases for Mahindra Thar Roxx. The company also provides other supporting complementary components for the chassis. Divgi TorqTransfer further stated that Mahindra’s supply chain is slightly behind schedule. It is seeing fla

On December 6, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that it will acquire Atsumitec Co., Ltd from its existing shareholders (Honda Motors & Others) via its 100% subsidiary SMRP B.V (SAHN B.V). 
SAMIL will acquire 95% shares with voting rights in Atsumitec to be executed in multiple steps. Hond

On November 25, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that it is supporting auto component manufacturers with approximately RUB 600 million to support the import substitution of auto components.
LADAPLAST-T enterprise from the Samara Region is developing technology to produce seat adjustment mechanisms

On November 15, Zavolzhsky Motor Plant (ZMZ), part of Sollers Group, announced that it had upgraded its manual transmission production line. The line has been enhanced with modern ALLMAC presses, which perform key tasks such as subassembly of the front case, pressing in of the oil seal, intermediate shaft plug, and p

On November 12, General Motors recalled 514,059 diesel engine powered pickups and SUVs in the due to a faulty transmission control valve. The defect can lead to wear and tear, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure and a temporary wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall affects 2020–22 Chevrolet Si

On November 7, Ricardo, an engineering consulting company, announced the launch of Element, a range of modular transmissions for clients with specialised product portfolios, including motorsport, and performance automotive.
The modular range offers a cost-effective way to develop custom drivelines for advanced propul

On November 1, the University of Kassel announced that its research group, in collaboration with the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kassel, has made significant progress in development of a system that allows electric components from passenger cars to be adapted in commercial vehicles weighing between 3.5 and 7 tons.
In the