Several South Korean media sources reported that Valeo Kapec, a torque converter parts manufacturer in South Korea, will build an electric vehicle (EV) battery system assembly (BSA) production line in Yeongcheon, South Korea. BSA is a product that combines electrical equipment and battery management systems (BMS) in

On June 30, Kenworth announced it is expanding the availability of its popular PACCAR TX-12 PRO automated transmission, bringing it to several models within the company’s medium duty line. Ranging from Class 7 to light Class 8, the vocational transmission is available on the Kenworth T380 and T480, when matched with

On June 24, Horse Technologies, part of Horse Powertrain, announced its new integrated hybrid powertrain – the HR18 HEV. It was developed at the R&D centers in Romania and Spain, and will be manufactured at Horse Technologies’ Bursa plant in Türkiye, and its Valladolid plant in Spain.
The new hybrid system combines a

On June 20, multiple sources reported that Great Wall Motors signed an agreement with the Tula Region of Russia during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) to build a plant to produce automobile components and transmissions in the Uzlovaya industrial park in the Tula region. It will create 1,000 ne

On June 3, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) presented 8HP evo, an advanced concept version of its 8-speed automatic transmission. It offers efficient and flexible performance for various hybrid platforms. With the 8HP evo concept, ZF has further enhanced transmission electrification and efficiency due to improved electric

On May 30, Divgi TorqTransfer System (Divgi TTS), in an investor update, announced that it is actively engaging in strategic discussions with leading Japanese and Korean multinational OEMs for high-value transfer cases and manual transmission programs. 
It has also received approvals for nine export components, with

On May 28, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that during the quarter that ended on March 31, 2025, it won a new business to supply cockpit assembly for Thar Roxx and its newly launched electric vehicles, BE6, and XEV 9E.
It will also supply a gear shifter (automatic transmission and manual transmission) and a

On May 28, Schaeffler India Limited inaugurated its fifth manufacturing facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, India. The 16,500 square meter plant will serve as a hub for the production and expansion of conventional and electrified powertrain technologies, including planetary gear systems, hybrid transmission component

On May 20, Punch Powertrain introduced the DHT120/150, a new entry-level hybrid transmission. The affordable hybrid technology system uses two electric motors and dual inverters, designed for small cars with gasoline engines under 2L, including both HEVs and PHEVs. It ensures smooth driving and high efficiency.
The D

On April 23, the Governor of the Tula region held negotiation with the Chairman of the Board of Great Wall Motor in China.
An agreement was reached on localizing the production of gearboxes on the territory of the HAVAL plant in the Uzlovaya industrial park. HAVAL will keep growing its operations in the Tula Region.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) debut its TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission system to North American commercial vehicle (CV) market at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California.
It improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions across a wide range of CV platforms. It enables up to 14% CO2 emissio

On April 23, Allison Transmission announced that it has been selected to supply its 3040 MX cross-drive transmission for all three Government-funded OEMs participating in India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) prototype program. The FICV initiative aims to replace the Indian Army’s aging BMP-II infantry fighti

On April 23, GM said it will be converting one of the two electric drive unit production lines at its Toledo Propulsion Systems plant into a transmission line to support production of light-duty trucks built in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Arlington, Texas.
“Over the next several weeks, you will begin to see EDU producti

On April 23, Punch Powertrain announced its participation in Auto Shanghai 2025 to present its vision of electrified mobility. The company’s exhibit features EV propulsion systems, as well as advanced hybrid and conventional vehicle technologies. 
It will present new generations of development in continuously variabl

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 2, Sollers Group announced that the SOLLERS Transmission Production plant (ZMZ) has launched serial production of three models of manual gearboxes. The new 6-speed manual transmissions will be installed in Sollers ST6 and ST8 pickups with gasoline engines, as well as in Sollers Atlant all-metal vans with a 1

On March 24, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has opened a preliminary probe into nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks from model years 2015 to 2017 over reports of an unexpected gear downshift accompanied by a temporary rear wheel lockup.
NHTSA's Office of Defects I

On March 24, Peterbilt announced the availability of the PACCAR TX-12 PRO automated transmission with PACCAR MX-13 engines for the Peterbilt Models 579, 567 and 589.  The new transmission-engine combination offers optimized performance for both on and off highway applications.
The TX-12 PRO builds on the TX-12 founda