South Korea’s HL Mando Corporation reported that the company was named the 2024 Supplier of the Year by a US automaker, General Motors Company. The award recognized the electric parking brakes that the company supplies to GM. The products are manufactured at HL Mando’s plant in Alabama, the U.S. The company is a 5-ti

On April 15, Airtificial Group announced that it had secured seven new automotive sector projects in Asia during the first quarter of the year. These projects are for major global automotive brands, including Renault, Nissan, Tata, Mahindra, and Chery Automobile, and will be carried out through leading Tier-1 supplie

On February 28, Volkswagen and Audi announced they are recalling 60,490 electric vehicles in the U.S. because of a potential software issue that could prevent shift-lever indicators on instrument panels to be seen.
The recall includes 2021-2023 VW ID.4 and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback electric cro

On January 13, Caoa launched the Chery Arrizo 6 Pro Hybrid with the Max Drive package, adding ten new standard features for comfort, safety, and driver assistance.
The Chery Arrizo 6 Pro Hybrid Max Drive is equipped with a 48V mild-hybrid powertrain featuring a 1.5-liter Turbo Flex engine paired with a 9-speed CVT tr

On January 6, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) revealed the technologies for its upcoming Creta EV SUV.
The vehicle will feature in-car payment, a digital key, ADAS-linked regenerative braking, and a column-type 'Shift-by-Wire' system for intuitive gear control. 
It includes single pedal drive (i-Pedal), vehicle-to

On December 10, the Shyft Group announced the first shipments of its Blue Arc Class 4 EV truck to multiple customers, including initial deliveries to a leading parcel delivery customer. These shipments mark the transition to regular production at Shyft’s plant in Charlotte, Michigan to meet demand for electrified fle

Knorr-Bremse participated in the 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) with its latest technological achievements in the areas of commercial vehicles and rail transit. For commercial vehicles, Knorr-Bremse exhibited EPB (Electronic Parking Brake), GSBC (Global Scalable Brake Control), and ADAS (Advanced D

On December 5, Stellantis unveiled the current generation of Peugeot Landtrek pickup, focusing on its strong international markets in Africa, the Middle East, and South America. The model is available in Allure, Emotion, and Excellence trims.
The new Peugeot Landtrek is powered by a 2.2-litre Turbo-Diesel engine whic

On November 8, Honda Brazil officially launched the updated 2025 City lineup at dealerships nationwide.
For the 2025 model year, the City lineup introduces significant upgrades. The sedan and hatchback versions now feature distinct front and rear designs, giving each model a unique visual identity. Enhanced technolog

On November 14, BMW India launched the new M340i xDrive sedan for INR 7.49 million. It is locally produced at its Chennai plant. It comes with a B58 6-cylinder 2,998 cc straight-six gasoline engine mated with eight-speed Steptronic sport automatic transmission which produces an output of 374 hp and 500 Nm maximum tor

On October 22, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses exhibited the OF 1621 chassis during the Fretamento 2024 event held from October 18 to 20 in Atibaia, Brazil.
The chassis, featuring BlueTec 6 technology, is designed for continuous corporate employee transportation. It offers efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environme

On October 16, Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) announced that it has launched the all-new subcompact SUV Fronx in Japan on the same day, with a sales target of 1,000 units a month.
The all-new Fronx is a compact SUV of a new genre, based on the concept of an easy-to-handle coupe style SUV. It has a strong, high-qua

On September 20, Chery South Africa announced expansion into light-commercial vehicle (LCV) segment, with the launch of Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van, with price starting from ZAR 339,900.
The vehicle, based on Tiggo 4 Pro compact SUV, offers a large loadbay of 1,387 mm long, 1,255 mm wide and 941 mm high. It is equipped wit

In its annual report,  Autoline Industries Ltd. (Autoline) updated about the technology advancements at its plants during the year. Its board approved the acquisition of a 5-axis laser cutting machine to support new business development and tool room operations, responding to the growing demand for prototype parts fr

On September 9, BMW Mexico announced the arrival of the MINI Aceman.
The vehicle arrives in the country in two versions in 2024: MINI Aceman E and MINI Aceman SE, both fully electric.
The Aceman E version has a 42.5 kWh battery that allows it to travel up to 310 km of range by powering the 184 hp and 290 Nm torque el

On September 5, BMW India launched the BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine M Sport Pro edition in a diesel variant for a starting price of INR 6.5 million. It is locally produced at its Chennai plant. It has a two-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 190 hp and a maximum torque of 400 nm at 1,750-2,500 rpm. It is

On September 2, Kia UK announced pricing and specifications for the upgraded Kia EV6 in the U.K. The vehicle is offered in three grades, Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S. All are available as RWD as a standard.
The new EV6 features a larger battery pack over its predecessor, now with a capacity of 84.0kWh, and a motor. The

On September 2, Tata Motors launched the ICE Curvv SUV Coupe for a starting price of INR 1 million and going to INR 1.77 million. Built on a new ATLAS Architecture, Tata Motors has launched the Curvv in three engine options, all provided with an advanced dual-clutch automatic transmission. It includes the new Hyperio

On August 21, Preh Group announced that it is supplying an operating system with a wide range of haptic operating options for the vehicle interior of the new MINI models. The Preh Group has been supplying MINI with HMI solutions since 2010. 
In the new MINI family models, a compact switch module with a distinctive fe

ZF announced that it signed a framework cooperation agreement with Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone to upgrade its automotive brake product line. ZF will further enhance its strategic presence in the region. The company is committed to upgrading its brake product line to offer advanced active safety