Zhejiang Asia-Pacific Mechanical & Electronic Co., Ltd. (APG) was recently designated by a new customer outside of China, whose name cannot be disclosed due to confidentiality, for the supply of front calipers and drum brakes for a new platform. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start produ

On February 27, TVS Motor Company (TVSM) launched two new three-wheelers, the TVS King Duramax Plus and TVS King Deluxe Plus, in Mexico. Both models will be available starting March 2025 through the retail channels of the company’s official distributor, Motomex.
The TVS King Duramax Plus is equipped with a 225-cc liq

Announced on February 12, 2025, TBP Auto, a leading supplier of high-quality commercial vehicle parts, has ramped up manufacturing at its brake drum factory in Thai Binh, Vietnam. With this plant fully operational, TBP Auto is expanding export partnerships and distributor networks in the U.S. and Canada
With producti

On February 4, Automotive Axles Limited announced that its Board of Directors has approved the closure of its manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, citing a change in its business model as the reason for the decision.
The Hosur plant contributed approximately 20.55% of the company's total revenue for the finan

On December 16, Frasle announced the launch of two new brake pad models for electric and hybrid heavy vehicles in Brazil: the Ehnergy HD and the premium HD PRO.
The Ehnergy HD features Electric+ technology for high braking power, while the HD PRO is designed for commercial heavy-duty vehicles and urban applications l

On December 5, the Modern Transport Technologies Group of Companies (STT Group) started sales of the upgraded Vector NEXT bus of 8.8-meter dimensions. The model is equipped with a new rear suspension and a drive axle with disc brakes. The buses are available in diesel and gas versions.
Equipping buses with air suspen

On September 14, The TSF Group announced that its companies will showcase its product offerings at IAA Transportation 2024, including brakes, axles, and wheels primarily aimed at the global trailer market. Brakes India is exhibiting its 22.5-inch lightweight monobloc single-piston air disc brake, designed for truck,

On September 9, Godawari Electric Motors unveiled the Eblu Cety electric rickshaw on World EV Day for INR 200 thousand. It comes with a Li-Ion battery with a voltage of 51.2V and a capacity of 100 Ah, ensuring a peak power of 1.6 kW and peak torque of 20 nm. It can reach a max speed of up to 25 kmph and offers a driv

On August 15, the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that "Barnaul Plant of Auto-Molded Heat-Resistant Products" (Barnaul Plant ATI) opened the second stage of the shop for brake shoes and linings for disc and drum brakes. "Barnaul Plant ATI" is a manufacturer and supplier of brake pads and linings for the a

On May 22, Jitendra EV unveiled the Primo S and Primo Plus electric scooter, positioned above its standard Primo scooter which is priced at INR 80 thousand. Primo S comes with a 2.04kWh battery and has a claimed range of 82 km. It has a charger capacity of 10 Amp and can be charged in 3-3.5 hours. The Primo Plus come

Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. (Akebono Brake) announced that it will close its Akebono Brake, Elizabethown Plant in Kentucky, U.S. The plant conducts manufacturing and sales of brake products such as, disc brakes and drum brakes. Under the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceeding for business revitalization

Reported on September 18, 2023, Berjaya China Motor (BCM) has launched the Foton iBlue in Malaysia. 
Also known as the View iBlue or iBlue V6, this iBlue electric van boasts a rear cargo space of up to 7.1 cubic meters. Its overall dimensions are (LWH) 5,320x 1,695x 1,990 mm with a wheelbase of 3,050 mm. The van is e

On September 14, Mincer HD (MAT Holdings, Inc.) announced it will invest USD 70 million to establish two plants in Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, which will generate 350 new jobs.
The first plant will be focused on the casting of brake drums and the second on machining automotive parts for the automotive sector.
Min

On September 1, Royal Enfield India launched the 2023 Bullet 350 for a starting price of INR 173.6 thousand and going to INR 215.8 thousand. The motorcycle is powered by a 349cc air-oil cooled single-cylinder fuel-injected engine that produces 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.  The new Bullet wi

On June 20, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) launched its new electric urban passenger vehicles- OSM Stream City three wheelers i.e., stream city ATR priced at INR 185 thousand, and Stream City 8.5 which comes with a fixed battery priced at INR 301 thousand. The Steam City ATR comes with a swappable lithium-ion, 48V batter

On June 12, the commercialization of an EV from the Chinese brand Jinpeng was announced.
Despite being only 2.93 meters long, it can accommodate 4 people. Additionally, its electric motor, located in the rear, provides stable rear traction. The lithium batteries offer a maximum range of 160 km and a maximum speed of

On January 13, Advik Hi-Tech unveiled an expansive portfolio of its latest technology solutions spanning across ICE, Electric Vehicles, CNG, and hydrogen fuel segments at the  Auto Components Expo in New Delhi. The company also outlined its growth strategy for 2025 to double its growth in the next three years. The co

Brakes India unveiled their Motor on Drum brakes for the passenger car segment, completely designed and developed by Brakes India, at the Auto Expo 2023. The company also displayed its air braking system, iron castings, and the aftermarket portfolio for both light and commercial vehicle segments. Brakes India's compl

On September 22, TCF group, part of the T S Santhanam family with lineage from the erstwhile TVS Group unveiled its new global product line-up for the commercial vehicles segment at IAA Transportation 2022. The group's portfolio companies unveiled their products for the European markets during the event where the com