On April 29, Stellantis announced that Fiat reintroduced the Argo model to the Argentine market.
The vehicle offers the new DRIVE 1.3 MT variant. The Argo features a 1.3L Firefly engine delivering 99 hp at 6,000 rpm and 130 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and FWD.
The model includ

Autoliv Inc. (Autoliv) presented the Omni Safety system, designed to enhance the safety of occupants in reclined seating positions during a collision, at Auto Shanghai 2025.
Reclined positions are becoming more common in newer vehicle models with advanced driver assist systems.
The system integrates advanced seatbelt

Announced on May 5, 2025, VinFast introduced the EB 6, a compact electric bus developed to enhance safety and accelerate Vietnam’s transition to green transportation. 
Measuring (LWH) 6,200x 2,200x 2,900 mm with 180-mm ground clearance when fully loaded, the EB 6 is powered by a 140-kW rear-wheel-drive electric motor

On April 23, 2025, the Thai Minister of Commerce met with the Ambassador of Sweden to Thailand to discuss economic developments, Thailand’s strong export growth, and rising investment in future-oriented sectors such as printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Swedish businesses were encouraged to expand their investment in Tha

Autoliv provided the following safety products for the new WEY 80 MPV.
Ultra-long curtain airbag: The product provides the same protection for the three rows. Upon vehicle collision, it will inflate continuously and maintain pressure for at least six seconds.
New cross-screen airbag: The new WEY 80 contains a 15.6-in

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) announced that it will debut the new smart concept vehicle to the public for the first time at Auto Shanghai 2025.
Co-developed by Chinese engineering teams, the concept car combines Brose’s expertise in intelligent vehicle access and adaptive interior design. Its features incl

On April 15, Audi unveiled the latest generation business sedan A6, which combines sleek design, top aerodynamics (Cd value of 0.23), and premium comfort. The model is built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), and features the E3 1.2 electronics system for modern connectivity and digital functions. It will be p

On April 16, Smart Eye secured a deal to supply its interior sensing technology to three new vehicle models from a major Korean car manufacturer with a global manufacturing footprint.
The estimated revenue for the order is SEK 75 million, based on product life cycle volume projections. The new vehicles are scheduled

ZF LIFETEC, a division of ZF, has unveiled the new SPR6.1 seatbelt for the rear seat, which will be launched in mid-2025.
Featuring mechanical decoupling, the system adjusts to different passenger weights during a crash. It reduces excessive force loads and provides Real Life Safety while improving rear seat passenge

On April 8, BASF announced that trinamiX will present the invisible biometric sensing display at Auto Shanghai 2025. It detects occupants and tracks their vital signs using a camera and a laser dot projector installed behind the dashboard display. It works through an OLED screen, meaning it is completely invisible to

On March 20, Parvi Transportes/RCR, announced the acquisition of 212 new vehicles from Marcopolo to renew its fleet.
The models include the Paradiso 1800 Double Decker, Ideale 800, and the Senior minibus for charter services. The Ideale 800 features a length of 12.7 meters and offers 48 executive seats, 3-point seatb

On February 20, Ford Motor Co. announced it is recalling 240,510 vehicles in the U.S. over potential seat belt issues, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Aviator vehicles.
Affected vehicles may have an improperly secured

On February 24, SOLLERS started sales of all-wheel drive Sollers ST8 pickups, the production of which is established in Ulyanovsk. Its price starts from RUB 2,720,000. It has a 2-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 136 hp. The reliable unit with a cast-iron cylinder block and timing chain drive is manufactured at

On February 12, ZF LIFETEC presented Active Heel Airbag which is designed to increase protection against injuries in front seats. The Active Heel Airbag can be adapted to almost any vehicle model worldwide. It will be available in 2028 for automakers. 
The knee airbag complements the frontal restraint system consisti

On February 4, Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand, and OEM, announced a USD 145 million collaboration with Sabelt, an Italian company that specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance seats for automobiles. Sabelt will engineer, develop, and produce innovative sports seats for Ceer’

Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (Hyundai Mobis) has developed in-cabin monitoring systems (ICM). This system has a camera that monitors passengers and software logic that analyzes signals captured by the camera. In real time, the in-car camera will capture passengers’ posture, positions, and biometric signals. Then, the soft

Autoliv, Inc. (Autoliv) revealed that, in collaboration with SSAB, it has developed the world's first 3D-printed seatbelt tongue made from fossil-free steel.
Using SSAB AM high strength steel powder and an eco-friendly PVD coating, this innovation reduces the carbon footprint of components and demonstrates the potent

On January 15, Great Wall Motor Company launched its all-new model, the GWM HAVAL H7, in South Africa, with prices starting at ZAR 601,950.
The new H7 is built on the H6 platform but is larger, measuring 1,908mm wide, 4,705mm long, and 1,780mm high, with a 210mm ground clearance.
The vehicle is available with two pow

On January 6, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced new integrated automotive chips to enable safer, more immersive driving experiences at any vehicle price point. 
TI's AWRL6844 60GHz mmWave radar sensor supports occupancy monitoring for seat belt reminder systems, child presence detection and intrusion detection with a