South Korea’s Valeo Kapec to build EV battery system assembly lines in Yeongcheon, South Korea 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 a battery pack. From 2025 through 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Mahindra India launches XUV 3XO SUV in Australia On July 3, Mahindra Automotive Australia launched the XUV 3XO SUV in two variants—the AX5L and AX7L at an introductory drive-away price of AUD 23,490. The SUV is equipped with a TCMPFi turbo-gasoline engine that delivers 82 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed Aisin torque converter automatic transmission. The engine features updated vehicle management software and intell...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

alhalla supercar. The result is a 0-62mph time of just 3.3 seconds and reduction in acceleration time from 0-124mph (200km/h) of 0.3 seconds. Top speed stays at 193 mph. Power is distributed between front and rear wheels with a new 9-speed ‘wet clutch’ transmission that replaces the traditional torque converter, improving launch performance and control. Steering is 4% quicker, which improves agility and reduces the turning circle to 12 metres...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

7 inches longer than the previous generation, allowing for easier passenger ingress and egress. The 2026 Palisade offers two new powertrain options: A newly developed 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 287 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque is coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a two-chamber torque converter, available in both two-wheel and HTRAC four-wheel-drive configurations. The newly-offered hybrid option features a 2.5-liter turbocha...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

SKYACTIV PHEV technology. It is equipped with a 2.5L engine that delivers 191 PS and 261 Nm of torque, working with an electric motor (175 PS and 270 Nm of torque) and a 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery that acts as the main power source for the electric motor. Its 8-speed transmission system without a torque converter provides direct and efficient power delivery. Meanwhile, the i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system ensures optimal performance in vari...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

he 2.2-liter engine features an aluminum cylinder head, dual valve timing, a variable intake manifold, high-pressure diesel injection, a variable-geometry turbocharger with an electric wastegate, an air-water intercooler, and a dual cooling circuit. The 9-speed automatic transmission includes a new torque converter, revised calibration, and a 14% longer differential. Fuel efficiency reaches 10.5 km/l in urban driving and 13.6 km/l on highways. Ad...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

car is adapted to Russian climate conditions, so all trim levels include the necessary set of "warm" options.  SOUEAST S09 in the Premium trim level is an all-wheel drive crossover with a 2-liter TGDi engine with 197 hp power and 375 Nm torque, coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter. It has more than 10 ADAS assistant systems.  The Comfort Plus version offers front-wheel drive with the same 2-liter TGDi engine co...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/04

T270 AT6 4X2 in Argentina will feature a new engine. This compact pickup introduces the new entry-level Freedom T270 AT6 4X2 version, set to replace the previous Freedom 1.8L AT6 4X2 model. It boasts a 1.3-liter turbo engine that delivers 175 hp and 270 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic torque converter transmission. Additionally, it includes a Sport Mode and steering wheel paddles. In terms of exterior design, the vehicle is equipped...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

tion to electrification, Toyota adopted a parallel hybrid system that integrates a motor generator (MG) with a clutch positioned between the 3.5L V6 twin-turbo engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. This configuration maintains key features like full-time 4WD, a Lo-range transfer case, and a torque converter-equipped automatic transmission. This is the first system to feature both an alternator and a starter as standard components for Lexu...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10

of ZAR 254,999 for the manual transmission (MT) variant and ZAR 274,999 for the automatic transmission (AT) variant. It comes equipped with a 1.2L turbo-gasoline engine delivering 82 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque. All automatic models are fitted with a 6-speed fully automatic transmission with a torque converter. The XUV 3XO comes with Level 2 ADAS with 10 standard safety features, six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), all-wheel dis...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/20

Knewstar, China to start sales of cars in Russia On September 19, multiple sources reported that Chinese brand Knewstar will start sales of its cars in Russia. Slava Motors Rus will be its distributor in Russia. Initially, it will launch Knewstar 001 which is a coupe-crossover. It will have a 2-liter gasoline turbo engine, which is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter. The model range will be expanded in the future. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/20

. Allison's fully automatic transmissions are fuel agnostic, offering optimal integration with any fuel source, including gasoline, natural gas, propane and hydrogen. To compensate for the lower power and slower engine response associated with alternative fuels, Allison's power shift technology and torque converter significantly improve startability, drivability and overall productivity. Vehicles with H2-ICE engines achieve a 99.7% reduction in C...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/14

and is available in two engine options with a wheelbase of 1850mm. The G20 TGDI mStallion gasoline engine offers 130 kW of power and 380 Nm of torque, while the 2.2L mHawk diesel engine provides 128.6 kW of power and 370 Nm of torque. Both engines are paired with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AISIN torque converter automatic transmission. The key features of the Thar ROXX include WATT’s Link suspension, advanced shock absorbers with MTV-CL and ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/16

SUV Coupe for an introductory price of INR 799 thousand. It has opened the vehicle booking with the deliveries slated for October 2024.  It comes with 1.2 L Gen 3 PURETECH 110 turbo and PURETECH 82 engines, which can deliver up to 110 ps and 205 Nm of torque, and options to choose between 6-speed torque converter automatic and 5 and 6-speed manual transmissions. It gets a ground clearance of 180 mm and its body structure gets advanced high-stre...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/09

ransmissions for the Hyundai Mighty since its launch in 2020.  Half of all Hyundai Mighty2.5- and 3.5-ton light-duty trucks sold today are equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions, up from 10% versus four years ago.  The Allison 1000 xFE fully automatic transmission utilizes a patented torque converter, which offers superior performance and eliminates clutch replacements.  The Allison 1000 xFE offers improved launch performance, inc...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/18

cell as a range extender. Additionally, the Setra MultiClass LE intercity bus, specifically the S 515 LE version, will be on display in the open-air area. The vehicle comes with 7.7-liter OM 936 inline six-cylinder engine that produces output of 299 hp, along with a hybrid system and Voith Diwa NXT torque converter automatic transmission for maximum efficiency. Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH offers a complete eMobility ecosystem, covering electric ...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/14

ciency.  The Allison 3414 RHS offers up to 8% fuel economy improvement over the 3000 Highway Series transmission and provides 25% faster acceleration when compared to competitive automated manual transmissions.  To compensate for the lower power associated with compressed natural gas, Allison’s torque converter multiplies engine torque to significantly improve startability, drivability and overall productivity. (Allison Transmission release o...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/13

es in minibus versions, for 15 or 18 passengers, as well as a long van with high roof (L3H3), with a capacity of 12.4 cubic meters. The Transit Automática is powered by a modern 2.0 EcoBlue diesel engine that develops 165 hp and 39.7 kgfm of torque, mated to a ten-speed automatic transmission with torque converter. Ford has also confirmed the arrival of the Transit chassis version in the second half of 2023 and the 100% electric E-Transit in the...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/31

PHP 1,128,000, and PHP 1,218,000. The Stargazer’s powers come from a 1.5-liter Smartstream G engine that delivers 115 hp at 6,300 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm, paired with Hyundai’s Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT), claiming the best characteristics of a CVT (fuel economy) and a torque converter automatic (built-in step logic). The available selectable drive modes are Eco, Smart, Comfort, and Sport. Hyundai Stargazer’s overa...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/10

e to Malaysia’s vehicle tax structure. The Staria’s overall dimensions are (LWH) 5,253x 1,997x 1,990 mm, with a 3,273-mm wheelbase. Powering this 10-seater MPV is the 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine with 177 PS and 431 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 2,500 rpm. The CRDi engine is paired with an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Drive is sent to the front wheels, unlike the rear in the Starex.(From an article of Paul Tan on October 5, 2...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/06