ellcat HEMI V8 engine. Built in Saltillo, Mexico, the 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee is available starting in late 2026, while the Rumble Bee 392 and Rumble Bee SRT arrive at U.S. dealers in the first half of 2027. Every Rumble Bee includes full-time active four-wheel drive, featuring a Borg Warner 48-11 transfer case with a variable torque split. Designers and engineers of the Rumble Bee integrated a button next to the console shifter that disconnects...

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-emission trucks and buses. Although the EU has strong carbon-dioxide reduction targets, the proposed rules may reduce the practicality and business case for these vehicles. One key issue is weight limits. The current proposal does not give enough extra weight allowance for common trucks (such as 2-axle 4×2 vehicles). This means zero-emission trucks could carry less cargo and be less flexible. The industry is also worried about new rules i.e., O...

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and auditory elements. It measures 3,580 mm in length, 1,575 mm in width, and 1,615 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,520 mm, featuring blister fenders, a dedicated aerodynamic design, and specially designed seats with excellent support, enhancing its sporty character. The adoption of a compact e-Axle and a slim, high-capacity battery enhances the spatial valueof the Super-ONE. The BOOST Mode developed exclusively for this model increases the m...

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changes in vehicle performance due to charging timing and temperature, as well as battery performance, the company will also examine the effective use of energy by combining V2H (vehicle-to-home) devices. The vehicles used for the testing are EV conversions of the Carry equipped with an in-house e-axle and ELIIY Power’s batteries. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on May 21, 2026)...

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ed for this new technology. The car uses three advanced axial-flux motors developed by YASA, UK —two at the rear and one at the front. Mercedes-AMG GT 55 generates output up to 816 hp and 1,800 Nm of torque, while the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 generates output up to 1,169 hp and 2,000 Nm of torque. Each axle has its own electric drive unit, supported by advanced silicon-carbide inverters for better efficiency and performance. The battery is completely...

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TECO, Norway, and Advait Energy, India, sign MoU for heavy-duty transport and mobility applications On May 18, Advait Energy Transitions Limited announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TECO Fuel Cell Technology AS, Norway. The MoU is aimed at enabling domestic manufacturing capability through knowledge transfer and joint engineering in hydrogen fuel cell technology. The collaboration will cater to heavy-duty transport and mobility appl...

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ectric motors for Mercedes-Benz’s next generation of electric powertrains into the 2030s. Bosch’s electric motors offer up to 98% efficiency and increased power density. They feature new winding technology, innovative rotor oil cooling, and scalable platform architecture that supports different axle variants. Their compact design also helps reduce weight, installation space, and system costs. The order follows Bosch’s winning more than 70 c...

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attract automakers, while also strengthening domestic supply chains and encouraging the adoption of green technologies.  Officials highlighted the sector’s role in supporting economic diversification, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, generating skilled employment, and facilitating technology transfer. Authorities also called for continued study of policy options to strengthen alignment with Cambodia’s long-term industrial and environment...

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panese standards) showed net sales of JPY 133.8 billion, down 8.4% from the previous year, and operating profit of JPY 4.6 billion, up 12.2%. Net profit was JPY 2.4 billion, marking a return to profitability from the previous fiscal year’s net loss due to an extraordinary loss associated with the transfer of business in Mexico. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on May 20, 2026)...

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, Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced plans to build new plants in India and Mexico to produce off-the-road (OTR) tires for mining and construction machinery vehicles. The functions of the OTR tire business, which it acquired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) in February 2025, will be transferred to the new plants. The new plant in India will be built in the state of Odisha. It will have an annual production capacity of 9,150 tons o...

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privileges to genuine domestic investment, tightening local-content and origin checks, promoting greater use of Thai-made parts, and limiting BOI incentives in sectors where local firms already have sufficient capability. Additional measures covered raw-material and scrap-metal controls, technology-transfer requirements to support Thai software developers, and stronger local testing and safety standards for ADAS technologies suited to Thai drivin...

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esolved to enter into an agreement to acquire the automotive motor and automotive cooling fan motor business operated by Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. ("PID"), a subsidiary of Panasonic Holdings Corporation that was established on April 1, 2022, and its group companies. The businesses subject to the transfer will be succeeded to a new company to be established by PID through an absorption-type split, and MinebeaMitsumi will then acquire the shares...

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JTEKT develops new ball bearing for e-Axle; mass production to start in June this year; product supports world's highest speed of 40,000 rpm JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) has announced that it has developed an ultra-high-speed rotating deep-groove ball bearing for e-axles for electric vehicles (EVs) and will start mass production in June. By optimizing the shape and material of its resin cage, it can handle 40,000 revolutions per minute, the world's ...

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Emobi, India picks Musashi e-Axle for its two-wheelers model On May 13, Musashi Seimitsu Industry announced that its EV drive unit (e-Axle) for two-wheeled electric vehicles has been adopted for AKX, a new model from Bengaluru-based Emobi Manufacturing Private Limited. AKX is the second Emobi model to use Musashi's e-Axle, following Kyari, which launched in Bengaluru in November 2025. Musashi's two-wheel e-Axle features a proprietary reduction g...

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Musashi India signs LOI to supply integrated side-mounted e-axle for Kinetic Green two-wheelers On May 13, Musashi India Private Limited signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Limited for the supply of integrated electric powertrain systems for Kinetic Green's upcoming two-wheeler platforms. Under the agreement, Musashi India will supply a side-mounted e-Axle integrating a 4.7 kW IPM motor, gearbox, and contro...

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companies that are consolidated subsidiaries of Isuzu. The Isuzu sales companies will be the surviving entities and will retain their current names. In addition, a basic agreement was reached to establish new sales companies in five of UD Trucks' areas (Akita, Ibaraki, Saitama, Toyama, and Mie) and transfer them to the corporate groups currently operating Isuzu sales companies. Isuzu press release 1/2...

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NSK and NTN to integrate businesses, establish joint holding company in 2027 On May 12, NSK Ltd. (NSK) and NTN Corporation (NTN) announced that they have reached a basic agreement to establish a joint holding company by way of a joint share transfer and to integrate their businesses. Both NSK and NTN are expected to become wholly owned subsidiaries of the joint holding company. The companies plan to execute a definitive agreement within approxima...

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with an appointed date of April 1, 2026. Under the scheme, ABL will stand dissolved without being wound up, with no new shares or consideration issued. The merger is aimed at simplifying the management structure and reducing administrative and operational costs. Additionally, its board approved the transfer of PPAP's Tooling Manufacturing Division on a going concern basis via slump sale to Meraki Precision Tool Engineering Limited, its wholly own...

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NDR Auto Components, India restructures portfolio with two slump sales and JV Investment On May 11, NDR Auto Components Limited announced that its board has approved the transfer of its Seat Trim business (related to certain models) via slump sale to its wholly owned subsidiary NDR Auto Components South Private Limited (NACSPL), at a valuation of INR 94.8 million. The transaction is expected to be completed by May 29, 2026. The company also appr...

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Sono Group, Netherlands, completes exit from Sono Motors GmbH, Germany On May 8, Sono Group N.V. announced the completion of an important milestone in its transformation strategy with the formal transfer of its now former subsidiary Sono Motors GmbH to companies controlled by Sono Motors' own management team. The transaction took legal effect on May 4, 2026, ending the solar exit the company announced in March 2026. Sono Group holds no further eq...

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