Cummins launches 3rd-gen technology platform for F-series engines Cummins launched the 3rd-generation technology platform for F-series engines in Beijing. The F series is the world’s first Cummins light-duty engine series, with 2 million units supplied to global customers. The newly launched platform has the following features. It adopts a 2,000-bar ultra-high-pressure common rail fuel system, which, in conjunction with four-valve vertical cent...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

Infineon presents third generation of XENSIV 3D magnetic Hall-effect sensor family On July 11, Infineon presented the third generation of the XENSIV 3D magnetic Hall-effect sensor family, comprising three product series: TLE493D-W3B6-Bx, TLE493D-P3B6, and TLE493D-P3I8. In automotive applications, they enable control in the interior and under the hood, leveraging three-dimensional measurement functions and high-temperature resistance.  They are w...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

ods and new technologies. These include a zero-defect strategy, digital production simulations for training, and AI to improve logistics. Every production step is closely monitored and recorded to ensure quality and allow constant improvements. The largest Gen6 pilot plant is in Parsdorf, with over 350 employees building prototypes since 2023. Since mid-2024, some batteries from Parsdorf have been sent to the Debrecen plant for test vehicles. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

BMW Group India sold 7,774 passenger vehicles in H1 2025 On July 3, BMW Group India reported that it sold 7,774 BMW and MINI vehicles, along with 2,569 motorcycles under BMW Motorrad during the January–June 2025 period. BMW accounted for 7,477 units and MINI for 297 units. The electric vehicle (EV) sales stood at 1,322 units, marking a 234% yoy increase over the same period last year. EVs now account for 18% of BMW Group India’s total passeng...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Calterah, China expands operations in Europe, opens office in Germany On July 3, Calterah Semiconductor announced a new office in Munich to enhance on-site engineering support and address the needs of European OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in the automotive sector. Calterah has already cooperated with several European Tier-1 players, with radar chips supplied for different vehicle models. The Munich subsidiary aims to further intensify development pa...

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Ford introduces AWD E-Transit Custom in EU for enhanced capability On July 3, Ford announced it is introducing a new high-capability all-wheel drive (AWD) model into its electric E-Transit Custom van line-up in the EU, suiting customers requiring enhanced traction, such as businesses in the Nordic, Alpine and Highlands regions or leisure vehicle users. Ford engineers created the advanced AWD system for the E-Transit Custom by developing the exist...

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Ford Q2 sales rise 14.2%, U.S. market share up on truck, hybrid, SUV strength On July 1, Ford Motor Company announced it has accelerated well ahead of the U.S. industry in Q2 2025. Q2 2025 results:    •    Total U.S. sales: 612,095 (+14.2% from Q2 2024)   •    Market share: estimated 14.3% (+1.8 ppts quarter over quarter)   •    Total pickups (F-Series, Ranger, Maverick): 288,564 (+15.1%)   •    F-Series sales clim...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Comau unveils new smart automation solutions at Automatica 2025, Germany On June 24, Comau unveiled its wide range of new products aimed at making automation smarter, more mobile, and easier to use for all industries at Automatica 2025 from June 24–27 in Munich. MyCo series of six lightweight collaborative robots: designed to work safely with humans, they offer payloads from 3 kg to 15 kg and are ideal for businesses of any size, regardless of...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

ction, this concept is a test vehicle designed to push driving technology to its limits. It showcases the "Heart of Joy" tech, which will debut in the Neue Klasse production model later in 2025. BMW Vision Neue Klasse X previews a future electric SUV, blending a clean new design with the familiar X-series look. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse saloon will also be shown at the BMW stand. The new BMW M2 CS will appear for the first time in the UK, taking...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Chuo Spring to develop low-end ODDS stabilizer Chuo Spring Co., Ltd. (Chuo Spring) will increase the product lineup of its “ODDS (on-demand disconnectable stabilizer)”, which features both driving stability and rough-terrain performance. In addition to the high-end type used on the vehicle front side of Toyota Motor Corporation’s 250 Series Land Cruiser SUV, the company will develop a low-price type with a simpler structure. It aims to fost...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Helm.ai releases Level 3 urban perception system On June 19, Honda-backed Helm.ai, a California-based provider of advanced AI software for high-end ADAS, autonomous driving, and robotics automation, announced Helm.ai Vision, a production-grade urban perception system designed for Level 2+ and Level 3 autonomous driving in mass-market vehicles.  Built using Helm.ai’s proprietary Deep Teaching technology, Helm.ai Vision delivers advanced surroun...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/21

Innoviz, Israel to supply advanced LiDAR units for L3 global-production vehicle platform On June 17, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. signed a Statement of Development Work (SoDW) agreement with a Top 5 passenger automotive manufacturer. Through this SoDW, Innoviz will supply advanced LiDAR units for the OEM's L3 highly automated series production program, with a target SOP of 2027. It will support the lead-up to a data collection campaign and future se...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

MAN Truck & Bus starts full-scale production of electric trucks On June 16, MAN Truck & Bus started the series production of its electric trucks—marking a major step toward its goal of being carbon dioxide neutral by 2050. The trucks are built on the same line as diesel models, improving flexibility and efficiency at Munich plant. MAN has invested nearly EUR 400 million in R&D to add battery-electric versions to its existing truck range. Around...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

ti-path product lineup including the following content. -          The next-generation Highlander and Sienna will be available in range-extended electric (REEV) variants, with competitive high-performance plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) variants under development. -          The bZ series will be further expanded, and solid-state batteries will reach mass production and be equipped in GAC Toyota models as soon as possible. -  ...

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Toyota confirms LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid for Australia in H1 2026 Announced on June 13, 2025, the first performance hybrid Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2026, marking a key step in Toyota Australia’s multi-pathway approach to electrification. Building on Toyota’s hybrid legacy since October 2001 with the launch of Prius to Australia, the new LandCruiser delivers improved power and strong towi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Ford Oakville plant retooling for Super Duty continues amid tariff risks On June 10, Ford of Canada CEO Bev Goodman said that the company’s CAD 3-billion project to retool its Oakville Assembly Complex is “well in the works” despite tariffs hanging over the North American auto industry, though “it will be late 2026 before we see trucks rolling off the line”.  Ford said crews poured the foundation for a new stamping facility this spring...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

NXP and Rimac Technology to advance centralized architecture for SDVs NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) has collaborated with Rimac Technology to develop a centralized vehicle architecture for advanced domain and zonal control in SDVs, leveraging NXP’s S32E2 real-time processors, designed to address current and future automotive connectivity, security, and safety. The solution consolidates more than 20 ECUs into just 3 centralized units, providing ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Nissan releases 2nd video of all-new Nissan Leaf, adopting new 3-in-1 powertrain On June 9, Nissan Motor released its second video series for all-new Leaf electric compact hatchback, revealing enhanced suspension and maneuverability, improved heat regeneration features and quieter, more refined cabin. The all-new LEAF is the first model to adopt Nissan’s all-new, 3-in-1 electric powertrain, combining the motor, inverter, and reduction gear into...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Cadillac introduces 2026 OPTIQ-V ahead of fall 2025 launch On June 9, Cadillac introduced the 2026 Optiq-V as Cadillac’s fifth generation of the V-Series portfolio. Optiq-V will be sold in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Middle East, and Israel with production at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico starting in fall 2025. MSRP in the U.S. starts at an estimated USD 68,795 including destination freight charge. As with other V-Series models, the Optiq-V is...

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Leawat, China unveils advanced 46-series cylindrical batteries at Battery Show Europe 2025 On June 3, Yantai Leawat-Power Technologies CO., Ltd. (Leawat), a China-based large cylindrical battery technology innovator, unveiled its advanced 46-series large cylindrical batteries at the Battery Show Europe 2025. The company showcased its new patented "full-current-path" and "tab-less" design. These designs eliminate all welding points and cuts inte...

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