Hellcat 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 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 the fron...

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hicles. In a letter to EU negotiators, ACEA warns that current plans for the Weights and Dimensions Directive could actually make it harder to use zero-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...

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. Project outlines can be submitted from May 26, 2026. The new funding program is based on the 2026 federal budget. To ensure funding is used efficiently and effectively, it will be allocated across different technology-based categories, considering the level of electrification and the intended use case. Funding is provided for the purchase or conversion of buses with alternative drive systems for passenger transport.  Based on press release fro...

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y improvements are progressing through structural reforms. We will work diligently without letting up.” The company anticipates achieving operating profitability in fiscal year 2027 (ending in March 2028). Regarding maintaining its listing, President Akema said, “We will work to avoid the worst-case scenario (delisting) through measures such as factory transfers and profit and loss improvements.” For automotive displays, the company has beg...

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tanding (MoU) with FPT Japan Holdings, part of Vietnam’s FPT Corporation, a leading technology and IT services provider, to explore collaboration in software and digital technologies, including a potential future joint venture. The partnership targets growing demand in the automotive industry for CASE technologies, AI, and software-defined vehicles, as Mitsubishi aims to strengthen its long-term competitiveness through digital transformation. B...

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n May 11, 2026, the Thai Finance Ministry said the proposed “old cars for new cars” trade-in scheme may be revised or replaced as the Excise Department continues reviewing the proposal. Differences in vehicle condition among cars of the same age have made standardized valuation difficult, while case-by-case assessments could lead to disputes. Officials are continuing to study several aspects of the scheme, including used-car valuation methods...

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ACEA suggests turning energy crisis into zero-emission mobility opportunity On May 5, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) stated that the current instability in the Middle East and the volatility in global energy markets strengthen the case for accelerating the move away from fossil fuels in road transport. The current crisis highlights the need for concrete policy action in two areas. First, policymakers must send a clea...

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SEAT Martorell plant starts battery production for Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo EVs On May 4, SEAT & Cupra announced that its battery assembly plant in Martorell, Spain, called Workshop 20, supports the VW Group’s MEB platform. It builds batteries for Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo. Each battery has 468 parts. The cells act like the heart, the aluminium case is like the skeleton, the EBOX works as the brain, and the outer covers act like skin. The ...

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at autonomous driving remains a highly challenging field. Since enormous amount of data, large sums of investment, and high levels of human resources are essential, the company estimates that autonomous driving companies will be eventually consolidated to a small number of companies, just as in the case of the semiconductor industry. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 30, 2026)...

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40 km. The 50kWh variant targets intercity transport with a certified range of 300+ km and a real-world range of 200+ km. Montra Electric stated that its fleet of 600+ vehicles has clocked over 6.5 million kilometres. The company is shifting from a one-size-fits-all approach to a duty-cycle and use-case-led vehicle strategy, enabling fleet operators to select battery configurations aligned to their specific operational needs.  Based on Montra El...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

engineering rigor and refinement — that is the greatest differentiating factor. In 2024, a fatal crash involving a Xiaomi vehicle in China, in which three people lost their lives while advanced driver-assistance functions were engaged, drew worldwide attention. But that incident was not the only case. Against the backdrop of a series of accidents and growing concerns over an overheating market, China’s MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Informat...

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response package suited to rural, mountainous and mixed‑terrain regions, Ram based the Emergency Response Vehicle on the Ram 2500, adding a 6.4‑liter HEMI V8, capable of 405 hp and 429 lb‑ft of torque, a TorqueFlite HD eight‑speed automatic transmission and a selectable two‑speed transfer case route power to the axles, with an anti‑spin differential paired with an uprated 4.10 axle ratio that enhances acceleration and power delivery....

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ns of 5,416 x 1,947 x 1,884 mm. The body is constructed using high-strength steel and a ladder frame. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 218 hp, an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission, and a total-displacement (TOD) all-wheel drive system with a BorgWarner transfer case. Pricing starts at KZT 16.2 million. Based on Astana Motors press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23

under tariff threat. "The U.S. has fundamentally changed its approach to trade," Carney said in a video titled Forward Guidance posted on April 20. "Many of our former strengths, based on our close ties to America, have become weaknesses — weaknesses that we must correct," Carney said, making the case for a Canada Strong program with plans for new alliances and new investments. On April 20, Carney released a list names of a new advisory committ...

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arms or fingers with forced steering input. This creates a structural constraint where they "cannot do it even if they wanted to." SBW fundamentally eliminates this interference, allowing the tires to turn even when the driver is keeping the device straight, and also canceling the tire response in case of misoperation. In snow-covered road rut driving tests, while conventional vehicles with round steering wheels swerved significantly even with s...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

next-generation 5G enabled connected vehicle platforms. Wind River, a long-established leader in intelligent edge software, is playing a key role in enabling cooperative safety functions for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). At MWC 2026, the company demonstrated an advanced C-V2X sensor-sharing use case powered by 5G and mobile edge compute, highlighting how real-time environmental data can be exchanged between vehicles to enhance driver awarenes...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

KAMAZ, Russia made upgrades on engine plant to boost efficiency On April 6, KAMAZ announced that it has upgraded its engine plant, focusing on improving the efficiency, quality, and safety of technological processes. The updates primarily targeted the assembly of engines, powertrains, and transfer cases. As part of the improvements, an Andon system was introduced for powertrain mating. It allows foremen to monitor the cycle time of each worker an...

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SAIC Motor deploys EI humanoid robot on mass production line On March 27, SAIC Motor deployed the Nengzai No. 1, its first embodied intelligence (EI) humanoid robot employee, on the battery mass production line for Buick’s Electra E7 SUV for key operations such as cell picking and loading. For both SAIC Motor and China’s automotive industry, this marks the first case where a humanoid robot is truly applied to a mass production line. Developed...

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oduction. GM also builds the Silverado 2500/3500HD, as well as the Silverado 1500 light-duty pickup, at Oshawa Car Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, though since automotive tariffs were introduced a year ago, GM has been maximizing production at U.S. plants to avoid the additional duties. In this case, the GM spokesman said the added volume at Flint will not affect production at the Oshawa plant. U.S. dealers and auto execs have said they have ...

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a and Dodge Charger are built, unless the OEM agreed to tens of millions of dollars in additional payments. A temporary restraining order was issued requiring shipments to continue and preventing a shutdown there, which could have caused layoffs beyond the plant to other suppliers. A hearing in the case is now scheduled for April 6. ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules is a 50/50 joint venture established in 2024 between ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Foxconn, ...

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