e auto climate control. The MG4 EV Urban comes with the MG Pilot Custom ADAS suite covering adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot detection, driver monitor system, rear cross traffic alert, and brake, and a 540-degree transparent chassis camera system.  Based on the MG Motor Pakistan website/ multiple sources...

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, and the upcoming commercial rollout of its Urbanova KE9, a 9-metre electric bus platform that has received CMVR Type Approval certification. The company has an association with TRON Energy Technology, a Taiwan-based EV technology provider, for access to battery systems, powertrain solutions, and chassis engineering technologies for commercial EV platforms. Keto Motors is targeting State Transport Undertakings, institutional fleet operators, em...

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thyssenkrupp plans to close Terre Haute plant in USA by March 31, 2027 thyssenkrupp AG (thyssenkrupp) announced that thyssenkrupp Presta North America, LLC, part of its Automotive Technology segment, plans to close its production site in Terre Haute, Indiana, by March 31, 2027. The affected production activities in the chassis business are expected to be reorganized, with a focus on thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. in Hamilton, Ohio, which ...

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NOVOSENSE expands automotive functional safety portfolio for EV vehicles On May 14, NOVOSENSE Microelectronics announced that it has expanded its SafeNovo portfolio to support the increasing complexity of electrified vehicle technologies, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS, and automated driving applications. The NSI6911F isolated gate driver, designed for traction inverters, onboard chargers, and DC-DC converters, offers high switching performa...

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Kia India launches Battery-as-a-Service finance program for Carens Clavis EV On May 13, Kia India launched a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) finance program for the Carens Clavis EV. Under the dual-loan structure, separate loan accounts are created for the vehicle chassis and battery, with EMI starting at INR 51,520 and a battery repayment plan of INR 3.3 per kilometre. The Standard pack (ex-showroom INR 1.8 million) offers a chassis price of INR 1....

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Iran Khodro Diesel starts mass production of 2630S hood wagon tractor On May 12, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro Diesel Company has started mass production of 2630S hood wagon tractor. The truck will cater to export markets. This tractor, featuring locally developed components such as the chassis, axles, and drivetrain, is considered one of Iran Khodro Diesel’s most indigenous commercial products. It has helped reduce foreign exchang...

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focus is on the transition of the group to a financial holding company, serving as the umbrella for independent companies. In the Automotive Technology segment, thyssenkrupp is adjusting its portfolio to ensure profitable growth and enhance capital market readiness, with a focus on four core areas: chassis, components, aftermarket, and forgings. The company has also initiated the operational implementation of the strategic realignment in its Stee...

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This will reduce system complexity, shorten development times, and enable flexible scaling across different vehicle models and markets. Schaeffler contributes its expertise in the development, industrialization, and production of complex automotive electronic systems, including powertrain systems, chassis solutions, as well as battery and energy management. ThunderSoft provides capabilities in central vehicle software platforms, operating system...

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sive backend supporting roles. Nowadays, Huawei seizes full control of industrial standards, innovation direction and ecological discourse power through cutting-edge core technologies such as its HarmonyOS intelligent cockpit, Qiankun advanced autonomous driving system and intelligent drive-by-wire chassis, leaving partner automakers only with heavy-asset vehicle assembly and capacity supply, gradually weakening their independent R&D capabilities...

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philosophy, is dedicated to developing all-scenario vehicles for users with diverse needs to achieve freedom of functions and scenarios. The “133” plan is as follows. 1 vision: Create a world-leading commercial vehicle autonomous driving platform with two technological pillars, namely, by-wire chassis with redundant architectures, plus intelligent electronic and electrical architectures. 3 Robot platforms: Cover all trunk logistics, urban de...

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in the past 15 years. The plant is designed as a specialized hub for truck and bus assembly, strengthening the country’s role within the global production network of Daimler Truck.  Located on a 20-hectare site, the center will initially assemble Atego and Accelo trucks, as well as OH and OF bus chassis. It also integrates a remanufacturing (REMAN) plant for components such as engines and transmissions, along with a logistics center capable of...

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[Exclusive Interview] Schaeffler on Europe’s Automotive Future: Competitiveness, Technological Flexibility, and Innovation in Motion At the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026, MarkLines interviewed Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis at Schaeffler AG and President of CLEPA, about Europe’s competitiveness, technological flexibilities, and innovation in powertrain, chassis, and software technologies, drawing on Schaeffler’s perspective as a glob...

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Volvo delivers nine bus chassis to transportation company in Brazil On May 7, Volvo announced the delivery of nine Volvo B320R bus chassis to Araucária Transporte Coletivo in Curitiba as part of an initial contract, financed through Brazil’s Pró-Transporte program. The operator became the first company to acquire Volvo chassis under this federal financing line that aims to facilitate investments in urban mobility and fleet modernization. Each...

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s. In the battery lab, a thermal shock chamber tests battery packs and an ultra-high precision coulometer technology simulates years of wear in weeks. Nearby, a thermal lab can house a full-size vehicle and mimic environmental extremes to test how batteries and other parts hold up. Also, a climatic chassis dyno lab presents a simulation of wind resistance, speed, humidity, and grade using a vehicle strapped down and driving on 48-inch rollers. By...

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Togg, Turkey, and CATL to jointly develop new platform for B-segment product family On May 7, CATL announced that its skateboard chassis arm, Contemporary Amperex Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Limited (CAIT), has entered a strategic partnership with Togg to jointly develop a chassis platform for its new B-segment vehicle family, marking the first overseas passenger vehicle project for the platform. The Bedrock Chassis is an integrated intelli...

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ven JAC, Smartly Connected Global”, showcasing its major product lineup including the MAEXTRO S800, DEFINE-X concept vehicle, DEFINE-S concept vehicle, Refine RF8 Yuexiang series, and Hunter PHEV. The company also presented key technology exhibits such as its full-domain steer-by-wire intelligent chassis and the in-house developed DHE145 high-efficiency powertrain. At the same time, JAC Group officially launched the industry’s first CV (compu...

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October 2026. Opel Corsa GSE generates output of 281 hp and 345 Nm of torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, with a top speed of 180 km/h. The car is powered by a 54 kWh battery (51 kWh usable). The model features front-wheel drive with a limited-slip differential and a sport-tuned chassis. It offers three driving modes i.e., Sport mode provides full performance with track-focused tuning, Normal mode delivers 231 hp with balanced...

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ric and XG+ Electric heavy duty trucks at the  Eindhoven plant, Netherlands. These trucks are part of DAF’s full electric range, which goes from the XB Electric for city use to long-haul models. They are based on the same platform as the XD Electric and XF Electric. Both models come in different chassis options and use the PACCAR EX-D2 electric powertrain, which generates output between 370-480 hp with up to 2,400 Nm of torque. They are equipp...

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ving intelligence concept. Galaxy also showcased several models, including the Xingyuan and the Galaxy M9. Geely also presented its first dedicated new energy off-road architecture. Developed around the three core electrical components, it integrates the battery, motor, electric control system, and chassis into a unified layout. It features a flat-mounted battery, a rear dual-motor T-shaped configuration, and a transversely mounted engine. Built ...

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lars are craftsmanship, trust, technology, and ecosystem. GAC also showcased three major models for global markets: the debut of the GAC Yue 7, the AION i60 and the urban SUV AION N60. Positioned as an all-scenario intelligent SUV, the GAC Yue 7 features a class-leading integrated frame and digital chassis, with an official market launch scheduled for Q3 2026. Furthermore, pre-orders opened for the Aistaland GT7, an intelligent shooting brake fro...

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