THOR debuts range-extended EV motorhome on Harbinger chassis On September 22, THOR Industries announced the world's first range extended electric Class A motorhome, the Embark, manufactured by Entegra Coach. Commercialization of the Embark marks an important milestone in THOR's 5-year journey to electrification. "Electrification will play a central role in the future of mobility, including RVing," said THOR Industries President and CEO Bob Martin...

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Volvo Buses launches BZR Electric coach chassis On September 24, Volvo Buses launched the new BZR Electric coach chassis, featuring up to 720 kWh battery capacity and a range of up to 700 km. The chassis is designed for longer journeys with fewer charging stops, enabling long interregional routes previously not feasible for electric coaches. The Volvo BZR Electric coach chassis is available in lengths ranging from 9.5 to 14.9 meters, depending on...

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sion, including Zhixin Technology Co., Ltd., to effectively gather resources, strengthen in-house R&D capabilities, and build a “6+3+N” business model. The “6”, “3”, and “N” stand for 6 major systems (powertrain, energy ecosystem, thermal management, intelligent cockpit, intelligent chassis, and intelligent driving), 3 business operations (equipment, services, and general processes), and a range of emerging business operations, re...

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upgraded models in 2026 and 17 models covering the sedan, SUV, MPV, and sportscar categories in 2030. They will jointly promote the comprehensive iteration and upgrading of Huawei technologies such as the ADS (Advanced Driving System) 4 solution, the Harmony Space 5 cockpit, the Taihang intelligent chassis, and the Kunlun intelligent range extender. For globalization, Avatr plans to expand its presence to over 80 countries and establish over 700 ...

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Daimler Trucks to unveil expanded second-generation eActros 600 lineup On September 23, Daimler Trucks announced that it will showcase the expanded lineup of its second-generation electric eActros on September 30, 2025. The range is based on the eActros 600, which will now include more options such as semitrailer tractors, flatbed chassis with different wheelbases, two-battery models, and new L-cab variants of the Actros. All versions feature mod...

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vations, including: •    Motion-by-Wire technologies, including Steer-by-Wire, Rear-Wheel Steering, Brake-by-Wire and Software.•    Nexteer's recently announced MotionIQ Software Suite, which includes three product groups that seamlessly work together for precise motion control, accelerated chassis development and advanced predictive maintenance.•    Motion control innovations across Nexteer's Electric Power Steering (EPS), steering c...

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AVTOVAZ, Russia begins shipments of LADA Iskra from Saint Petersburg plant On September 18, AVTOVAZ announced that LADA Iskra vehicles assembled at Avtozavod Saint Petersburg have started shipping to the company’s dealer network. Currently, LADA Iskra assembly kits are delivered to Avtozavod Saint Petersburg, including the painted body, powertrain, interior, chassis, and about 1,000 components in total. On the assembly line, workers install ins...

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TVS Motor, India launches King Deluxe Plus CNG three-wheeler in Tanzania On September 17, 2025, TVS Motor Company launched the King Deluxe Plus CNG three-wheeler in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, in collaboration with distributor Car & General. The  key features of the vehicle include a 5kg dual-fuel CNG tank, an 8-litre gasoline tank, a king-size driver seat, a strong chassis and body with heavy-duty pillars, and a sturdy, ergonomic design for safety...

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novations in safety, efficiency, and intelligence, highlighting the world’s first production all-domain 1,000V architecture for buses, a 1,500V silicon carbide power chip, and the world’s first 1,000V e-axle for buses. For safety, the e-Bus Platform 3.0 leverages the pioneering bus CTC (Cell to Chassis) technology for in-depth integration of the industry’s thinnest bus-dedicated blade battery and the chassis frame. For intelligence, the e-B...

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Dual Mode Off-road Super Hybrid Platform (DMO) technology. This in-house developed plug-in hybrid system combines the convenience of fuel refilling with the efficiency of electric driving.  The DMO Super Hybrid Off-road Platform combines BYD’s non-load-bearing frame, longitudinal engine, Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) technology, dual-motor electric four-wheel drive, etc. This platform delivers nearly 480 horsepower and an extended range of over 800 ki...

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isition of Vitesco, Schaeffler aims to become a leading Motion Technology Company and a top 3 global player across all four of its divisions. For the E-Mobility division, the company projects revenue of EUR 8.25 to 9 billion and a breakeven EBIT margin before special items by 2028. The Powertrain & Chassis division is positioned to grow market share while preserving the margin and cash flow, with expected revenue of EUR 8 to 8.75 billion and an E...

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FAWER exhibits products covering eight core sectors at WSIE 2025 At the World Smart Industry Expo (WSIE) 2025 in Chongqing, FAWER Automotive Parts Limited Company (FAWER) exhibited products covering eight core sectors, namely, chassis systems, intelligent suspension systems, intelligent steering systems, thermal management systems, pumps, passive safety systems, powertrains, and fasteners. The exhibits included representative products such as ac...

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tant, an app store with 100+ apps, and smart EV routing. Each brand can customize the experience for its customers. Cloud Stack: connects over 45 million vehicles through the automotive cloud. It enables real-time updates, smart navigation, entertainment, and driver assistance. Motion Stack: covers chassis, powertrains, and energy management, ensuring safe, efficient driving that matches each brand’s identity. These solutions scale across the ...

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ase) make it one of the largest in its class, offering ample space for city driving. Built on the advanced MQB platform with high-strength steel, it uses a 1.0L TSI turbo engine (115 PS from 5,000 – 5,500 rpm, 178 Nm from 1,750 – 4,500 rpm) paired with a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox. The chassis has been fine-tuned for Vietnamese conditions to ensure stable handling and comfortable acceleration. Safety is also a highlight, with a 5-st...

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IAA Mobility 2025: CATL Bedrock Chassis debuted in European market At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, CATL (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL Intelligent), a subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), exhibited the Bedrock Chassis. This marks the debut of the product in the European market. With a core design logic of “decoupling upper and lower vehicle bodies”, the Bedrock Chassis serves as a hi...

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ontinuously advancing the TianGong (Intelligent Battery Electric Vehicle platform), HongHu (Hybrid Power Vehicle platform), and JiuZhang (Intelligent Software Platform for smart driving and digital interface) technology platforms, enhancing its competitiveness in smart cockpit, smart driving, smart chassis, and green powertrain. Based on Hongqi press release...

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WHIS, UK, and Qualcomm partner on safety-critical solution for automotive applications On September 9, WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems (WHIS) collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. This collaboration brings the WHIS SAFERTOS to the R52 cores of Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Digital Chassis safety island. By these integrations, automotive developers can now leverage an ISO-safety-certified RTOS within a high-performance computing env...

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y, efficiency, and intelligence levels in Shanghai. Making their debut at the launch event were two variants of the S6 low-speed driverless vehicle. The S6 series is designed with the concepts of safety, reliability, and durability. The first S6 product adopts an automotive-grade full-drive-by-wire chassis and a modular upper body, meeting customer requirements in different scenarios with its chassis capabilities. In terms of intelligence level a...

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Volvo Buses sales 20 BZRLE EV bus chassis in Brazil On September 3, Volvo Buses announced the sale of 20 units of its newly launched BZRLE low-floor electric bus chassis in Brazil. The chassis were sold to Santa Brígida, one of São Paulo’s leading public transport operators. The BZRLE is equipped with four or five 90-kWh lithium-ion batteries and supports fast charging of up to 250 kWh through a CCS2 connector, allowing full recharges in abou...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Qualcomm Technologies and Mercedes Benz showcase Snapdragon powered digital cockpits On September 8, Qualcomm Technologies and Mercedes Benz unveiled the latest Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions at the IAA Mobility 2025. The all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA and the new electric GLC now feature advanced digital cockpits and connectivity powered by Snapdragon Digital Chassis, forming the base for future SDVs. Key to this is Qual...

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