ion, the Nuremberg plant, Germany now produces both modern diesel engines and batteries for EVs. The Lion’s City E lineup includes compact 10-meter buses, standard 12-meter buses, 18-meter articulated buses for high passenger capacity, and electric intercity versions. MAN also offers the Lion’s Chassis E for markets outside Europe. The new fully electric Lion’s Coach E for long-distance travel will start reaching customers by the end of the...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Alexander Dennis, UK announces manufacturing restructuring, Shuts Falkirk site On March 31, Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., announced that it is consulting on a new strategy to secure its Scottish manufacturing operations and protect jobs. Under this plan, the Larbert facility would be converted into a chassis manufacturing site for low- and zero-emission buses, while the company plans to close its Falkirk facility as part of it...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Stellantis tests all-electric Opel Corsa GSE at Nurburgring, Germany ahead of production On March 30, Stellantis announced that the new Opel Corsa GSE, a fully electric hatchback, had been recently tested at the Nürburgring, Germany. The testing focused mainly on improving and fine-tuning the car’s chassis. Nurburgring is an ideal place to complete the final adjustments before the model begins mass production later this year. Opel Corsa GSE wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Schaeffler develops software and E/E architecture for comprehensive vehicle control Schaeffler AG announced that it will present its latest innovations and developments for future mobility at its 13th Automotive Symposium in Buhl (Germany) in June 2026. The solutions will be showcased across 4 clusters: Vehicle Control, Chassis & Body, Powertrain, and Energy Management, covering passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and two-wheelers. The Vehicle C...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Stellantis supplier dispute stops Mexican plant, threatens Canadian operations On March 25, Stellantis filed a lawsuit in a Michigan court against ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules, who the company alleged stopped shipments to a plant in Mexico, disrupting production of the Jeep Cherokee and Compass models. The original dispute dates back to December 2025, when Stellantis said its U.S. affiliate paid more than USD 26 million and agreed to price increase...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

C) 100% subsidiaries, has set a long-term management target of a return on sales (ROS) of 10% or higher. ARCHION has outlined a growth strategy aimed at significantly increasing profitability by gradually expanding synergies, such as consolidating production sites and introducing a common platform (chassis). The company plans to hold a “Capital Market Day” in mid-May to present a more detailed medium- to long-term management strategy. The “...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Ford Pro launches new Transit City electric van in Europe On March 26, Ford Pro announced that it is introducing the new Transit City, a cost-effective van designed for urban delivery and service use, in Europe. It will be launched as a panel van with multiple wheelbase and height options, along with a chassis cab variant by the end of 2026. The vehicle will be offered in three body styles. The L1H1 panel van is suited for city use, while the lar...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Harbinger and Frazer enter strategic partnership for EMS, health care delivery vehicles On March 25, California-based Harbinger and Texas-based Frazer, a leader in mobile healthcare solutions, announced a strategic partnership to advance mobile healthcare. Frazer will employ Harbinger's plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) chassis and battery technology to electrify emergency medical response vehicles and create other mobile healthcare vehicles.  As pa...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Marcopolo delivers first batch of 26 buses in Brazil On March 9, Marcopolo delivered the first 26 Torino urban buses to Viação Transdutra, based in Arujá (SP), as part of a total order of 52 units. The 52 Torino units are mounted on Mercedes-Benz chassis and measure 12,665 mm in total length. Each vehicle has capacity for 38 seated passengers in Urbano seats and is equipped with Spheros CC356 air conditioning, an accessibility lift or device, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Schaeffler adopts multi-track approach from engine vehicles to EVs On March 23, head of powertrains and chassis at Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler, Germany) Matthias Zink answered interviews by the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun and other media. Under its “technology-open” strategy, the company intends to address all aspects for powertrains from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Schaeffler also plans to strengthen by-wir...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

d with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, producing 137 hp of power and 194 Nm of torque. More details on features and pricing will be announced at launch. The SKM vehicles are made using a SKD method, starting with a pre-painted and glassed body, while the engine and chassis are added separately. Some parts are already sourced locally from Russian suppliers, including fluids, batteries, ERA-GLONASS, and telematics ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

ONG X9 Van. Priced at VND 480 million, the GK48-EV is a compact urban logistics solution (4,860x 1,750x 1,990 mm) with 6.2 cubic meters cargo capacity. It uses a 41.86 kWh BYD battery, delivering up to 305 km of range. The vehicle is assembled in Vietnam, with local production covering the body and chassis, while the battery pack is imported. The KIMAN9 light truck, available in 1.99 t and 2.49 t payload variants, is powered by a 2,350-cc YUCHAI ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Scania launches 13-liter Scania Super powertrain in Mexico On March 4, Scania announced the launch in Mexico of its new long-distance bus chassis. The unit is equipped with the 13-liter Scania Super powertrain. It integrates engine, transmission, rear axle and intelligent control systems into an optimized architecture. According to the company, the configuration delivers 8% fuel savings, 25% longer powertrain service life, reduced emissions and i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Honda launches 2026 hybrid Prelude in Mexico On March 17, Honda Mexico, in a social media post, announced the launch in Mexico of the all-new 2026 Prelude, marking the return of the iconic nameplate as a hybrid sports coupe. The model combines Honda’s two-motor hybrid system with chassis elements derived from the Civic Type R. The powertrain integrates a 2.0-liter DOHC Atkinson-cycle engine producing 141 hp of power and 134 lb-ft of torque, pai...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

ck with a discharge power of 310kW even at 18% state-of-charge (SoC), the ID. ERA 9X delivers a CLTC EV-mode range exceeding 400km, a CLTC combined range exceeding 1,600km, and, for the 4WD variant, a fuel consumption of 6.27L/100km at the lowest SoC. The ID. ERA 9X features the Xingyun intelligent chassis with front double-wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension systems, where aluminum alloy is extensively applied to balance structura...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Sao Paulo adds 110 electric buses to transportation system in Brazil On March 11, the City of São Paulo adds 110 electric buses to its transportation system. The fleet expansion includes models from BYD/Caio, Eletra/Mercedes-Benz/Caio, as well as units with Caio and Marcopolo bodies and chassis from BYD, Eletra, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. The vehicles are equipped with air conditioning, low-floor access with ramps, USB ports, Wi-Fi and UV-pro...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

s are now fully established, while employee and office integrations are nearly complete. Workhorse has developed a new Cycle Plan and product roadmap that outlines the future commonization and harmonization of its hardware and software platforms, and is advancing the design of a new proprietary cab-chassis to address a broader portion of the Class 4–6 commercial vehicle market.  Workhorse continues to produce the W56 at its Union City, Indiana...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Tata Motors, India bags pan-India orders for over 5,000 buses On March 13, 2026, Tata Motors announced that it had secured cumulative orders for more than 5,000 buses and bus chassis from multiple State Transport Undertakings across India, awarded via competitive e-bidding under the government procurement system. The orders, from agencies including MSRTC, GSRTC, NWKRTC, TGSRTC, BSRTC, RSRTC, KSRTC, Haryana Roadways, and Chandigarh Transport Unde...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

f the Voyah Dream MPV. The Voyah Dream, one of China’s first MPV models qualified for Level 3 testing, is being tested under the program at 100km/h, a speed covering the maximum legal speed limits for the vast majority of domestic expressway sections. Both the Level 3 intelligent architecture and chassis system of the Voyah Dream are designed with redundancy to raise overall functional safety to ASIL-D, the top ASIL level. A new Voyah vehicle m...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

companies within GWM’s ecosystem, including SVOLT Energy Technology, HYCET Engine System, Nobo Automotive Systems, Mind Automotive Parts, and Exquisite Automotive, have invested in Thailand to supply components for GWM vehicles, including high-voltage batteries, engines for multiple powertrains, chassis components, and related parts. (From GWM Thailand social media updates dated March 9, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12