According to Ivan Nakano, Ford Pro’s commercial manager, this is the largest vehicle delivery Ford has made to the State of Bahia, reinforcing its role as the company’s largest governmental client in Brazil. The vehicles supplied are Ford Ranger XLS double-cab pickups, equipped with a 2.0-liter Panther turbodiesel engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. They have been fully customized for police use, including a fiberglass canopy, rein...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

Ford Argentina starts Panther engine production at Pacheco plant On February 21, Ford Argentina announced the start of production for Panther engines at its Pacheco plant. The factory, which was inaugurated in June 2024, initially began producing the Lion 3.0-liter V6 engine with 250 hp and 600 Nm of torque that same year. Now, it has expanded to include production of the 4-cylinder 2.0-liter Panther engine with 170 hp and 405 Nm of torque, equip...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles, India launches 2024 Jawa 42 motorcycle with engine updates On August 13, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles unveiled the 2024 Jawa 42 motorcycle for a starting price of INR 172.9 thousand and going to INR 198 thousand. It is powered by the new 294cc J-panther liquid-cooled engine which delivers 27.32 PS and 26.84 Nm. They have implemented a gear-based throttle mapping and an assist & slip (A&S) clutch, to improve enhancing overall rid...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/13

Ford Argentina starts production of Ranger engines at Pacheco plant On June 14, Ford Argentina announced the inauguration of the engine plant in Pacheco. The facilty will produce two turbodiesel engines: the Lion 3.0-liter V6 with 250 hp and 600 Nm of torque, and the 4-cylinder 2.0-liter Panther with 170 hp and 405 Nm of torque. To this end, the plant received an investment of USD 80 million, in addition to the USD 580 million that was used for t...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/15

2023, is being used for the new high-tech engines that Ford will manufacture for its Ford Ranger line of vehicles at the Pacheco plant. The new engine plant will start working in June, increasing the integration of local and regional auto parts. In Argentina, the Ranger model has 3 engine options, Panther 2.0-liter Turbodiesel, Panther 2.0-liter Bi-Turbodiesel, and Lion V6 3.0-liter turbodiesel. Although Ford has not officially announced which e...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/01

Ford Sanand Engine Plant produces one million engines for international operations On September 19, the Ford Sanand Engine Plant in India celebrated the production of one million powerplants.The one-millionth engine just rolled off the Panther production line at the Sanand plant, which began operation in 2015. Over the years, the Sanand plant has built engines for vehicles including the Ford EcoSport, Figo, Aspire, Endeavor, Ranger, and Ranger R...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/20

Lexus starts marketing campaign of all-electric 2023 RZ 450e On November 21, Lexus announced a new marketing campaign ahead of its upcoming all-electric Lexus RZ 450e with Marvel Studious “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” in theaters November 11.The all-new RZ 450e has a lightweight and rigid spindle body that both enhances the performance of the vehicle and gives it a distinct, seamless appearance. It reaches up to a manufacturer-estimated 3...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/21

Lexus sets marketing campaign ahead of U.S. launch of all-electric 2023 RZ 450e On October 3, Lexus announced a new marketing campaign ahead of the upcoming launch of its all-electric 2023 Lexus RZ 450e in the U.S. The marketing campaign will include a long-form video, “An Electric Future” and appearance in Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” in theaters November 11, just ahead of the RZ 450e launch.“The technology, cre...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/05

ustainability innovations including: Energy storage systems with battery enclosures in steel, aluminum, and multi-material configurations for various segments. Thermoplastic, recyclable liftgate system showcasing mass reduction with fewer parts. Pre-series all-electric airport fire fighting vehicle PANTHER engineered by Magna. (From a press release dated September 12, 2022)...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/13

Lada announces start of production of new special version LADA Granta Cross Quest On Aug 27, Lada announces the start of production of a new version of the compact station wagon LADA Granta Cross. The Quest model features striking design elements and new options to enhance practicality and comfort. The Quest concept includes contrasting details, which is why the Granta Cross Quest has a Panther (black) roof, and roof rails and wheel rims in the s...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/28

and previous vehicle generations; Transport for London-approved modifications to fully seal existing drivers’ cabs and provide fully sealed cabs in new vehicles; Coach driver contact shields, and cab rear partitions where required, for retrofit to existing coaches and installation in new Plaxton Panther, Leopard, Elite, Elitei and Panorama coaches; Coach passenger separation with retractable roller blinds mounted to existing luggage racking. A...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/20

, which was unveiled on August 15, 2020. It will be supplying Czar AT tires for the new Thar with 16-inch and 18-inch tire sizes.  The Czar AT tires that are fitted come in two sizes, 255/65R18 and 245/75R16. The Czar AT 255/65R18 has raised white sidewall lettering. The special tread compound and panther paw pattern provide better grip for on and off-road conditions which ensures a safer drive. The tire also get special tread groove profile pr...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/17

Ford launches new Ford Everest in Malaysia On October 8, 2018, Ford Motor Company, together with its local distribution partner, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) launches new Ford Everest in Malaysia. The 2 available variants are 2.0L Trend AWD 10AT and 2.0L Bi-turbo Titanium AWD 10AT.One of the big changes is the adoption of the newer Panther family of turbodiesel engines in place of the previous Puma line-up that consists of 2.2 and 3.2 liter ...

News  Updated at: 2018/10/10

Alexander Dennis delivers Plaxton buses to Horserman Coaches in UK On July 18, Alexander Dennis informed that Horseman Coaches has taken delivery of two Plaxton Leopards and placed an order for 10 Panther Executive coaches that will be delivered during November and December this year. These latest introductions and new orders represent a further GBP 3 million of investment in state-of-the-art luxury coaches by the Berkshire based family business....

News  Updated at: 2018/07/19

ADL adds new versions for Plaxton coach range On June 1, Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has unveiled two new coach models in its Plaxton line-up. The Panther LE is an innovative low entry vehicle that combines bus accessibility with coach comfort, while the versatile Panorama double decker is built for high capacity, luxury travel. With these new additions, Plaxton now offers a full range from midicoaches to double deckers – ensuring that more ...

News  Updated at: 2018/06/04

Alexander Dennis delivers 7 buses to Irish operator Aircoach Alexander Dennis announced on March 29, that Irish operator Aircoach has taken delivery of seven more Plaxton Panther B11R coaches, which now dominate their fleet of 40 vehicles.This is the fifth time in three years they have returned to the Plaxton-Volvo combination and all seven of the new 53-seat executive coaches are set to go into operation on the company’s non-stop express servi...

News  Updated at: 2018/04/03

ne and axle parts and supply them for the Isuzu pickup trucks. The Isuzu one-ton pickup truck "D-MAX" series, fully remodeled in the summer last year, have maintained the highest share in its major market of Thailand. Their exports to the Middle East and Africa are greatly rising as well. The Isuzu Panther, a multi-purpose vehicle for the Indonesian market, is also selling well. The casting supplier, therefore, plans to increase production capaci...

News  Updated at: 2007/05/18

ne and axle parts and supply them for the Isuzu pickup trucks. The Isuzu one-ton pickup truck "D-MAX" series, fully remodeled in the summer last year, have maintained the highest share in its major market of Thailand. Their exports to the Middle East and Africa are greatly rising as well. The Isuzu Panther, a multi-purpose vehicle for the Indonesian market, is also selling well. The casting supplier, therefore, plans to increase production capaci...

News  Updated at: 2007/05/18