Tata Motors, India launches LPT 812 4-tire truck with 5-tonne payload On September 3, Tata Motors launched the LPT 812, a 4-tire truck in the Intermediate, Light, and Medium Commercial Vehicles (ILMCV) segment with a rated payload of 5 tonnes. The truck is powered by a 4SPCR diesel engine that produces 125 hp and 360 Nm torque. It uses a 5-speed gearbox and features a booster-assisted clutch to facilitate smoother gear shifting and reduce driver ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

nylon sourced from fishing nets, carpet waste, and industrial scrap. Ambient lighting is created using light guides, LED modules, and diffusers, producing thin light strips in the console. Indirect lighting under the MMI panoramic display and in the doors enhances the interior’s airy feel. A new steering wheel control unit with two stalks frees up space in the center console. The right stalk selects gears, while the left controls lights, wiper...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

oup, integrating expertise across starter motors, integrated starter generators (ISG), alternating current generators (ACG), valves, transmissions, and electronics. The group rolled out a 3-year technology roadmap focused on system-level innovation. Its key advancements include actuator motors for gear shifters, footrest deployment, seat adjustment, and window controls; gear reduction starter motors that enhance torque and efficiency; and advanc...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

re similar to the Model 3. In the rear, the new taillight design replaces the central indirect reflective light strip with a painted body panel, simplifying the design and reducing production costs.  The panoramic glass roof and rear entertainment screens appear to have been eliminated. The single steering column stalk for turn signals has been retained, and the vehicle is likely to use the current model’s screen-based gear selection system. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Royal Enfield motorcycle developments. The company upgraded all India and EU variants for OBD2B compliance by adding downstream O2 sensors and high OSC catalysts. Its engine improvements included SN-grade oil and vanadium-coated cam chain pins for the 350cc, an isolated cam cover and balancer cush gear for the 440cc, stainless steel passivation and improved roller clutch durability for the 450cc, and a 2-into-1 exhaust header plus rubber damper ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

ZF to supply Mercedes-Benz with Steer-by-Wire technology starting in 2026 On July 10, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that it is bringing its Steer-by-Wire technology to the European market for the first time with Mercedes-Benz. Series production of Europe’s first Steer-by-Wire vehicle is set to begin in 2026. steer-by-wire eliminates the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering gear.  The ZF system dynamically ad...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

IAA Mobility 2025: Schaeffler to present rear-wheel steering system and other chassis innovations On July 9, Schaeffler announced that it will present the rear-wheel steering system and other chassis innovations at IAA Mobility 2025. Under the banner “The Motion Technology Company”, it will present its extended and innovative product range for software, electrification, drivetrain, chassis, and car body for automotive applications. It is prod...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

performance features, highlighting innovations in suspension geometry, immersive sound, and drift control that mark the evolution of its N brand. The IONIQ 6 N features a fully redesigned suspension system, offering improved handling through a lowered roll center and larger caster trail for better steering feel and control. The new electronically controlled dampers enhance both comfort and precision. It also introduces upgraded N e-shift technol...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

.0-liter three-cylinder turbo engine with direct injection of 125 hp and 22.4 kgfm of torque with ethanol, and 120 hp and 20.4 kgfm with gasoline, paired with a dual-clutch oil-bathed DCT transmission. It also incorporates a Stop/Start system and introduces a segment-first e-Shifter, a button-based gear selector for convenience and space optimization. The exterior of the new Nissan Kicks is defined by a modern, robust design, while inside it feat...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

all-new Leaf electric compact hatchback, revealing enhanced suspension and maneuverability, improved heat regeneration features and quieter, more refined cabin. The all-new LEAF is the first model to adopt Nissan’s all-new, 3-in-1 electric powertrain, combining the motor, inverter, and reduction gear into a single package. The powertrain is 10％ smaller and offers up to 160 kW (214hp) power and 355 Nm (261ft-lb) of torque on selected variants...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

ling with a compact design ideal for city driving. It is powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder twin-turbo gasoline engine, which generates the output of 231 hp and 380 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and hits a top speed of 245 km/h. It has a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox that ensures smooth, fast gear changes, with steering wheel paddles for manual control. The design features a black high-gloss grille and side...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

ffers up to 410 km of driving range. Exterior enhancements include a new gloss-black grille with an illuminated Mustang emblem on the GT, and dark gray wheels on the Rally. New paint colors such as sand, magenta red, and electric blue join existing options. The interior has also been refined with a steering-column-mounted gear selector, replacing the previous rotary dial, along with 5G connectivity, a 15.5-inch touchscreen, multicolor ambient lig...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

rs, and e-drives. They are designed for all types of electrified powertrains from 48V mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids through to pure battery drives and fuel cell drives. Key highlights include (i) the PCB embedded power module, that increases inverter efficiency by up to 99%, and (ii) a new co-axial gearbox with an integrated bevel gear differential, which reduces weight and installation space while delivering a maximum efficiency of up to 98.7%. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

e new plant enhances KA’s proximity to customers, supports business continuity, and ensures the retention of the existing workforce. It also strengthens KA’s ability to benefit from re-shoring opportunities. The facility primarily manufactures drive control systems (DCS) products such as cable gear shifters, steering columns, shift-by-wire shifters, and shift towers. The expanded plant will also support increased production of flow control s...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

ding different versions such as the Grand California camper. The rest of the production was for the MAN TGE, its twin model. In 2024, the foundry produced over 4.3 million components i.e. 300,000 more than two years earlier. This included more than 2 million cylinder heads, along with parts such as steering gear housings, electric motor gear housings, and front suspension brackets. The foundry also passed a milestone, with total production since ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

auto-leveling, easier trailer attachment, and improved loading and access. The jounce bumpers and top mount isolator elements, which are integrated into the air springs, support the damping performance and mitigate vibrations from uneven terrain. In addition, the fluid-filled hydro bushings in the steering gear system optimize dampened vibrations. The fluid adjusts the dynamic properties of the bushing for increased comfort and the integrated ra...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

PU) designed to keep drivers cool and comfortable during warm nights. The new seats combined with newly redesigned suspension options are designed to make the Pioneer a market leader in ride comfort.  Other innovations include a push-button start and Mack-first mDrive transmission stalk that moves gear selection to the steering column for improved safety and ergonomics. (Mack Trucks release on April 9, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

ZF Steering Gear India provides update on subsidiary projects On April 3, 2025, ZF Steering Gear (India) Limited provided an update on the progress of its ongoing projects across three subsidiaries. DriveSys Systems Private Limited (DriveSys), a wholly owned subsidiary, commenced commercial operations on March 18, 2024. Phase II of the project is currently underway and is expected to be completed by March 2026. Metacast Auto Private Limited (Meta...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

in electric motor, which has a capacity of 50 kW (70 hp and 205 Nm of torque) and is powered by a 2 kWh/400V lithium-ion battery, is for electric driving. The secondary electric motor or HSG high-voltage starter generator (25 hp for 50 Nm of torque) starts the internal combustion engine and manages gear changes. The full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain is unique for its performance/efficiency ratio. With standard fuel consumption of 4.8 litres/10...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

guration for the North American region. The SUV boasts a redesigned body with a slightly longer wheelbase. The exterior includes a higher front end, slimmer LED headlights, an illuminated VW logo, and an aerodynamic rear spoiler. Inside, the Tiguan offers a refined cabin with premium materials, the gear selector is on the steering column, it has a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit, a 12.9-inch infotainment screen, and a 15-inch option. Regarding safety,...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19