n of compact vehicles from the Oppama Plant to Nissan Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd. (Karita Town, Fukuoka Prefecture), Tier-1 parts suppliers are paying attention to an escalation in competition with Chinese and Korean parts suppliers, and Tier-2 parts suppliers are worried that Tier-1 parts suppliers may switch their suppliers to companies in the Kyushu area. An executive of a major parts supplier that has a plant in Kanagawa Prefecture stated, “Assu...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

ne, butterfly doors, and for the convertible, a retractable glass roof. The carbon-fibre frame keeps the weight below 1,500 kg. Inside, the Mcpura features Alcantara Ice seats with laser-etched designs that highlight the Maserati Trident logo. In the Cielo version, the roof uses PDLC glass that can switch from clear to opaque in one second — a first in its class. Based on Maserati press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

n has slowed, the company is cutting investments in zero-emission platforms and focusing on improving heavy-duty engines using global platforms and economies of scale. For battery-electric trucks, Daimler Truck will decide whether to produce in-house or outsource based on market demand. It plans to switch to zero-emission platforms only if customer acceptance grows. Hydrogen truck development will focus on Europe. However, due to slow progress in...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

first tested at BMW’s Dingolfing plant in early 2024. Plants in Spartanburg (USA) and Rosslyn (South Africa) also developed similar tools. BMW’s AI experts in Munich combined these efforts into a unified system now accessible across the company. Factory Genius includes a translation feature to switch languages instantly—helpful in places such as the new Debrecen plant in Hungary, where manuals may not be in the local language. The technolo...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

tures a powertrain of two electric motors and a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine with direct injection. The electric drive delivers 184 hp and 32.1 kgfm of torque, while the combustion engine produces 143 hp and 19.1 kgfm. The system operates primarily in EV Drive mode but can automatically switch to Hybrid or Engine Drive depending on driving conditions. It includes regenerative braking and four drive modes. The exterior design features ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

e vehicle front side of Toyota Motor Corporation’s 250 Series Land Cruiser SUV, the company will develop a low-price type with a simpler structure. It aims to foster its products to propose them as high value-added products for a wide range of vehicle models mainly for SUVs. The ODDS, which has a switch mechanism attached to the stabilizer, allows the driver to connect and disconnect the steel bar. With this function, it can improve driving per...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

e-related castings such as turbocharger bearing housings at its Tsuruoka Plant (Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture) and will consider consolidating the production of such parts into its Fukushima Plant (Tamakawa Village, Fukushima Prefecture). TBK currently outsources metal molds but will gradually switch to in-house production. In China, where TBK has four plants, it will consider downsizing its production operations in response to a decrease in...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

e assembled from October 20, 2018 through November  4, 2024 at the company’s Chicago Assembly Plant in Illinois. Rather than a design-related problem with the second-row outboard seats of the Explorer and Aviator, the root cause behind the recall condition is a misaligned easy-entry seat folding switch bezel. Due to incorrect installation, an interference between the bezel and switch button may lead to intermittent binding or sticking of said ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

me will reopen on June 23, 2025. It was launched in February 2025 with a EUR 12.5 million budget, and the scheme received a record number of applications. About EUR 7.5 million has already been granted, leaving nearly EUR 5 million available when it reopens. The scheme offers grants to help drivers switch to EVs: EUR 10,000 for a new electric SPSV and EUR 12,500 for a new wheelchair-accessible electric SPSV.If scrap an older, high-mileage, or pol...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

s—65-seater and 61-seater. Its safety features include a full air dual circuit braking system with ABS, tubeless radial tyres, and a heavy-duty suspension setup. Additionally, it incorporates advanced systems such as electronic stability control, hill start assist, cruise control, and a multimode switch. Alongside the LPO 1622, Tata Motors also unveiled an upgraded range of its Euro V-compliant Prima heavy-duty trucks tailored to meet Qatar’s...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Camel Group to supply batteries for Foton's commercial vehicles Camel Group has been selected by Foton CP Motor Co., Ltd. (Foton CP Motor) for a cooperative project in which Foton will switch its commercial vehicle battery supplier to Camel Group. This move signifies that Camel Group’s automotive storage batteries are now officially part of Foton CP Motor’s supply system, with mass production expected to begin in August 2025. To support the p...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

lable in the UK. These chargepoints are ideal for charging overnight for drivers without access to off-street parking. The Government will fund it with GBP 381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund. The government is investing GBP 4 billion to support the industry and consumers' switch to EVs while securing global trade deals to back British carmakers. Local authorities across England are set to enter into contracts with charg...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

ost gasoline engine, a 75 kW electric motor, and an 11.8 kWh battery. The combined system delivers output of 281 PS and 697 Nm of torque. It offers up to 43 km of pure electric driving. The new Modular Hybrid Transmission integrates the e-motor into the 10-speed gearbox, using an electric clutch to switch between power sources based on driving mode. The battery can be charged from a power outlet, the gasoline engine, or via energy regeneration wh...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Ashok Leyland, India increases stakes in Switch Mobility Limited, UK On June 3, Ashok Leyland announced that its subsidiary Optare Plc. UK has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Dana Ltd., for the purchase of their 1.01% stake in Switch Mobility Limited, UK (SML UK). Post this acquisition, Optare Plc’s shareholding in SML UK would increase from 98.56% to 99.57%, and consequently, Optare Plc. UK, along with Hinduja Automotive Limited, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

fuel efficiency. When using LPG, the Bigster emits about 10% less carbon dioxide than a similar non-hybrid gasoline engine. With 50 liters of gasoline and 50 liters of LPG, it offers a total range of up to 1,450 km. The LPG tank is under the boot floor, so cargo space remains unchanged. A dashboard switch lets drivers easily switch between fuels. At the same trim level, the hybrid G-140 is priced the same as the standard hybrid 140, but its lower...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

ernment announced that it would provide over GBP 20 million in 2025–26 to help lower-income households and businesses buy EVs. Since 2011, Scotland has supported EV adoption through funding and has invested over GBP 65 million in public charging stations, encouraging more people and businesses to switch to EVs. In 2025–26, funding will continue for the used EV Loan, Switched on Taxi Loan, and used Electric Low Carbon Vehicle Loan for vans. Sc...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

ugh 97% of its greenhouse gas emissions come from vehicle use, the company is also cutting emissions from its own operations, such as production and R&D, which make up about 1% of total emissions. Currently, 41% of Traton’s energy comes from renewable sources. But going green means more than just switching to clean electricity. It is also using renewable heating, electrifying company vehicles, and improving on-site transport. Scania now runs a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Scania Brazil switches to recycled PET for truck grilles On May 7, Scania Brazil announced that it now makes the front grilles known as "T-bone" using recycled PET plastic. It is produced at its São Bernardo do Campo factory. Scania’s Brazilian procurement team worked with local suppliers who collect and recycle used PET bottles. These are cleaned, processed, and combined with polycarbonate to create a durable, high-quality plastic used in tru...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

provides a 4x increase in CPU performance compared to the previous generation. It leverages an i.MX 94 applications processor with an integrated eIQ Neutron neural processing unit (NPU) to boost advanced AI-assisted firewall technology. The i.MX 94 SoC also features an integrated 2.5 Gbps Ethernet switch with support for software-defined networking, providing the flexibility needed for SDVs. The platform also integrates various NXP wireless tech...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

ver 450 EZVolt stations, becoming Brazil’s most extensive charging network. The platform, developed with Tupi's technology and using the OCPI (Open Charge Point Interface) protocol, enables users to locate real-time charging points and complete payments easily via the app, eliminating the need to switch between different charging apps and simplifies the EV charging experience. BYD aims to make EV charging more practical and widespread, supporti...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20