der unit of 1,199 cubic cc delivering a maximum output of 101 hp (74 kW) at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 205 Nm from 1,750 rpm. The new variable geometry turbocharger optimises engine response at low revs. It incorporates 70% new components by value. It has a new high-pressure direct injection system (350 bar), and a valve timing system that reduces internal friction, as well as new piston heads and operation based on the Miller cycle with a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

history of GPS-based real-time traffic reporting and launching AI Traffic in 2019, the company is rolling out a new generation of automation and intelligence tools that move users faster from data analysis to actionable decisions. Key updates include:    •  AI Traffic Reporter: A generative AI system that automatically converts verified incident and vehicle data into broadcast-ready, natural-sounding radio traffic reports.   •  Global V...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

TASKING upgrades toolchain to strengthen multicore timing analysis for automotive safety-critical systems On February 18, TASKING announced enhancements to its unified toolchain, enabling deeper timing analysis for real-time, multicore embedded systems. These improvements simplify timing analysis and help OEMs reduce the risks and costs of certifying mission-critical multicore systems across automotive and other applications. The TASKING toolchai...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Volvo ES90 EV CKD launch in Malaysia set for early 2026; ROI now open Reported on January 2, 2026, Volvo Car Malaysia has opened registrations of interest (ROI) for the upcoming Volvo ES90, ahead of the electric sedan’s expected arrival in early 2026. While the company did not disclose details such as the exact launch timing, variant lineup, or pricing, it confirmed a 2% early-bird incentive for the first 100 bookings made between now and March...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

Saipa, Iran, receives "Type Approval" for Aria model On January 4, Saipa announced that it had received "Type Approval" for the Aria vehicle. It is now authorized to supply and sell the Aria vehicle. Saipa Aria has a 2-liter, four-cylinder in-line engine that can produce 138 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 189 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. This engine uses a variable valve timing (VVT) system. It is compatible with the Euro 5 emission standard, and in f...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/05

ublic roads in Tokyo. The company aims to realize commercialization through collaboration with automakers and Tier-1 parts suppliers. To provide “Level 5 fully autonomous driving” technology in 2030, Turing aims to achieve a 10-fold increase in computing capabilities for itsf autonomous driving system development platform. Turing, which is equipped with computing capabilities equivalent to 40% of a “Fugaku” supercomputer, is developing au...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

t really wants to go with full Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), even as China and Europe push hard in that direction. The event, newly positioned as a broad “festival of mobility”, brought together everything from tiny Kei Cars and family Vans to personal air taxi mockups and energy management systems. It worked as much as an unwritten progress report as it did a show, revealing how Japan intends to defend its automotive base while the globa...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Auto Guangzhou 2025: Xiaomi EV unveils enhanced Xiaomi HAD system On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Xiaomi EV unveiled the enhanced Xiaomi HAD (Hyper Autonomous Driving) system. For the first time, the enhanced Xiaomi HAD system has introduced the large model training method of “reinforcement learning + world model”, where large models repeatedly explore the virtual environment created ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

s to complete its first full-scale eVTOL prototype by the end of 2025, ahead of a planned inaugural flight in the U.S. in March 2026. Speaking at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, Honda’s eVTOL Vice President and Executive Chief Engineer, Susumu Mashio, said the company’s presence at the show was “good timing” to demonstrate progress after several years in “stealth mode.” He noted that Honda is now confident its technology has matured sufficien...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

dation, aiming for global sales of 1.2 million units in the half of 2030s. Regarding investments, Subaru will revise the content of the previously planned JPY 1.5 trillion investment in electrification. While BEVs will play a central role in the medium to long term, the company anticipates that the timing of full-scale BEV mass production investment is expected to be delayed, taking into account the increasing demand for hybrid vehicles (HEVs) an...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

(LWH) 3,995x 1,765x 1,550 mm, with a 2,520 mm wheelbase. Offered in four variants starting from PHP 1,059,000, the all-new Fronx also features hybrid options for enhanced efficiency. Powering the base GL variant is Suzuki’s 1.462-liter K15B engine, a 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC with variable valve timing (VVT) that produces 105 PS at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm, paired with a smooth 4-speed automatic transmission. The GLX and SGX...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

New traffic light for pedestrians to be introduced in Toyota’s Woven City Woven by Toyota, Inc. (Woven by Toyota, Chuo Ward, Tokyo) is introducing a traffic signal control system that enables vehicles and a roadside infrastructure to cooperate in Woven City, currently under construction in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The aim is to find the “optimal” solution that ensures smooth traffic flow and the safety of pedestrians at crosswalks....

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

s market EV’s for the FX brand. The company said it had secured 10,034 non-binding pre-orders with binding USD 100 deposits for the Super One, from both B2B and B2C customers. The company also unveiled new technologies and innovations including the FF Super EAI F.A.C.E. (Front AI Communication Ecosystem) System, and the FF EAI Embodied Intelligence AI Agent 6x4 Architecture during the FX Super One Product Launch. The company said that the July ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/19

KAMAZ, Russia optimizes assembly line to boost production output On July 16, KAMAZ announced that it is currently working to rebalance its main assembly conveyors (MAC) at KAMAZ automotive plant, aiming to achieve a production rate of 240 vehicles per day. The KAMAZ production system team, along with other staff, conducted a timing study of the assembly of the entire model range at the GSK and found several bottlenecks. Some were due to certain ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

SemiDrive, Rohm co-develop reference design for X9SP SoC Beijing SemiDrive Technology Co., Ltd. (SemiDrive) developed the REF68003 reference design for intelligent cockpits with Rohm Co., Ltd. (Rohm). REF68003 is mainly developed for X9SP, a SemiDrive intelligent cockpit SoC (system-on-a-chip) that uses Rohm PMICs (power management integrated circuits) and was exhibited at the Auto Shanghai 2025. Having been validated by SemiDrive, REF68003 makes...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

ing durability while serving different operational demands. With LDF-5 engine oil, service intervals are up to 30% longer than for the 9-litre engine, reducing maintenance costs and increasing uptime. The engine includes advanced features such as Scania’s cam phaser technology for variable valve timing, helping manage engine temperature and increase combustion. It also has new software, balance shafts for smoother operation, and a strong engin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

etect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions    •  Whether any other similar FSD crashes have occurred in reduced roadway visibility conditions and, if so, the contributing circumstances for those crashes    •  Any updates or modifications from Tesla to the FSD system that may affect the performance of FSD in reduced roadway visibility conditions. In particular, this review will assess the timing, purpose, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

on Display (MID) or 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.  The 2026 Corolla Cross is built on the TNGA-C platform in the U.S. at the MTMUS plant in Huntsville, Alabama., which also build the Mazda CX-50. The Corolla Cross Hybrid models have Toyota’s 5th Generation Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system and standard Electronic On-Demand AWD. It’s powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

for converting direct current from the battery into alternating current for the electric motor. The highly-compact, innovative design is offered with silicon or silicon carbide power transistors and enables either lower junction temperatures or higher current densities. The company’s LFP battery systems are designed for high durability and modular flexibility, leveraging innovative blade cell technology from FinDreams Battery.  BorgWarner’s...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

AI, supercomputing, and sensors in the CLA. Mercedes is optimizing its hardware setup by removing high-definition maps and LIDAR, while maintaining benchmark performance. Cooperative steering is another key feature—unlike competitors, Mercedes allows drivers to intervene without deactivating the system, enhancing control and safety. The system is designed for scalability across markets, with China leading, followed by the US, and eventually Eu...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25