South Korea’s Valeo Kapec to build EV battery system assembly lines in Yeongcheon, South Korea Several South Korean media sources reported that Valeo Kapec, a torque converter parts manufacturer in South Korea, will build an electric vehicle (EV) battery system assembly (BSA) production line in Yeongcheon, South Korea. BSA is a product that combines electrical equipment and battery management systems (BMS) in a battery pack. From 2025 through 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Mahindra India launches XUV 3XO SUV in Australia On July 3, Mahindra Automotive Australia launched the XUV 3XO SUV in two variants—the AX5L and AX7L at an introductory drive-away price of AUD 23,490. The SUV is equipped with a TCMPFi turbo-gasoline engine that delivers 82 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed Aisin torque converter automatic transmission. The engine features updated vehicle management software and intell...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Toyota launches Land Cruiser Hybrid 48V in Europe On June 23, Toyota introduced the all-new Land Cruiser Hybrid 48V in Europe. The sales of vehicles will begin shortly, with deliveries starting by the end of 2025. The Hybrid 48V system combines the Land Cruiser’s 2.8-litre engine and 8-speed automatic gearbox with an electric motor, a power converter, and a 48V lithium-ion hybrid battery. The battery features 13 cells with a 4.3 Ah capacity and...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

alhalla supercar. The result is a 0-62mph time of just 3.3 seconds and reduction in acceleration time from 0-124mph (200km/h) of 0.3 seconds. Top speed stays at 193 mph. Power is distributed between front and rear wheels with a new 9-speed ‘wet clutch’ transmission that replaces the traditional torque converter, improving launch performance and control. Steering is 4% quicker, which improves agility and reduces the turning circle to 12 metres...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Ergon Labs partners with Omega Seiki, India for EV powertrain technology for three-wheelers On April 25, 2025, Ergon Labs, a provider of light electric vehicle powertrain technologies, announced a partnership with Omega Seiki Pvt. Ltd. (OSPL). Under this collaboration, OSPL will become the first OEM to integrate Ergon’s integrated power converter (IPC) into its electric three-wheelers, starting with the L5 passenger segment. As part of the deal...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

nt overhang, the new Palisade is 2.5 inches longer and the wheelbase is 2.7 inches longer than the previous generation, allowing for easier passenger ingress and egress. The 2026 Palisade offers two new powertrain options: A newly developed 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 287 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque is coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a two-chamber torque converter, available in both two-wheel and HTRAC four-wheel-drive con...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Mazda vehicles, marked the return to the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2025, carrying the theme “Enrich Life in Motion.”  Its highlight at the show was the all-new Mazda CX-80 SUV with e-SKYACTIV PHEV technology. It is equipped with a 2.5L engine that delivers 191 PS and 261 Nm of torque, working with an electric motor (175 PS and 270 Nm of torque) and a 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery that acts as the main power source for the ele...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

Stellantis launches Fiat Toro with MultiJet 2.2-liter Turbodiesel engine in Brazil On February 17, Stellantis Brazil announced that the Fiat Toro is now also equipped with the MultiJet 2.2-liter Turbodiesel engine in the Ranch and Volcano versions. This new powertrain delivers 200 hp and 450 Nm of torque, an 18% increase in power and a 29% boost in torque, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds to the Volcano and in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

I evo2 turbo gasoline engine with 177 hp and two electric motors i.e., one on the front axle of 115 hp and one on the rear of 136 hp, powered by a 19.7 kWh lithium-ion battery and integrated with a specially designed direct shift gearbox (DSG). It achieves a total system output of 245 hp and 350 Nm torque. The Multivan can achieve an electric range of up to 95 km, while the California reaches up to 91 km. The new 19.7 kWh lithium-ion high-voltage...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

ort, Comfort Plus, and Premium with two types of engines. The car is adapted to Russian climate conditions, so all trim levels include the necessary set of "warm" options.  SOUEAST S09 in the Premium trim level is an all-wheel drive crossover with a 2-liter TGDi engine with 197 hp power and 375 Nm torque, coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter. It has more than 10 ADAS assistant systems.  The Comfort Plus version...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/04

Stellantis announces new engine for Fiat Toro entry level in Argentina On October 9, Stellantis announced that the Fiat Toro Freedom T270 AT6 4X2 in Argentina will feature a new engine. This compact pickup introduces the new entry-level Freedom T270 AT6 4X2 version, set to replace the previous Freedom 1.8L AT6 4X2 model. It boasts a 1.3-liter turbo engine that delivers 175 hp and 270 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic torque converter ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

tion to electrification, Toyota adopted a parallel hybrid system that integrates a motor generator (MG) with a clutch positioned between the 3.5L V6 twin-turbo engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. This configuration maintains key features like full-time 4WD, a Lo-range transfer case, and a torque converter-equipped automatic transmission. This is the first system to feature both an alternator and a starter as standard components for Lexu...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10

Mahindra, India launches the XUV 3XO sub-compact SUV in South Africa On September 19, 2024, Mahindra South Africa launched the all-new XUV 3XO, a sub-compact SUV for a starting price of ZAR 254,999 for the manual transmission (MT) variant and ZAR 274,999 for the automatic transmission (AT) variant. It comes equipped with a 1.2L turbo-gasoline engine delivering 82 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque. All automatic models are fitted with a 6-speed ful...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/20

Knewstar, China to start sales of cars in Russia On September 19, multiple sources reported that Chinese brand Knewstar will start sales of its cars in Russia. Slava Motors Rus will be its distributor in Russia. Initially, it will launch Knewstar 001 which is a coupe-crossover. It will have a 2-liter gasoline turbo engine, which is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter. The model range will be expanded in the future. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/20

. Allison's fully automatic transmissions are fuel agnostic, offering optimal integration with any fuel source, including gasoline, natural gas, propane and hydrogen. To compensate for the lower power and slower engine response associated with alternative fuels, Allison's power shift technology and torque converter significantly improve startability, drivability and overall productivity. Vehicles with H2-ICE engines achieve a 99.7% reduction in C...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/14

of a two-door, four-seat offroad SUV Thar. Prices range from INR 1.3 million to INR 2.05 million. The vehicle is based on Mahindra’s new M_GLYDE platform and is available in two engine options with a wheelbase of 1850mm. The G20 TGDI mStallion gasoline engine offers 130 kW of power and 380 Nm of torque, while the 2.2L mHawk diesel engine provides 128.6 kW of power and 370 Nm of torque. Both engines are paired with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/16

Citroen India introduces Basalt SUV Coupe for INR 799 thousand On August 9, Citroen India introduced the Basalt SUV Coupe for an introductory price of INR 799 thousand. It has opened the vehicle booking with the deliveries slated for October 2024.  It comes with 1.2 L Gen 3 PURETECH 110 turbo and PURETECH 82 engines, which can deliver up to 110 ps and 205 Nm of torque, and options to choose between 6-speed torque converter automatic and 5 and 6-...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/09

ransmissions for the Hyundai Mighty since its launch in 2020.  Half of all Hyundai Mighty2.5- and 3.5-ton light-duty trucks sold today are equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions, up from 10% versus four years ago.  The Allison 1000 xFE fully automatic transmission utilizes a patented torque converter, which offers superior performance and eliminates clutch replacements.  The Allison 1000 xFE offers improved launch performance, inc...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/18

volume aftertreatment system includes an innovative compact twin assembly featuring a 48-volt generator located in the flywheel housing, and an electrical heater located in the inlet to provide lower NOx output.  The internal hardware now features a larger volume mixer, longer selective catalytic converter (SCR) and an improved and more durable NOx sensor design with increased longevity for improved uptime.  The CARB low NOx compliant PACCAR M...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05

UAES launches next-gen all-in-one e-axle platform United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (UAES) launched a next-generation all-in-one e-axle platform. The platform integrates in depth components such as a drive motor, a controller, a reduction gearbox, an in-vehicle charger, a DC-DC converter, a high-voltage power distribution unit, and a vehicle controller, serving as a one-stop systematic power domain solution for New Energy Vehicles. T...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/30