Mercedes-AMG completes winter testing of GT 4-Door Coupe in Sweden On April 2, Mercedes-AMG completed final winter tests of its GT 4-Door Coupe model in Northern Sweden ahead of its world premiere. Engineers tested the car on frozen lakes and snowy roads to check traction, power distribution, and control. Snow and ice testing helps engineers safely push the car to its limits and fine-tune its systems. During these tests, the AMG RACE ENGINEER dri...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Shriram Pistons, India, widens MoA to cover EV motors, ADAS, smart lighting and e-drive systems On March 28, 2026, Shriram Pistons & Rings received MCA approval to expand its main object clause, moving well beyond its traditional piston and engine components business to cover a wide range of new automotive and EV-related product categories. The amended Memorandum of Association (MoA) now allows the company to design, manufacture, and trade tracti...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

capital fund (CVC) to invest KRW 8 billion (JPY 880 million) in a domestic specialist in rare earth separation and refining. The target company of this investment possesses proprietary technology in separating and refining heavy rare earths dysprosium (Dy) and terbium (Tb) for permanent magnets for traction motors of electric vehicles (EVs) into oxides with a purity of more than 99.5%, and then reducing them to metals with a purity of 99.9%.  Po...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Coiltech 2026: thyssenkrupp Steel presents products for electromobility and energy transition thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG and its subsidiary thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel, part of thyssenkrupp AG, showcased products, process solutions, and application examples for electromobility and the energy transition at Coiltech 2026 in Augsburg, Germany. Highlights include the powercore traction NGO 020 120Y420 grade, engineered for highly efficient elect...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Citroen launches C3 Aircross MAX Hybrid in Colombia On March 11, it was reported that Citroen introduced the new C3 Aircross MAX Híbrida in Colombia. The model features a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 134 hp and 230 Nm of torque, paired with a 21 hp electric motor delivering 51 Nm. Combined output reaches 143 hp. It features a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with front-wheel drive. The mild-hybrid system use...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

manufacturers. The Chinese market has certainly proven brutal for European OEMs in recent years, with some automakers being forced to reinvent their brands—such as AUDI, with four letters rather than its four rings, and JLR’s Freelander range—to better align with Chinese consumers and regain traction in the world’s largest market. Nevertheless, even if these efforts succeed locally, they will be of little benefit to Audi’s and JLR’s ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Bosch, Tata Autocomp to form 50:50 JV for e-axles and electric traction motors in India On March 18, 2026, Bosch Limited announced that its board had approved entering into a joint venture with Tata Autocomp Systems to set up a 50:50 JV company in India to manufacture, sell, and provide after-sales service for e-axles and electric traction motors, with scope to add more products over time. The JV will be incorporated as a private limited company,...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

turing and validation facility in the Hubli–Dharwad region, involving an investment of INR 2.5 billion. The state-level committee’s approval follows an LoI signed with Karnataka at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 and allows the company to proceed with developing an integrated campus for electric traction motors, motor controllers, power electronics, and drivetrain systems across multiple EV segments. The project will be executed in two phases:...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

inistry of Heavy Industries tightened localisation norms for N2 and N3 electric trucks by amending the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) under the PM E‑DRIVE scheme. The Gazette notification (S.O. 1331(E)) revises items 8, 9, and 10 of the PMP to phase in domestic assembly and manufacturing of traction motors, integrated motor–transmission units, and motor controllers with inverters.​ From September 1, 2025, integrated traction motor–t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Polytron EV begins gaining ground in Indonesia’s auto market Announced on March 9, 2026, Polytron’s electric vehicles are beginning to gain traction in Indonesia, competing with established Japanese and Chinese brands and highlighting opportunities for new domestic entrants in the country’s expanding EV market. According to wholesale data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO), Polytron delivered 455 units to it...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Mercedes-AMG unveils high-tech interior for new GT 4-Door Coupe On March 6, Mercedes-AMG revealed the interior of the new GT 4-Door Coupe. The interior was developed in-house in Affalterbach plant, Germany. A key feature is the three rotary controls on the center console, which allow drivers to quickly adjust driving behavior. The response control adjusts how the electric motors react to the accelerator, the agility control changes how the car ha...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

TMZ, Russia to launch pulley block production for KAMAZ assembly line On March 2, Tutaev Motor Plant (TMZ), a subsidiary of KAMAZ located in the Yaroslavl region, announced that it will begin producing a new pulley block designed to increase the traction capacity of vehicle winches starting in March 2026. The product will be used with automotive winches rated at 20 to 30 tons and is designed to double their pulling capacity. The pulley block comp...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

Audi announces RS 5 Hybrid for Europe On February 19, Audi announced the new RS 5, Audi Sport’s first high-performance plug-in hybrid model, combining a twin-turbo V6 engine with electrified quattro AWD and Dynamic Torque Control. The RS 5 features a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 375 kW and 600 Nm, paired with a 130-kW electric motor delivering 460 Nm. Total system output reaches 470 kW and 825 Nm. It has an eight-speed Tiptronic transmissi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

Nissan India launches all-new Gravite MPV for INR 565 thousand On February 17, Nissan Motor India launched the all‑new Gravite, a sub‑4‑metre three‑row MPV, at a starting price of INR 565 thousand, going up to INR 849 thousand. Bookings opened the same day. Gravite measures 3,987 mm in length, 1,734 mm in width, 1,644 mm in height, and wheelbase of 2,636mm. It is powered by a 1.0‑litre three‑cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engin...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

Stellantis–Tata Motors, India JV turns 20, inks MoU for next phase of partnership On February 10, Stellantis and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles marked 20 years of their 50:50 joint venture, Fiat India Automobiles Private Limited (FIAPL), by signing a memorandum of understanding to explore further collaboration in manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain in India and overseas. FIAPL has produced more than 1.37 million vehicles since its ince...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

RWTH University, Germany joins NAFTech project to develop rare-earth-free electric motor On February 9, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University has entered the two-year “NAFTech” research project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. PEM will develop a traction electric motor that does not rely on rare-earth elements. Axial flux machines (AFM) deliver strong...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

ixth-generation CR-V. The e:HEV RS adds gloss-black exterior accents, darker interior finishes, and RS-branded front seats. Power comes from Honda’s e:HEV hybrid system, delivering strong performance with up to 30% better fuel efficiency than comparable gasoline models. The CR-V e:HEV uses a dual-motor setup paired with a 2.0L engine that operates only when needed, producing 146 hp (109 kW) at 6,100 rpm, while the electric motor delivers 181 hp...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

ycle. A compact electric vehicle plant producing EVs under the AMBERAVTO and EONYX brands, including adapted models for people with limited mobility.  An electronic control systems plant will manufacture ERA-GLONASS devices, telematics systems, control units, inverters, and charging equipment.  A traction motor plant with a capacity of up to 60,000 units per year will produce electric motors ranging from 7.5 kW to 140 kW.  A plastic parts plan...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

announced that it had developed a trench-type power semiconductor, SiC-MOSFET (silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor) chips, which can be mounted in electric vehicles (EVs). The company will start shipping four types of samples on January 21. These products can maintain traction motor performance while reducing electrical consumption. Trench-type products have a structure in which grooves are etched into the wafer sur...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

The vehicle will feature four powerful computers, called “Superbrains,” which manage driving performance, automated driving, infotainment, and comfort features. BMW M Neue Klasse is built from the ground up with a new BMW M eDrive system based on Gen6 technology. Each wheel has its own electric motor, working with BMW M software to improve traction, safety, energy recovery, and responsiveness. The electric drive units are the most powerful B...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14