Niron Magnetics licenses new rare-earth-free motor design patents On September 18, Niron Magnetics announced it has licensed a comprehensive portfolio of foundational Variable Flux Motor (VFM) patents. This strategic licensing agreement unlocks decades of cutting-edge motor research for commercial application and positions Niron Magnetics to enable next-gen electric motor performance across multiple industries. The licensed patent portfolio cover...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

Hyundai Venue compact SUV reintroduced in Philippines Announced on September 12, 2025, Hyundai Motor Philippines has reintroduced the Hyundai Venue, a compact SUV designed for first-time car owners and daily driving.  Offered in three variants starting at PHP 778,000, the Venue measures (LWH) 4,040x 1,770x 1,565 mm, with a 2,520 mm wheelbase.  It is powered by a 1.6L engine producing 123 PS at 6,300 rpm and 150.7 Nm of torque at 4,850 rpm, pair...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

present an innovative crossover in Russia. It is named Geely EX5 EM-i. The car will be the first plug-in hybrid model of Geely, officially available on the Russian market. It is built on the advanced GEA modular architecture. The role of the powertrain is performed by the innovative EM-i (Electric Motor Intelligence) Super Hybrid hybrid system. Its fuel economy and thermal efficiency rates provide an increased driving range with minimal harmful ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

Continental supplies CrossContact RX tires for Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV e-SUVs Continental AG (Continental) announced that it will supply its CrossContact RX tires as original equipment for General Motors’ electric SUVs, the Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV, in 20- and 21-inch sizes across multiple countries. The all-weather touring tire features ContiSeal technology, which can seal punctures up to 6 mm in diameter, allowi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

To mark this new stage, the company opened reservations for its first two hybrid SUV launches: the Tiggo 4 Hybrid and Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid. The Tiggo 4 Hybrid B-segment SUV is powered by the Chery Super Hybrid technology with a 1.5L four-cylinder inline combustion engine paired with a 70 hp electric motor, delivering a combined output of 145 hp. It features a 350 V battery, a DHT automatic transmission, and 4x2 FWD. In terms of safety, it comes eq...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/13

GM announces arrival of 2026 LYRIQ-V Cadillac in Mexico On September 9, Cadillac announced the arrival of the 2026 LYRIQ-V in Mexico, the brand’s first fully electric SUV to carry the V-Series badge. Built at GM’s Spring Hill Assembly Plant in Tennessee, the vehicle is equipped with dual-motor all-wheel drive producing an estimated 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. With the selectable Velocity Max mode, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

owerful production 911 ever and compared to its predecessor, output is up by 61 PS. Unlike the GTS, which has one eTurbo, the Turbo S features two electric turbochargers designed specifically for this model. It uses a 1.9 kWh high-voltage battery, an eight-speed PDK gearbox with integrated electric motor, and all-wheel drive via Porsche Traction Management. The performance is quicker than before i.e., 0–100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, 0–200 km/h in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

TVS Motor, India unveils NTORQ 150 hyper sport scooter On September 4, 2025, TVS Motor Company launched the NTORQ 150 as its first Hyper Sport scooter, priced at a special introductory rate of INR 119,000. The scooter is powered by a race-tuned 149.7 cc O3CTech engine that delivers 13.2 PS at 7,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm, enabling acceleration from 0–60 km/h in 6.3 seconds and has a top speed of 104 km/h. It comes with projector...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Renault opens pre-sales of Koleos SUV in Argentina On August 29, Renault Argentina announced the opening of pre-sales of the new Renault Koleos in the country. This is the brand’s first full hybrid SUV in the country, offered in two versions: The Esprit Alpine full hybrid E-Tech combines a 1.5-liter turbo engine with two electric motors, a DHT Pro automatic transmission, and a 1.64-kWh battery, delivering a combined 245 hp and 320 Nm. It allows...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

Sona BLW Precision Forgings, India receives PLI certification for three more traction motors On August 23, 2025, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited (Sona Comstar) received certification under India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry (PLI-Auto) for three additional products. The Ministry of Heavy Industries granted approvals for two traction motors for electric three-wheelers and one traction m...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

are “normalized” during Q1 FY 2026 ending June and the company is “covered in the short run for both ICE and EV,” specifically through Q2 FY 2026 ending September. Its management called rare earths an industry‑wide challenge and detailed the key dependencies, which included magnets for EV traction motors and, in ICE vehicles, sensors including engine‑speed, wheel‑speed, and bank‑angle sensors. The company added that it is actively...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Volvo launches Volvo BZRLE EV bus chassis in Brazil On August 8, Volvo Group Brazil announced the launch of the Volvo BZRLE, a new low-floor electric bus chassis designed to expand the brand’s urban electric lineup in Brazil. The BZRLE offers the option of one or two 200 kW motors (up to 400 kW/540 hp), with all components, including batteries, located under the floor for optimal passenger space. Equipped with four or five 90 kWh lithium-ion ba...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/09

The division successfully launched new Camera Monitoring System (CMS) programmes for a flagship electric SUV. It also won business for the design and development of a Camera Monitoring System (CMS) for a European heavy-duty truck manufacturer. Product innovations, such as the EcoMirror, are gaining traction with key OEMs. The EcoMirror is a next-generation exterior mirror that integrates the glass, actuator motors, and casing into a sealed unit, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Auteco Blue launches DFM Friday EV in Colombia On August 5, it was reported that Auteco Blue relaunched its electric vehicle lineup in Colombia with the introduction of the DFM Friday EV. The compact electric SUV is positioned as one of the most affordable models in the country. Known globally as the Dongfeng Forthing Friday EV or Leiting, this model features a 161 hp front electric motor with 240 Nm of torque and a 49.27 kWh LFP battery providin...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Uno Minda, India approves further investment in Clarton Horn Spain, plans stake in Buehler Motor JV On August 6, Uno Minda Limited announced that it will invest up to Euro 5 million in an additional equity stake of Clarton Horn, S.A.U., Spain (a wholly owned step-down subsidiary), through its wholly owned subsidiary Global Mazinkert, S.L. The investment is intended to support the working capital requirements of Clarton Horn, which is an automoti...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

BOI records THB 137.7 billion in approved investments for Thailand’s e-mobility supply chain On July 30, 2025, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) announced that total cumulative approved investments in electric vehicle and electric motorcycle manufacturing, key components, charging infrastructure, and battery swapping services have reached THB 137.7 billion. These investments include:  (i) 21 battery electric vehicle (BEV) production proje...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

Asaka Motors, Uzbekistan discusses cooperation on battery with RENERA, Russia On July 18, the officials of Asaka Motors International visited the pilot production facility of RENERA LLC. To witness the assembly of traction batteries for electric buses and light electric transport. Both companies discussed the development of electric mobility in the Republic of Uzbekistan and also discussed the possibilities of implementing projects for stationary...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

icles, which jumped 17.9% to 33,561 units. In contrast, passenger car sales fell sharply by 34.9% to 6,922 units. CAMPI noted that the segment continues to face challenges, but shifting market dynamics and consumer preferences offer room for innovation and recovery. Electrified vehicles also gained traction, with 3,057 units sold in June, comprising 2,355 HEVs, 660 BEVs, and 42 PHEVs. For the first half of 2025, total vehicle sales reached 230,91...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

Neo, Canada secures rare earth magnet supply deal with European Tier 1 EV supplier On July 9, Neo Performance Materials Inc. (Neo) announced that it has secured a supply contract for a new platform of permanent rare earth magnets with a leading European Tier 1 supplier of electric vehicle (EV) traction motors for a major OEM. The magnets will be supplied from Neo’s new rare earth magnet plant in Narva, Estonia. The project is expected to gener...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Elaphe, Slovenia unveils Sonic X in-wheel drive platform for next-gen EVs On July 7, Elaphe, a global leader and pioneer of in-wheel motor technology and wheel control, unveiled its high-performance in-wheel system product platform, the Sonic X, a new performance platform for hybrid and electric vehicles, designed to boost performance in both new and existing models. Sonic X drive technology is designed to add 300+ kW of power per wheel with min...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09