Kia Lucky Motors, Pakistan launches fourth generation Kia Sorento SUV On May 10, Kia Lucky Motors Corporation (LMC) launched the fourth-generation Kia Sorento, a three-row SUV, in three variants: the 3.5L V6 FWD priced at PKR 13.5 million, the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid FWD at PKR 14.7 million, and the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid AWD at PKR 16 million. Bookings for the vehicle commenced on May 11, 2025. The 3.5L V6 FWD variant is powered by a SmartStream 3.5 V6 MPI...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/12

its, a strategy it has used before in other Italian factories. An early retirement plan is being prepared for workers close to retirement age. Those who qualify will be offered a lump-sum payment and extra monthly support to help them transition smoothly. The FIRE engine line has ended, the Nettuno V6 and GME 2.0L are paused, and production keeps declining. The planned gigafactory, once seen as the plant's future, has been delayed again until lat...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

ith 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrains. “We started the 2025 model year with a new Ram 1500 and new Ram Heavy Duty lineup. With the platforms refreshed, we begin rolling out trim level enhancements,” said Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis The Express comes standard with 20-inch wheels and the 305-hp 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine. The 420 hp Hurricane inline-six engine is optional. Ram also said it’s offering the popular Black Express package for USD 995 on quad and...

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Stellantis Termoli plant faces sharp decline as engine lines shut down On May 2, multiple sources reported that the 8-valve engine line has already shut down, and the 16-valve line will stop by summer 2025 in the Stellantis’ Termoli plant. Even premium engines such as the GME 2.0L and Maserati’s V6 Nettuno are now at risk. Currently, only GSE FireFly engines which are used in models such as the Fiat Panda and Alfa Romeo Tonale—are still bei...

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Stellantis to pause work at Termoli plant affecting 600 workers amid ongoing uncertainty On April 29, multiple sources reported that Stellantis will halt work at its Termoli plant from May 19 to 25, 2025, affecting 600 workers. The company has requested ordinary CIG (redundancy support) for the V6, GME, and GSE engine areas. Workers remain deeply concerned about the plant’s future, especially after the Gigafactory project came to a standstill. ...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: Chery’s Jetour brand unveils Zongheng luxury off-road product range On April 23, Jetour Zongheng, a luxury off-road brand under Chery, announced that it made its global debut with its entire product range including the Zongheng G700, Zongheng G900, Zongheng F700 and Zongheng G600. Positioned as an all-terrain luxury plug-in hybrid off-road SUV, the Zongheng G700 has a sturdy look which bears a resemblance to a square box. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

ing Modena, Trofeo, and fully electric Folgore variants. The new base Grecale features a 4-cylinder mild hybrid engine, which generates output of 300 CV. The Modena version comes with mild hybrid engine, which generates output of 330 CV. The Trofeo remains the high-performance model with a powerful V6 Nettuno engine, which generates output of 530 CV. The Grecale Folgore which is Maserati’s first fully electric SUV, comes with a 105-kWh battery ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

ny previous Hyundai. With a 1.6 inch shorter front 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 ...

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GWM to introduce TANK 700 SUV in Hi-Performance configuration in Russia On April 2, Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) announced that it will start sales of TANK 700 in the Hi-Performance configuration in spring 2025 in Russia. It is equipped with a parallel hybrid power plant, made according to the PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) scheme. It has a three-liter V6 turbo gasoline engine with a power of 354 hp and a torque of 560 Nm, and a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

Lexus India launches LX 500d SUV On March 6, Lexus India opened bookings for the new LX 500d SUV, available in two variants: the LX 500d Urban priced at INR 30 million and the LX 500d Overtrail at INR 31.2 million. The SUV is powered by a 3.3L V6 diesel engine with a twin-turbo system and intercooler, delivering a maximum output of 227 kW at 4,000 rpm. It features a 10-speed automatic transmission and a suspension system with 4-wheel active heigh...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/07

chnology, a bolder skid plate design, and extended air intake grilles. The updated rear fascia includes redesigned exhaust tips. The 2026 GV70 comes in two powertrain options: a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline four cylinder with AWD capable of 300 hp with 311 lb-ft of torque, and 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with AWD delivering 375 hp and 391 lb.-ft of torque. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The interior of the new GV70 offe...

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Lotus Car unveils more powerful Emira Turbo SE On March 4, Lotus unveiled the new Emira Turbo SE, updating the Emira lineup alongside the Emira V6. The vehicle can be ordered with prices starting from EUR 109,490. The Emira sports car range is produced at Lotus’ factory in Hethel, United Kingdom, which has an annual capacity of around 5,000 cars a year. The new Turbo SE boosts an increase in power and torque, making it the quickest Emira to d...

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edia post, announced that Volkswagen Ghana has launched the all-new Touareg. It is the eighth Model and fourth member of the Volkswagen T family to be assembled in Ghana since its establishment in the year 2020, under the Ghana Auto Policy ( GADP).  The new Touareg will be offered with the 3.0 TSI V6 250 kW engine paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and the 4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive. Based on social media update of Chief Executive O...

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bon fiber rear wing to guarantee more stable driving experiences at high speeds. It measures 5,070mm long, 1,970mm wide, and 1,465mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm. The SU7 Ultra has a 4WD layout. The model is equipped with the same tri-motor system as its prototype, which, composed of one front V6s permanent magnet synchronous motor (288kW/500Nm) and two rear V8s permanent magnet synchronous motors (850kW/1,270Nm in total), delivers a maximum...

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Honda Alabama Auto Plant starts production of all-new fourth-gen 2026 Passport On March 1, the Honda Alabama Auto Plant (AAP) celebrated the start of production of the all-new fourth-generation 2026 Passport and Passport TrailSport, the most off-road capable Honda SUV ever, built exclusively in Lincoln, Alabama. The new Passport features a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 285 hp and 262 lb-ft. of torque, built at the engine plant in Lincoln, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/01

Maextro S800 sedan to adopt six leading technologies On February 20, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) hosted a technology launch conference in Shenzhen, announcing that the Maextro S800 sedan, the first cooperative model between JAC Group and Huawei, will adopt six leading intelligent technologies. To be debuted in the model are the Tuling Longxing platform, the Tianshizuo active safety protection system, and the Xinghe communicat...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

Ford Argentina starts Panther engine production at Pacheco plant On February 21, Ford Argentina announced the start of production for Panther engines at its Pacheco plant. The factory, which was inaugurated in June 2024, initially began producing the Lion 3.0-liter V6 engine with 250 hp and 600 Nm of torque that same year. Now, it has expanded to include production of the 4-cylinder 2.0-liter Panther engine with 170 hp and 405 Nm of torque, equip...

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ZondaTec Ghana introduces Haval H9 and Tank 500 cars On February 20, multiple sources reported that ZondaTec Ghana, a vehicle trading company, introduced the Haval H9 and Tank 500 in Ghana. Haval H9 is powered by a 2.0-liter engine. Tank 500 has a 3.0L V6 engine. ZondaTec and GWM also announced the opening of a new showroom in Ghana.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/24

be a completely built unit (CBU) imported from Japan and will be available in two variants, ZX and GR-S. It is priced at INR 23.1 million for ‘ZX Grade’ and INR 24.1 million for ‘GR-S Grade’. The vehicle, built on the TNGA-F platform with a ladder-frame, is equipped with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission, delivering 227kW of maximum output at 4,000 rpm and 700 Nm of maximum torque at 2,600 rpm. The vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

ility. The TrailSport and new TrailSport Elite trims further enhance the Passport’s off-road performance, with features such as reinforced steel skid plates, off-road tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, and panoramic sunroof. All 2026 Passport models feature a powertrain comprised of a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission. The Passport also includes the second-generation i-...

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