GWM launches all-new TANK 700 in UAE and Middle East On December 15, Great Wall Motor (GWM) launched the all-new TANK 700. The vehicle is powered by a 3.0L Twin Turbo V6 engine, which generates 355 HP and 560 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The TANK 700 was already launched in China and has begun entering key overseas markets such as Eurasia and Kazakhstan. Its debut in the Middle East marks a significant mi...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

ition trim levels. Designed in Torrance, California and developed in Raymond, Ohio, the fourth-generation Pilot is built exclusively at the Honda Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln, Alabama, where more than 2.5 million Pilots have been produced since 2006. The 2026 Honda Pilot features a 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine as standard, producing 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Honda i-VTM4 all-wheel drive system i...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

Audi Győr plant, Hungary begins production of upgraded V6 TDI with new MHEV plus technology On December 5, Audi Hungaria announced that it has started producing upgraded V6 TDI diesel engines for the Audi Q5 and A6 models at its Győr plant, Hungary. The new 3-liter V6 diesel generates output of 299 hp and 580 Nm of torque. For the first time, MHEV plus technology is used, which provides an additional power of up to 18 kW (24 hp) in combination ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

Audi introduces new 3.0L V6 TDI with MHEV Plus and electric compressor for Q5 and A6 models On November 27, Audi announced that it is adding a new 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine to the Audi Q5 and A6 lineup. The engine generates an output of 220 kW and 580 Nm of torque. For the first time, Audi is combining MHEV plus technology with an electric compressor, adding up to 18 kW and 230 Nm of extra boost. The V6 TDI quattro is now available to order for ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

f the locally assembled Ranger and the seven-seater Everest SUV in the first half of 2026.  The revised Ranger line-up will come with a new 2.3L EcoBoost gasoline engine, offering 222 kW of power and 452 Nm of torque, for the first time in a Ranger. It will also expand the availability of the 3.0L V6 turbodiesel, introduce new derivatives, and upgrade the 2.0L single-turbo diesel engine. The new Everest line-up offers upgraded powertrains acros...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

kW AC, which charges the battery from 10 to 100% in about nine hours, and DC charging, which brings the battery from 20 to 80% in 45 minutes. This EV48, which began production in 2022, is the product of the partnership between Gecko Technology and CLPC Shenzhen. It is sold in China as the E-Lushun V6. (From Sendok Group social media updates and an article of Paul Tan on November 14, 2025) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

esigned in California, developed in Ohio, the refreshed 2026 Honda Pilot will be offered in six trim levels: Sport, EX-L, Touring, TrailSport, Elite and Black Edition. The fourth-generation Pilot is built exclusively at the Honda Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln, Alabama.  The standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 produces 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Honda i-VTM4 all-wheel drive system is available on all gra...

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Nissan CEO Espinosa sees growth in U.S. market in 2026 with new products On November 13 at the company’s headquarters in Japan, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said a range of new products will revive U.S. sales growth in 2026 as it looks to expand its hybrid offerings to new segments through 2030, with the possibility of an electrified V6 truck. U.S. sales are expected to rebound in 2026 with the addition of the e-Power Rogue crossover and increased ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

um grades when it reaches U.S. dealerships in early 2026. For the 2026 model year, the Pathfinder has updated front and rear fascias with additional standard and available technology, including a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system on all grades.  The new 2026 Pathfinder features a 3.5-liter V6 engine rated for 284 hp and 259 lb-ft of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission that includes paddle shifters to give drivers more co...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

hara (four-door only)    • Rubicon    • Rubicon X    • Moab 392 (four-door only) Available powertrains across the lineup include:    • 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 engine that produces 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission    • 3.6-liter V6 engine that develops 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or eight-speed automatic transmission    ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

GUGO Motors launches AION UT and AION V electric vehicles in Pakistan On November 6, 2025, GUGO Motors launched the AION UT EV hatchback and the AION V EV SUV. The AION UT is available in two variants, UT4 and UT5, priced at PKR 6.99 million and PKR 8.499 million, respectively. The AION V also comes in two variants, V5 and V6, priced at PKR 11.99 million and PKR 12.99 million. The AION UT5 (top variant) features a 60 kWh lithium polymer battery p...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

Toyota recalling Tundra trucks, Lexus GX and LX for potential engine failure in U.S. On November 6, Toyota announced it is conducting a safety recall involving 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, 2022-2024 Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles in North America, affecting approximately 127,000 conventional gas only models of the two brands in the U.S. The engine in question is a 3.5-liter twin-turbo i-Force V6 engine. Toyota acknowledged that there is a possi...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

Ford South Africa updates powertrain lineup for Ranger and Everest On November 6, Ford South Africa announced updates to its powertrain line-up, introducing the 2.3L EcoBoost gasoline engine for the Ranger and Everest. The 3.0L V6 turbo diesel will be offered in more variants, while the 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel will be phased out. The revised lineup is expected in the first half of 2026. The new 2.3L EcoBoost gasoline engine is tuned specifically for...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

developing a next-generation hybrid system featuring powerful driving performance and high towing capacity, as well as outstanding environmental performance, befitting large-size HEVs in the D-segment and larger, with product launches in the second half of the 2020s. By combining a next-generation V6 engine with an extended fuel-efficient range, highly efficient drive units, and next-generation energy management control that optimizes drive mode...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

id system” for large vehicles to the press by November 6. Honda plans to commercialize the new system by 2029. The new strong hybrid system has adopted a 2-motor system that is also used for small- and medium-sized vehicles, and the automaker has newly developed parts such as a V-type 6-cylinder (V6) engine, front and rear drive units, and a battery pack. Compared to its current D segment models (gasoline vehicles), Honda aims to improve fuel e...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

: gasoline-only and range-extended hybrid. Currently among its pickups, the Ram 1500 offers the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 and twin-turbo 3.0-liter ‘Hurricane’ straight-six engines, while the upcoming Ram 1500 REV (previously called Ramcharger) is an extended-range electric vehicle that uses a 3.6-liter V6 engine to charge the battery that powers two electric motors. Filosa noted that the new Ram SUV, set to be built at the Warren Truck plant where th...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/01

EV delivers an estimated 647 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque, paired with a liquid-cooled 92-kWh battery pack that efficiently incorporates the pack using a pouch cell format in a parallel configuration, offering an anticipated total range upwards of 500 miles. Power flows in sequence from the 3.6-liter V6 engine to the onboard 130-kW generator. The engine’s mechanical power is converted to electrical power by the generator, which can then be used t...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

ing Capital Markets Day 2025. Ferrari will continue launching an average of four new models per year (2026–2030), with distinct positioning for each client type. By 2030, the sports car lineup will include roughly 40% ICE, 40% hybrid, and 20% electric models. The company will continue developing V6, V8, and V12 engines, enhancing power and alternative fuel compatibility. Strategic EV components such as battery packs, e-axles, inverters, and el...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Nissan confirms Xterra hybrid SUV at Canton plant as EV plans are frozen On September 30, Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, said the company will revive the Xterra nameplate in 2028 as a V6 engine-powered hybrid to fill unused capacity at its plant in Canton, Mississippi. Meunier said the revamped Xterra will share a platform, hybrid powertrain and parts with the midsized Frontier pickup built in Canton, as well as the Pathfinder SU...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

GWM Poer launches V6 Poer Huo racing-grade pickup truck On September 23, Poer, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the V6 Poer Huo racing-grade pickup truck priced at CNY 229,800. Built on a professional intelligent off-road platform, the V6 Poer Huo is designed with a two-door single-row structure. The model measures 4,963mm long, 1,975mm wide, and 1,950mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,745mm. The V6 Poer Huo is equipped with: a 260kW/500N...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25