local regulatory standards. Launched in Japan in 2021, the hybrid Rocky is powered by Daihatsu’s e-SMART HYBRID system, which adopts a series configuration in which electricity generated by the engine is used to drive the motor. It features a front-wheel-drive (FF) layout and combines a 1.2-liter WA-VEX 3-cylinder DOHC engine with an E1A synchronous AC electric motor. Compact and city-friendly, the Rocky hybrid measures 3,995 mm in length, 1,69...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

Daihatsu launches new Ayla in Indonesia; completely redesigned for first time in 10 years Announced on March 10, 2023, P.T. Astra Daihatsu Motor Indonesia (ADM) has launched Ayla, the A-segment 5-seater compact hatchback that underwent a complete redesigning for the first time in around 10 years.Based on the concept of "The Exciting City Car," the completely redesigned Ayla features the latest WA-VE 1.2-liter engine and CVT, and shares the same A...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/10

s". Developed on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA), the all-new Agya features improved handling and comfort, as well as the larger dimensions and a more spacious cabin. It measures 3,760 mm long, 1,665 mm wide, 1,505 mm high and 2,525 mm wheelbase. Agya is equipped with a new engine coded WA-VE with a 1,200 cc 3-cylinder Dual VVT-i cubication that produces 88 PS of power and 11.52 kg of torque, mated with a compact and efficient CVT tra...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/14

Energy Car Fund will include AUD 36.5 million to provide up to 10,000 rebates of AUD 3,500 to Western Australians that buy a new electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle up to a value of AUD 70,000 from May 10. The Government is also investing AUD 22.6 million in new charging infrastructure to expand WA's electric vehicle charging network, with the 2022-23 Budget. A further AUD 31 million will also be allocated for climate action research and plann...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/12

Toyota Raize SUV with 1.2-liter engine now available for ordering in Indonesia Reported on June 17, 2021, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) revealed that the Toyota Raize with 1.2-liter NA engine is now available for ordering in Indonesia.The Daihatsu Rocky and Toyota Raize twins were launched in Indonesia on April 30. Initially, it was only the 1.0T that was available, but the 1.2 liter 3-cylinder NA engine now joins the line-up, slightly earlier than...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/17

EcoGraf battery anode facility in Western Australia gets major project status On April 20, EcoGraf Limited announced that the award of “Major Project Status” for EcoGraf’s battery anode material Facility in Western Australia (WA). Major Project Status recognizes the importance of the Company’s development, which supports the Australian Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy and Western Australia’s Future Battery Industry Strategy. Ec...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/23

Washington and California ban sale of certain Chevrolet Camaros for brake pad issue As of November of 2020, dealers located in the states of California and Washington are no longer able to order new 2021 Chevy Camaro SS, 2021 Camaro 2SS, 2021 Camaro ZL1, or 2021 Camaro ZL1 1LE versions, both for the coupe and convertible models.The reason for this is because of California's Hazardous Materials: Motor Vehicle Brake Friction Materials law, which fo...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/10

Yamaha Motor to test compact fuel cell vehicle on public roads in Japan Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Yamaha Motor) announced on April 5 that it will start demonstration tests of a compact, slow electric vehicle (EV) equipped with fuel cells on public roads in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, from April 18 to 24. The EV, which is based on a four-seater golf cart, is equipped with a power unit that uses hydrogen as fuel. The demonstration tests will us...

News  Updated at: 2019/04/10

Falken Tyre to supply tires for new Mercedes-Benz G-Class Falken Tyre Europe GmbH, Sumitomo Rubber Group's European sales subsidiary announced that it has begun supplying tires for the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class from May onwards. It is fitted with FALKEN WILDPEAK A/T AT3WA and EUROALL SEASON AS210A in size 265/60R18 in its initial equipment.  The EUROALL SEASON AS210A is primarily suited to on-road driving, with its M+S label and the snowflake sy...

News  Updated at: 2018/07/13

Mabuchi Motor develops new motor for engine peripheral electrical equipment Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has developed the RS-4G5WA, a new motor for engine peripheral electrical equipment like automotive engine intake and exhaust valves and engine coolant valves, and has started selling the new motor. The RS-4G5WA is adapted to the severe operating environment of an automobile's engine periphery, such as high temperature and vibratio...

News  Updated at: 2018/05/22

Sumitomo Rubber supplies FALKEN tires for new FCA RAM 1500 Sumitomo Rubber North America, Sumitomo Rubber Group's American sales subsidiary announced that FALKEN WILDPEAK A/T AT3WA tires have been selected by FCA US as a tire of choice for the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 pickup truck. Tire sizes are LT275/65R18 (113/110S) and 275/55R20 (113T). (From a press release on February 13, 2018)...

News  Updated at: 2018/02/13

ble to carry 1 to 6 passengers, its average speed of 50 km / h allows it to integrate naturally into the flow of traffic, but it can travel up to 90 km / h.NAVYA has already signed different partnership agreements with KEOLIS for Europe and the United States, and with the ROYAL AUTOMOTIVE CLUB (RAC WA), for Australia. NAVYA press release...

News  Updated at: 2017/11/08

FCA posts record first-quarter results with net income of EUR 641 million On April 26, FCA announced record first-quarter with adjusted EBIT, adjusted net profit, and net profit.The 1Q revenue wa EUR 27.7 billion, up 4.3% from the same period in 2016, adjusted EBIT of EUR 1,535 million, up 11.3%, and net income of EUR 641 mbillion, up 34.1% from last year.Worldwide combined shipments of 1,145 thousand units were substantially in line with Q1 201...

News  Updated at: 2017/05/01

Mabuchi Motor starts sales of new motor for engine valves and pumps Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. has started sales of its new motor "RS-4F5WA" for use in engine parts: intake and exhaust valves for engines, actuators for turbochargers, engine coolant valves and EGR valves. The new motor offers improved performance in resistance against heat and vibration to withstand severe operating conditions surrounding engines. The new motor adopts a heat resistan...

News  Updated at: 2015/01/13

Mabuchi Motor releases low-noise motor for in-vehicle devices Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. has released the RS-656WA motor for automotive components such as electric parking brakes, seatbelt pretensioners, and door closure mechanisms. The new motor is the same size as the company’s existing products, but offers a 32 percent improvement in torque capacity. The company achieved this gain in torque capacity while continuing to use a ferrite magnet ins...

News  Updated at: 2013/12/11

BMW-SGL joint venture opens new plant in Moses Lake, WA to produce ultra lightweight CFRPs The BMW Group of Germany announced that SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (SGL ACF), its joint-venture company with the SGL Group, has officially opened a new, carbon fiber manufacturing plant equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in Moses Lake, Washington, U.S.A. The plant will play a central role in the production of ultra lightweight carbon fiber reinforc...

News  Updated at: 2011/09/12

Microsoft to standardize OS for car navigation by middle of 2010 Microsoft Corporation will reorganize its development structure based on a plan to integrate its operating system (OS) for in-vehicle navigation systems. The company, which now offers two OS series for navigation technology, namely Microsoft Auto (MA) and Windows Automotive (WA), plans to standardize the technology by the middle of 2010. The MA is designed mainly for navigation syst...

News  Updated at: 2009/10/26