battery, delivering a driving range of up to 263 km. The powertrain is optimized for urban use, offering zero tailpipe emissions and features such as one-pedal driving on higher trims to improve efficiency and ease of use in city traffic. The model measures 3.79 meters in length and features a five-door layout with a highly modular interior. Standard technology includes a 7-inch digital cluster and a 10-inch central touchscreen with smartphone re...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Peterbilt introduces electronic parking brake for Class 8, medium duty trucks On December 10, Peterbilt announced the availability of the Bendix Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) System on its Class 8 and medium duty trucks. Designed to enable electronic safety interlocks, the EPB features advanced functions including:    • Rollaway mitigation: Automatic application of the parking brakes on both the vehicle and trailer if the driver...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

, schools, shopping malls, office buildings, and residential communities. The service is available 24 hours a day, Monday through Sunday, enabling users to hail fully driverless vehicles via the DiDi mobile application. For every fully driverless vehicle dispatched, passengers can either unlock the doors via the application order page or trigger automatic unlocking by approaching the intended door. During the trip, passengers are free to update t...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

s, pedestrians, and powered two-wheelers. These updates are designed to better judge how well cars prevent accidents in everyday conditions. Testing becomes tougher and includes more realistic situations, particularly in cities. Cars that can detect and reduce pedal misapplication and avoid cyclist dooring incidents will also be rewarded. Crash Protection: Crash-protection testing will expand to cover more body types, including children, older ad...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

Tesla sued over another fatal crash centered around faulty door design On November 21, a lawsuit was filed against Tesla Inc. in U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (Tacoma) over a fiery crash that left one person dead and another seriously injured after rescuers allegedly struggled to open the vehicle’s doors. The case stem from a January 2023 accident, when Jeffery Dennis and his wife Wendy were driving on a Saturday afternoon...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

nda 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 grades. The dynamics of Pilot are enhanced for 2026 with a retuned...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

year, Jeep introduced the Wrangler Moab 392 trim level for 2026, which features a 6.4-liter V8 engine that develops 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, 35-inch all-terrain tires, 4.56 axle ratio, 2.72:1 Selec-Trac full-time T-case, and two-mode dual exhaust.  For 2026, Wrangler models have an enhanced door hinge system that makes door removal quicker and easier, available steel bumpers, and a front Warn winch on Willys two-door models. The 2026 Wran...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

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

and 811 lb-ft of torque, paired with a manual 8-speed transmission and a 4x2 propulsion system. The truck is equipped with assisted steering using a domestic steering mechanism, front and rear leaf-spring suspension, optional rear pneumatic suspension, front disc and rear drum brakes, engine brake, automatic drain valve, and a front axle stabilizer bar with a simple reducer rear axle. Wheelbase options include 4,200, 5,000, and 5,700 mm, while th...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

CDMS 2025: GWM Poer starts accepting pre-orders for V6 Poer Huo racing-grade pickup truck On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, Poer, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for 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 and a 2,745mm wheelbase. The V6 Poer Huo is equ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

t aims to produce 5,000 units of Fiat 500 hybrid at Mirafiori plant by the end of 2025. The plant is currently assembling pre-production vehicles, with full production scheduled to begin in November 2025. The model will be available in three versions, including a Hatchback, a 3+1 with a small extra door, and a Cabrio. It will be equipped with a 1.0L three-cylinder FireFly mild-hybrid engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The vehicle ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

io, the G3 delivers a 286-mile combined range on a single charge and introduces industry-leading advancements in modular design, all-season comfort, and sustainability. Available on the Zevo 400 or Zevo 600 platform, the G3 includes all-wheel drive, 11,000 lb GVWR, and safety features like Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, and Forward Collision Alert. It is compatible with CCS fast chargers nationwide and comes with a CCS-to-NACS adapter for ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Shanghai 2025. Co-developed by Chinese engineering teams, the concept car combines Brose’s expertise in intelligent vehicle access and adaptive interior design. Its features include a digital key, which interacts with the user via light and sound effects for contactless opening and closing of the doors. Technologies such as ultra-wideband (UWB) positioning and radar also enable functions such as automatic tailgate activation or occupant detecti...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

.EA modular platform signals a move toward luxury electric vans, ranging from family-oriented models to premium VIP shuttles and ultra-luxury limousines. The Vision V show car previews the top-tier model. It combines spaciousness with luxury and advanced digital features. Highlights include a large automatic side door, a lighted step for easy access, and a smart glass divider between the lounge and driver areas that can switch between clear and o...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

al van to fleets of all sizes in the U.S.  Built in Normal, Illinois, the Rivian commercial van is the platform on which Amazon’s custom electric delivery van (EDV) is based, and is designed to prioritize safety, driver comfort, total cost of ownership and sustainability. Safety features include automatic emergency braking, collision warnings, and 360-degree visibility. Amazon currently has more than 20,000 of the Electric Delivery Vans in its...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

of large-format components that combine multiple body parts into a single unit. These extra-large parts reduce weight, enhance safety, and lower CO₂ emission. Moreover, the GES-GIGASTAMPING reduces production and assembly times while minimizing material usage. A key development in this range, the Door Ring, was also displayed. This one-piece component replaces multiple cold and hot-stamped parts. It also showcased Longitudinals, essential compo...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

wheelbase, a front trunk space of 58 liters, and a rear trunk of 500 liters. The battery can be recharged from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes using a DC port that supports up to 150 kW, while AC charging supports up to 7 kW.   Regarding safety, the vehicle is equipped with an electronic parking system, automatic parking system, door opening warning, electronic stability control, integrated power drain, traction control system, electronic brake force ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

sla-style NACS, chargers.  Top features include:•    15.6-inch center touch screen•    Low step-in height for easy entry and exit•    Bright and recognizable LED headlights•    Rear halo safety lighting and taillights•    360-degree cameras for parking and driver safety•    Automatic bulkhead door for cargo security and ergonomics•    Brightly lit cargo space with up to 6 foot, 10 inches of headroom•    Energy-sav...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

Dodge Charger Sixpack four-door in pre-production at Windsor Assembly Dodge has begun pilot-production of the internal-combustion-engine Charger Sixpack at the Windsor Assembly Plant in four-door form, according to sources, with as many as 100 units being produced daily, following news that the company would be expediting the launch of the ICE-powered versions.  Following the launch of the all-electric Charger Daytona, Dodge reportedly is target...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/04

Melexis, Belgium unveils contactless micropower switching for automotive On November 14, Melexis introduced the MLX92235, an ultra-low power Hall-effect switch with best-in-class tolerances for a reliable and predictable output update rate. This can be used for automotive micropower applications such as door handles, e-latches, sun visors, infotainment buttons, brake light switches, etc. It comes with 4 product variants.  The 3-wire monolithic m...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15