expand the brand’s heavy-duty lineup in South America. The models will be manufactured in São Bernardo do Campo plant, Brazil. It comes with a 13-liter OM 460 engine, which generates output of 380 or 450 hp, paired with a 12-speed PowerShift 3 advanced automatic transmission. The new Axor meets Euro 6 emission standards with its BlueTec 6 technology. It supports gross combination weights of 62 or 68 tons, making it suitable for four-axle semi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

.3-kW portable charger. The deliveries are scheduled to begin on August 10, 2025. The M9 features Presidential Seats with 16-way adjustable headrests, eight massage settings, ventilation, and heating, all controlled through an intelligent armrest. It offers a 5-star safety rating, certified by both EURO NCAP and ANCAP, and features a body structure composed of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel. Its safety features include seven airbags ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/21

gaze direction, blinking, and signs of drowsiness, distraction, or impaired driving. It can assess whether the driver has overlooked critical objects or vulnerable road users and trigger timely alerts to help prevent accidents. The DMS-ADAS fusion supports compliance with safety regulations such as Euro NCAP 2026 standards. It can also enable dynamic vehicle behavior adjustments based on real-time driver attentiveness, such as increasing followin...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

IVECO launches S-Way truck in Argentina On July 8, IVECO Argentina unveiled the new S-Way in the country. The S-Way is available in diesel (4x2, 6x2, 6x4) and Natural Gas (NG) versions. It features the new FPT Cursor 13 common rail Euro VI engine, delivering 480hp to 540 hp, and promises up to 10% to 15% fuel savings. The NG version offers 460 hp and a range of up to 550 km on CNG, offering lower emissions and operating costs. All models are test...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Brembo develops low-emission braking system in RE-BREATH project Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo) has joined the RE-BREATH (REduction of Brake WeaR Emissions in Transport Sector) project to reduce non-exhaust particulate emissions from braking systems in urban fleets. Under the project, funded by the European Commission’s LIFE Programme, Brembo developed an innovative low-emission braking system for heavy-duty vehicles that meets the upcoming Euro 7 stan...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

osted the company’s market share in the city from 18% to 55% over the same periods. The most registered models included the OF 1721 chassis, the articulated O 500 MA 6x2, and the super-articulated O 500 MDA 8x2. The buses are equipped with BlueTec 6 engines, compliant with Brazil’s Proconve P8 (Euro 6) emissions standards, which significantly reduce NOx and particulate matter emissions. Mercedes-Benz highlighted that Curitiba’s focus on sus...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Euro NCAP rates 9 new models, Highlights safety flaws in few models On July 9, Euro NCAP announced that it has revealed safety shortcomings in several family cars through its latest round of crash tests. In crash tests, a flaw was found in the curtain airbag of the TIGGO 7, which also affects the three-row TIGGO 8. The airbag failed to deploy properly, reducing protection for children in the rear seats. As a result, both models lost points in th...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Polestar 4 achieves five-star rating from Euro NCAP On July 9, Polestar announced that the Polestar 4 achieved a five-star rating from Euro NCAP, becoming the third vehicle in its lineup to do so after the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3. The Polestar 4 received an 86% overall score, with standout ratings of 92% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupants, 81% for vulnerable road users, and 79% for safety assist features. It also earned maxi...

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Sollers Group starts production of SP7 minivan at Yelabuga plant, Russia On July 8, Sollers Group announced that it has started the serial production of its new Sollers SP7 minivans using full-cycle manufacturing technology at its Yelabuga plant. The new Sollers SP7 is equipped with a 237 hp gasoline engine that meets the Euro-6 environmental standard and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle will be the first locally produced minivan w...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

5 meters. Fiat Scudo: is a mid-size van that balances compact size and strong cargo capacity. It can carry up to 1.4 tons and has up to 6.6 cubic meters of space. It features a 2.0L diesel engine, which generates output of 150 hp and comes with an 8-speed automatic. The Ulysse version, available in Euro 4 trim, serves well for shuttle and VIP transport. Fiat Ducato: is the largest in the lineup, with up to 17 cubic meters of cargo space and over ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

KAMAZ, Russia unveils K5 LNG truck with 1,600 km range at INNOPROM 2025 On July 7, KAMAZ presented its latest generation of K5 gas-powered vehicles at the 15th International Industrial Exhibition INNOPROM, held in Yekaterinburg, Russia from July 7 to 10, 2025. The KAMAZ-54901 from the latest K5 generation is equipped with a KAMAZ R6 gas engine (Euro 5) producing 460 hp, an automated gearbox, and two cryotanks with a total capacity of 1,060 litre...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Volvo Buses to supply 76 double-decker buses to Dubai RTA On July 3, Volvo Buses, in partnership with local distributor Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (FAMCO), secured a major contract with Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) to supply 76 Volvo B13RLE double-decker buses. The deal marks the introduction of the advanced Volvo B13R Euro 6 chassis in Dubai. The ordered Volvo B13RLE 6x2 Euro 6 double-decker buses will be built by Gemilan...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

MAN Truck and Buses to deliver 400 Lion's City buses to RTA in Dubai On July 1, it was reported that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai signed a contract with MAN Truck & Bus and United Motors & Heavy Equipment Co. LLC for the delivery of 400 MAN Lion's City buses.   The 12-metre buses will be delivered starting in October 2025 and enter service in early 2026. Powered by Euro 6-compliant 330 hp diesel engines, the new fleet is desi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

e agreement builds on RTA’s strong partnership with United Motors and highlights MAN’s role in supporting Dubai’s goal of a modern, eco-friendly transport network. The new buses will start arriving in October 2025 and begin service in January 2026. The 12-meter buses are equipped with 9-litre Euro 6 diesel engine, which generates output of 330 hp. The buses offer low emissions and high efficiency. Each bus has 35 seats and is designed to pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

arge-scale bus export deal in Southeast Asia. Under the agreement, Kim Long will export 3,000 electric and diesel buses annually to support Thailand’s public transport sector. The deal features 2 new bus models: a 12-meter electric bus aligned with Thailand’s green energy goals, and a 7.5-meter Euro 5 diesel bus designed for urban use and powered by a YUCHAI engine manufactured at Kim Long Motor’s Engine Manufacturing Plant in Hue. CHO THAV...

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thyssenkrupp upgrades walking beam furnace system at Hohenlimburg plant in Germany thyssenkrupp AG (thyssenkrupp)’s subsidiary, thyssenkrupp Hohenlimburg, has invested a low double-digit million-euro amount to modernize Walking Beam Furnace 3 (HBO 3) at its site in Germany. The modernization ensures compliance with future environmental and safety regulations, reduces energy consumption, enables hydrogen operation, and marks a significant step t...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

650 redundancies at the Schweinfurt plant. This measure was part of ZF's short-term plan to reduce personnel costs amid high debt levels resulting from the acquisitions of Wabco and TRW Automotive. The company is also struggling with the challenging transition to electromobility and a multi-billion-euro loss in fiscal year 2024. Against this backdrop, ZF is implementing extensive cost-cutting measures and a strategic realignment, which foresees t...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

ugust 3. Customers who place their orders now can expect delivery around August. In terms of performance, the ORA 03 boasts a driving range of up to 400 km (NEDC) on a full charge and can cover 100 km using 13.1 kWh. It also comes equipped with 15 ADAS features and holds a 5-star safety rating from EURO NCAP. Initially imported from Thailand, the ORA 03 is set to be assembled locally at the Inchcape Factory in Wanaherang, Bogor. Locally, it will ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

rtrain, Horse has also started producing the HR18 combustion engine – a lightweight, 1.8L 4-cylinder gasoline engine which generates output of 80 kW and 172 Nm of torque, and weighs 100 kg. Built for hybrids, the HR18 engine uses the Atkinson cycle, supports fuel with up to 10% ethanol, and meets Euro 6E-BIS and Euro 7 emission standards. Based on Horse Powertrain press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Dubai RTA signs AED 1.1 billion agreements to procure 637 advanced buses On June 20, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed four major agreements to procure 637 buses equipped with Euro 6 engines, at a total value of AED 1.1 billion, at UITP summit held in Hamburg, Germany. The buses will be delivered in 2025 and 2026. The agreements include the supply of 40 zero-emission electric buses from Zhongtong, each 12 meters long with a capacity ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24