FORVIA HELLA wins first major order for high-resolution radar sensors Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has secured a series production order for its ForWave7HD high-resolution radar sensors (HRR) from a global premium manufacturer. The order volume is in the low to mid-three-digit million-euro range. Production is expected to start from mid-2028 within the company’s European production network, with development taking place at its headquart...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

AB Dynamics, UK launches GST 120 Plus for Euro NCAP 2026 ADAS testing On December 8, AB Dynamics, UK, launched the GST 120 Plus, the first ADAS target platform able to meet the higher speed requirements of Euro NCAP’s 2026 tests. It is a self-driving platform that carries a full vehicle target for ADAS and autonomous testing and works with DRI’s Soft Car 360 target. It is based on the existing GST 120, the new Plus version is specially design...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Russia. The full-cycle production of the Sollers SF1 minibus is scheduled to begin at Sollers Yelabuga plant in the first quarter of 2026. The Sollers SF1 is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that provides 136 hp of power. It is paired with a five-speed manual gearbox and meets Euro 5 emission standards. The Sollers SF1 minibus can seat six passengers in a 2+2+3 seating layout. Based on Sollers Group press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Knorr-Bremse wins ELC contract extension from major truck manufacturer Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has received an extended supply contract for its electronic levelling control (ELC) systems from a leading truck manufacturer. The order volume is in the lower triple-digit million-euro range. The company will supply around 200,000 ELC systems in three model sizes annually until 2033, covering both current vehicle series and the manufacturer’s ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

electric models, equipped with BYD battery systems manufactured at the Battery Production & Assembly Plant located inside the Kim Long Motor Automobile Industrial Park in Hue. Also included are KIMLONG 99 12m seating and sleeper buses powered by the fuel-efficient YUCHAI K11 engine, as well as 7.8m Euro 5 buses for dense urban routes. All buses will be produced at Kim Long Motor’s automated Hue facility, with KIJSETTHI Mobility citing confidenc...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

r. The higher production requirements are driven by needs at its plants in Valladolid, Palencia, Spain and in Tangier and Somaca, Morocco. The new shift will also affect the schedules of around 129 employees starting January 2026. The surge in demand mainly concerns two versions of the H12 engine—Euro 6d and LPG. This helps balance the drop in production of the H10 engine in Valladolid, which is now in the final stage of its life cycle. The new...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

800 with a 56.2 kWh battery (361 km WLTP, 140 kW DC charging capacity), and the B10 Design, from MYR 118,800 with a 67.1 kWh pack (434 km WLTP, 168 kW DC charging capacity). The model features advanced thermal management, LFP battery chemistry, and Smart AI monitoring. The B10 also carries a 5-star Euro NCAP rating with seven airbags, 12 sensors, and 17 Level 2 ADAS functions. (From Stellantis press release dated December 10, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

Euro NCAP tests 20 new models in final 2025 safety ratings On December 10, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 20 models, in its final batch of testing for 2025. The new Mercedes CLA achieved strong five-star ratings across all four categories. It scored 94% for Adult Occupant Protection and 89% for Child Occupant Protection. The model also performed well in tests for pedestrian, cyclist, and motorcyclist safety. The Deepal S05, Mazd...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

from car-to-car situations to events involving vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, and riders of light two-wheeled vehicles. The project will develop new test methods, both in real environments and in simulated tests, to better reflect real traffic situations. The work will support Euro NCAP’s updated protocols for 2029 and contribute to the development of more reliable driver assistance systems. Based on Terranet AB press rele...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

alidation workflows, GMV is advancing its in-cabin monitoring developments with enhanced simulation support. For automakers, this partnership delivers two major advantages: an assessment-ready foundation and faster time-to-market.  GMV's in-cabin monitoring systems undergo early validation against Euro NCAP requirements using data generated by Anyverse’s InCabin platform. With Anyverse’s physics-based radar and RGB-IR simulation, GMV gains a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

itial lineup to cover around 50% of overall demand. The initial range will include the N 9.170 light truck for urban distribution, the N 13.210 medium-duty model for urban and regional operations, and the A 18.290 and A 25.290 semi-heavy trucks for long-haul freight. All models will feature Cummins Euro VI engines paired with Eaton, Fast Gear or ZF transmissions. Standard equipment will include air conditioning, electric windows and locks, LED li...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

Euro NCAP awards five-star ratings for BYD Seal DM-i sedan and wagon models On December 3, BYD announced that the BYD SEAL 6 DM-i sedan and its wagon variant, the SEAL 6 DM-i TOURING, achieved a maximum five-star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP tests. The recognition highlights the models’ strong performance across all four evaluation categories: Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users, and Safety Assistance. The SEAL 6 DM-i...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Brazil starts O 500 RS and RSD models sales On November 11, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Brazil announced the start of sales of the new Euro 6 versions of its Novo O 500 RS and RSD road-bus chassis. The new Novo O 500 RS 2045 and Novo O 500 RSD 2548 provide greater engine power and higher axle load capacity. The Euro 6 introduction maintains the focus on robust performance in high-altitude Andean routes, where tests showed fuel savin...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

types. BMW will also continue electrifying its fleet and implementing innovations such as its sixth-generation battery technology. This reinforces the company’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 in alignment with the goals from the Paris Agreement. By 2035, BMW expects that each euro of revenue will generate less than half the CO2e emitted in 2019. Since 2020, all electricity sourced from external suppliers for all plants worl...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

GAC launches AION V in Greece On December 2, GAC officially launched its electric SUV, the AION V, in Greece. After Finland, Poland, and Portugal, Greece is the fourth European market for GAC vehicles. AION V has a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. It has a WLTP range of 510 kilometers and charges with a rate of just 24 minutes from 10% to 80%. GAC aims for full coverage throughout Europe by 2028, supported by ongoing efforts in channel developm...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

ACEA announces major recommendations for upcoming Commission’s Automotive Package On December 1, the Director General of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) listed five major recommendations for the upcoming Commission’s Automotive Package.  ACEA suggested a bolder approach to regulatory simplification in the automotive sector, supported by dedicated industrial policy tools and synchronised with key demand-side stimu...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

Sumitomo Bakelite develops new high wear-resistant phenolic resin for automotive brake pads Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd, (Sumitomo Bakelite) announced that it has developed a new phenolic resin that is highly wear resistant as a binder resin for automotive brake pads. The company will roll out the new phenolic resin, which can reduce the emission of brake dusts, as a product that satisfies new European vehicle emission regulations (Euro VII) which...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

also provide technical support from Brazil and specialized driver training to optimize performance. The selected models, the Constellation 18.320 DC and Delivery 9.180, were chosen to meet diverse transport needs based on reliability, fuel efficiency, and extended maintenance cycles. Equipped with Euro 6 engines, the trucks reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency, aligning with Colombia’s goals for modernization and sustainable mobility...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

FPT Industrial and Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus delivers first natural gas-powered buses to public transport authority in Kragujevac, Serbia On November 26, FPT Industrial announced that Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus has delivered the first batch of buses powered by FPT’s Cursor 9 Euro VI natural gas engines for the public transport authority in Kragujevac, Serbia. This is the beginning of a four-year plan to supply 200 buses, helping the city to improv...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Euro NCAP revamps crash tests and ratings with major 2026 safety update On November 26, Euro NCAP introduced major changes in car safety ratings from 2026. This is the biggest update since 2009. The new system is designed to reflect modern driving conditions and today’s road risks. It restructures testing and scoring and introduces a new method based on four stages of safety. The test protocols will now be updated every three years. The new app...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26