Euro NCAP releases second heavy goods vehicles safety tests On September 30, Euro NCAP release its second-ever test of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The Mercedes-Benz Actros range received strong safety ratings in Euro NCAP’s 2025 HGV tests. The lowest cab Actros earned five stars, an improvement from its previous three-star rating. The taller Actros F and Actros L ProCabin received four stars due to limited driver vision. All three models were...

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s, will also be unveiled. Meanwhile, UD Trucks will exhibit Quon GW 6x4, a GH13 engine-powered heavy-duty truck that delivers robust and resilient performance ideal for transporting heavy loads and the 2026 Quester, a heavy-duty truck designed specifically for emerging markets and complies with the European Union’s Euro 6 emissions regulations. (Isuzu Motors press release on October 1, 2025)(UD Trucks press release on October 1, 2025)...

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Pavlovsk Bus Plant, Russia launches serial production of Citymax 8 On September 26, Modern Transport Technologies announced that the Pavlovsk Bus Plant (PAZ) has launched serial production of the Citymax 8. The bus runs on a 2.5L diesel engine producing 150 hp of power. It also complies with the Euro 5 emission standards. It has a 6-speed manual gearbox and uses a pneumatic suspension with disc brakes on all wheels. The 8.1-meter city bus offers...

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Volvo Group sales 30 Volvo B460R units to Guerino Seiscento in Brazil On September 29, Volvo Group Brazil announced the sale of 30 new Volvo B460R Euro 6 chassis to Guerino Seiscento, one of Brazil’s largest long-distance passenger transport companies. The units, equipped with Comil Invictus DD bodies, will be deployed on long-haul routes exceeding 1,000 kilometers. Deliveries will be completed by the end of the year, with the first batch arriv...

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Bahman Group, Iran, to launch Capra B pickup truck in single-cab and double-cab models On September 23, Bahman Group announced that the Capra B pickup truck would be available in single-cab and double-cab models. The delivery of the vehicles will be carried out in November 2025.  The Capra B single-cab pickup truck is equipped with a Euro 5 2-liter engine with 140 horsepower. It has a 5-speed manual transmission. The vehicle has a load capacity ...

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BYD upgrades ATTO 3 assisted driving system, Euro NCAP to introduce new testing protocols from 2026 On September 24, BYD announced that its Intelligent Cruise Control system, the brand’s Level 2 Assisted Driving technology, has been upgraded to a ‘Good’ rating following a previous ‘Not Recommended’ grading by Euro NCAP in 2024. BYD has improved its ADAS issues with an over-the-air software update for the 2022 ATTO 3, which now earns a ...

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e OC13 engine is paired with the G25 transmission, which enhances performance across the rev range, while an optimized electronic management system minimizes internal losses and improves ignition and injection efficiency. These updates result in fuel savings of up to 6%. The new engines comply with Euro 6 standards and can operate on biomethane, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. The launch is supported by preferential financing throu...

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0 km from a 69-kWh battery, delivering 272 hp and 343 Nm torque, and can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. Its key features include an 11-kW charger, 8-year battery warranty, recycled interior materials, Google Built-in, Harman Kardon surround sound, digital and NFC keys, and a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. The car comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google Assistant and Apple CarPlay, and advanced safety technologies such as ...

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JAC introduces 2026 X12K model in Mexico On September 19, JAC Mexico announced the launch of the JAC X12K 2026, a heavy-duty truck built at JAC plant in Mexico. Featuring a COE (Cab Over Engine) design, the model offers a tighter turning radius, improved visibility, and easy access to the new Cummins Euro 6 diesel 6.7-liter engine. This powertrain produces 279 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque, paired with a manual 8-speed transmission and a 4x2 propuls...

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the exceptional fuel savings of up to 8% compared with the equivalent current powertrain.  It also significantly cuts CO2 emissions.  These cost and carbon savings are enabled by a new 13-litre engine and a new version of the Scania Opticruise gearbox. The powertrain is also prepared for the Euro 7 emissions legislation. It has a brand-new aftertreatment system. The new engine is designed with the aim of lasting for two million kilom...

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Euro NCAP highlights critical seat latch failure in MG 3 On September 10, Euro NCAP reported that the latest MG 3, from the now Chinese-owned brand, failed a critical safety test. In the frontal offset crash test, the engineers found that the driver’s seat latch failed, a problem never seen before in Euro NCAP testing. The seat twisted during the crash, putting extra force on the dummy’s right leg, which was rated ‘poor.’ Since Euro NCA...

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Euro NCAP tests 16 new models, Togg and Firefly achieve five-star ratings On September 9, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 16 new models, assessing aspects such as passive safety and the performance of the latest driver assistance systems. The two models from Togg, the electric family saloon T10F and the electric SUV T10X, achieved five-star ratings. The T10F scored 95% for Adult Occupant protection and the T10X scored 94%. Both mo...

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on housing, it saves space, improve efficiency, and provides an EV-like driving feel with strong fuel economy. Horse M20 Hydrogen Engine: it allows OEMs to adapt current vehicle designs for low-emission fuel. Based on a 2.0L turbo diesel, it delivers output of 90 kW power and 300 Nm torque, meeting Euro 7 standards. Its direct injection and ignition system, redesigned ports, pistons, and chambers lower fuel pressure and increase efficiency. With ...

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nologies for software-defined vehicles and automated driving, Bosch projects cumulative sales revenue of more than EUR 7 billion by 2032. The company also expects market dynamics for this technology to accelerate further throughout the 2030s. By 2028, Bosch plans to invest an additional nine-figure euro sum in its Vehicle Motion Management software, expanding its modular software and function portfolio across all domains. (From a press release da...

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tion facility in Hungary. The factory in Szeged remains on track to be ready to start making cars by the end of 2025. BYD also announced the public debut of its second Super Hybrid model, the Seal 6 DM-i Touring. The Dolphin Surf has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by industry body Euro NCAP. BYD will also start installation of Flash Charging in Europe with 200-300 stations planned by Q2 2026. The Flash Charging revolution will b...

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turn a BEV into a range-extended EV (REEV) for different markets. The system uses a 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine with a built-in generator, inverter, and cooling. It measures 500 x 550 x 275 mm in its naturally aspirated version and can be installed either horizontally or vertically. Built to meet Euro 7, China 7, and SULEV20 standards, the C15 will come in two forms: a naturally aspirated version with up to 70 kW for small cars, and a turbochar...

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Mercedes-Benz 1626L Euro 5 bus chassis marks Indonesia’s export milestone On August 30, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) announced that Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI) has launched its first Mercedes-Benz 1626L Euro 5 bus chassis for export, marking a key step in the company’s international strategy. The unit was produced at DCVMI’s new Cikarang plant, which began operations on ...

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(Sony), a key player in automotive perception software and sensing hardware, to advance next-generation in-cabin automotive technology. Anyverse is now the synthetic data partner for the In-Cabin Monitoring Division of Sony. As part of the collaboration, Sony integrates Anyverse’s physics-based, Euro NCAP-aligned synthetic datasets into its in-cabin and occupant monitoring development and validation workflows. These datasets are built using So...

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wal across urban, intercity, and charter operations. Of the chassis sold, 620 units have already been delivered, including 120 microbuses, 188 urban models, 130 charter units, and 182 intercity buses, with most going to São Paulo, the South region, and Brasília. The buses comply with Proconve P8 (Euro 6) standards, offering reduced emissions, increased durability, improved safety, and lower operating costs to support sustainable mobility goals....

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Soroush Motor, Iran, presents 27-seat VIP bus with Iveco engine On August 14, multiple sources reported that Soroush Motor has launched a 27-seat VIP bus. It is powered by an 8,709 cc, Euro 6 engine from Iveco. It has a ZF gearbox. Soroush Motor offers this bus in three versions, including a 57-seat corporate model, a 46-seat model for short intercity trips, and a 27-seat VIP version.  Based on multiple sources ...

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