Audi Hungaria begins production of new high-performance V6 engine in Győr plant On April 2, Audi Hungaria started producing a new high-performance gasoline engine at its Győr plant. The engine, called the V6 Otto EVO LK3, is the most powerful gasoline engine made there. It generates output for 375 kW, 600 Nm of torque, and was first introduced in Audi RS5. The engine is significantly different from earlier six-cylinder gasoline engines, with mo...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Stellantis introduces Fiat petrol 600 with manual transmission in Europe On March 19, Stellantis Europe announced the expansion of the Fiat 600 lineup with the introduction of the new Fiat 600 petrol equipped with a manual transmission. The model features a new 1.2-liter Turbo 100 hp gasoline engine positioned as the entry point to the range. The engine incorporates a variable-geometry turbocharger, 350-bar high-pressure direct injection and a si...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Peugeot introduces new “Turbo 100” gasoline engine on Peugeot 208 and 2008 On March 16, Peugeot announced that it is introducing a new “Turbo 100” gasoline engine on the Peugeot 208 and 2008. The Turbo 100 engine will be available on the Peugeot 208 from March 2026, followed by the Peugeot 2008 from May 2026. It is a 3-cylinder unit of 1,199 cubic cc delivering a maximum output of 101 hp (74 kW) at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 205 Nm...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Irizar introduces three Efficient series buses in Mexico On March 5, Irizar México showcased 6 models of the Efficient lineup up, being this the most complete Efficient range in its history in the country. This lineup proposal is complemented by its integration onto various internationally renowned platforms such as Scania, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo, allowing for solutions tailored to each client's specific technical and operational requirements....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

First SAIC-VW EA211 range extender rolls off production line On March 2, SAIC-VW announced the recent roll-off of its first EA211 range extender. The product will debut in the ID. ERA 9X SUV, which will be available for pre-order at the end of the month. Built on the EA211 1.5T EVO II turbocharged engine, the EA211 range extender features a variable-geometry turbocharger for real-time airflow regulation in accordance with the operating conditions...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Helm.ai Driver achieves vision-only urban autonomy for Level 2+ to Level 4 On February 25, Redwood City, California-based Helm.ai, provider of advanced AI software for autonomous driving, announced a major capability expansion of its Helm.ai Driver: a production-ready, vision-only software stack designed to scale seamlessly from advanced Level 2+ systems through Level 4 urban autonomy. Built on Helm.ai’s proprietary Factored Embodied AI archite...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

BorgWarner to provide VTG turbocharger for European OEM’s HEV in North America On February 11, BorgWarner announced it has secured an agreement with a major European OEM to supply its variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger to power one of the company’s first HEV offerings in North America. Start of production is expected to begin in 2028. BorgWarner’s VTG turbocharger technology enables precise control of engine operation, optimizing ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Avtovaz, Russia, installs high-precision gauge for LADA Azimut production On February 11, Avtovaz announced that it had installed a high-precision gauge on its model's assembly line in preparation for the launch of LADA Azimut production. It will help to check the geometry of the exterior and interior parts. The gauge is a master body sample, created based on a 3D model with an accuracy of up to 0.2 mm. The master is made of aluminum and weighs o...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Hyundai Nexo for European market Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. announced that it would supply its Ventus S1 evo3 ev, a high-performance tire dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs), as original equipment (OE) tires for Hyundai Motor's next-generation fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the Nexo for the European market. The tire size is 18 inches. The Ventus S1 evo3 ev ensures significantly lower rolling resis...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

Innoviz, Israel unveils InnovizThree first fully long-range LiDAR On January 6, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced the first fully colored long-range LiDAR with an integrated camera in its InnovizThree LiDAR. The compact sensor-fusion module combines LiDAR and RGB sensing in a single unit. InnovizThree is 60% smaller than InnovizTwo and includes RGB capabilities in its compact design. It provides OEMs with an efficient way to integrate multi-se...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

KGM Motors UK launches dual tech hybrid powertrain for Torres and Actyon hybrids On January 2, KGM Motors UK, formerly known as SsangYong, launched its next-generation Dual Tech Hybrid powertrain, debuting in the new Torres Hybrid and Actyon Hybrid. The Dual Tech Hybrid system, developed in collaboration with BYD, combines a 1.5-litre turbo gasoline engine, a hybrid transmission, and dual electric motors. The newly designed engine uses Miller-cyc...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/05

Tata Motors, India launches all-new Sierra SUV On November 25, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. launched the new Tata Sierra, a mid-size SUV, with a starting price of INR 1.149 million. The 2025 Sierra is based on the A.R.G.O.S. platform (All-Terrain Ready, Omni-Energy ,and Geometry Scalable Architecture), which is designed to be scalable, AWD-capable, and compatible with multiple powertrains. The latest Sierra continues key design elements fr...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

Hyundai presents Ioniq 6 N in Los Angeles to elevate EV offerings in U.S. On November 20, Hyundai revealed a new part of its North American strategy with the unveiling of the Ioniq 6 N, its newest high-performance electric vehicle, at AutoMobility LA, marking a major step in Hyundai N’s shift toward electrification. The Ioniq 6 N will arrive in limited quantities in the U.S. in 2026 from Hyundai’s Asan plant in Korea. “With Ioniq 6 N, Hyund...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/22

Piaggio Vehicles, India launches Apé Xtra Bada 700 and Apé Xtra 600 diesel Cargo three-wheelers On November 20, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd launched two new diesel cargo three-wheelers, the Apé Xtra Bada 700 for INR 345 thousand and the Apé Xtra 600 for INR 288 thousand. The Apé Xtra Bada 700 features a 700 DI diesel engine, a 7-foot cargo deck, and a 750 kg payload capacity. The vehicle platform is entirely new, with an improved chassis, new s...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

BorgWarner to supply Jeep with VTG turbocharger, electric variable cam timing tech On October 30, BorgWarner announced it has solidified an agreement with Stellantis to supply its 50 mm variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger for the OEM’s all-new Hurricane 4 Turbo 4-cylinder gasoline engine, which will debut on the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee (late availability).  Additionally, BorgWarner will supply its electric variable cam timing (eVCT) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/01

Wayve, UK, presents Rig3R for ego-motion and 3D structure estimation On October 15, Wayve announced that it has developed a new model, Rig3R, that enables accurate and robust 3D reconstruction for multi-camera rigs. Rig3R is the first learned method to explicitly leverage rig constraints when available. Rig3R extends geometric foundation models such as VGGT with the advantage of rig awareness, leveraging rig information when available, and inferr...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Ballard to launch FCmove-SC fuel cell at Busworld in Brussels On September 18, Ballard Power Systems announced it will unveil its new-generation transit fuel cell module, the FCmove-SC, at Busworld in Brussels on October 4–9. Designed for city transit duty, the FCmove-SC builds on Ballard’s market-leading FCmove family to deliver greater sustained power, simplified vehicle integration, improved in-service performance and lower lifecycle cost...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Nissan introduces world’s first valve seat using cold spray technology in new e-POWER dedicated engine On August 27, Nissan announced that it has adopted valve seats manufactured using cold spray technology, marking a world-first application in automotive engines. The new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, codename ZR15DDTe, elevates thermal efficiency to 42% by stabilizing in-cylinder combustion. Cold spray technology is now being applied to Nissa...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

NORMA, Germany wins business for eM Safe quick connectors for EVs from US based OEM On August 25, NORMA Group won a new contract to supply eM Safe quick connectors for a new platform of electric vehicles by a large US-based car maker. Starting in 2027, NORMA Group will deliver quick connectors for the battery thermal management of vehicles.  Up to 90,000 electric cars are to be equipped every year until 2034. The contract has a volume of around ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

Sollers Group, Russia starts frame production for ST6 and ST8 pickups On August 13, Sollers Group announced that it has localized the production of frames for the Sollers ST6 and ST8 pickup line at the facilities of UAZ-Stamping Production LLC, a subsidiary of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. The first pilot batch of components was successfully produced on the new production line. The design capacity of the line is up to 10.5 thousand frames per y...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14