rt Ltd. formed a strategic partnership to advance battery technology and expand domestic manufacturing. The collaboration focuses on joint battery pack development, AI-driven battery management system (BMS) software, and thermal runaway protection. KULR will integrate its KULR ONE Design Solutions (K1-DS) into Worksport’s COR Battery Pack System to enhance performance, safety, and scalability. Mass production of the first-generation Worksport S...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

Victory OEM enters Mexico with 3 models On January 17, it was announced that Victory, a Chinese last-mile vehicle brand, had entered Mexico with three vehicles. The V1 is an ICE van equipped with a DAM15DR engine of 110 hp and 138 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed DAT18R manual transmission and cargo capacity of 940 kg. The K1 features a DAM15R engine of 110 hp and 138 Nm of torque paired to a 5-speed DAT18R manual transmission and 1,050 kg of car...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

Kia launches all-new sub-compact SUV Syros in India On December 19, Kia launched the all-new small SUV Syros in India. It is built on the reinforced K1 platform and will be available in four standard trims and two option trims. The Syros ensures superior structural integrity and offers enhanced crash protection and stability. The Syros is a model exclusively for the Indian market, The vehicle measures 3,995 mm in length, 1,805 mm in width, and 1,...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/19

Michelin develops K1 MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tire for new Ferrari F80 Michelin has developed K1 MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tire as original equipment for new Ferrari F80 supercar. Thanks to its digital prowess, Michelin has developed unique modelling systems for tires to simulate the most extreme situations. These patented and encryption-protected algorithms are the most advanced in the world, allowing Michelin to make major progress in vi...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

TU Graz, Austria secures EUR 19 million for battery safety and sustainability project On July 9, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) announced that the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) has approved their application for the new COMET K1 center "Battery4Life". Under the project, TU Graz will partner with national and international partners to enhance battery safety and extend their lifespan. The project has secured EUR 19 million in to...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/11

VinFast officially enters Philippines after Indonesia and Thailand On May 31, 2024, VinFast Auto announced the signing of cooperation agreements with the first 4 Philippine dealers at the company’s brand launch event held in Manila, the Philippines, i.e., VinFast’s 3rd Southeast Asian market after Indonesia and Thailand. 3 dealers are headquartered in Manila, namely EV Solutions, K1 Prestige Bay Motors Inc, and Autoflare Corporation, while MN...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/04

corporated the Victory commercial vehicle brand, with which we signed a contract for both local production of some of its models and the import of finished units," reported businessman Fernando Marino, owner of Ralitor. The first model of Victory in Argentina to be commercialized by Ralitor will be K1, an urban truck for two passengers capable of transporting up to 1,055 kg of cargo. The vehicle has two engine options: a1.3-liter with 86 hp and 1...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/30

EKA Mobility, India launches EKA K1.5 electric LCV On February 2, EKA Mobility launched its 1.5-tonne electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. It also showcased its 9-meter electric bus, the EKA 9 staff bus at the expo.  EKA K1.5 range is built on 300 volts electrical system architecture offering a peak power of 60 kW and a peak torque of 220 Nm. It features a 32 kWh lithium ferros phosphate battery which can...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/05

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for BYD T4K Hankook Tire & Technology co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply the Hankook RA08 tires for the BYD T4K 1-ton electric truck as original equipment (OE). According to the company, the Hankook RA08 can stably support vehicle load and present excellent wear resistance and mileage performance. The new contract will allow Hankook Tire to enhance its strategic partnership with BYD and strength...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/15

Lumax Auto Technologies Limited, India updates about new product launches during Q4 FY 2023 Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (LATL) announced that it launched multiple new products for its customers during Q4 FY 2023. These products include Gear Shifters - MT and AT for Maruti Suzuki's Fronx and Jimny SUVs, seat frames for Stellantis Jeep, chassis and frames for Bajaj KTM/K1R, and telematic parts for HD trucks, MD trucks, and buses for DICV (Daiml...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/31

Michelin supplies OE fitment tires for Ferrari 296 GTB Michelin announced that it has been chosen by Ferrari as an official tire supplier for its new 296 GTB. As a result, Michelin will supply two different tires for the car – the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4S K1 for predominantly road driving, and the road-legal MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2R K2 for drivers wishing to push the limits of their car on the track. (From a press release on March 7, 2022)...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/09

Mitsubishi Fuso announces investment of JPY 11.8 billion in Kawasaki Plant On November 15, 2017, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced it will invest JPY 11.8 billion in its main production base in Kawasaki Japan. MFTBC will consolidate its operations currently separated in 3 locations within its main production plant at its Kawasaki Plant No. 1 (K1). For this purpose, MFTBC has started construction of a new Product Center t...

News  Updated at: 2017/11/16

Renault India launches new Dustere Sandstorm edition Renault India announced on September 19 the launch of the new Duster Sandstorm edition.The Renault Duster Sandstorm Edition will be available in two trims – RxS Diesel 85 PS and RxS Diesel 110 PS.The Duster Sandstorm edition will be powered by the powerful and frugal K9K 1.5 dCi (Common Rail Direct Injection). The diesel engines churn an output of 110 PS and 85 PS.The Renault Duster Sandstorm...

News  Updated at: 2017/09/20

NXP to launch new microcontroller platform NXP Semiconductors N.V. launched the S32K1 family combining a breakthrough suite of automotive grade tools and software in support of a scalable family of ARM Cortex-based MCUs with future-proof features. This combination drastically reduces development effort and time to market in a broad range of automotive applications. With 10 of the top 15 global car manufacturers already using S32K in next-generati...

News  Updated at: 2017/03/14

Renault India launched the Duster Adventure edition On October 12, Renault India announced the launch of the new Duster Adventure edition. It will be powered by the powerful and frugal K9K 1.5 dCi (Common Rail Direct Injection) engine that gives outputs of 110 PS and 85 PS available in diesel powertrains. The powerful 110 PS version has a 6-speed manual transmission while the 85 PS version features a 5-speed manual transmission. The New Adventure...

News  Updated at: 2016/10/14