Toyota confirms LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid for Australia in H1 2026 Announced on June 13, 2025, the first performance hybrid Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2026, marking a key step in Toyota Australia’s multi-pathway approach to electrification. Building on Toyota’s hybrid legacy since October 2001 with the launch of Prius to Australia, the new LandCruiser delivers improved power and strong towi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Cadillac launches top line LYRIQ-V in Europe On June 10, Cadillac unveiled the Lyriq-V to coincide with the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans race, where Cadillac has four specially prepared LMDh racecars entered. “The decision to unveil this model at Le Mans was intentional — a tribute to our racing legacy and a demonstration of how the insights gained on the track can shape the future of electric mobility,” said Pere Brugal, Managing Director an...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

Renault announces arrival of Duster E-Tech Hybrid SUV in Colombia On May 29, Renault announced the arrival of the new Duster E-Tech Hybrid SUV in Colombia. This model stands out as Renault’s first hybrid 4×4 in Latin America, combining rugged design with hybrid technology to offer both power and efficiency. The Duster E-Tech Hybrid continues the legacy of one of Colombia’s best-selling vehicles, now enhanced to meet the needs of drivers seek...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Lucky Motor Corporation, Pakistan exports first batch of Kia vehicles to Africa On May 27, Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) announced the successful export of its first batch of 35 Kia vehicles to Africa. The milestone marks the beginning of LMC’s export journey and reinforces its position as the leading new entrant in vehicle exports. The initiative also reflects the strong export legacy of the Yunus Brothers Group (YBG), underscoring LMC’s co...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

mpany's involvement in HiPhi’s restructuring. He did not disclose specific details. In a separate press release, on May 22, 2025, EV Electra announced that it recently took over a renowned Chinese electric vehicle brand once dubbed the “Maybach of EVs.” This luxury automaker brought with it a legacy of premium design and engineering excellence.  Founded in 2017 as a division of J.M. Investments, EV Electra has since grown into an independe...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Stellantis unveils Fiat Grande Panda 4x4 concept On May 20, Stellantis revealed the new Grande Panda 4x4 concept during the Grande Panda Hybrid media drive. As a direct successor to the original Panda 4x4, it blends tradition with innovation to build on the model’s strong legacy. The concept represents the next step in Panda’s evolution — a fresh start that reflects Fiat’s forward-thinking approach. Technically, the Grande Panda 4x4 featu...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

ed on a dealer website. Among the Lafayette, Indiana-made models: •    Ascent prices to increase USD 1,085 to USD 2,055 depending on trim•    Crosstrek will get a USD 750 increase •    The outgoing Outback is slated to increase USD 1,715 to USD 1,820•    The soon-to-be-discontinued Legacy sedan increases by USD 1,600 Among the Japan-made models: •    BRZ and WRX will receive price increases up to USD 2,000 •    Forester ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

e is geared for around 370,000. “We still have the production capacity, so we would like to mitigate the impact of tariffs while making use of it,” Emori said. “Under the current circumstances, there is probably no way not to expand in the U.S. We must think about how to go about that.” The Legacy is ending production in Lafayette at the end of the 2025 model year, and production of the Outback will finish there by the end of 2025, a move...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/17

efficiencies while implementing a rigorous governance model. Nissan will temporarily pause advanced and post-FY2026 product activities to focus on cost reduction initiatives. It will restructure its supplier panel to secure more volume for fewer suppliers, eliminating inefficiencies and challenging legacy standards. Fixed cost reduction of JPY 250 billion: Nissan will consolidate its vehicle production plants from 17 to 10 by FY2027, reducing pro...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

’s equipment with advanced 3D digital lidar sensors. Ouster sensors include benefits such as zone monitoring and routine firmware updates that continuously improve the performance of the stack and accelerate product development. The deal provides a pathway to an upgraded autonomy stack to replace legacy 2D lidar systems with 3D lidar for maximum perception and enhanced vehicle functionality. Komatsu’s autonomous solutions will incorporate a m...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

onal vehicles, despite the inherent slower mechanical response times. Successful Integration Huawei provides algorithms and computing platforms while Audi optimizes powertrains, combining German handling with Chinese smart driving technology. This collaboration model offers replicable solutions for legacy automakers. Perception Change The consumer perception of “smart cars” is typically associated with “EVs.” VW Group’s strategy may ins...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

high. In addition, China, long the largest international growth engine for European automakers, has become increasingly difficult to navigate. Slowing consumer demand and the rise of domestic Chinese brands, particularly in the Electric Vehicle (EV) segment, have hurt the profits of European OEMs. Legacy brands are facing margin erosion and declining market shares, with those such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW suffering heavy losses in 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

PHINIA receives over 250 patents as standalone fuel systems company On April 30, PHINIA Inc., a leader in premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, announced that its innovators have been named on over 250 patents since becoming a standalone company in July 2023. As a fuel systems spinoff of BorgWarner Inc., PHINIA has a longstanding patent legacy with over 6,000 patents issued to it over time. The company continues to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/03

ving them an advantage over U.S.-built models charged 25% at the Canada-U.S. border. Of the 68,000 vehicles Subaru Canada sold in Canada in 2024, 26% were built at the company’s U.S. plant in Lafayette, Indiana. That amount includes approximately 11,000 Outbacks, 2,750 Ascent midsize SUVs and 140 Legacy sedans. Subaru Canada also sold about 3,700 Crosstreks built in Indiana in 2024, supplementing about 24,500 imported to Canada from Japan. Star...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

rnization of ST’s manufacturing operations aim to achieve two main objectives: prioritizing planned investments towards future-ready infrastructure such as 300mm silicon and 200mm silicon carbide wafer fabs to enable them to reach a critical scale and maximizing the productivity and efficiency of legacy 150mm capabilities and mature 200mm capabilities.  ST expects up to 2,800 voluntary departures by 2027, mainly in 2026–2027, alongside norma...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Kenworth unveils W900 Legacy Edition at Mid-America Trucking Show On March 27, Kenworth introduced its W900 Legacy Edition, the ninth limited edition version of the W900 that Kenworth has produced.   More than 280,000 W900s have been sold since 1963, with the final builds coming in 2026. “We will produce 1,000 of these limited-edition trucks, and they’re sure to become a collector’s item. They’ll be powered by the Cummins X15 engine pain...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

Kenworth to end production of W900, T800, C500 heavy trucks in 2025 On March 19, Kenworth announced it will end production of its legacy 1.9-meter cab Class 8 trucks, which includes Kenworth’s W900 (W900L and W900B models), T800W (wide-hood), and the C500 in 2026. The decision is due to evolving emissions regulations and component constraints as the industry moves forward with new, more efficient, and better integrated technologies and products...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

gher speeds, RWS enhances chassis responsiveness, vehicle stability and safety by improving control during sudden lane changes or evasive maneuvers.  During RWS development, Nexteer pulled from its industry-leading REPS, award-winning SbW, software and vehicle integration expertise, as well as its legacy as a pioneer of RWS-for-mass-production in the early 2000s for GM truck applications (Quadrasteer). For longer wheelbases/heavier loads, OEMs c...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

y’s core operating profit reached SEK 27 billion, a 6% increase compared to 2023, with a core operating margin of 6.8%, up from 6.4% the previous year.   Sales of fully electric vehicles grew by 54%, totaling 175,194 units, representing 23% of Volvo’s global sales, the highest proportion among legacy premium automakers. Combined sales of electric and plug-in hybrid models accounted for 46% of total sales. The report highlights Volvo’s comm...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

Melexis, Belgium presents DMP variant of MLX90425 magnetic position sensor On February 27, Melexis expanded its magnetic sensing integrated circuit (IC) range with a Dual Mold Package (DMP) variant of the MLX90425. It offers Melexis’ latest magnetic position sensing technology in a legacy package. It offers a straightforward upgrade path for automotive Tier 1 suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) needing 360° magnetic rotary de...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06