Ford introduces Everest SUV to Argentina On May 27, Ford Argentina announced the start of presales of the new Ford Everest, a seven-seat full-size SUV imported from Thailand. The vehicle is built on a robust ladder-frame chassis, the Everest features a 2.3-liter turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine producing 300 hp, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, making it the most powerful model in its segment and the only one with this type of po...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

GMC offers more equipment, new trims for 2026 Terrain crossover On May 25, GMC announced that production of the AT4 and Denali trims has begun for the 2026 Terrain, built at General Motors’ San Luis Potosi assembly plant in Mexico. A GM spokesperson said there has been no change to strategy or pricing in response to the Trump administration’s import tariffs on vehicles and parts. For 2026, GMC has added more standard content to the third-gene...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Chevrolet adds Trail Boss trim on 2026 Silverado EV lineup On May 21, Chevrolet announced that it will offer its popular off-road Trail Boss trim as part of the 2026 Silverado EV lineup starting this summer. For the 2026 model year, Chevrolet will sunset the launch trim RST, and still offer three trims with the Work Truck, LT and Trail Boss. The newly available lifted off-road Trail Boss trim offers 24% higher ground clearance than the base Silve...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Toyota’s all-new RAV4 makes world premiere in Japan Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it has unveiled its all-new RAV4 compact SUV to the world on May 21. The company will launch the model in Japan before the end of FY2025, with plans to roll out the new RAV4 to customers in over 180 countries and regions globally. Under the concept of "Life is an Adventure,” this sixth-generation RAV4 seeks to become a vehicle that allows any driver to...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Eaton launches EV Truetrac differential Eaton has launched the EV Truetrac differential engineered to address the challenges presented by EV propulsion systems, including shared low-viscosity oil environments, increased sensitivity to noise and the demand for high and instant torque delivery. The new differential is an EV-specific variant of the Detroit Truetrac, Eaton’s helical-gear limited-slip differential. Eaton’s Truetrac has been redesi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/17

Modern Transport Technologies (STT) to showcase new bus and truck models at Crocus Expo, Russia On May 16, Modern Transport Technologies (STT) announced that it will showcase new models of small-class tourist buses "Aurora" and commercial cargo vehicles, including the all-wheel drive all-terrain vehicle, Sadko 9 and the cabover truck Valdai 18 at the Crocus Expo IEC in Russia. The Sadko 9 is a medium-duty, all-wheel drive truck with a high load c...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

GMC announces new features for 2026 Hummer EV On May 15, GMC announced new features for its upcoming 2026 Hummer EV pickup and SUV. Fresh for the 2026 Hummer EV is the launch of King Crab, an all-new advanced rear-steer mode experience.  King Crab takes the Hummer EV’s standard four-wheel steer agility to the next level to further improve maneuverability in off-road settings. The feature is standard across the 2X and 3X pickup and SUV trims. K...

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TATA AutoComp, India and Katcon announce JV in Mexico for sheet moulded composite TATA AutoComp Systems Ltd and Katcon announced a new joint venture in Mexico to manufacture Sheet Moulded Composites (SMC), with a focus on serving the North American market. The venture will specialize in lightweight applications for commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors, off-road vehicles, and specialized non-automotive segments.  In this new venture, Tata A...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

MAS 2025: iCAUR brand makes ASEAN debut in Malaysia, iCAUR 03 set to launch in Q3 Announced on May 9, 2025, iCAUR, a new off-road NEV brand from Chery and SmartMi Tech, made its official ASEAN debut at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025. Following its global launch at Auto Shanghai 2025. Leading the lineup is the iCAUR 03, offered in 2 variants. The 2WD version delivers 135 kW and 220 Nm with a 65.7 kWh LFP battery offering up to 426 km (NEDC), while the...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Triumph, India launches Scrambler 400 XC motorcycle for INR 294 thousand On May 12, Triumph launched the all-new Scrambler 400 XC motorcycle, priced at INR 294,000. The motorcycle is powered by a 400cc TR series engine, specifically tuned for the Scrambler, delivering 40 PS at 8,000 rpm and a torque output of 37.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The Scrambler 400 XC comes with advanced features, including switchable traction control and a dedicated off-road ABS...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/12

MAS 2025: GWM Tank 500 HEV officially launched in Malaysia On May 8, 2025, the GWM Tank 500 HEV, a 7-seat luxury hybrid 4×4, was launched in Malaysia at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025). Priced from MYR 328,800 (OTR without insurance), the HEV is imported from GWM's Rayong plant in Thailand.  The Tank 500 HEV is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 244 PS between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm and 380 Nm of to...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Jeep unveils next-generation Compass C-SUV on STLA Medium platform On May 6, Stellantis launched the latest generation of its Jeep Compass C-SUV in Italy, produced at the Melfi plant.  It is built on the advanced STLA Medium platform by Stellantis, designed for electric vehicles in the C and D segments. This platform supports long range, fast charging, strong performance, and good efficiency at a reasonable cost. The new Compass is 4.55 meters l...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Auto Shanghai 2025: Chery’s iCAR brand unveils two V23 concepts On April 23, iCAR, a Chery sub-brand, unveiled its V23 Pickup Concept and V23 Convertible Concept at the Auto Shanghai 2025. The V23 Pickup Concept represents a new paradigm of compact and light off-road pickup trucks, with a body length extended to over 4,600mm. It adopts an innovatively designed rear trunk space and has a folding tailgate that can bear a load capacity of over 100...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

U.S. House votes to rescind approval for California heavy-duty truck rules On April 30, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 approval of California’s plans to require a rising number of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks. The House also voted to repeal an EPA waiver issued in December 2024 under former President Joe Biden for California’s “Omnibus” low-NOx regulation for heavy-duty h...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/03

Santana Motors partners with ZZ Nissan and Anhui Coronet to produce all-terrain off-road vehicles in Spain On April 30, Santana Motors SL announced a strategic alliance with Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd. (ZZ Nissan) and Anhui Coronet Tech Co. to produce off-road all-terrain vehicles at the Santana Factory in Linares, Spain. The partnership aims to develop innovative off-road vehicles that meets the needs of markets in Europe, Africa, and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

GlobalData blog: Impressions from BAUMA 2025: Pioneering the future with Electrification, Decarbonisation, and Digital Transformation This year's exhibition emphasised the industry’s continued drive towards a cleaner, smarter, and more connected future. BAUMA 2025 is expected to have drawn over 600,000 visitors from over 200 countries. The event featured more than 3,600 exhibitors from 57 countries, showcasing innovations across 614,000 square ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

American Battery Solutions to supply TICO commercial EVs in California On April 28, American Battery Solutions (ABS) announced it has signed a partnership with TICO, the only terminal tractor manufacturer in North America that also owns and operates its own fleet. ABS will provide its Proliance Intelligent Battery Series 700-volt lithium-ion batteries to power TICO’s fleet of Pro-Spotter Electric terminal tractors initially through fiscal year ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

Auto Shanghai 2025: Chery’s Jetour brand unveils Zongheng luxury off-road product range On April 23, Jetour Zongheng, a luxury off-road brand under Chery, announced that it made its global debut with its entire product range including the Zongheng G700, Zongheng G900, Zongheng F700 and Zongheng G600. Positioned as an all-terrain luxury plug-in hybrid off-road SUV, the Zongheng G700 has a sturdy look which bears a resemblance to a square box. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

BorgWarner adds production line for LFP Batteries at Piracicaba plant in Brazil BorgWarner revealed plans to add a new LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery production line at its Piracicaba plant in São Paulo, Brazil. Currently the company is testing prototypes of LFP batteries developed in collaboration with FinDreams Battery, a BYD subsidiary. Production is expected to start in the second half of 2026, with battery cells imported from China fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/26

Auto Shanghai 2025: Chery makes global premiere of HIMLA pickup truck series On April 23, at the Auto Shanghai 2025, Chery officially unveiled its all-new pickup series—HIMLA.  The name “HIMLA” draws inspiration from the reverence for mountain peaks and the spirit of conquest, embodying the bold yet practical values of its target users.  As a key pillar of Chery’s global strategy, HIMLA delivers a full lineup spanning from compact to mi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25