Ford BlueOval SK Battery Park officially seeking to sell excess capacity Production began on August 19 at the BlueOval SK Battery Park site in Kentucky, a joint-venture between Ford and SK On, with the first battery rolling off the line destined for a Ford F-150 Lightning. BlueOval SK in Kentucky had already scaled back its output capacity plans amid a slowdown in EV demand. BlueOval SK Battery Park was originally slated to employ 2,500 workers a...

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VW South Africa unveils Amarok PanAmericana 2.3 TSI and upgraded Golf GTI On August 28, Volkswagen South Africa unveiled the new Amarok range with 2.3-litre turbo gasoline engine and updated Golf GTI model. Amarok features 2.3-litre turbo gasoline engine, which generates output of 222 kW and 452 Nm of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It powers the PanAmericana version, reaching 0–100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and a top speed of ...

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the Japanese brands that dominated the market. At the same time, Hyundai ended its partnership with PT Handal, seemingly ready to stand on its own two feet. For additional context, it is worth noting that Hyundai’s new plant had an initial production capacity of 150k units a year, with 50% of its output intended for export. This could therefore imply that the automaker’s domestic sales target was around 75k units a year; a figure that was alr...

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ith a three-box body, and the Touring estate version, marking BYD's entry into the European estate market.  DENZA will also be present at the event, marking its public debut in Germany, with the unveiling of the D9 minivan alongside the flagship Z9GT.  BYD's ultra-fast charging system has a power output of up to 1,000 kW. A technological breakthrough that adds approximately 400 km of range in just five minutes of charging. BYD will also display...

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Garrett Motion’s twin GT2054 turbochargers power new 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Garrett Motion Inc. (Garrett Motion) announced that its twin GT2054 turbochargers are featured on the new 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, which is equipped with the turbocharged SIXPACK high-output (H.O.) engine. The twin GT2054 turbochargers feature a 54 mm low-inertia, high-flow architecture, deliver up to 30 psi of peak boost pressure, and offer instant throttle ...

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st 1.3 millimeters thick and contains four finely woven heating wires covering the occupant’s pelvis and chest. With a newly developed algorithm and an optional in-house Electronic Control Unit (ECU), it can heat from –5 °C to 40°C in less than 2 minutes. The belt delivers a maximum heating output of 60 watts, with an average of around 20 watts, while its low energy consumption can increase the range of EVs by up to 6%. Its patented algor...

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cle was down 52.9% to 34,301 units. Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "It remains a turbulent time for automotive manufacturing, with consumer confidence weak, trade flows volatile and massive investment in new technologies underway both here and abroad. Given this backdrop, another month of growing car output is good news - signalling the sector’s underlying resilience in the face of intense global competition. To unlock sustained growth, however, ...

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alia, South America. From a market demand standpoint, we feel really good about it,” Kumar added. The Ford Super Duty will be produced at the Oakville Assembly plant in Canada starting in 2026, joining the Kentucky Truck plant and the Ohio Assembly plant. This addition is expected to result in an output of up to 100,000 units annually. For this to happen, Ford is investing CAD 3 billion, with CAD 2.3 billion of that sum going toward retooling t...

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lity is gearing up to produce the next generation of gas-powered pickups, where cutting-edge technology and innovation are built into every vehicle”. In another post, the company added that Oshawa’s paint team is already preparing for the next-gen trucks. Earlier in 2025, General Motors reduced output at Oshawa from three shifts to two, trimming roughly 48,000 units from annual Silverado production due largely to U.S. tariffs on Canadian-asse...

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hree highlights at IAA Mobility 2025 i.e. the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, the new Mokka GSE, and the Grandland Electric AWD. Visitors can also see Opel’s latest concept car, future EVs, and the Mokka GSE Rally at the Open Space booth on Odeonsplatz. Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo generates output of 800 hp and 800 Nm torque. It accelerates 0–100 km/h in 2 seconds, and a top speed of 320 km/h, showcasing Opel’s GSE high-performance DN...

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ffers up to 1,289 litres of storage space and has improved aerodynamics achieving a drag coefficient of 0.30. Production of the Q3 SUV and Sportback has been taking place at Audi Hungaria in Győr since 2018. Audi Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro uses 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine, which generates output of 195 kW at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm and 400 Nm of torque at 1,650 – 4,350 rpm. Whereas, the TDI version features 2.0L 4-cylinder turbodiesel eng...

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ms kept the battery at safe temperatures, allowing constant high-speed driving and fast charging. The high-performance battery, developed in Affalterbach, uses tall cylindrical NCMA cells. Each of the 3,000+ cells is cooled directly with a special oil, ensuring even heat control and repeatable high output. The 800-volt system reduces cable weight and enables ultra-fast charging. Thanks to the tech, the car can charge at over 850 kW, adding about ...

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more space for up to five passengers. It is the third SUV built on the updated MQB evo platform. Production takes place at the Palmela plant in Portugal. In Europe, it will be offered only with hybrid turbo gasoline engines. At launch, there are two 48V mild-hybrid 1.5 eTSI options which generates output of 85 kW and 110 kW. Later, two all-new full-hybrid systems will join the lineup. All versions come with front-wheel drive, but a 4MOTION all-w...

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Stellantis MEA launches all-new Jeep Gladiator Rubicon in South Africa On August 26, Stellantis MEA unveiled the all-new Jeep Gladiator. The vehicle sets a new benchmark for the bakkie segment with a refreshed design and features tailored for local drivers. The South Africa market gets one version i.e. the Gladiator Rubicon. The vehicle features 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine which generates output of 209 kW and 353 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-...

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Mashhad Auto Show. The car is based on Haval Jolyon Pro. It is powered by a 1.5-liter engine that produces 174 hp and 270 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission. It also has a hybrid version, which has a 1.5-liter engine with an electric motor. The total power output of this version is 174 hp and 375 Nm of torque. Based on multiple sources...

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domestic sales climbed 37% in the first seven months of 2025 to 13,795 units, led by the fully electric MG4 hatchback. Total annual sales are projected to reach 25,000 units. BEVs currently account for 70% of production, with ICE vehicles at 30%. The company plans to steadily expand BEV and hybrid output to reach a balanced proportion. (From an article of Bangkok Post on August 25, 2025 and FTI Announcement)...

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Toshiba Electronic Devices launches compact photorelay for automotive battery and BMS applications, output withstand voltage of 1500V On August 21, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation introduced its new automotive photorelay, the TLX9161T, achieving an output withstand voltage of 1500V. The device is designed to meet the high-voltage demands of modern automotive battery and fuel-cell control systems as well as battery management syst...

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quipped with a four-cylinder 1.5 TFSI engine delivering 110 kW of power with, available with mild hybrid technology. With its 110 kW 2.0 TDI engine, the Audi Q3 Sportback is particularly well suited for long distances, while a plug-in hybrid, the Audi Q3 Sportback e-hybrid, delivers 200 kW of total output. Currently, around 4,000 employees of Audi Hungaria are involved in producing the Audi Q3, Q3 Sportback and CUPRA Terramar models. Based on Aud...

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d appliances and emergency charging for other EVs, while allowing for high-power reverse transmission of electricity to the grid. -          Power: A high-efficiency e-drive system, a high-power motor, and an intelligent energy management platform empower vehicles with robust, smooth power output and stable high-speed driving performance. To adopt the Lanhai intelligent hybrid system are three HEV models for launch in the second half of ...

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the first phase of the company’s long-term growth strategy. The Rayong plant, originally focused on right-hand-drive production, is now also building left-hand-drive models for export. This supports BYD’s global expansion and helps meet Thailand’s EV 3.0 rules, which link incentives to local output, requiring one Thai-built car per import in 2024 and 1.5 in 2025, with exports now credited at 1.5 times toward the quota. (From an article of ...

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