A new Asian competitor is entering the European automotive market. It is the Chinese group ChangAn, which between this year and 2026 intends to progressively establish a presence in all the major countries of the Old Continent through a commercial expansion plan focused on its Deepal-branded full electric vehicles The Chinese group ChangAn officially announced its entry into the European automotive market last March. Founded in 1984 in Chongqing, China, the Group is currently one of the country’s top four automotive manufacturers, a position achieved also thanks to strategic joint…
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Uficore air filters by Ufi Filters: designed with passion
The latest-generation UfiCore air filters manufactured by Ufi Filters are available on the aftermarket. Featuring filtration efficiency levels of up to 99.99%, they are offered in 11 part numbers which, taken together, cover more than 500 different applications The latest-generation UFICore air filters manufactured by UFI Filters are now available on the aftermarket. Featuring filtration efficiency of up to 99.99%, they are offered in eleven part numbers which, taken together, cover more than 500 different applications. One of the main challenges faced by designers working in the off-road machinery sector…
Read MoreConcrete innovation with Deutz engines
At Agritechnica, Deutz presented a range of concepts that combine practicality and innovation—from the new “TCD” and “TTCD” engine units for agricultural applications to the “TCD 2.2 HEV” hybrid system—without neglecting full electric solutions, featuring a new packaging designed for integration on self-propelled machines. Deutz’s presence at Agritechnica 2025 was marked by a clear strategic choice: to focus on the evolution of the internal combustion engine, emphasizing technological pragmatism and the ability to meet the real needs of the off-road market. This is a firm stance in an industrial landscape…
Read MoreWhen mechanics becomes art with Fpt
From the orthogonal views of some of the Fpt Industrial propulsion units, the Italian artists Van Orton have made a small revolution There’s something profoundly poetic about the gesture that transforms the forms of an engine into a work of art. Starting with orthogonal views of some of FPT Industrial’s propulsion units, the Italian artists Van Orton have accomplished a small revolution by extracting from the functional essence of mechanical assemblies a purely aesthetic component linked to the forms, remodeled in a play of multifaceted colors. Each section of the…
Read MoreYamaha electrification and digitalization: sentient mobility
Electrification and digitalization are redefining the two-wheel and small urban vehicle sectors. At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Yamaha unveiled a series of concepts that look not only at new energy solutions, but also at the relationship between human and machine, the riding experience, and the intelligent use of emerging technologies When discussing mobility today, attention is most often focused on sustainability and the evolution of propulsion systems—two goals that are driving major transformations across all transport sectors through the emergence of new solutions. Examples include vehicles designed for micromobility…
Read MoreYanmar: a new strategic agreement
Yanmar, together with Jera and Smbc, has signed a strategic agreement to develop a new farming model based on the local production and consumption of clean energy. The partnership aims to support the green transition in Japan’s primary sector in the Tohoku region and is part of the decarbonization process promoted by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture. Title: Yanmar: a new strategic agreement Translation with Google
Read MoreMv augusta Brutale series: here is the new motorcycle Brutale 950 Serie Oro
Mv Agusta expands the “Brutale” range with the launch of the Brutale 950 Serie Oro, a motorcycle that will initially be produced in only 300 units. Alongside it came a surprise that astonished enthusiasts and industry insiders alike: a prototype five-cylinder engine capable of delivering up to 240 horsepower MV Agusta’s stand was extremely crowded, despite the brand currently facing significant financial challenges following its split from the KTM Group, which has ended up in the hands of the Indian group Bajaj Auto, the world’s fourth-largest motorcycle manufacturer and the…
Read MoreMercury Marine six-horsepower outboard: unique for now
In early September, Mercury Marine announced the launch of a new six-horsepower outboard powered by an indirect fuel injection system. It is currently the only six-horsepower outboard to feature this technology combined with a twin-cylinder architecture In the automotive sector, fuel injection systems have dominated for decades, offering functional advantages that carburetors cannot match. However, carburetors are still widely used in small auxiliary engines due to their low cost, mechanical simplicity, compact size, and ability to operate without batteries, ECUs, or sensors. Examples include garden equipment engines and portable outboards…
Read MoreToyota Land Cruiser Fj: ideal for off-road routes
Toyota has unveiled its new Land Cruiser FJ, a compact off-roader capable of tackling even the most demanding off-road routes. Its arrival in Europe is highly uncertain due to current anti-pollution regulations—yet another confirmation of the absurdity of such rules Originally launched as the Toyota BJ in 1951, the Land Cruiser immediately proved its off-road capabilities by reaching the sixth station on Mount Fuji in Japan, the final point of a steep and challenging route that could then only be continued on foot, overcoming significant difficulties along the way. The…
Read MoreHonda Wm7: electric turning point
Honda Wn7 its first electric motorcycle Honda with a fixed battery. A high-tech naked bike designed to combine the performance typical of traditional motorcycles with the silent, smooth riding experience of electric vehicles. Range of 130 kilometers and an 18-kilowatt motor The Honda “Wn7” takes shape as it evolves from the “EV Fun” concept—presented in the previous issue of Macchine Motori and at EICMA 2024—into its final form, confirming the new technical identity of the Wing brand. New in name, with the letter “W” referencing the “Be the Wind” philosophy,…
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