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Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
September is going to be a huge month for new cars: here's what to expect
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. QUICK SUMMARY A lot of exciting new cars are just around the corner, with a whole bunch of new EV reveals scheduled for this year's Munich motor show. Highlights include new cars from Audi, BMW, Polestar, Mercedes, Hyundai, Porsche and more. A whole bunch of exciting new cars from Europe's biggest brands are about to arrive – and they're all hungry to dethrone Tesla, restore faith in the continent's car industry, and fight back against a Chinese EV onslaught. September will see major new cars and concepts from Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Mercedes, Polestar, Porsche and Volkswagen, plus important debuts from Chinese startups like Leapmotor and Denza. Many of these cars will get their global debut at 2025 IAA Mobility, better known as this year's Munich motor show, which opens its doors on 8 September. There will be a string showing of cars from German brands, of course, but the scale of the show will mean major news from across the industry – and for drivers, it'll mean a lot of shiny new metal entering dealerships across the year ahead. Here's a rundown of the most important new cars to look out for in the next few weeks. We'll update this list as more news comes to light: Audi Could we see a revival of the TT later this year? That's what the rumour mill is suggesting, with Audi expected to reveal a new concept car in September. There's no confirmation that it'll signal a new generation of the recently-deceased TT sports car, but for now it looks like the concept is more likely to be an electric sports car than an SUV. For that alone, Audi deserves some applause. BMW This could well be the star of the Munich show, and potentially one of the most important news cars of the entire year. It's the BMW iX3, and instead of being merely the next generation of the company's mid-size electric SUV, this is the first car from BMW's Neue Klasse – a whole new family of EVs that will seek to redefine the carmaker's design language for a generation to come. Expected to share its overall design with the Vision Neue Klasse X concept, the new iX3 is expected to benefit from an 800-volt system architecture, fast charging, a long range and a whole host of new tech to get excited about. Hyundai Hyundai produces some excellent electric cars – including the wonderfully mad Ioniq 5 N – but none are what you'd consider small. That's about to change though, with the September reveal of the all-new Ioniq 2. Related to the Kia EV2 – which is expected to land in 2026 – the Hyundai will likely share much of its platform with the slightly larger Kia EV3. That means the same (and rather good) E-GMP electric architecture, but at a price point of around £25,000, making it a fair bit cheaper than other members of the Ioniq family. Given how Hyundai likes to describe its cars as a set of chess pieces, each placing a very different body design on shared foundations, you can expect the Ioniq 2 to look quite different to the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. Leapmotor Another affordable EV expected to make its debut in September comes from Leapmotor, a Chinese upstart with a reputation for undercutting its rivals with small, affordable and back-to-basics electric cars. Backed by the Stellantis car group, Leapmotor's next car is expected to be a VW Golf-sized family hatchback called the B05. It'll be based on the new B10 SUV and could fall just below the £30,000 barrier, while still offering in the region of 350 to 400 miles of range. Mercedes We already know Mercedes will reveal its new electric GLC in September – because the IAA show's own website says so – and it'll sit alongside members of the new CLA family. These include a new electric CLA shooting brake (or estate, if you prefer), and a hybrid too. The stand will also show off a camouflaged prototype of the new electric VLE minivan, due on sale in 2026. Mercedes will also be showing off its AMG GT XX concept car, which it revealed in June. This is said to be a preview of the first production model based on its new High-Performance AMG Electric Architecture. In other words, a first glimpse at what an electric future for AMG looks like. It won't be all about EVs, though, as Mercedes is also expected to announce a second concept, called the AMG GT Track Sport. This is described as 'a preview of a possible expansion of the GT series with a V8 engine,' and suggests Mercedes still has an eye on internal combustion for future cars. Polestar Polestar's super-simple naming convention means that, after the 3 and 4 arrived last year, it's almost time for the 5. This will be revealed at the Munich motor show in September, and is a high-powered electric saloon car that's expected to take on the Porsche Taycan and Lotus Emeya. This is the first Polestar to use the car's own platform, and it's also the first to use an 800-volt electric architecture. Double the voltage of all previous Polestars, this will unlock faster charging and close to 900 horsepower of total output in its most aggressive configuration. The Polestar 5 has been a long time coming, tracing its routes back to the company's Precept concept car back in 2020, then first appearing as a production-ready prototype in 2023. I hope the finished car will have been worth the wait. Porsche Following on from the new electric Macan, Porsche will use the Munich show to reveal an all-new electric Cayenne. The SUV has been seen in public a few times recently, including at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but wearing extensive camouflage. Little is known for now, despite the high-profile outings, but Porsche fans can expect an 800-volt system architecture, rapid charging and equally potent performance from the flagship model. Volkswagen A small Volkswagen will be big news next month, as the company reveals more of its plans to turn the adorable ID.2All concept into reality. A VW Polo-sized electric car, the ID.2 (or whatever Volkswagen decides to call it) will sit below the ID.3, and is expected to be priced from just over £20,000, making it a close rival to the Renault 5 E-Tech.
Toronto Star
a day ago
- Automotive
- Toronto Star
Magna to Showcase Its Vision for Safer, Smarter, Greener Mobility at IAA Mobility 2025
Discover Magna's broad portfolio of sustainable materials, drivetrains and energy storage systems at IAA Mobility Hall B3, Booth E40 Experience outdoor live vehicle demos and expert insights into Magna's latest Radar Technologies and Interior Sensing Systems Explore the latest breakthroughs in occupant monitoring, sensor fusion and AI-powered decision-making SAILAUF, Germany, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna, one of the world's largest and most trusted suppliers in the automotive industry, will showcase the latest innovations shaping mobility today and in the future at IAA Mobility 2025, in Munich. From September 8 to 14, the company will present advancements in sustainable materials, drivetrain technologies, energy storage systems and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems at Hall B3, Booth E40.
Bangkok Post
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Bangkok Post
MAHLE Champions Technology Diversity to Accelerate Decarbonisation
Bangkok, July 29, 2025 — Technology diversity is and remains the strategic approach of MAHLE and the most promising way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions rapidly and effectively. In view of the sluggish ramp-up of e-mobility, MAHLE considers that it is necessary to offer other types of electrification such as hybrid vehicles or range extenders in addition to pure battery-electric vehicles and for politicians to make these options possible. At the MAHLE Tech Day in Stuttgart, CEO Arnd Franz called for the rapid revision of carbon dioxide legislation in Europe to take into account sustainable internal combustion engines and climate-neutral fuels. 'As a supplier, we need technology neutrality in legislation. So that we can make rapid progress with climate protection. So that the expertise and innovative strength of the European automotive industry can continue to flourish in Europe. So that jobs remain in Europe and Europe's economy can recover its old strength.' In a volatile and extremely challenging business environment, the automotive supplier is focusing even more strongly on efficiency improvements – not only with respect to its products but also in its business processes with a view to further strengthening its competitiveness and resilience. At IAA Mobility in Munich, MAHLE is showcasing technologies for accelerating electrification and reducing CO2 emissions in road traffic. IAA Mobility is being held from September 9 to 14, 2025, and the MAHLE stand is located in Hall A1. 'We have a clear commitment to climate protection. And to e-mobility. We are ready,' Arnd Franz told an audience of international journalists on Wednesday. In addition to products for pure e-mobility, MAHLE is also focusing its efforts on hybrid vehicles and advanced range extenders to boost the ranges of electric vehicles and to make it easier for customers to change over from pure ICE vehicles. Especially China is currently recording strong growth in these electric drive systems. It is forecast that the share of electric vehicles with range extenders in worldwide production of electrified passenger cars and light commercial vehicles will grow by 15 percent per year up to 2030. MAHLE intends to share in this growth. The MAHLE CEO also mentioned the high decarbonization potential of renewable fuels, which is not yet being fully tapped. 'Any plan for rapid and effective climate protection in road traffic is incomplete without renewable fuels. In addition to hydrogen, especially in the transport sector, biofuels can make an effective contribution to individual mobility,' he emphasised. He added that this would allow more rapid progress, especially with respect to the vehicle fleet. The share of renewable fuels, i.e. biofuels and synthetic fuels, used in road traffic would need to rise to 30 percent by 2030 in order to reach the climate goals. 'MAHLE technologies already allow the direct use of renewable fuels without any compromises.' Franz said that Europe was facing a crucial decision for the future with respect to CO2 emissions regulations. 'The revision of CO2 legislation in Europe must not be delayed. Internal combustion engines operated using climate-neutral fuels must be recognised as part of the solution.' In the present regulatory situation, he said that MAHLE as a company was forced to consider a stop of all investments for the expansion and replacement of capacities for sustainable internal combustion engines in Europe. If the EU was not prepared to change its position with regard to a ban on ICE vehicles, such an investment stop would be the logical consequence. With its MAHLE 2030+ strategy, MAHLE, as a globally active automotive supplier, covers all types of powertrains which can make a key contribution to climate protection: electrification and sustainable internal combustion engines as well as thermal management to boost the efficiency and performance of the two technologies. Efficiency drives the transformation In a challenging business environment where trade relations face global uncertainties, MAHLE is increasingly committed to efficiency in connection with the current transition. This also applies to its processes, with a view to enhancing its competitiveness and becoming more crisis-proof. An example of successful efficiency measures is the new company structure that MAHLE has recently implemented throughout the world from its own resources in only 200 days. This also included the repositioning of purchasing and the strengthening of regional responsibilities with a view to reacting more effectively to customers' local requirements. The group's internal cost effectiveness and profitability program 'Back on Track 2025' continues to run at full speed. The plants are also working consistently on efficiency improvements. This approach includes initiatives to reduce energy consumption such as the shut-off management of production equipment or the installation of photovoltaic thermal systems. MAHLE is also expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the company. The use of machine learning in selected areas optimises both direct production and indirect processes. Furthermore, generative AI is being put to successful use in product development in order to save time and resources in the development of future-oriented innovations. The most recent development example is the bionic radial blower for air conditioning systems – inspired by a penguin's flippers – which MAHLE will be showcasing at IAA Mobility. MAHLE at IAA Mobility 2025 Under the motto of 'Efficiency3', MAHLE is presenting the latest developments in its three strategic areas at this year's IAA Mobility in Munich: a range extender to boost the range of electric vehicles, a compact thermal management module with integrated heat pump to significantly extend the range of electric vehicles and ethanol-compatible engine components which will considerably reduce both the fuel consumption and the CO2 emissions of internal combustion engines. Dr. Marco Warth, Vice President Corporate Research and Advanced Engineering at MAHLE, said: 'At MAHLE, we not only define efficiency as the optimum relationship between effort and results – we also breathe life into this principle with innovative solutions that conserve resources, save energy and boost the transition to sustainable mobility.' Many car drivers have a positive attitude to e-mobility. However, it has become clear that they wish to combine the benefits of an electric car with the security offered by additional range. Electric vehicles with range extenders can therefore help to further accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles by relieving consumers' range anxiety. Range extenders supply energy for the electric motor when the charge of the vehicle battery has been depleted. The new range extender from MAHLE, which is being showcased for the first time at IAA Mobility, will increase the market acceptance of battery-electric vehicles throughout the world and allow the cost-effective, resource-efficient 'rightsizing' of batteries without customers having to accept long waits at battery charging stations on long trips. The new system, with a rated continuous output of 85 kilowatts (kW), consists of an especially efficient high-voltage generator powered by a compact internal combustion engine. The heart of the 800 V generator is a permanently excited electric generator with a fully integrated cooling system. In addition to a high peak efficiency in excess of 97 percent, this design ensures a high continuous performance density (in excess of 50 kW per liter), minimising material and space requirements as well as costs. One of the special features of the MAHLE design is the high-performance direct cooling of the rotor, which significantly reduces the need for heavy rare earth elements, among other benefits. The boosted high-tech internal combustion engine used in the range extender features MAHLE jet ignition combustion technology, direct injection, turbocharging and Miller valve timing, i.e. the special control of the intake valves of an internal combustion engine to allow more efficient combustion and ensure lower pollutant emissions. In range extender operation, the engine offers a high efficiency of more than 42 percent and its noise level is inconspicuous. 'It is small, lightweight, easy to integrate and conserves resources – MAHLE's range extender is a convincingly compact, efficient power pack for drive systems,' said Warth. The technology toolkit for range extender engines is also supplemented by specially developed engine components such as pistons and valves. In the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure), enormous ranges of up to 1,350 km can be achieved, depending on the vehicle and the battery size. Thermal management module boosts efficiency and range MAHLE has developed a new thermal management module that boosts the system efficiency of an electric vehicle and therefore also the range available with a battery charge. MAHLE is showcasing the product as a world premiere at IAA Mobility. As the central interface for the entire cooling and refrigerant cycle of the vehicle it ensures that each component of the drive and energy storage system is maintained at the right temperature at all times under all climate conditions at the same time as ensuring a comfortable climate in the passenger compartment. Especially heating the passenger compartment in the winter is a challenge with electric vehicles. As an electric drive system generates significantly less heat than an internal combustion engine, very little energy from this source is available for heating. The heat required for the passenger compartment must be generated in addition to the operation of the drive system. High efficiency is essential as the energy storage facility of the vehicle is the traction battery. Energy used for heating is not available for propulsion. To ensure maximum range per battery charge even when heating is needed in the winter, MAHLE has integrated a high-efficiency heat pump in the thermal management module. The module combines air conditioning compressor, heat exchanger, refrigerant pumps, sensors and valves in a single unit. This reduces space requirements, development work and costs. In addition, the overall system is considerably more efficient, allowing the range to be boosted by up to 20 percent compared with a system using electric heaters. 'The advantage of MAHLE in our competitive environment is our comprehensive components and systems expertise developed through our in-house development and production activities. This way, we can offer holistic solutions which are perfectly harmonised with each other,' said Marco Warth. The module is designed for R1234yf, the refrigerant currently used but can also be operated with the alternative future refrigerant R290 (propane) with minor modifications. 'This provides automakers with security for the future when integrating the system in current vehicle platforms as extensive design modifications will not be needed to change the system over to the new refrigerant,' Warth explained. Thanks to the modular, compact system design, only three refrigerant pumps instead of four will be needed for the vehicle. The system is currently being developed, and series production will start within the next two years. Bionic radial blower – form follows nature At IAA Mobility, MAHLE is showcasing as a European premiere a ground-breaking radial blower for automotive air conditioning systems that boosts efficiency at the same time as significantly reducing noise levels. This product has been developed especially for vehicles with challenging installation space conditions and takes nature as its model. The aerodynamic shape of the blower blades is inspired by the flippers of a penguin, which glides nimbly and rapidly through the water. Thanks to its innovative design, the bionic blower is four decibels (dB) or 60 percent quieter than a conventional component. At the same time, its efficiency is improved by about 15 percent as the motor requires less energy as a result of the optimised design. MAHLE is setting new standards with this innovative design. The bionic radial blower can be used in all types of passenger cars as well as light and heavy commercial vehicles. The development process was considerably accelerated by the use of an in-house AI tool and the first prototypes were produced within a very short space of time. The engineers at MAHLE call this process, in which they guide the AI system and feed it with data and information, 'superhuman engineering'. This process created more than 30 million virtual designs in a very short space of time. Ethanol engine – MAHLE is ready for sustainable fuels MAHLE underscores its technology diversity in the drive system sector with components for internal combustion engines that can be operated on renewable fuels. Life cycle analyses have shown that carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by up to 70 percent in operation on pure ethanol (E100). With a new system consisting of pistons, piston pins and rings, called a 'power cell unit', as well as valve sets, MAHLE has taken into consideration the special requirements for ethanol operation. The optimisation of components within the overall system ensures minimum lubricating oil consumption with high resistance to wear, corrosion and thermal stress. The benefits are lower greenhouse gas emissions and the conservation of valuable resources. In addition, the power cell unit allows fuel savings of up to 1.5 percent. This convincingly demonstrates that there is still potential for improvement even after more than 100 years of engine development and that CO2 savings can be achieved.
