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Allison 4500 RDS transmission, Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Kenworth 880
On October 6, Allison Transmission announced its 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) fully automatic transmission has been successfully integrated with the Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Kenworth T880 tractors.
"The lighter weight of the X15N engine, combined with the optimized performance of the 4500RDS transmission,
BASF presents chromium-free and fluoride-free passivation technology for copper foils
On October 9, BASF announced that Chemetall, the global surface treatment business unit of BASF Coatings, introduced the first chromium-free and fluoride-free passivation technology for copper foils, Gardolene D. It enhances battery performance, is more sustainable. It is fully compliant with the European Union’s new
Röchling develops lightweight plastic roof cross member for convertibles
Röchling SE & Co. KG.’s Automotive division has developed a new lightweight plastic roof cross member that replaces the traditional magnesium construction in convertibles.
Developed in partnership with Mercedes-Benz and Envalior, the system is 700 grams lighter, uses half the number of components, and reduces costs b
LISI Automotive acquires Polysemble Hungary Kft. located in Győr
LISI Automotive Hungary, a subsidiary of LISI Group (LISI Automotive), announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Polysemble Hungary Kft., located in Győr, on September 30, 2025.
Polysemble Hungary is an affiliate of American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC). It is a leading supplier to
FORVIA HELLA launches FlatLight technology as daytime running light for headlamps
Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) announced the first market launch of its FlatLight | µMX technology as a daytime running light for vehicle front applications, following the successful launch for rear applications in 2024.
The technology is based on so-called micro-optics. For the front area, it integrates daytim
ZF unveils Software Update Management System for buses and coaches at Busworld 2025
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF)’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division launched a new Software Update Management System (SUMS) Service Suite at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
The SUMS Service Suite enables bus and coach OEMs to implement updates securely in compliance with UN/ECE R156. It consists of consultin
FORVIA HELLA supplies customized headlamps for VDL FUTURA 3 buses
Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has secured another major order to supply its first fully customized headlamps to the new VDL Bus & Coach’s FUTURA 3 series, following its previous supply for the former VDL Futura 2 model.
The FUTURA 3 bus will make its debut at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. VDL is the firs
Benteler launches new photovoltaic system at Burgos site in Spain
Benteler Group (Benteler) has put a new photovoltaic system into operation at its Burgos site in Spain, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable industrial production and supporting its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
The system will supply up to 5,738 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable energy annually ov
Sumitomo Metal Mining and Toyota collaborate on mass production of cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries
On October 8, Sumitomo Metal Mining and Toyota Motor announced that they have entered into a joint development agreement for the mass production of cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries to be installed in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Toyota is aiming for a market launch of BEVs with all-solid-state bat
Novelis plant fire in Oswego, New York to affect aluminum sheet supply into 2026
On October 6, Novelis confirmed that it anticipates operations to restart at its Oswego, New York facility’s hot mill by the first quarter of 2026, after being shut down by a fire on September 16. The New York plant supplies roughly 40% of the aluminum sheet used in the auto industry.
Ford is the largest user of the
Linamar to acquire George Fischer’s iron castings plant in Leipzig, Germany
On October 7, Linamar Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interest of George Fischer’s Leipzig Casting Facility.
The transaction, valued at EUR 45 million (about CAD 72 million), diversifies Linamar’s casting solutions to include large ductile iron cast
AISIN showcases electric and hybrid tech at 2025 Battery Show North America
On October 6, AISIN Corporation, a global Top 10, Tier One automotive supplier, will showcase its latest electric and hybrid technologies at The Battery Show North America and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, October 6–9, at Huntington Place in Detroit.
AISIN will display a range of products and technologie
ElevenEs, Luxembourg, and ChemVolt, India, partner on battery packs
On October 8, ChemVolt Global, a leading Indian clean energy and storage solutions company, and ElevenEs announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), lithium-ion cell manufacturing, and electric vehicle (EV) battery pack supply across India.
This collaboratio
Seeing Machines, Australia, to supply operator monitoring systems to self-driving car company
On October 8, Seeing Machines Limited announced that it had received an additional Purchase Order for the supply of Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring System (BdMS) units to a world-leading North American self-driving car company. The contract, valued at approximately USD 1.8 million, supports this customer’s continue
ZF secures clutch supply deal with Indian commercial vehicle OEM
On October 8, 2025, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) India Pvt Ltd. received a large business nomination from an Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer for a newly engineered 430mm diameter heavy-duty clutch system. Optimized for demanding Indian conditions, the clutch will serve higher horsepower engine platforms for both
Sony Semiconductor to use rFpro’s AV elevate simulation platform for camera sensor technologies
On October 7, rFpro announced that Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) will showcase its next-generation camera sensor technologies for ADAS and AV applications using its AV elevate simulation platform. Sony will use AV elevate to demonstrate the performance and capabilities of its technologies before any
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