On July 10, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that it is bringing its Steer-by-Wire technology to the European market for the first time with Mercedes-Benz. Series production of Europe’s first Steer-by-Wire vehicle is set to begin in 2026. steer-by-wire eliminates the mechanical connection between the steering whe

On June 6, Stellantis announced the launch of Circular Autopeças, a new brand for its remanufactured and reused parts line in South America, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and affordable mobility.
While the global identity SUSTAINera remains in place, the regional rebranding reflects a strategy focused on

On April 9, Volkswagen Poznań produced nearly 275,000 vehicles in 2024 i.e. about 25,000 more than in 2023. The Antoninek plant built over 114,000 vehicles in 2024, up 30% from 86,500 in 2023.
The Września plant set a new record with more than 103,000 vehicles produced, thanks to strong demand for the updated Crafter

Vibracoustic SE (Vibracoustic), a group company of Freudenberg, has developed advanced air springs, jounce bumpers, and hydro bushings for a premium electric pickup truck.
The single-chamber air springs on both the front and rear axles can handle heavy loads while increasing comfort, ride quality, range, and control.

On April 3, 2025, ZF Steering Gear (India) Limited provided an update on the progress of its ongoing projects across three subsidiaries. DriveSys Systems Private Limited (DriveSys), a wholly owned subsidiary, commenced commercial operations on March 18, 2024. Phase II of the project is currently underway and is expec

On February 17, ZF revealed that it will equip NIO's electric flagship, the ET9, with its latest steer-by-wire system. ZF provides both the steering wheel actuator for control and feel, along with a redundant steering gear actuator and the related software. Besides NIO, another major global automaker is already using

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has secured a contract for its brake-by-wire technology from a global OEM. It will equip nearly 5 million vehicles with its Electro-Mechanical Braking (EMB) over the length of the contract.
Featuring the EMB and by-wire technology on the rear brakes, the project includes ZF’s Integrated Bra

On October 9, Honda announced it will voluntarily recall almost 2 million 2022-2025 Acura and Honda vehicles for a free repair of a defective part in the steering gearbox that could result in an increased risk of a crash or injury.
The recall affects 1,693,199 2022-2025 Honda and Acura brand vehicles in the U.S. and

ZF Services (China) Co., Ltd., a ZF subsidiary, signed an agreement with the Shanghai Lin-gang Special Area Administration for the settlement of a remanufacturing and service operating center. ZF is slated to establish a new automotive system remanufacturing company in the Lin-gang Special Area to introduce the most

Rane Group announced it won a new business worth INR 4.8 billion during Q4 FY 2024 ending March. Under its Rane (Madras) division, the company secured an INR 820 million order for R&P from domestic PV customers and an INR 710 million order from international customers. It also won an INR 230 million order for RCB fro

ZF Rane Automotive India Private Limited, a joint venture between ZF Group in India and Rane Group acquired 100% of the steering wheels manufacturer TRW Sun Steering Wheels Private Limited (TSSW). This acquisition positions ZF Rane Automotive India as a comprehensive solutions provider for occupant safety products in

On December 11, JTEKT India Limited announced that it had received a new order from JTEKT Brasil Ltda for the supply of loose child parts. The order value is INR 1,827 Million. JTEKT Brasil and JTEKT India are a group company of JTEKT Corporation, Japan. 
JTEKT India is engaged in the business of manufacturing/produc

Knorr-Bremse AG announced the official commissioning of a new IPS (Integrated Power Steering) production line of Knorr-Bremse DETC Commercial Vehicle Braking Technology Co., Ltd. (Knorr-Bremse DETC) in Shiyan, Hubei, where the first IPS-110 recirculating ball hydraulic power steering gears rolled off the production l

On December 1, the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced that it had upgraded an investigation into 2022-2023 Honda Civic sedans amid ongoing complaints of steering issues and was further expanding the probe to cover 2023 Honda CR-V and Acura Integra models.
The preliminary evaluation a

On November 17, at the Auto Guangzhou 2023, Yangwang Auto, a BYD sub-brand, launched the Yangwang Supercar Platform (YSP) and an e4 Platform-based concept vehicle. The brand also exhibited the U8 Premium Edition plug-in hybrid off-road SUV and the U9 electric sportscar.
Based on the Yangwang Architecture, a high-end

In an investor update, Rane Holding Limited announced that during the quarter that ended on September 30, 2023, its group companies won new orders worth INR 3.2 billion. Rane Madras Limited won an INR 500 million order from a domestic LCV customer, an INR 240 million order for light metal casting products from an exp

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division and Volta Trucks announced a long-term agreement, for some of the core systems and components in the all-electric Volta Zero electric truck. ZF has provided OnGuardACTIVE advanced emergency braking system (AEBS), electronic braking system (EBS) including the brake peda

Rane Group announced that during the quarter that ended on September 30, 2022, Rane Brake Lining won orders worth INR 350 million from various customers. Rane Engine Valve won orders worth INR 100 million from various customers.  ZF Rane won an order worth INR 2.4 billion for occupant safety products, and INR 1.6 bil

On July 4, GOLDI Mobility Kft (GOLDI) and Hy-Hybrid Energy (Hy-Hybrid) release the drivetrain components arrangement of the articulated fuel cell bus (GOLDiON H18). The bus has recently come off the coating line and is now moved to the final assembly and commissioning stage. GOLDiON H18 is a special plug-in hybrid bu