On April 23, Mercedes Benz showcased the world premiere of the CLA Long Wheelbase and the Vision V show car, previewing a new class of luxury vans at Auto Shanghai 2025.
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its top-end lineup by creating a new luxury segment, with future “Grand Limousines” named VLE and VLS.
Mercedes Benz CLA

On April 22, Mercedes Benz announced that it will be the first German carmaker to launch a production vehicle with steer-by-wire technology starting in 2026. The system replaces the traditional mechanical connection between the steering wheel and wheels with an electrical signal.
Mercedes Benz has tested the system o

Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) announced that it will present electrification and intelligent solutions at Auto Shanghai 2025, from April 23 to May 2. This marks its first appearance at the event after the merger with Vitesco Technologies.
It will display controllers, 800V silicon carbide power modules, battery managemen

On February 21, Tesla said it will recall 376,241 U.S. vehicles due to a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort, particularly at low speeds, raising the risk of a crash.
Tesla is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit b

On February 6, RACL Geartech Limited signed a strategic nomination with ZF Rane (a ZF Group Company). The collaboration is focused on the development and supply of critical components, including ring gears, sun gears, drive gears, and planetary gear assemblies for Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems in the passenge

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

On February 5, Atom announced that it used more than 10 different high-quality artificial materials, including different types of plastic, fabric with a pleasant-to-touch texture, and wear-resistant eco-leather in the interior trim of its upcoming electric car. 
The Atom has six airbags. The rear seats are equipped w

On February 4, Airtificial Group signed two major automotive projects for the design, manufacturing, and delivery of production lines. The first project is for steering system assembly and verification in India and the other for electric steering assembly in China.
The assembly and verification project for steering s

On January 24, China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) announced that it has started production of R-EPS steering product developed for Nanjing Iveco. R-EPS is compatible with medium- and heavy-duty passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles.
The product has passed the Production Part Approval Process assessment.

On January 3, AUO announced that it will debut Smart Cockpit at CES 2025 with its subsidiary BHTC. The new Smart Cockpit 2025 incorporates an array of automotive Micro LED Display HMI solutions that extend across the sunroof, side windows, center console, and steering wheel.
It integrates seamless tiled Micro LED tra

Announced on December 25, 2024, THK Co., Ltd. (THK) decided to discontinue the production activities of its consolidated subsidiary THK RHYTHM Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (TRMS) by the end of 2025. 
Established in 1982 as an automotive parts manufacturing and sales company, TRMS became a consolidated subsidiary of THK in 2011

On December 17, Melexis presented a novel web-tool for inductive coil design and simulation. Featuring an intuitive interface, the tool allows for real-time visualization of the coil design and delivers the optimized layout together with a complete performance report.
It allows engineers to easily design and simulate

Multiple media sources reported that Bosch inaugurated a new facility at its Maklári plant in northern Hungary on December 6, 2024.
The project is valued at HUF 46 billion (EUR 111.7 million) and supported by a HUF 10.5 billion (EUR 25.5 million) state grant.
The 37,000 sqm multifunctional building is part of a serie

On December 2, Airtificial announced that its Intelligent Robots division signed a contract with a major Tier 1 supplier to design, manufacture, and deliver an assembly and testing line for electric steering systems used in various models by an American EV manufacturer. The production line will be built at Airtificia

On November 21, BCS Automotive Interface Solutions (BCS-AIS), announced an expanded partnership with UltraSense Systems, US. BCS-AIS will incorporate UltraSense's innovative metal UltraSlide ultrasound-based slider module into some of its steering wheel projects.
The new premium slider features a robust metal constru

On November 22, Atom announced that its upcoming electric car will have a touch screen in all versions. The screen on the steering wheel works in tandem with the augmented reality projection display. 
While driving, the screen goes into a special mode, and the driver's attention switches to the road and the projectio

On November 12, Nexperia introduced a new series of high-performance gate driver ICs designed for driving both high-side and low-side N-channel MOSFETs in a synchronous buck or half-bridge configuration. The automotive-qualified NGD4300-Q100 is ideal for electronic power steering and power converters, while the NGD43

On November 7, Rane Group announced that during that during Q2, FY 2024-25 (July-September 2024), it has won new business worth INR 2.2 billion.
Rane Brake Lining won INR 120 million in orders from various customers. Rane Engine Valve won INR 50 million in orders from domestic passenger vehicle customers. Rane Steeri

On November 5, Steel Strips Wheels Limited (SSWL) announced the launch of its new product i.e. aluminum steering knuckle, and the commencement of its commercial production at its manufacturing facility located at Mehsana, Gujarat. It will serve the domestic market. 
(Based on SSWL press release)

On October 31, Infineon Technologies AG announced the new MOTIX TLE9189 gate driver IC for safety-critical applications for 12 V brushless DC (BLDC) motors. With this new three-phase gate driver IC, Infineon is responding to the growing demand for motor control ICs required for by-wire solutions. The driver IC is qua