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Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes, China form JV to produce motorcycle ABS in India
On June 17, Brembo and China's Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems signed a joint venture to produce motorcycle ABS systems for the Indian market, establishing a new company called BRSF Active Safety Solutions. Brembo will hold a 60% majority stake. The JV will operate from a manufacturing facility at Chakan, Pune, adjacent t
HL Mando wins GM’s Supplier of the Year award
South Korea’s HL Mando Corporation was named the 2025 Supplier of the Year by a US automaker, General Motors Company. The company won the award for six consecutive years starting from 2020. The award was given in recognition of the "Motor-on-Caliper (MoC)" brake system that integrates the parking brake functions. The
APG China plans to produce brake systems in Morocco
On June 1, multiple sources reported that Zhejiang Asia Pacific Mechanical and Electronic Group (APG) is planning to build a new plant in Morocco's Mohammed VI Tangier Tech City. The plant will see an investment of USD 70 million and produce brake systems primarily for the European and international automotive market
Surface Transforms, UK, sells all its business and assets to CCST Limited
On May 22, Surface Transforms plc announced that it had entered into an asset sale agreement to sell all the business and assets of the company substantially to CCST Limited. This transaction is now completed. The assets included in the transaction include the trading business, computer systems, intellectual property
OAT Group, Russia launches new testing complex to develop hydraulic brake system components
On May 23, JSC VIS, an enterprise of the OAT Group, launched a factory laboratory and testing complex to develop a domestic component base for hydraulic brake systems.
The laboratory and testing facility has been established at the Tolyatti industrial site. The center is equipped with advanced equipment for comprehen
Endurance, India, to supply vehicle drum brake and driveshaft to Tata Motors
On May 15, Endurance Technologies Limited, in an investor update, announced that it has set up an assembly line for four-wheeler passenger vehicle drum brakes for Tata Motors. The company stated that samples have been submitted and are currently undergoing OEM testing, with the start of production (SOP) expected in Q
Schaeffler to present chassis and body domain innovations at its 13th Automotive Symposium
Schaeffler AG announced that its chassis and body domain portfolio will be presented at its 13th Automotive Symposium in Buhl (Germany) in June 2026. The Chassis & Body technology cluster is one of four thematic clusters at the event.
In the chassis domain, the company will showcase rear-wheel steering and steer-by-w
Brembo - Ningbo Huaxiang partner to localize Sensify braking technology in China
Brembo N.V. has signed joint venture agreements with Ningbo Huaxiang Electronic Co., Ltd. (NBHX) to localize its Sensify braking system in China. The closing is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Both parties will support the local industrial deployment and large-scale application of Sensify in the Chinese ma
Endurance, India, to start Chennai plant for disc brake assemblies for motorcycle in July 2026
On May 15, Endurance Technologies Limited, in an investor update, announced that the civil construction of its new Chennai site for disc brake assemblies is at an advanced stage. In the first phase, Endurance is transferring most of the assembly and machining equipment from its Waluj plant.
From this plant, SOP for
Brembo starts production of Sensify brake-by-wire system for global automaker
Brembo N.V. announced that its Sensify intelligent braking platform has entered large-scale series production for a leading global automaker.
The by-wire software-defined braking system is fitted as standard on all the vehicles in the program. It features a fluid-free architecture that distributes intelligence at whe
Bosch Limited to acquire Bosch Chassis Systems India for INR 90.69 billion, adding safety braking portfolio
On April 8, Bosch Limited approved the acquisition of 100% of Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited (RBIC) from Robert Bosch Investment Nederland B.V. and Robert Bosch LLC for a consideration not exceeding INR 90.69 billion, to be paid through a combination of cash and preferential allotment of 2,460 Bosch Limi
NSK begins production of newly developed ball screw for Advics regenerative brake system
NSK Ltd. (NSK) announced that it has commenced production of a new ball screw which was newly developed for Advics Co., Ltd.’s (Advics) regenerative brake systems. Production is carried out at its Saitama Plant. With the advancement of autonomous driving, NSK has launched the ball screw as a product for electro-hydra
AYD to invest in Turkiye for brake technologies
On March 25, AYD Automotive Industry announced new-generation production investments in Konya. Investments will be realized in Konya 5th and 6th Organized Industrial Zones. It will initially create employment for 2,000 people. It aims to establish one of the world’s largest production infrastructures in brake techno
Surface Transforms, UK, starts cost rationalisation exercise
On March 12, Surface Transforms announced that it has initiated a cost rationalisation exercise because of the reduced production volumes. This will include commencing a consultation with employees in respect of potential redundancies and layoffs.
Surface Transforms produces carbon fibre reinforced ceramic automotive
Knorr-Bremse partners with AWS to drive AI transformation in manufacturing
Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) is accelerating its AI transformation through a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aiming to position itself as an AI pioneer in the manufacturing sector.
Through the long-term deployment of AWS cloud and AI technologies, Knorr-Bremse is enhancing development speed
CARIAD introduces Soft Stop function for intelligent braking
On February 5, CARIAD developed a new Soft Stop function designed to deliver extremely smooth braking, with no jerks, no noise, and high efficiency. The function replaces the traditional braking approach with intelligent software. Instead of directly applying the driver’s brake input, the system recalculates how the
JAC Group, Brembo partner for upgrading of braking technology
On February 6, JAC Group announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Brembo, a supplier of braking solutions, in Hefei. The aim is to advance the innovative development of future automotive platforms.
Previously, the two companies forged a solid partnership for the Maextro S800 sedan.
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AUMOVIO selected to supply safety and brake systems for Leapmotor’s B and C platforms
AUMOVIO SE (formerly the Automotive division of Continental) has been selected to supply a range of safety technologies for Leapmotor’s B and C platforms in China. Supplied systems include long-range radar, airbag control unit (ACU), electric parking brakes, integrated brake systems, and crash satellite sensors.
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ASK Automotive, India approves capacity expansion for two-wheeler braking systems
On January 28, ASK Automotive Limited's Board of Directors approved capacity expansion for advanced braking systems (brake shoes and disc brake pads) for two-wheeler applications. The company will establish two new plants at leased properties in Rajasthan.
The company's existing capacity stands at 260 million pieces
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