On November 3, Sensirion announced that it will present the latest sensor technologies at electronica 2026 in Munich. In automotive applications, it will present the SHT4xA humidity sensor. The sensor can detect water ingress in safety-critical brake-by-wire systems, supporting enhanced vehicle reliability. Sensirion

South Korea’s KR Motors is changing its name to Dynamec and making a full-scale entry into the automotive parts business. On September 30, 2026, it completed an absorption merger with precision automotive parts manufacturer Dynamec, adding precision automotive parts to its existing motorcycle business.
The former Dyn

On October 26, BASF, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery), and Suzhou Orient Motion Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (Orient Motion) introduced the world’s first mass-produced electromechanical brake (EMB) brake-by-wire system. The system, developed in China, has been deployed in Chery’s premium EXEED EX7 model.
BASF’s

On October 19, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to introduce stricter safety requirements for passenger vehicles, including mandatory advanced emergency braking systems, lane-keeping support, and driver drowsiness warnings. The stakeholders can su

On October 22, Mobileye announced that it has achieved the first inspection certificate from safety auditor TUV SUD for its automatic emergency braking development. The certificate provides third-party confirmation that Mobileye’s AEB development process meets the requirements of ISO 21448.
The independent audit insp

On October 14, Sensata Technologies announced that its Brake Force sensors are now enabling electromechanical braking (EMB) systems in leading electric vehicles. Sensata’s Brake Force sensor integrates directly into the caliper, measuring clamping force in real time and transmitting data to the control unit at high f

On October 13, Hansae Mobility, the automotive supplier division of the HansaeYes24 Group, officially opened its new Turan plant in Fergana, Uzbekistan. The plant is operated by Hansae Mobility Turan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hansae Mobility. The new plant covers a 20,000 square meter site with a building area of

Aumovio SE announced that its new semi-dry brake system has been equipped on Volkswagen's Mission Efficiency concept car, a near-production electric vehicle (EV) based on the ID. Polo.
The system combines hydraulic and electromechanical brake technologies. The EV’s front axle uses Aumovio’s one box braking system MK

On September 18, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA sold its portfolio company Cimos d.d. to members of Cimos’ current management team, supported by investor Vero Automotive 111 d.o.o. Cimos develops and produces aluminum and iron castings, machined components and assemblies for the automotive industry. 
Its offering ranges from

On September 17, Hangzhou Contemporary Drive Technology Co., Ltd. (CDTL) presented distributed electric drive axles for heavy vehicles, the EMB electromechanical braking system, and solutions for heavy trucks, city buses, and next-generation public transport systems at IAA Transportation 2026.
Its EA5000NP electric d

On September 17, multiple sources reported that Zhejiang Asia-Pacific Mechanical & Electronic (APG) will start production in a facility in Mohammed VI Tangier Tech City from January 2027. It is the group’s first production unit outside of China. It will produce brake systems and components for the automotive industry

South Korea-based Hansae Mobility will invest a total of USD 25 million to expand local production in Uzbekistan. Following an investment of USD 13 million in the Fergana Region in 2026, the company plans to invest an additional USD 12 million in 2027. Hansae Mobility, which has long worked with Uzbek automaker UzAut

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that it is presenting the world premiere of MAXX Uniper, its next-generation air disc brake for heavy-duty commercial vehicles (CVs), at IAA Transportation 2026. Production is expected to start in 2027.
The single-piston air disc brake is engineered to meet upcoming EURO 7 brake-p

Aumovio SE has unveiled its new distributed brake system, the latest generation of its electrohydraulic brakes. It has received its first series order from a major Chinese automaker, with production scheduled to start at the end of 2027.
The system combines an advanced one box brake with an Electronic Stability Contr

Cummins announced that its wedge capsule engine braking technology will be applied in three of its HELM engine platforms: the 2027 X15, X10, and B6.7 octane engine. The wedge capsule technology represents Cummins’ first mechanical braking system and is an alternative to conventional compression release engine braking

On August 21, the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has open a probe into 1,164,820 GM and Honda Motor Co. vehicles in the U.S. fitted with GM’s eBoost braking system after failures first noticed on Cadillac Lyriq models.
NHTSA officials opened an investigation in April 2

On August 17, Belrise Industries Limited, in an investor update, announced that it has secured an order from a new OEM, a leading Vietnamese two-wheeler manufacturer entering the Indian market. Belrise will manufacture both suspension and braking systems for its upcoming models.
Belrise has also won an order to comme

Brembo N.V. has unveiled BOLDIKA, its new six-piston fixed aluminum cast-iron brake caliper, designed for electrified and internal combustion engine (ICE) heavy-duty pickup trucks and SUVs.
The new caliper marks Brembo’s first entry into the heavy-duty pickup truck segment. It will launch first with a Brembo disc on

Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) announced that its new wet lamella brake will be featured in the rear wheels of the DTM Innovation Taxi, an Audi R8 LMS GT2, for the first time at the Nürburgring in Germany, from August 14-16, 2026.
This is a pre-development project for braking solutions designed to be free of brake dust,

On August 7, BWI Group announced the start of operations at its new Brazil R&D Center, expanding its global research and development network to South America.
Located in the São Paulo region, the facility will support local automakers through product development, platform localization, and technical support, with an