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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
Mutares completes acquisition of AUMOVIO’s drum brake plant in Italy
On October 2, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA completed the acquisition of AUMOVIO’s drum brake production and R&D location in Cairo Montenotte (Italy). As part of the share deal, Mutares has taken over all employees and business activities. The transaction strengthens Mutares’ Automotive & Mobility segment as a new platform i
Knorr-Bremse unveils EPS for buses at Busworld Europe 2025
Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) announced that it will present its electric power steering (EPS) for buses for the first time at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, from October 4 to 9.
The EPS enhances road safety and driving comfort while reducing energy and fuel consumption through its “power-on-demand” prin
AUMOVIO sells drum brake production and R&D site in Cairo Montenotte, Italy, to Mutares
AUMOVIO SE (AUMOVIO), formerly the Automotive group sector of Continental, has completed the sale of its hydraulic drum brake production and R&D site in Cairo Montenotte, Savona, Italy, to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA.
Signed on June 18, 2025, the transaction includes all employees and business activities, strengthening Mut
Meneta, Denmark, produces brake components with recycled steel from SSAB
On September 30, Meneta Group announced that it has produced automotive brake components with SSAB Zero, a recycled steel made with fossil-free energy. By integrating SSAB Zero into their global manufacturing, Meneta’s customers can achieve up to 60% lower CO₂ emissions, compared to conventional steel, while maintain
Brembo unveils first caliper made with 100% recycled aluminum
Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo) has officially introduced an alloy made entirely of recycled aluminum for the production of its original equipment calipers.
This innovation is a result of more than five years of research and development. Compared to conventional alloys, it reduces lifecycle emissions by 70%, without compromis
ZF localizes ECU production in Brazil
On September 17, it was reported that ZF has localized production of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for commercial vehicle braking systems in Brazil.
The ECU enables multiple safety and comfort functions for heavy vehicles, including stability control (ESC), hill-start assist (HSA), traction control (ATC), and ABS
Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes expands production capacity by 50% in Italy and Germany
Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo)’s subsidiary, Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes (BSCCB), has completed the expansion of its production capacities in Stezzano (Bergamo), Italy and Meitingen, Germany.
The investments have increased production capacity by around 50% to meet growing demand for carbon-ceramic brake discs used in pr
Airtificial, Spain secures first brake assembly line project with Chinese tier-1 supplier
On September 15, Airtificial secured a EUR 2 million contract with a major Chinese Tier-1 supplier to design, build, and deliver a production line for assembling and testing electromechanical brakes (EMB) for EVs. The project is led by the Intelligent Robots division, will be completed in 20 weeks at Airtificial’s ne
IAA Mobility 2025: Bosch shapes new vehicle world with intelligent hardware and software solutions
Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) reaffirmed its commitment to shaping software-driven mobility through its intelligent hardware and software solutions.
Bosch Mobility’s business continues to evolve, spanning hardware with embedded software, services, and fully independent software solutions. Despite stagnating global vehicl
IAA Mobility 2025: ZF showcases technologies for software-defined chassis and e-mobility
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) is presenting its latest innovations in software-defined vehicles, electrification, and safety at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
Highlights include by-wire chassis technologies, with series production orders for its steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems from Chinese, European, and
NAMI, Russia, develops anti-lock braking system for UAZ vehicles
On September 3, State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation FSUE NAMI announced that its subsidiary NAMI Innovative Components LLC has developed an anti-lock braking system for UAZ (Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant) vehicles.
The NAMI-ABS-450 anti-lock braking system is designed for SUVs and light commercial vehicle
Belrise, India updates about new business wins
On August 12, Belrise Industries Limited, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on June 30, 2025, it had won an order for long members from a leading Indian commercial vehicle OEM. Long members are an integral structural part of the chassis system in a commercial vehicle.
It has signed a
Doosung SB Tech to add plant in Jeong eup-si, South Korea
Several South Korean media sources reported that Doosung SB Tech Co., Ltd., a brake part manufacturer, will build an additional plant in Jeong eup-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, with a capital investment of KRW 8.85 billion (JPY 973.5 million). The construction is slated to start in October 2025 and be
Meneta, Denmark expands fine blanking capacity in US
On August 19, Meneta Holding A/S announced that Meneta North America has expanded its Rome, Georgia, facility with two state-of-the-art fine blanking lines to meet the growing demand for locally produced backplates. With press forces of 800 and 1,100 tons, the two new lines are tailored to the needs of the American m
Knorr-Bremse wins order for L2 and L4 braking and steering systems from major Japanese CV manufacturer
Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has secured an order for its automation level 2 and 4 braking and steering systems from a major Japanese commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer. The order, valued in the low three-digit million-euro range, is scheduled for delivery starting in 2028.
Around 1,100 trucks and buses will be e
Ford recalls 312,120 vehicles in U.S. over possible brake malfunction
On July 31, Ford Motor recalled 312,120 vehicles in the U.S. over possible loss of brake assist function. The U.S. National highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted the affected vehicles include 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
Ford says that the Electronic Brake Boo
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