On June 5, Rane Group, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on March 31, 2025, Rane (Madras) Limited won orders worth INR 2.4 billion primarily in steering and linkages and light metal castings businesses. 
Rane Steering Systems Private Limited won orders worth INR 130 million for the S

Autoliv provided the following safety products for the new WEY 80 MPV.
Ultra-long curtain airbag: The product provides the same protection for the three rows. Upon vehicle collision, it will inflate continuously and maintain pressure for at least six seconds.
New cross-screen airbag: The new WEY 80 contains a 15.6-in

On April 20, 2025, HMT Hai Phong New Technical Materials Co., Ltd. held a ceremony to mark the official commencement of operations at its new factory in An Duong Industrial Park, Hai Phong, Vietnam.
After 6 years of growth from a modest facility with a small core team, HMT is now celebrating a major milestone with th

On February 12, ZF LIFETEC presented Active Heel Airbag which is designed to increase protection against injuries in front seats. The Active Heel Airbag can be adapted to almost any vehicle model worldwide. It will be available in 2028 for automakers. 
The knee airbag complements the frontal restraint system consisti

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

Autoliv announced the opening of a new plant of Autoliv (Guangzhou) Vehicle Safety Systems Co., Ltd. in Guangzhou. Covering a land area of around 32,311 square meters, the plant focuses on manufacturing airbags and seatbelts. Not only does the plant contain efficient energy-saving equipment and a solar power generati

On November 26, Avtovaz resumed production of LADA NIVA Travel cars with airbags and the ERA-GLONASS system. A driver's front airbag and a fully functional ERA-GLONASS emergency call system are installed on all LADA NIVA Travel trim levels, starting with the basic Classic version. In the Comfort trim and higher, cars

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that ZF LIFETEC will present its safety solutions at AIRBAG 2024 in Mannheim, Germany, from November 25-27.
The highlights include adaptive restraint system solutions, such as the Dual Contour Airbag and ACR8 seatbelt retractors, based on occupants' body sizes and seating position

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 October 21, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced a newly established Airbag Deployment Facility for developmental testing under the Passive Safety Laboratory.
With four ignition channels, it offers unparalleled precision in simulating various impact scenarios. It supports high-speed photog

ZF LIFETEC announced that its solutions that help improve occupant protection will be presented at the InCabin 2024 congress in Barcelona (Spain) from October 8 to 10.
The solutions help auto makers to comply with the future requirements of the Euro NCAP Roadmap. The focus is on solutions that combine sensor- and cam

Autoliv provided a full range of safety solutions for the Zeekr 7X SUV, such as airbags, seat belts, and a steering wheel. The Zeekr 7X features HOD (Hands Off Detection) in the steering wheel to meet the safety requirements for interior intelligentization. HOD effectively monitors whether the driver is holding the s

Several South Korean media sources reported Kolon Industries Inc. will absorb its affiliate Kolon Glotech’s automotive materials and parts division as of January 1, 2025.
Through the merger, Kolon Industries aims to expand the coverage of its automotive business and diversify its customer base, leveraging Kolon Glote

Autoliv announced that it will supply airbags and seat belts for the Avatr 07 midsize SUV. The Avatr 07 is equipped with a variety of Autoliv airbags. Its far-side airbags have a large volume, able to protect the passenger’s head, chest, and other parts. In the event of a side collision, the far-side center airbags c

Toyota has a plan to fix its Grand Highlander and Lexus TX three-row SUVs, for which production had to be stopped at the TMMI plant in Princeton, Indiana. 
Toyota issued an initial recall notice and stop-sale order on June 20 after failing a random NHTSA audit in May.
The problem was that with the driver's side windo

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that ZF LIFETEC is developing comprehensive physical and virtual (hybrid) test methods to enhance occupant protection and accelerate development cycles at competitive prices.
Seat belts, airbags, and steering wheels are tested under the toughest conditions to guarantee the highest

Autoliv announced that it will supply seat belts, airbags and steering wheels for Great Wall Motor (GWM)’s new WEY Blue Mountain SUV. Autoliv has customized an airbag to effectively protect occupants from the 15.6-inch 2.5K ultra-high-resolution dual display on the Blue Mountain.
This airbag extends beyond the screen