FORVIA SE agreed to sell its Interiors Business Group to Apollo-managed funds for an enterprise value of EUR 1.82 billion. The transaction is subject to employee representative consultations and regulatory approvals, with closing targeted by year-end 2026.
The divestment supports FORVIA’s IGNITE strategy to focus on

FORVIA SE reported a solid order intake across India, China, and interior monitoring systems in Q1/2026.
In India, the company secured a seating contract from an international OEM and 2 exhaust systems contracts, one supporting a South Korean OEM's global expansion and another with Mahindra in the commercial vehicle

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) unveiled new low-voltage battery management (LV BMS) solutions at the Supply Chain Innovation Technology Exhibition of the Intelligent Electric Vehicle Development Summit Forum in Beijing, China, on April 11–12, 2026.
The new products include the company’s first sodium-ion LV BMS

Appning by FORVIA announced at Radiodays Europe 2026 in Riga (Latvia) its official partnership with Radioplayer to enhance in-car audio access.
The collaboration enables broadcasters to launch branded radio apps directly inside cars without needing to create or maintain automotive software. This simplifies in-car app

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has developed Galaxy Diamond Matrix Headlamps for Zeekr’s super hybrid electric high performance flagship SUV, the Zeekr 8X.
The system uses a new generation of chip-based high-definition SSL|HD lighting modules and represents the first time this technology has been fully localize

On March 23, FORVIA HELLA announced that it has developed and produced the world’s first Front Phygital Shields for the new all-electric BMW iX3.  Front Phygital Shields are designed as a scalable platform that integrates lighting functionality, decorative elements for vehicle styling, and sensor technology. It reduc

FORVIA SE announced that, effective March 17, 2026, the Faurecia Clarion Electronics Headquarters will be located in Japan.
The move involves relocating key decision makers who were previously based in the company’s offices in Japan and France.
This organizational change aims to ensure regulatory compliance, reinforc

MATERI'ACT, a FORVIA SE subsidiary, announced that its recycled compound IniCycled-P VP34M has been selected for a premium commercial van program in Europe. Production is scheduled from 2028 to 2040.
Over the program’s duration, the material is expected to supply approximately 20 kilotons for automotive interior appl

FORVIA SE has introduced IGNITE, a new strategic roadmap aimed at sharpening its business focus, simplifying operations, and strengthening financial flexibility through structured deleveraging.
The roadmap is divided into two phases. The first phase, Focus & Strengthen (2025-2028), will concentrate on reinforcing ope

FORVIA SE announced that the planned divestiture of its Interiors Business Group is currently in advanced negotiations with several parties.
This divestiture represents a key step in sharpening the Group’s portfolio focus and strengthening its financial profile. Upon completion, the transaction is expected to reduce

FORVIA SE has secured a multi-year contract to deliver several hundred thousand seats to Luxeed, the premium electric vehicle brand under Chery. The agreement, worth several hundred million euros, will see production start in August 2026.
Assembly will be carried out at a dedicated site in Wuhu, southeastern China, w

FORVIA SE has secured more than USD 1 billion in new and extended business awards from a major European automaker.
The awards cover front seat structures, foam, trim covers, and complete seat assembly designed to enhance comfort and reduce weight; instrument and door panels incorporating natural fiber materials; and

Faurecia, a Forvia subsidiary, signed a cooperation agreement on a new automotive frame project with the Jiaxing National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone.
In 2021, Faurecia established a Jiaxing subsidiary for automotive components and systems. Mainly engaged in the R&D and manufacturing of products related to

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has launched its next-generation Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) in China, with mass production scheduled to begin by mid-2026. The new IBS will be deployed across a range of pure electric vehicle models developed for the Chinese market by both domestic and joint-venture brands.

On January 13, FORVIA HELLA announced a collaboration with Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) on the iConF (intelligent Configurable Fuse) solution, a key component of future E/E architectures. It combines an all-electronic fuse (eFuse) with an integrated circuit (IC) and intelligent control software.
FORVIA HELLA will assum

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has developed a “Thor’s Hammer” headlamp for Volvo Cars’ long-range super-hybrid SUV, the all-new XC70.
The headlamp is equipped with a matrix adaptive lighting system with independently controlled LEDs, delivering wider, brighter, and more homogeneous illumination than convention

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) announced, at CES 2026, a collaboration with NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) to develop and industrialize ForWave7HD high-resolution radar sensors, with up to 32 transmission and receive channels each.
Leveraging NXP's third-generation imaging radar chipset, with the S32R47 radar pr

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) announced the joint development of switchable intelligent glass with Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. (Fuyao Group). As of August 2025, the product has entered mass production in China and has been supplied to several domestic automakers.
The solution combines Fuyao Group’s ex

On January 9, FORVIA announced a minority investment in FORVIA Hydrogen Solutions China, its hydrogen-focused subsidiary in China, by a strategic local investor through a capital increase of RMB 300 million (EUR 40 million). Sinopec Capital will join as an industrial partner, through its subsidiary, Chaoyang Hydrogen

Appning by FORVIA has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft to integrate Microsoft Foundry Tools into the Appning Apps Market ecosystem. This builds on the Microsoft Teams integration unveiled at CES 2025.
This integration will enhance voice-enabled interactions, intelligent content discovery, context-aware inter