FORVIA SE has signed a five-year deal to supply its new Zen Massage Seat system to the IM LS9, a new six-seat, full-size SUV of IM Motors, a SAIC Motor sub-brand, with production planned to start in October 2025.
The contract marks the first use of FORVIA’s mechanical massage solution in a production vehicle. The sys

On October 7, Röhm announced that it is showcasing its PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) brand at the K Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. The material stands out for its visual quality, durability, and recyclability.
PLEXIGLAS, Röhm’s PMMA brand, has long influenced automotive design, especially in lighting. FORVIA HEL

On October 13, FORVIA won a business to supply seating comfort solutions from Hyundai-Kia. This project includes seating solutions for three Hyundai and KIA models, which are scheduled to go on sale in Europe and the United States starting in 2027.
Hyundai-Kia selected a compact four-way adjustable pneumatic lumbar s

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) announced the first market launch of its FlatLight | µMX technology as a daytime running light for vehicle front applications, following the successful launch for rear applications in 2024.
The technology is based on so-called micro-optics. For the front area, it integrates daytim

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has secured another major order to supply its first fully customized headlamps to the new VDL Bus & Coach’s FUTURA 3 series, following its previous supply for the former VDL Futura 2 model.
The FUTURA 3 bus will make its debut at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. VDL is the firs

On October 6, Gapwaves announced that its waveguide antenna technology is integrated into the new Mercedes‑Benz CLA. HELLA’s 77 GHz radar sensor with a waveguide antenna developed and manufactured using Gapwaves technology is integrated into the new CLA cars. Gapwaves’ mm-Wave waveguide technology enables cost-effect

On October 1, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. and FORVIA signed a Letter of Intent to establish a long-term global strategic partnership, leveraging their complementary strengths.
FORVIA will support Chery’s international expansion through its global R&D and manufacturing footprint. The two companies will partner for tech

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (Forvia Hella) developed The Rising Sun taillight for Geely’s Galaxy M9 SUV.
The taillight incorporates a nearly 1.5m-long light curtain for seamless integration of advanced lighting technology.
The light curtain employs a high-density pixel matrix design and a laser-engraved “starry sky” techni

FORVIA SE announced that Great Wall Motor (GWM) has selected Appning, FORVIA Group’s provider of in-car applications and digital services, to power its export vehicle brands, including Haval, Wey, Tank, Poer, and Ora.
Starting with vehicles entering production in Q1/2025, Appning will provide leading local and global

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has begun the world’s first series production of its intelligent Power Distribution Module (iPDM) for a premium car manufacturer.
The iPDM ensures reliable and fail-operational power supply in vehicles by using built-in electronic fuses (eFuses) and the corresponding software. Thi

Appning by FORVIA has partnered with GROUPE M6 to bring M6+, France’s leading free streaming platform, into vehicles for the first time worldwide.
This collaboration enables GROUPE M6 to scale its application across 37 car brands and 16 OEM partners, potentially reaching over 20 million drivers.
Drivers and passenger

On September 2, FORVIA HELLA and Tau Motors announced a strategic development cooperation to develop a "virtually isolated Onboard Charger (viOBC)" for electric vehicles. The development partnership also includes an investment in Tau via the venture capital arm HELLA Ventures.
By eliminating the transformer, the viOB

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has developed highly integrated headlamps for the new LUXEED R7 coupe SUV.
The headlamps combine the position light and direction indicator into a single illuminated area. Using a dual-focus light source distribution design, they provide uniform illumination for both the position

On August 28, FORVIA, in a social media post, announced that it had inaugurated a new plant dedicated to Hyundai-Kia Motor India (HKMI), near its facility, in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The plant manufactures two rear muffler variants and car sets. The plant is designed exclusively for Kia. The plant has an in-house

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) announced that it has begun series production of steer-by-wire steering sensors for another renowned Chinese automotive manufacturer.
This marks the company’s third steer-by-wire steering sensor project launch in 2025, following the earlier rollouts with premium manufacturers in G

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has successfully launched the world’s first series production of its 12V lithium battery management system (BMS) in China. The system will be supplied as a subsystem to EVE, a Chinese battery supplier, and will be used in mainstream European luxury passenger vehicles.
Developed b

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has supplied a suite of advanced automotive electronics solutions for Volkswagen’s first intelligent electric coupe SUV in China, the ID. UNYX 06.
The technologies provided include (i) a corner radar that enables precise speed detection in low visibility and harsh weather, enhanc

FORVIA SE and Michelin are now working closely with public authorities on the future of Symbio, which they co-own with Stellantis.
In May 2025, Stellantis unexpectedly informed FORVIA and Michelin of its intention to halt its hydrogen-related activities in 2026, despite being both a co-shareholder and Symbio’s main c

Hella, a Forvia subsidiary, provides an intelligent interactive pixel headlight system for NIO’s Onvo L90 SUV.
Inheriting and upgrading Onvo’s signature light cluster design, the system enhances the intelligent characteristics of the L90 in conjunction with the overall style and front trunk layout of the model.
The s

On July 9, Appning, a FORVIA brand, joined forces with 4screen to enrich the driver and passenger experience by providing personalized and context-aware recommendations while ensuring automakers retain full control over the user interface. Through its Apps Market, Appning offers fully integrated, end-to-end solutions