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

Faurecia China, a Forvia subsidiary, signed an agreement on the establishment of a joint venture (JV) for the R&D of automotive seat motors with Guangzhou Farwon Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd. (Farwon Electronics), a subsidiary of GAC Component Co., Ltd.
The two companies will fully leverage their respective streng

On July 7, Gapwaves announced follow-up orders from Hella for further development of waveguide antennas for Hella's new generation of radar sensors, intended for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The total order value amounts to approximately SEK 3.6 million and is expected to be delivered during the second

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has successfully launched its first series production of the 48V Flatpack energy management solution in China in July 2025.
The 48V Flatpack integrates a 48V DC/DC converter and a battery management system into a single unit. Developed to meet increasing demands for enhanced vehic

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has established a new company, HELLA Ignite GmbH (Ignite by FORVIA HELLA), to accelerate the development of software-only products and business models.
The new entity is expected to employ around 40 software experts by the end of 2025. It will focus on developing both entirely new

MATERI’ACT, FORVIA SE’s sustainable materials subsidiary, has introduced NAFILean Vision, an advance bio composite designed for visible vehicle parts.
Building on the success of NAFILean-R, NAFILean Vision combines low carbon recycled plastics from post-consumer sources with up to 25% renewable biomass, such as hemp,