On July 31, MAN Truck and Bus announced that it has started road testing of hydrogen-powered trucks as part of the Bayernflotte project, marking the final stage of the research program funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy.
MAN has handed over three fuel cell truck

On July 28, Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) announced that it has started series production of new-generation Rain Light Sensors. The sensors are developed and produced locally in China for a well-known local new energy vehicle manufacturer. The new-generation sensor integrates rainfall, ambient light, sunlight

On July 27, FORVIA announced that it has secured a major seating program, which will lead to the establishment of a new manufacturing plant for complete seat assembly. This will be FORVIA's 10th facility in India and its first dedicated to complete seat manufacturing.
The production is expected to start in 2027. The

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) announced that its first headlamp electronic control unit (ECU) featuring fully domestically developed chips has officially entered mass production in China and has already been adopted in multiple mainstream models from leading Chinese automakers. Developed and brought into mass

MATERI'ACT, a FORVIA SE subsidiary, has developed IniCycled-P, a polypropylene-based compound for visible applications, for Renault Master. It is the first time in Europe that recycled plastic from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) is used in a large, visible interior component produced in series.
IniCycled-P combines 20%

The European Commission has approved Apollo Funds's acquisition of sole control of the FORVIA Automotive Interiors Business, under the EU Merger Regulation.
The transaction covers Faurecia Interiors Holding SAS in France, Faurecia Automotive Interior System (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. in China and Faurecia Interior Systems U

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has launched its first fully integrated 12-volt lithium-ion battery pack, designed to enhance the safety and reliability of low-voltage power supply systems in electric and hybrid vehicles.
The company has already secured series orders for the battery pack in the low to mid-three-

HELLA Ignite GmbH (Ignite by FORVIA HELLA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Basemark to establish a strategic partnership for expanding Ignite's augmented reality (AR) solutions for automotive OEMs.
Ignite will integrate Basemark’s Rocksolid software platform into its existing AR offering. By combi

FORVIA SE contributed its circular materials expertise and interior engineering capabilities to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)’s Cornerstone project, supporting next-generation sustainable automotive design and engineering.
In the project, FORVIA Interiors and MATERI’ACT developed a new-generation interior and door panel so

FORVIA SE has signed an agreement to transfer its Augsburg site in Germany to General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and the completion of applicable information and consultation processes with employee representatives. It includes the transfer of approximat

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has commenced series production of the LeanLED II, a combined front and rear lamp for commercial and special vehicles, at its manufacturing site in Derabassi, India. The first projects have been implemented by an Austrian tractor manufacturer and a French cab manufacturer.
The Lea

FORVIA SE announced that its hydrogen subsidiary, Faurecia Hydrogen, showcased seven hydrogen products at the 10th International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Vehicle Congress & Exhibition (FCVC 2026), covering applications in vehicle mobility, long-haul heavy-duty trucks, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) special equipment.

FORVIA SE’s Clarion Electronics has secured a new major program in Europe for its advanced Inside Rear-View Mirror system integrating an Occupant and Driver Monitoring System camera.
Production is scheduled to begin in June 2029 at the company’s European manufacturing facility, supporting the rollout of stricter safe

On May 28, FORVIA HELLA announced that it has developed a headlamp system for LOTUS For Me, the first hybrid hyper SUV from LOTUS Cars. The system integrates high and low beams, a cornering lamp, and an adaptive front-lighting system in a compact package.  FORVIA HELLA is responsible for developing and supplying the

FORVIA SE has secured four display-related business wins across China, India, and South America.
These wins reinforces FORVIA Clarion Electronics' role in cockpit electronics and next-generation mobility solutions. They cover multiple display technologies, including a large-format cockpit display for immersive user e

On May 18, Symbio announced that it is expanding into new markets with continued support from its partners, Forvia and Michelin. A new strategy focuses on hydrogen mobility and power generation.
The company is scaling up its 75-kW hydrogen fuel cell for vehicles and stationary use. It is already used in buses in Fran

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