On September 2, 2025, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced the successful completion of the state’s investment mission in Germany, which resulted in the signing of 26 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth INR 70.2 billion. The MoUs included Knorr-Bremse, the Munich-headquartered provider of safety and braking syst

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has secured an order for its automation level 2 and 4 braking and steering systems from a major Japanese commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer. The order, valued in the low three-digit million-euro range, is scheduled for delivery starting in 2028.
Around 1,100 trucks and buses will be e

On July 31, Aeva, a leader in sensing and perception systems, announced a collaboration with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, the North American leader in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for commercial vehicles, focused on SAE Level 2+ active safety and collision mitigation solutions for Class 8 trucks.
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Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has opened its new global center for AI in Chennai, India, with the ramp-up phase beginning in August 2025.
Around 70 experts will work on AI solutions aimed at enhancing process efficiency, performance, and implementation speed across the organization. The initial focus will be on AI

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has officially started construction to expand its largest European truck manufacturing facility in Aldersbach, Lower Bavaria, Germany. Operations at the extended facility are set to begin in spring 2027.
The company is investing around EUR 125 million, partly funded by the European Unio

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of Knorr-Bremse, announced that the latest version of Bendix Fusion, its advanced driver assistance system, is now available on Kenworth T680 trucks. The newest version of Bendix Fusion adds a new Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking system, which provides audible an

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has completed the sale of its subsidiary GT Emissions Systems to Rcapital Partners, a private equity fund from the UK, on January 22, 2025.
This sale aligns with Knorr-Bremse’s portfolio optimization plan, focusing on strategic fit and performance. It is the fourth successful divestment

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has sold R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. (Sheppard) to the US investor Balmoral RHS Acquisition Corp., resulting in a one-time, non-cash, non-operating net loss of approximately EUR 60 million.
The divestment is part of Knorr-Bremse’s BOOST 2026 portfolio optimization program, which aims to inc

Knorr-Bremse participated in the 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) with its latest technological achievements in the areas of commercial vehicles and rail transit. For commercial vehicles, Knorr-Bremse exhibited EPB (Electronic Parking Brake), GSBC (Global Scalable Brake Control), and ADAS (Advanced D

Knorr-Bremse and Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFCV) held a technology exchange event in Wuhan, which aims to deepen technical cooperation between the two companies to boost the innovation and development of commercial industry technology. For technology demonstration, Knorr-Bremse placed emphasis on showcas

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) presented its latest air supply and air treatment solutions, along with other safety-critical solutions, for commercial vehicles (CVs) at IAA Transportation 2024.
The displayed products included (i) the rotary vane compressor that features a new e-motor for e-CVs with low to medium air

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) announced that it will present innovative, safety-critical systems for reducing carbon, noise, oil, and particulate emissions at IAA Transportation 2024.
In addition to the SYNACT disc brake family, Electromechanical Braking System (EMBS), Electric Power Steering (EPS), and redundant Po

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has developed advanced redundancy solutions for braking, steering, and energy management systems for highly automated driving (HAD) for trucks, focusing on redundant actuator technology for SAE Level 4.
These solutions, which are being prepared for market launch, ensure safety and high

Multiple sources reported that Knorr-Bremse has transferred the assets of its Russian subsidiary to a local investor Tolvo Invest LLC. Knorr-Bremse's German subsidiary Knorr-Bremse Systeme fur Nutzfahrzeuge terminated its partnership with Kamaz in 2022. The company has transferred its stake in the Russian subsidiary

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) announced that its technologies required for electrified, autonomous, and digital solutions, specifically for commercial vehicles (CVs), will be presented at IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany, from September 17-22, 2024.
The hub of the booth is a central display that will use exhib

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) announced the sale of its subsidiary GT Emissions Systems to Rcapital Partners, a private equity fund based in the UK. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 of 2024.
The sale is a part of the optimization of Knorr-Bremse’s truck division’s portfolio and is its third successful sale

On May 22, it was announced that Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix), a U.S subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse, inaugurated a new production plant in Acuña, Mexico.
The plant covers 17,187 square meters and will be dedicated to the manufacturing of the Global Scalable Braking Control (GSBC) and the Global Scalable

On May 20, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix), a Knorr-Bremse Group company, showcased its Global Scalable Air Treatment (GSAT ) technology and electric air compressors (eCompressors) at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. 
•    GSAT is a modular control system for compresse

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) announced the sale of its SafetyDirect product line, portal, and operations to Rand McNally, a portfolio company of TELEO Capital Management, LLC, providing fleet management and transportation solutions.
The sale, finalized on March 7, 2024, is part of Knorr-Bremse’s optimization of its

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) announced that it has sold its subsidiary, Kiepe Electric, based in Düsseldorf (Germany), to the Berlin-based investment firm, Heramba GmbH. The transaction closed in January 2024.
In doing this, Knorr-Bremse was able to optimize its portfolio, aligning its business activities with core