ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has entered into a long-term supply agreement with BMW Group covering future passenger car drive systems, centered on the continued supply and development of its 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP). The several-billion-euro contract extends into the late 2030s and includes applications acr

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has agreed with customers to end several Electrified Powertrain Technology projects early after they failed to meet profitability targets amid slower EV adoption.
The decision will generate a one-time charge, leading to a reported loss for 2025. Nevertheless, the division’s operational perf

On January 20, 2026, ZF Group inaugurated an Electric Park Brake (EPB) production line for passenger cars at its Oragadam manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. The EPB line has a capacity to manufacture 800,000 units annually at peak. ZF's EPB systems are already supplied to Indian OEMs and integrated in recently lau

ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules GmbH, a joint venture between ZF and Foxconn, officially inaugurated its new e-axle assembly plant in Debrecen, Hungary, on January 13, 2026.
The EUR 26.7 million facility will manufacture front and rear axles for BMW Group’s electric vehicles and is supported financially by the Hungarian I

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) unveiled AI Road Sense, an AI-driven software solution that predicts road conditions and driver behavior to enhance safety and comfort in software-defined vehicles (SDVs), at CES 2026.
The product is part of ZF's Chassis 2.0 strategy and uses advanced sensors to adapt the chassis in real ti

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced a collaboration with Qualcomm at CES 2026 to develop a scalable ADAS solution that combines advanced AI compute and perception capabilities for automated driving applications.
The solution integrates ZF’s ProAI supercomputer with Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Ride system-on-ch

On December 23, HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business of ZF Group, comprising automotive compute solutions, smart cameras, radars and ADAS software fu

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that it will premiere its new “Active Noise Reduction" software function for the chassis at CES 2026, with series production scheduled to begin in 2028.
The solution, part of ZF's Chassis 2.0, reduces in-vehicle tire noise without requiring additional damping hardware. It uses the

On December 9, ZF announced that it will provide its advanced eRE+ range extender technology to Chinese automaker Leapmotor for the premium SUV D19 starting in 2026. The Leapmotor D19 is the first to use ZF's advanced range extender technology. eRE+ is based on an electric motor with an integrated inverter, matching

On December 3, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (CVCS) announced that it has secured business nomination from a leading E-Mobility CV OEM in India to develop and calibrate an ADAS suite tailored to the upcoming Indian safety regulation (GSR 184e). This ADAS solution is equipped with ZF’s OnGuardMAX

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has begun real-world testing of its new TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission for heavy trucks with European transport fleets and members of the German Association for Freight Transport, Logistics and Waste Disposal (BGL) e.V.
According to VECTO simulation tool calculations, the system can reduce CO

ZF launched a Horizon Robotics Journey 6P chip-powered coPILOT driver assistance system supporting up to SAE Level 3 assisted driving on the Chinese market. The system is scheduled for mass production and application to an EV platform of an independent Chinese automotive brand in 2026.
The system, with a maximum proc

ZF held the Asia-Pacific Innovation Day in Shanghai to showcase its latest achievements in intelligentization, electrification, and software. On display were over 20 demonstration vehicles and around 70 exhibits. The exhibits included three technologies for global debut, namely, Chassis 2.0, Direct Drive Hand Wheel A

In an investor update, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited updated on the regulatory mandates in the commercial vehicle segment. The company noted that, with new regulations effective from September 2025, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems are now installed in around 60% of buses in India. The

Kodiak AI, Inc. (Kodiak), a leading provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, has expanded its partnership with ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) to purchase 100 steering systems with redundant components for Kodiak Driver-equipped driverless trucks. Kodiak began integrating these systems into its driverless tru

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has collaborated with Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology R&D Co., Ltd. (Horizon Robotics) to launch an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) in the Chinese market, supporting up to SAE Level 3 of assisted driving and China’s urban “Navigate on Autopilot” (NOA).
The system is scheduled f

On October 15, it was reported that ZF began local production of intelligent front cameras at its Limeira, São Paulo facility, ending imports and becoming the first supplier in South America to manufacture this component domestically.
Transferred from a ZF plant in the United States, the new line has an annual capaci

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF)’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division launched a new Software Update Management System (SUMS) Service Suite at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
The SUMS Service Suite enables bus and coach OEMs to implement updates securely in compliance with UN/ECE R156. It consists of consultin

On October 8, 2025, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) India Pvt Ltd. received a large business nomination from an Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer for a newly engineered 430mm diameter heavy-duty clutch system. Optimized for demanding Indian conditions, the clutch will serve higher horsepower engine platforms for both

On October 6, ZF LIFETEC announced it has inaugurated a new technology center as an expansion to its facility in Washington, Michigan, offering state-of-the-art testing technologies to help OEMs meet regulatory requirements and drive innovation in automated driving, interior design, and real-life safety. 
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