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. 
“By concent

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) showcased its latest solutions designed to make buses and coaches smarter, safer, and more sustainable at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
ZF premiered the A134 axle, which enables overall energy savings through improved recuperation capacity and reduced weight, while maintaining

On October 6, ZF LIFETEC announced that it will present solutions for adaptive restraint systems, which are based on advanced occupant monitoring technology, at InCabin 2025, from October 7–9, 2025. The system identifies and classifies vehicle occupants in real time. 
These solutions use a new generation of algorithm

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has reached an agreement with its general works council and the IG Metall union on comprehensive measures to restructure its Electrified Powertrain Technology division (Division E), aiming to strengthen long-term competitiveness.
The initiatives are expected to generate over EUR 500 million

ZF Group signed an investment agreement with the Zhangjiagang Economic Development Zone to expand production of Active Kinematics Control (AKC) and Steer-by-Wire (SbW) at its Zhangjiagang campus in east China.
ZF will use an existing plant area approximately 6,900 sqm to increase annual production capacity of AKC pro

On September 17, Hyundai Motor announced it is recalling 2020-2025 model year 568,580 Palisade vehicles in the U.S., over an issue with the seat belt buckles which may not properly secure passengers in a crash.
The issue was caused due to parts in the seat belt buckle assemblies, which may have been manufactured with

On September 17, it was reported that ZF has localized production of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for commercial vehicle braking systems in Brazil.
The ECU enables multiple safety and comfort functions for heavy vehicles, including stability control (ESC), hill-start assist (HSA), traction control (ATC), and ABS

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) is presenting the further developed 8HP evo automatic transmission, designed to support the global growth of hybrid drives, at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
Building on its benchmark 8-speed transmission, the 8HP evo leverages ZF's SELECT platform and features a modular and scalable

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) is presenting its latest innovations in software-defined vehicles, electrification, and safety at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
Highlights include by-wire chassis technologies, with series production orders for its steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems from Chinese, European, and

ZF LIFETEC announced that it will reveal a transformable steering wheel concept, designed to support the evolution of future vehicle interiors, at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
The concept is based on a traditional steering wheel with all familiar controls and integrates the driver's airbag into the center hu

Multiple media sources reported ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) will once again reduce working hours to 32.5 hours per week at its Schweinfurt site in Germany, effective September 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.
The measure, similar to one applied between December 2024 and June 2025 for around 5,500 employees, is aimed

ZF LIFETEC announced that it will unveil the next generation of its heated seat belt, the Heat Belt 2.0, at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, from September 9 to 12, 2025.
The Heat Belt 2.0 is just 1.3 millimeters thick and contains four finely woven heating wires covering the occupant’s pelvis and chest. With a newly

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced the launch of a second TraXon assembly line at its Friedrichshafen plant in Germany. Featuring an advanced overhead monorail system, the new line enables more flexible and efficient production.
With both TraXon lines operating under one roof, the plant gains flexibility in workfor

The first IPA (Injection Plastic Assembly) stabilizer link at the ZF Zhangjiagang Plant reached mass production, with an annual production capacity of around 1.6 million pieces.
In 2026, additional projects will start production at the plant. ZF made a technological breakthrough in the lightweight design of IPA stabi

On August 7, ZF Group secured three major orders for advanced automotive test systems in India. Among these, ZF will supply India’s first 440kW differential unit test bench equipped with a direct shaft connection to the Device Under Test (DUT), eliminating the losses associated with intermediate gearboxes or chain sy

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that it is accelerating its restructuring program and strategic realignment to address the increasingly challenging automotive markets. ZF is also adjusting its production capacities to better align with market demands.
ZF is planning a specific restructuring program for the Elect