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. 
“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