ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules GmbH (ZFFCN), a 50:50 joint venture between ZF and Foxconn, officially opened its new plant in Tiexi, Shenyang, China, in October 2026.
The construction of the new plant began on a greenfield site in November 2023, and the facility passed its customer’s process series audit (PZS) in August
On October 22, Rane Holdings approved an additional INR 808.5 million investment in ZF Lifetec Rane Automotive India (ZLRAI), its joint venture with ZF Automotive JV US LLC. Rane will invest in a rights issue, with Rane subscribing to its full entitlement.
The investment will support ZLRAI’s capital expenditure and o
On October 6, ZF announced that it will showcase mobility technologies for agricultural, commercial and passenger vehicle applications at the 33rd SAE BRASIL Congress.
Among the technologies displayed is PowerLine, ZF’s automatic transmission for commercial vehicle applications. ZF Aftermarket will present a clutch s
On October 12, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of ZF Capri HoldCo GmbH (ZF Capri) of Germany by Harman International of the US, ultimately controlled by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of South Korea. The transaction relates primarily to ADAS for passeng
On September 30, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India secured NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for its hemi-anechoic chamber testing laboratory near Chennai.
The 144-square-metre facility is a NABL-accredited hemi-anechoic chamber in India for automotive noise, vibration and harshness testing. It ca
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that ZF LIFETEC has developed an integrated passive safety system that combines key passive safety components with occupant monitoring and adaptive restraint systems.
These include adaptive airbag systems with variable venting and adaptive cushion size, as well as advanced multist
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that it is presenting the world premiere of MAXX Uniper, its next-generation air disc brake for heavy-duty commercial vehicles (CVs), at IAA Transportation 2026. Production is expected to start in 2027.
The single-piston air disc brake is engineered to meet upcoming EURO 7 brake-p
At IAA Transportation 2026, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that its Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has secured an almost 90% customer acquisition win rate and more than EUR 5 billion in awarded lifetime business in 2026 so far. This demonstrates strong customer confidence in ZF’s CV technology port
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announce that its latest-generation TraXon 2 automated manual transmission (AMT) with integrated Intarder is adopted in Hino’s new S’elega premium coach in Japan. This marks the first Hino application of ZF’s TraXon 2 Coach solution and expands ZF’s collaboration with Hino from the truck se
On September 2, ZF announced that it will showcase the next building blocks in the evolution toward the software-defined commercial vehicle at IAA Transportation 2026. ZF combines software offerings, connected vehicle technologies, and system-level integration to unlock greater value throughout the vehicle lifecycle
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that its coaxial electric drive system has secured project nominations from two leading Chinese automakers, marking a major breakthrough in the large-scale deployment of ZF's electric drive technologies in China's New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market.
Developed on the ZF eDrive Platfor
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that its 8-speed hybrid transmission has officially entered mass production at ZF Transmissions Shanghai Co., Ltd.
The transmission supports a maximum input torque of up to 800 Nm and integrates a motor with a maximum power output of 160 kW and a peak torque of 450 Nm. Featuring a
On August 4, Qorix joined NASSCOM, India’s technology industry association for the IT, engineering, R&D, and business process management sectors. The membership connects Qorix with more than 3,500 member companies, including OEMs, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), and technology leaders building India’s software-defi
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 30, ZF's Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division presented new active safety technologies for trucks and trailers for the first time ahead of IAA Transportation 2026. At its Commercial Vehicle Technology Day, it presented a scalable 360° safety concept that combines sensing, perception, braking and steeri
On July 28, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (ZF CVCS India) announced business nominations from three Indian commercial vehicle OEMs for its ESCsmart Electronic Stability Control (ESC) solution. The multi-year programs cover truck platforms across both 24V and 12V architectures and support upcomin
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that ZF LIFETEC has developed the “Infrared Belt”, a new seat belt fabric with an integrated infrared signature, enabling in-cabin cameras to detect whether the seat belt is worn correctly. Series production is scheduled to start in August 2026 for all seating positions, including
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) presented the City Bus Assist solution at its CV Tech Day. The solution will also be displayed at IAA Transportation 2026 in September along with other commercial vehicle technologies.
The perception-sensor-based solution supports automated steering assistance and integrated kneeling contro
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that its eRE Plus 4-in-1 range extender drive system has officially entered mass production and has been adopted for the Leapmotor’s flagship model D19. Developed specifically for China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market, the system is designed for range-extended electric vehicles
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