h combines key components such as e-motors, inverters, converters, reduction gears, and software; and the ProAI scalable central computer, designed for all vehicle platforms, software applications, and E/E architectures. In addition, ZF LIFETEC is presenting the Heat Belt 2.0 temperature-controlled seat belt and a retractable steering wheel concept. ZF is also debuting its new 8-speed automatic transmission 8HP evo, and a range extender for the f...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Protection. The results cover variants such as the ZXI+ Strong Hybrid eCVT and ZXI+(O) 6AT, Its key safety features contributing to these results include six airbags as standard, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), side curtain airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, advanced pedestrian protection, and seat belt reminders. The car also stood out in child restraint system tests, reflecting a comprehensive approach to passenger safety. These Bharat NCA...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

IAA Mobility 2025: ZF LIFETEC to debut next-gen heated seat belt, Heat Belt 2.0 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 developed algorithm and an optional in-house Elec...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Ford recalls 240,510 Ford Explorer, Aviator vehicles over seat belt anchors On February 20, Ford Motor Co. announced it is recalling 240,510 vehicles in the U.S. over potential seat belt issues, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Aviator vehicles. Affected vehicles may have an improperly secured seatbelt buckle anchor bolt at one or more seating posi...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

Yelabuga.  A version with a 2.4-liter gasoline engine with a power of 204 hp is also offered. Both versions of the pickup are equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, which is manufactured at the SOLLERS Transmission Production site in Zavolzhye. Sollers ST8 has safety systems like two airbags, a seat belt reminder system, ABS + EBD, ESC, a VDC dynamic stabilization system, TPMS tire pressure monitoring sensors, and a hill start assistant. The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/24

ZF LIFETEC presents world first “Active Heel Airbag” On February 12, ZF LIFETEC presented Active Heel Airbag which is designed to increase protection against injuries in front seats. The Active Heel Airbag can be adapted to almost any vehicle model worldwide. It will be available in 2028 for automakers.  The knee airbag complements the frontal restraint system consisting of the seat belt and front airbag and can further improve occupant prot...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

renew automotive interior space for next-generation vehicles. Its new “AWRL6844” 60 gigahertz millimeter-wave radar sensor, which includes four transmitters and four receivers, runs edge AI algorithms. It has three integrated automotive interior sensing functions to provide monitoring such as a seat belt reminder system, infant detection, and intruder detection. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on February 4, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/04

CES 2025: Texas Instruments introduces new multifunction automotive chips On January 6, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced new integrated automotive chips to enable safer, more immersive driving experiences at any vehicle price point.  TI's AWRL6844 60GHz mmWave radar sensor supports occupancy monitoring for seat belt reminder systems, child presence detection and intrusion detection with a single chip running edge AI algorithms, enabling a safer...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

and Power and 4x4 traction. The engine is a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that delivers up to 167 hp and 410 Nm of torque. The T9 features a 10.4-inch touchscreen, front and rear lights with automatic switching and height adjustment. Regarding safety, the vehicle features 6 airbags, tire pressure monitor, seat belt warning system and 360° camera. Not many details were given about the T8 Pro AT, but it is already available from CLP 20,190,000, while the...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/03

yzes what's happening inside the vehicle using cameras and sensors to prevent traffic accidents. LG Electronics' first-hand experience zone will allow visitors sitting in its concept vehicle model to experience the function of the AI-based solution, which alerts the driver if they are not wearing a seat belt properly. Moreover, the solution will recognize the driver’s facial expression and display it in four emoji images for joy or anger, for e...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/23

U.S. NHTSA to require rear seat belt reminders in vehicles in 2027 On December 16, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it will require rear seat reminder systems to boost seat belt use starting in late 2027 in all new cars and trucks. The finalized rule requires seat belt use warnings for rear seats and enhanced warnings for driver and front passenger seats, aimed at increasin...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/18

The company expects that the volume of safety systems will increase due to a safety trend in India and other emerging countries, and compliance with regulations in advanced countries. It aims to introduce high-performance safety products such as “wrap airbags” that are deployed from inside the seat belt. In the safety system business in FY 2030, it aims to gain second spot in the global market, and achieve sales of JPY 580 billion or more, a...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/16

e employing around 100 staff members. The first production line, which arrived in January 2024, allowed the company to make its first compression springs. 3 additional multi-slide production lines were installed in summer, expanding its capacity for formed wire and flat parts. An assembly line for seat belt cables and a precise stamping line are also under study. On October 2, 2023, the Thailand BOI approved the investment promotion application ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/31

olutions help auto makers to comply with the future requirements of the Euro NCAP Roadmap. The focus is on solutions that combine sensor- and camera-based occupant monitoring with adaptive restraint systems and use data fusion to individually adapt the protective effect of restraint systems such as seat belts and airbags to the occupants. ZF LIFETEC has developed software that creates a digital twin based on the collected data, a digital represen...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

Full LED headlights and vertical DRLs. Inside it has a double sunroof, eco-leather upholstery, heated front seats and electric adjustment. Regarding safety, the vehicle is equipped with driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags, ABS brakes, stability control, slope control, open door alert, front seat belt use alert, among other safety systems. The vehicle arrives in Argentina with a price of USD 75,000 and it is expected that in a month the en...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/08

U.S. NHTSA closes 5-year probe of 1.3 million GM SUVs for possible seat belt failures On September 3, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it has closed a five-year investigation into seat belt failures in some GM SUVs after the company issued extended warranty coverage. NHTSA said that warranty coverage issued in June of 2019 addressed the problem that caused the recall. In 2014, the company recalled more than 1.3...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/04

Autoliv to supply products for GWM WEY Blue Mountain SUV Autoliv announced that it will supply seat belts, airbags and steering wheels for Great Wall Motor (GWM)’s new WEY Blue Mountain SUV. Autoliv has customized an airbag to effectively protect occupants from the 15.6-inch 2.5K ultra-high-resolution dual display on the Blue Mountain. This airbag extends beyond the screen when deployed, minimizing the secondary damage in the event of a screen ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/30

ekking, only through the "Fiat Savings Plan" financing option. The vehicle is available in the TREKKING 1.0 MT5 version, equipped with the FIRE 1.0-liter 8V 4-cilinder engine that delivers up to 70 CV and 92.2 Nm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and FWD. Regarding security, the vehicle has a seat belt warning system, dual front airbags, ABS brakes with electronic brake force distribution (EBD), automatic emergency lighting system (ESS), am...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/02

re to production capacity for the EV business. It has also bought the land adjacent to its SPR Takahata factory to maintain the growth trajectory. SPR Takahata Precision India has a plant in Neemrana and manufactures injection molded parts for vehicles such as ECU steering parts, wiper motor parts, seat belt parts, fuel pump modules, brake unit assembly, fuel injector parts, etc. SPR EMF Innovations Pvt. Ltd produces engine valves as well as moto...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/29

Stellantis to recall 332,000 vehicles in U.S. over faulty seat belt buckle sensors On July 9, the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced Stellantis is recalling 332,000 Alfa Romeo, Jeep, and Fiat vehicles in the U.S. over a concern with faulty seat belt sensors. NHTSA said a seat belt buckle switch sensor, which is used to detect if the seatbelt is properly engaged, may be improperly connected, preventing the front s...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/12