Astemo partners with major Indian IT company for SDVs Astemo, Ltd. (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) announced that it has entered into a business partnership with Wipro Limited (Wipro), a major Indian IT company, through Astemo Cypremos, Ltd., its fully owned subsidiary (Astemo Cypremos, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo). For software-defined vehicles (SDVs), the two companies will promote data analysis, development support using digital twin technology, and other solut...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

Astemo Americas expanding tech offerings to North American customers On June 9, Astemo Americas, part of the Astemo Group, announced that major changes taking place. Formerly known as Hitachi Astemo Americas, the auto supplier's name has officially changed to Astemo Americas in accord with the corporate headquarters' name change from Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. to Astemo Ltd. Having outgrown its technical center and headquarters in Farmington Hills, Mic...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

features the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.), which provides advanced electronic rider assist systems, including the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS), the Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS), and the Ride-by-Wire Electronic Throttle System, among others. It comes equipped with Hitachi Astemo (SHOWA) SFF-BP inverted front forks, paired with a Hitachi Astemo (SHOWA) link-type mono-shock rear suspension with a preload adjuster.  Based...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Astemo showcasing in-wheel motor system at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 Astemo, Ltd. (Astemo, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo), a major parts supplier, has developed an in-wheel motor system, which includes a drive motor built in a wheel, and has showcased it at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025, which opened on May 21. Astemo aims to put it into practical use around 2030. The new in-wheel motor system is compatible with 12-inch wheels, wh...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Auto Shanghai 2025: Astemo to exhibit latest advanced mobility technologies At the Auto Shanghai 2025, Astemo, Ltd. (Astemo) will exhibit the latest advanced mobility technologies under the theme of “Exceed Mobility Limits”. Astemo will place emphasis on showcasing core products and technologies for the era of software-define vehicles (SDVs), such as autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems, electric powertrain systems, and a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/21

Hitachi Astemo to change company name to Astemo, Ltd. in April Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. (Hitachi Astemo) announced that it will change its company name to Astemo, Ltd. as of April 1, 2025. The company aims to further strengthen the brand and become a leading company in electrification and intelligence of mobility in the SDV (software defined vehicle) age. Additionally, the head office will be relocated on the same day from Hitachinaka, Ibaraki to Chi...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

Hitachi Astemo establishes new subsidiary for software and cloud service business Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) announced on November 1 that it has established a new wholly-owned subsidiary for software and cloud services, Astemo Cypremos, Ltd. (Nishi Ward, Yokohama City). The establishment is part of its support for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), such as the development of cloud-based vehicle intelligence and mobility. The new su...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

Tier IV and Hitachi Astemo commence joint development of autonomous driving systems Tier IV, Inc. (Tier IV) announced that it has commenced joint development with Hitachi Astemo Ltd. (Hitachi Astemo) in the fields of autonomous driving systems and software defined vehicles (SDV) utilizing Autoware, an open-source software for autonomous driving. Both companies have been conducting technical collaborations with the Autoware Foundation (AWF) and SO...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

en the worm wheel and worm gear. Also, the worm gear spring preload was set improperly high, increasing the sliding force between the components. Excessive friction between these components can cause abnormal steering noise and increased steering effort.  The gearboxes were manufactured by Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc. in Blanchester, Ohio. Registered owners of all affected models will be contacted by mail in November and asked to take their veh...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10

Balancer system for reduced engine vibration and a lightweight design. The GSX-8R comes equipped with a 2-in-1 exhaust system that meets Euro 5 emission standards while optimizing power output. It has a steel pipe frame and forged aluminum separate handlebars. The suspension setup includes Hitachi Astemo (SHOWA) SFF-BP inverted front forks and a link-type mono-shock rear suspension for enhanced stability and ride comfort. The motorcycle also inc...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07

Hitachi Astemo to establish cutting-edge technology and software development facility in Tokyo Hitachi Astemo Ltd. (Hitachi Astemo) announced that it will inaugurate a technological development facility in Shibuya, Tokyo to contribute to the evolution of mobility. It will be located in the Shibuya Sakura Stage large complex facility with operations scheduled to commence in April, 2025. The new development facility will bring engineers and creator...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/07

Hitachi Astemo to adopt original connected platform for software-defined-vehicles Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. (Hitachi Astemo) will roll out its original Internet-of-Vehicle (IoV) platform for software-defined-vehicles (SDVs). The company plans to shorten development cycles to facilitate identifying promising services, and enable the collection and analysis of various data that meet objectives for cross-industrial ecosystems based on Hitachi Group’s I...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/26

Honda’s Georgia Transmission Plant adds e-axles after producing 5 million transmissions On April 11, the Honda Transmission Plant-Georgia (TMP-G) celebrated a major milestone with production of the 5 millionth automatic transmission since beginning opeations in 2006. In preparation for Honda EV production in the U.S., TMP-G is partnering with Honda supplier, Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc. to install a new line to build e-axles. An essential comp...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/13

project eligible for subsidies given from the Japanese government. ASRA aims to establish chiplet technology that can be applied to next-generation vehicles and apply developed SoCs to vehicles scheduled to be released from 2030 onward. ASRA also announced that Suzuki Motor Corporation and Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. have made new equity investments in the project. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Saturday, March 30, 2024) ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/01

cycle in India for an introductory price of INR 1.03 million. It comes with a 776 cc parallel-twin DOHC engine with a 270-degree crankshaft and is equipped with a liquid cooling system, a 2-into-1 exhaust system with a dual-stage catalytic converter, and a clutch assist system. It features Hitachi Astemo (SHOWA) inverted front forks with 220 mm wheel travel and mono-shock rear suspension, 220 mm ground clearance, dual front disc brakes with 310m...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/29

Suzuki and Hitachi Astemo join "Advanced SoC Research for Automotive" in Japan On March 29, Advanced SoC Research for Automotive (ASRA), Japan announced that Suzuki and Hitachi Astemo joined the Advanced SoC Research for Automotive Applications (ASRA) on March 28. ASRA was established in December 2023 by 12 companies, mainly automobile manufacturers, to conduct research and development of System on Chip (SoC) for use in automobiles. Joined by Suz...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/29

Hitachi Astemo to combine ADAS with by-wire system to establish new technology by 2030 Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. (Hitachi Astemo, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) plans to develop a new system that supports driving in response to the capability of the driver. The company aims to establish the technology by 2030 by combining a “by-wire” technology that uses electrical signals to transmit operational information with an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)....

News  Updated at: 2023/11/27

material impact on its operations. It is actively pursuing ongoing projects in the automotive industry, expected to materialize in both the medium and long term.  In the long term, the automotive industry is the largest target market for it. Foresight has been engaged in POC projects with Hitachi Astemo Ltd. and ZF Friedrichschafen AG (”ZF”). Currently, negotiations are in progress for the next phases of these projects, which may materializ...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/03

Hitachi Astemo to release in-wheel motor for compact vehicles in late 2020s Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. (Hitachi Astemo, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) plans to put an in-wheel motor, which has a built-in motor and other parts in a wheel, onto the market in the late 2020s. The company expects the in-wheel motor to be mounted primarily in compact vehicles. While in-wheel motors can tremendously improve the performance and convenience of electric vehicles (EV), the...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/01

Hitachi Astemo to exhibit new technologies at Japan Mobility Show 2023 Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. (Hitachi Astemo) announced that it will exhibit at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, which will be mainly held at the Tokyo Big Sight convention and exhibition center. It will exhibit in four sections: Safety Area, Environment Area, Comfort Area, and VR Theater. The Safety Area will feature 360-degree sensing technology, steer-by-wire technology, and advanced ...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/12