Astemo and Hitachi to collaborate on development platform for Driver-Assistance AI that accelerates vehicle intelligence On May 20, Astemo, Ltd. (“Astemo”) and Hitachi, Ltd. (“Hitachi”) announced that they will jointly build a new AI development platform that revolutionizes the learning, verification and deployment processes for AI installed in autonomous vehicles (“Driver-Assistance AI”). This initiative aims to achieve safe and comf...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

European Commission clears acquisition of Astemo by Honda On April 30, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Astemo, Ltd. by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (‘Honda'), both of Japan. The transaction relates primarily to automotive and transportation components, as well as industrial machinery and systems. The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition conce...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

[Exclusive Interview] Astemo : Next-Generation Chassis Technology Aiming to Provide New Value Astemo (Astemo, Ltd.) as a solution provider for the SDV (Software-Defined Vehicle) era, is making a major shift from providing individual components to delivering value across domains, including cloud integration. Its strength lies in its integrated control systems that utilize all aspects of perception, judgment, and operation, leveraging recognition-b...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

[AW 2026 Exclusive Interview] Astemo Cypremos : Advancing Toward Mobility Services Beyond the SDV The Automotive World (AW) 2026 was held from January 21 to 23, 2026. During the event, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Astemo Cypremos booth, we interviewed President and CEO Takeshi Mitamura, along with booth attendants. (Note: Astemo Cypremos is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astemo responsible for software and...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

Honda to make Astemo consolidated subsidiary On December 16, Honda Motor announced that it will make Astemo, Ltd. (Astemo), an affiliate company accounted for by the equity-method, a consolidated subsidiary of Honda, by acquiring an additional 21% of Astemo shares from Hitachi, Ltd. (Hitachi). In January 2021, Astemo (formerly Hitachi Astemo) was formed through the management integration of four companies, namely Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] Astemo: Picking up the Pace in the Electrification and Intelligence of Mobility in the Age of SDVs The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Astemo exhibit, we interviewed Toshiharu Nogi, Dr. Eng. Fellow at the Technology Development Functional Division. Astemo is actively working not only in the field of “...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

ion errors as CPU abnormalities. Furthermore, the addition of new ICM-controlled functions increased the electrical load and associated electrical noise, resulting in communication errors, false CPU abnormality detections, and unintended ICM resets. The integrated control module was manufactured by Astemo Indiana, Inc. Honda said its dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Astemo Cypremos starts new service for development of SDVs Astemo Cypremos, Ltd. (Astemo, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo), a subsidiary of Astemo, Ltd. (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo), has started “SDV engineering suite”, a new service for the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The new service will help speed up development, stabilize quality, and cut costs, according to existing development environments. The new service provides a software developm...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

Astemo develops automotive drive rotor without using rare earth material Astemo, Ltd. (Astemo, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) has developed a new automotive drive motor that does not use rare earth material. The new drive motor covers a wide output range including main drive and auxiliary drive. Amid increasing risk of rare earth procurement, the company aims to commercialize the motor around 2030. The new drive motor has adopted a “synchronous reluctanc...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

BOI approves Astemo Asia’s project to produce PCU inverters for EVs in Thailand Announced on October 17, 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) granted investment incentives for projects totaling THB 7 billion (around USD 215 million), including an automotive parts initiative led by a prominent Japanese firm. Astemo Asia Ltd. (formerly Hitachi Astemo Asia Co., Ltd.) secured approval for a THB 3.5 billion investment. Situated at the Gatewa...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/20

Astemo to acquire TDK’s new development business for JPY 4.3 billion On September 25, Astemo, Ltd. (Astemo, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) announced that it will succeed the new development business for automotive power supply products operated by TDK Corporation (TDK) through a corporate spin-off (absorption-type split). Both companies plan to conclude an absorption-type company split agreement at a later date. The absorption-type split is scheduled to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

Astemo to build USD 95 million regional headquarters, engineering center in Michigan On September 3, Astemo Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Astemo, Ltd., announced it will invest USD 95 million to develop a new regional headquarters complex in Wixom, Michigan. In response to the increasingly complicated software requirements in autonomous driving and electrification, Astemo will strengthen its competitiveness in SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) tec...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Astemo to establish new EV inverter production line at Bolton plant, UK On July 17, Astemo announced that its UK subsidiary, Astemo UK Ltd., will establish a new production line for next-generation EV inverters at its Bolton plant in Greater Manchester, Northern England. The project has received approval under the UK Government’s Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF), with the production expected to begin in April 2027. With support from the ATF...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

r UK automotive manufacturing via the ATF, approximately GBP 140 million in combined Government and industry R&D investment, and GBP 18 million from the new GBP 150 million Connected & Automated Mobility (CAM) Pathfinder programme. With Government support, Bolton will gain over GBP 100 million from Astemo for new generations of electric inverters, creating over 220 jobs. At the same time, Dana’s GBP 15 million West Midlands investment will secu...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

HCLTech, India partners with Astemo’s Cypremos to advance autonomous vehicle software On July 9, HCL Technologies Limited and Cypremos, a subsidiary of Astemo Ltd. focused on software and cloud services, announced a multi-year partnership to accelerate innovation in the autonomous and smart vehicle domain. HCLTech will support Cypremos’ transition to a software-defined vehicle model using its proprietary platforms. The engagement includes dep...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Astemo Cypremos to partner with Indian HCLTech for SDVs Astemo, Ltd. (Astemo, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) announced on July 9 that Astemo Cypremos, Ltd., its subsidiary, will collaborate with HCL Technologies Limited (HCLTech), an IT company headquartered in Noida City, India, in the field of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The two companies will work on cloud-related tools and other solutions. The collaboration is to realize an integrated customer ex...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

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