ch includes Forward Collision Warning with Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), front and side blind-spot alerts, Traffic Sign Assist, Driver Fatigue Detection and Tire Pressure Monitoring. The vehicles also feature the Volvo Engine Brake Plus (VEB+), providing up to 510 hp of braking power without the use of a retarder. (Volvo Buses Brazil on June 8, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

Knorr-Bremse wins new business for electric power steering On June 3, Knorr-Bremse secured a new business for electric power steering (EPS) in the Asia-Pacific region. The SOP is scheduled for 2028. Knorr-Bremse’s EPS is the ideal solution for trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The company now has EPS production orders for commercial vehicles and buses in Europe and Asia. EPS reduces vehicles’ energy and fuel consumption...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

APG China plans to produce brake systems in Morocco On June 1, multiple sources reported that Zhejiang Asia Pacific Mechanical and Electronic Group (APG) is planning to build a new plant in Morocco's Mohammed VI Tangier Tech City. The plant will see an investment of USD 70 million and produce brake systems primarily for the European and international automotive markets. The company plans to open this plant by the end of 2026. Based on multiple so...

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eed automatic transmission and a 48V hybrid system that helps to save fuel, especially during acceleration. The bus can carry 45 passengers. The bus comes with many safety features, including emergency braking, lane assist, side and front assist systems, traffic sign recognition, electronic parking brake, and others. It also has an underride guard for extra safety. Based on Daimler Truck press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

nsolidated its two Mexico plants at Juarez and Matamoros into a single facility at Matamoros.  Suprajit also won cable orders from a Chinese EV OEM for door lock and latch cables, with 20 projects underway and 3-4 commercialized. It has also signed a technical collaboration agreement with a global brake system supplier to develop a two-wheeler brake caliper for India, currently under testing with an OEM. Its electronics division is set to suppl...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

en's position as a new-generation, world-class automotive hub. Key initiatives include breakthroughs in advanced intelligent driving systems, automotive-grade chips, in-vehicle operating systems, and solid-state battery technologies; advancing projects such as the Pingshan Automotive Suspension and Brake System R&D Center; and actively promoting heavy-duty truck battery-swapping projects. The plan also calls for deeper coordination of strategic e...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/01

for the Japanese market. ZF presented its Chassis 2.0 concept for software-defined, autonomous, and electric vehicles. It integrates steering, braking, and damping functions through centralized software control to optimize vehicle dynamics and support by-wire technologies such as steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire. Other solutions included the latest model of its 8-speed automatic transmission for passenger cars, the 8HP evo, and “the e-comp Scro...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/29

ZF to transfer electric parking brake production from China to Japan German parts supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has decided to transfer production of its electric parking brakes (EPB)—one of its main products—from China to Japan. As part of a review of its supply chain, the company is responding to customer requests for domestic production in Japan. It will shift production equivalent to approximately 550,000 vehicles per year (about 1....

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bin uses the new OM 471 diesel engine, which improves fuel efficiency and lowers operating costs. The trucks are designed to improve aerodynamics, with a slightly longer front and smoother airflow. This can reduce fuel use by up to 3% on long trips. They come with ADAS features which include Active Brake Assist and Sideguard Assist, plus Predictive Powertrain Control. Based on Daimler Trucks press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

, stock, records, and goodwill of the Company, including the right to use the name Surface Transforms. Surface Transforms was under insolvency. The consideration received by Surface Transforms as a result of this transaction is GBP 1.4 million. CCST is recommencing the manufacture of carbon ceramic brake discs from the existing site in Knowsley, Liverpool, and will be looking to employ workers in the area with the requisite skill set to assist wi...

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OAT Group, Russia launches new testing complex to develop hydraulic brake system components On May 23, JSC VIS, an enterprise of the OAT Group, launched a factory laboratory and testing complex to develop a domestic component base for hydraulic brake systems. The laboratory and testing facility has been established at the Tolyatti industrial site. The center is equipped with advanced equipment for comprehensive testing and measurements. The labor...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

Elaphe, Slovenia, completes production samples of Sonic X in-wheel system On May 19, Elaphe announced that it has completed production samples of the Sonic X in-wheel platform, with the first units scheduled for customer delivery in June 2026. Designed to fit inside 20–23-inch wheels, the system sits between the brake disc and the rim. It supports large front brake discs ranging from 350 to 420 mm. No changes are needed to the drivetrain, trans...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

Endurance, India, to supply vehicle drum brake and driveshaft to Tata Motors On May 15, Endurance Technologies Limited, in an investor update, announced that it has set up an assembly line for four-wheeler passenger vehicle drum brakes for Tata Motors. The company stated that samples have been submitted and are currently undergoing OEM testing, with the start of production (SOP) expected in Q2 this year. For its four-wheeler driveshaft program, E...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

Endurance, India, to start Chennai plant for disc brake assemblies for motorcycle in July 2026 On May 15, Endurance Technologies Limited, in an investor update, announced that the civil construction of its new Chennai site for disc brake assemblies is at an advanced stage. In the first phase, Endurance is transferring most of the assembly and machining equipment from its Waluj plant.  From this plant, SOP for Royal Enfield is planned in July 202...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

ore, interchangeable adapter boards, GBit Automotive Ethernet (1000Base-T1), and integration into INCA, the Hardware Service Pack (HSP), and a web-based user interface. The company will showcase an end-to-end toolchain covering key Motion Domains, including applications for electrified powertrains, brake systems, steering, chassis, and centralized architectures with microprocessor-based Vehicle Control Units, battery management systems, and Motio...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

to Load) capability, and single-zone auto climate control. The MG4 EV Urban comes with the MG Pilot Custom ADAS suite covering adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot detection, driver monitor system, rear cross traffic alert, and brake, and a 540-degree transparent chassis camera system.  Based on the MG Motor Pakistan website/ multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

on over the programme term. The award followed an extended technical evaluation covering engineering capability, manufacturing readiness, quality systems, programme management, and total landed cost over the ten-year programme life. A pedal box is a structural, safety-critical assembly integrating brake and clutch pedals into a single mounted unit fitted to the vehicle's bulkhead. Program tooling, validation, and capacity planning will be progre...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

7, the AION i60 and the urban SUV AION N60. Positioned as an all-scenario intelligent SUV, the GAC Yue 7 features a class-leading integrated frame and digital chassis, with an official market launch scheduled for Q3 2026. Furthermore, pre-orders opened for the Aistaland GT7, an intelligent shooting brake from the new premium smart EV brand jointly developed by GAC and Huawei. Built on an 800V ultra-high voltage platform, the GT7 features a custom...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

Brembo starts production of Sensify brake-by-wire system for global automaker Brembo N.V. announced that its Sensify intelligent braking platform has entered large-scale series production for a leading global automaker. The by-wire software-defined braking system is fitted as standard on all the vehicles in the program. It features a fluid-free architecture that distributes intelligence at wheel level, removing hydraulic circuits and centralized ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

y, reliability, affordability, and scale. Ouster’s breakthrough L4 architecture doubles the range and resolution of its lidar over the prior generation, adds native-color sensing, and is designed for functional safety. For the first time, a single lidar sensor can understand road signs, interpret brake lights, or simply capture the richness of planet earth in survey-grade, colorized maps. Developed on patented Ouster Silicon with embedded Fujif...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05