rs, ADAS components, telematics boxes, infotainment systems, HPDC components, and precision-moulded plastic and metal parts. The expanded scope also covers EV water pumps, ambient lighting, daytime running lights, charging indicators, illuminated front grilles, capacitive touch panels, intelligent steering systems, sun visors, door panels, and other vehicle interior and exterior components, alongside the company's existing portfolio of pistons, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

improve productivity, ensure consistent quality, and support future projects. The company added that the equipment replacement plan is now in an active phase, with ten new casting machines purchased, some of which are already operational. The first casting machine is already operational, producing steering gear housings for LADA Iskra and LADA Vesta. In March, additional machines for casting oil pans and gearbox housings were also launched. The ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

ZF Steering Gear India transfers MIDC Supa Parner factory lease from NexSteer to DriveSys On March 19, ZF Steering Gear (India) Limited announced that it has completed an internal transfer of leasehold rights for its factory premises at Plot No. E-3/2, MIDC Supa Parner Industrial Park, Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra. The leasehold rights over the factory building, earlier held by NexSteer Systems Private Limited, have now been assigned in ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

driving with front-axle drive only—both left and right wheels can be disconnected, reducing friction losses and contributing to improved fuel efficiency and energy consumption. 3) The newly introduced Concentric Axle Disconnect Module utilizes an electromagnetic clutch (Photo 6) to disengage the gear meshing portion of the drivetrain. Unlike the eXD Cross Differential, this system does not require clutch plate-based control, which is a key dis...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

model logo. The vehicle is powered by efficient fifth-generation hybrid engines, offering a choice between a 1.8-liter hybrid producing 140 hp and a 2.0-liter hybrid producing 180 hp, which is available with intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD-i). The vehicle includes an updated center console, a new gear selector, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, and a 10.5-inch touchscreen. The higher trims include ambient lighting, heated seats, and a hea...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

Bosch breaks ground on new plant in Jinan The Jinan Innovation Zone announced the groundbreaking of a new plant of Bosch Automotive Steering (Jinan) Co., Ltd., a Bosch subsidiary.With a total investment amount of around CNY 430 million, a land area of around 69,333 square meters, and a planned total floor area of around 45,200 square meters, the plant will be built with an overall office, an R&D area, a production area, and supporting facilities...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

e the CRATER Concept, technical shapes are wrapped in soft-yet-durable materials, while a functional roll cage outlines the cabin, adding tension and strength.   • A full-width head-up display is a multi-function display that includes a novel rearview camera mirror feed.   • The squared-off steering wheel has a center-mounted pixel display, along with terrain mode buttons for quick switching to Snow, Sand, Mud, Auto, and XRT modes.   ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

CAAS’s Hubei Henglong joins KYB-UMW to bring advanced steering systems to Malaysia Announced on November 3, 2025, China Automotive Systems (CAAS) subsidiary Hubei Henglong has signed a strategic MoU with Malaysia’s KYB-UMW, a joint venture of KYB and UMW, which holds significant influence in the local automotive industry through its stakes in Perodua and UMW Toyota Motor.  The partnership focuses on technology transfer, joint production, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

engines, analyzes pedal position, road topography, vehicle speed, and load weight to automatically provide optimal torque, improving performance on climbs and overtakes while reducing fuel consumption by up to 3%. The update also includes enhancements to the I-Shift transmission, now with polished gears for smoother operation and increased durability, and an improved I-See system that uses connectivity data to select gears more efficiently, allo...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Stellantis unveils new Alfa Romeo Tonale in Italy On October 14, Stellantis unveiled the new Alfa Romeo Tonale. The SUV features Q4 all-wheel drive for the 270-hp plug-in hybrid, enhanced steering precision and retains its McPherson suspension setup with Dual Stage Valve or Frequency Selective Damping systems. The lineup includes a 175-hp 1.5-liter hybrid, a 130-hp 1.6-liter diesel, and a 270-hp plug-in hybrid version. All engines meet Euro 6E Bi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

per charge, torque of 140 Nm, and can fast charge 50 km of range in just 15 minutes at public CCS2 charging stations. Targeting small fleet owners and driver-entrepreneurs, the truck features nine segment-first innovations. These include a 230 mm disc brake on an R13 wheel platform, a variable 34:1 gear ratio recirculating ball steering, a telescopic steering intermediate shaft for smoother steering, a battery pack with laser-welded battery modul...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

gaging driving experience that allows dialogue with the car" and an "Aggressive, sporty design". The new IS has body dimensions of 4,720mm in length, 1,840mm in width, 1,435mm in height (FR), 1,440mm in height (AWD), and a wheelbase of 2,800mm. In driving performance, the goal was to further refine steering feel and vehicle stability. The electric power steering (EPS) uses a variable gear ratio to reduce steering angle at intersections and throug...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

5 in Munich, Germany. Highlights include by-wire chassis technologies, with series production orders for its steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems from Chinese, European, and North American automakers. Through its Chassis 2.0 concept, ZF integrates networkable actuators, such as the AKC rear axle steering system, active and semi-active damping systems, and electronic roll stabilization with its cubiX software to enhance driving behavior and ena...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Tata Motors, India launches LPT 812 4-tire truck with 5-tonne payload On September 3, Tata Motors launched the LPT 812, a 4-tire truck in the Intermediate, Light, and Medium Commercial Vehicles (ILMCV) segment with a rated payload of 5 tonnes. The truck is powered by a 4SPCR diesel engine that produces 125 hp and 360 Nm torque. It uses a 5-speed gearbox and features a booster-assisted clutch to facilitate smoother gear shifting and reduce driver ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Knorr-Bremse wins order for L2 and L4 braking and steering systems from major Japanese CV manufacturer Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has secured an order for its automation level 2 and 4 braking and steering systems from a major Japanese commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer. The order, valued in the low three-digit million-euro range, is scheduled for delivery starting in 2028. Around 1,100 trucks and buses will be equipped with Knorr-Bremse’s...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

nylon sourced from fishing nets, carpet waste, and industrial scrap. Ambient lighting is created using light guides, LED modules, and diffusers, producing thin light strips in the console. Indirect lighting under the MMI panoramic display and in the doors enhances the interior’s airy feel. A new steering wheel control unit with two stalks frees up space in the center console. The right stalk selects gears, while the left controls lights, wiper...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

oup, integrating expertise across starter motors, integrated starter generators (ISG), alternating current generators (ACG), valves, transmissions, and electronics. The group rolled out a 3-year technology roadmap focused on system-level innovation. Its key advancements include actuator motors for gear shifters, footrest deployment, seat adjustment, and window controls; gear reduction starter motors that enhance torque and efficiency; and advanc...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

re similar to the Model 3. In the rear, the new taillight design replaces the central indirect reflective light strip with a painted body panel, simplifying the design and reducing production costs.  The panoramic glass roof and rear entertainment screens appear to have been eliminated. The single steering column stalk for turn signals has been retained, and the vehicle is likely to use the current model’s screen-based gear selection system. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Royal Enfield motorcycle developments. The company upgraded all India and EU variants for OBD2B compliance by adding downstream O2 sensors and high OSC catalysts. Its engine improvements included SN-grade oil and vanadium-coated cam chain pins for the 350cc, an isolated cam cover and balancer cush gear for the 440cc, stainless steel passivation and improved roller clutch durability for the 450cc, and a 2-into-1 exhaust header plus rubber damper ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

ZF to supply Mercedes-Benz with Steer-by-Wire technology starting in 2026 On July 10, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that it is bringing its Steer-by-Wire technology to the European market for the first time with Mercedes-Benz. Series production of Europe’s first Steer-by-Wire vehicle is set to begin in 2026. steer-by-wire eliminates the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering gear.  The ZF system dynamically ad...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10