ZF localizes intelligent front camara production in Brazil On October 15, it was reported that ZF began local production of intelligent front cameras at its Limeira, São Paulo facility, ending imports and becoming the first supplier in South America to manufacture this component domestically. Transferred from a ZF plant in the United States, the new line has an annual capacity of 900,000 cameras and space for future expansion. Initial production...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

ZF unveils Software Update Management System for buses and coaches at Busworld 2025 ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF)’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division launched a new Software Update Management System (SUMS) Service Suite at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The SUMS Service Suite enables bus and coach OEMs to implement updates securely in compliance with UN/ECE R156. It consists of consulting, training, documents, and software tools, in...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

ZF secures clutch supply deal with Indian commercial vehicle OEM On October 8, 2025, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) India Pvt Ltd. received a large business nomination from an Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer for a newly engineered 430mm diameter heavy-duty clutch system. Optimized for demanding Indian conditions, the clutch will serve higher horsepower engine platforms for both domestic and select export vehicles. The production and supply wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

ZF LIFETEC opens state-of-the-art technology center in Washington, Michigan On October 6, ZF LIFETEC announced it has inaugurated a new technology center as an expansion to its facility in Washington, Michigan, offering state-of-the-art testing technologies to help OEMs meet regulatory requirements and drive innovation in automated driving, interior design, and real-life safety.  “By concentrating and enhancing our test equipment to this new b...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

sel options and one fully electric, with battery capacities ranging from 280 to 350 kWh. The Maraton, TEMSA’s flagship coach, gets major updates, which includes camera mirrors, courtesy and maneuvering lights, and a smart steering wheel. From 2026, it will include an upgraded DAF MX-11 engine and ZF Traxon transmission, improving torque, shifting smoothness, and fuel economy by 3% TEMSA’s latest modular battery packs with multiple chemistries...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

ZF debuts new axles for buses and coaches at Busworld Europe 2025 ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) showcased its latest solutions designed to make buses and coaches smarter, safer, and more sustainable at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. ZF premiered the A134 axle, which enables overall energy savings through improved recuperation capacity and reduced weight, while maintaining existing installation points. It also revealed the AV134 portal ax...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

y M3, Class I, it is available in both left- and right-hand drive. It is 7.6 meters long. It can accommodate up to 27 passengers. The G-WAY is available in 9.5-meter or 10.7-meter lengths. It is Biomethane compatible and equipped with the IVECO TECTOR - NEF 6 CNG engine (280 hp, 1,000 Nm). It has a ZF Ecolife 2 gearbox. Available with 3 or 4 tanks (960 l or 1280 l), the G-WAY offers up to 500 km of range. It can accommodate 60 passengers in the s...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

ZF LIFETEC to present advanced occupant monitoring technology at InCabin 2025 in Spain On October 6, ZF LIFETEC announced that it will present solutions for adaptive restraint systems, which are based on advanced occupant monitoring technology, at InCabin 2025, from October 7–9, 2025. The system identifies and classifies vehicle occupants in real time.  These solutions use a new generation of algorithms to classify occupants by size, weight, a...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

range of models, including: Mercedes-Benz eIntouro, its first all-electric intercity bus in series production. It features an electric drive with LFP batteries and a central motor. It comes in two lengths, 12.18 meters and 13.09 meters, offering seating for 50 to 63 passengers. It is powered by a ZF CeTrax 2 dual electric drive, delivering 320 kW of continuous power and 24,700 Nm of torque, paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

ZF to cut 7,600 jobs in Electrified Powertrain Technology division by 2030 ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has reached an agreement with its general works council and the IG Metall union on comprehensive measures to restructure its Electrified Powertrain Technology division (Division E), aiming to strengthen long-term competitiveness. The initiatives are expected to generate over EUR 500 million in cost savings by 2027. The measures include 7,600 job ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

ZF expands steering system production at Zhangjiagang campus in China ZF Group signed an investment agreement with the Zhangjiagang Economic Development Zone to expand production of Active Kinematics Control (AKC) and Steer-by-Wire (SbW) at its Zhangjiagang campus in east China. ZF will use an existing plant area approximately 6,900 sqm to increase annual production capacity of AKC products from 400,000 to 600,000 sets, while SbW capacity will re...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

Chery Rely launches R08 intelligent pickup truck On September 20, Rely, a Chery sub-brand, launched the R08 intelligent pickup truck. The model is available in two gasoline and six diesel variants, with prices ranging from CNY 88,800 to CNY 149,800. The R08 is positioned as a “global intelligent practical pickup truck”. The diesel variants are powered by a 2.3T engine, a ZF transmission, and a BorgWarner 4WD system. Developed specifically for...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

ecure passengers in a crash. The issue was caused due to parts in the seat belt buckle assemblies, which may have been manufactured with out of specification physical dimensions, the U.S National Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. The defective seat belt buckles were manufactured by ZF Lifetec in Washington, Michigan, USA. Owners will be notified by mail with instructions to bring their vehicles to a Hyundai dealer for inspection ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

ZF localizes ECU production in Brazil On September 17, it was reported that ZF has localized production of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for commercial vehicle braking systems in Brazil. The ECU enables multiple safety and comfort functions for heavy vehicles, including stability control (ESC), hill-start assist (HSA), traction control (ATC), and ABS. These technologies are increasingly relevant as ESC became mandatory for commercial vehicles...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

IAA Mobility 2025: ZF unveils 8HP evo automatic transmission update for hybrid drives ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) is presenting the further developed 8HP evo automatic transmission, designed to support the global growth of hybrid drives, at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany. Building on its benchmark 8-speed transmission, the 8HP evo leverages ZF's SELECT platform and features a modular and scalable design. It uses fewer components than its pre...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

IAA Mobility 2025: ZF showcases technologies for software-defined chassis and e-mobility ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) is presenting its latest innovations in software-defined vehicles, electrification, and safety at IAA Mobility 2025 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 Chas...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

LDV South Africa launches three new models: Terron 9, D90, and Deliver 9 On September 4, LDV South Africa launched three new models – the Terron 9 (from ZAR 699,900), D90 (from ZAR 799,900), and Deliver 9 (from ZAR 699,900) at the Festival of Motoring.  The LDV Terron 9 SUV is powered by a 2.5L turbo-diesel engine delivering 163kW and 520Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. It has a 4x4 capability and a 3,500 kg towi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

IAA Mobility 2025: ZF LIFETEC to unveil transformable steering wheel concept ZF LIFETEC announced that it will reveal a transformable steering wheel concept, designed to support the evolution of future vehicle interiors, at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany. The concept is based on a traditional steering wheel with all familiar controls and integrates the driver's airbag into the center hub. The new transformable steering wheel electromechanic...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

ZF reduces working hours again at Schweinfurt site in Germany starting September 1, 2025 Multiple media sources reported ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) will once again reduce working hours to 32.5 hours per week at its Schweinfurt site in Germany, effective September 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026. The measure, similar to one applied between December 2024 and June 2025 for around 5,500 employees, is aimed at strengthening long-term competitiveness...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

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