ystems Division in ZF, merged with the Commercial Vehicle Technology Division, creating the new Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division. Meritor WABCO receives Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National WABCO receives supplier awards from seven of Chinese commercial vehicle makers WABCO receives contracts for ABS from six trailer manufacturers in Brazil Meritor WABCO releases new OnGuard collision mitigation system Meritor WABCO unveils new tr...

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America, advances Polo Track project Volkswagen idles two Brazilian plants in June due to lack of semiconductors VW idles three plants in Brazil starting June 21 due to semiconductor shortage VW again suspending production in Taubaté due to lack of semiconductors Volkswagen stopped the job contracts with 300 employees at the Sao Jose dos Pinhais plant. The facilities will be renewed for the new Golf to be launched in 2015. Volkswagen wil...

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BorgWarner secures eHeater contracts for hybrids with two global OEMs On July 31, BorgWarner announced it  has secured contracts with two major, global OEMs to supply high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) platforms. One of the wins marks BorgWarner’s first eHeater for a hybrid program with the respective legacy automaker, expanding its existing business. The 400V technology is planned to be us...

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decreased by 8.1% at constant currency, primarily due to the planned exit of a less profitable product line. In addition, destocking by the region’s largest OEM customer posed a significant headwind. However, sales in tanks and brake lines increased, while demand for thermal products was weaker. Contracts -In 2024, the Company won new business bookings totaling EUR 2,700 million (2023: EUR 3,000 million) across all powertrain platforms. Despit...

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g Grand River, Flint Assembly, Orion Assembly, and Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center. The Subsystems negotiations occur as the UAW is trying to unionize the battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio owned by a GM/LG joint venture called Ultium Cells. In 2023, the UAW will negotiate new national contracts with Ford, GM, and Stellantis, which will be critical in the transition to EVs when internal combustion jobs get eliminated. Steve Majoros, ...

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rgentina faces uncertain future amid economic challenges VW Argentina lays off over 300 workers amid economic struggles Volkswagen will lift suspensions for its workers at the Cordoba plant in Argentina. The regional head of the union revealed on September 10. Volkswagen Argentina had suspended the contracts of 800 staff at the plant since last August due to a sharp drop in domestic sales and in exports to Brazil, which fell into a technical rece...

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Magna advances vehicle safety with integrated interior sensing systems On July 29, Magna highlighted its innovative and comprehensive interior sensing systems, designed to protect occupants and enhance the driving experience. Over the last 18 months, Magna’s interior sensing systems have either been awarded contracts or begun production on five OEM programs across North America, Europe and Asia. A key interior sensing solution is Magna's Child ...

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pany. A job fair is also organized at the plant on August 31, 2023, which will be attended by representatives of the AVILON company, as well as representatives of the automakers of the GAZ, HAVAL, and KAMAZ groups. Employees who wish to take vacancies at these enterprises will have their employment contracts with AGR LLC who is the current owner of the former Volkswagen Kaluga plant, suspended for the duration of this program. On November 28, mul...

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, and others to contribute and accelerate the development of open standards and technologies for connected vehicles. The Company is already a co-chair working on standardizing the Android Automotive platform to onboard more app developers. (Based on Company social media updates dated March 21, 2024)Contracts with Schneider Electric to improve sustainability at R&D centers in Bavans and Seloncourt-The Company signed two services contracts with Sch...

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speed production lines in the first half of 2025, aiming to improve production efficiency. This action appears to be taken in response to sluggish demand in the electric vehicle (EV) market and intensifying competition with Chinese battery manufacturers. (Based on releases dated April 3, 2025) Contracts for the procurement of battery raw materials (FY ended Dec. 31, 2024) Area Sourcing Period Contents USA Exxon Mobil 2030~2040 -Lithium ...

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ablish a new research base in Silicon Valley, U.S., to enhance its collaboration with global semiconductor manufacturers. This will enable the company to further advance its semiconductor technology for electrification components and electrical components. (From a press release on March 18, 2025) Contracts Hyundai Mobis to supply ultra-slim smart keys for Hyundai Ioniq 5 N-This latest smart card key features the ability to support all the funct...

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e Company obtained financing of EUR 1.9 million for the development of a new bumper concept at its Navarra plant and tailgate at the Valencian Community plant, both intended for electric and connected vehicle models. (From the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, Spain press release on May 10, 2024)  Contracts Contracts won in first half of 2024-During the first half of 2024, the Company won business for bumpers for Stellantis Berlingo, Doblo, Comb...

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hnology due to sharing the same end customer structure. The Company will comprise the Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, and Materials Services segments, as well as the Steel Europe and Marine Systems units, which the Company plans to spin off.(From a press release on September 14, 2023) Contracts thyssenkrupp wins multi-million-euro order for truck camshafts at Chemnitz site-thyssenkrupp AG announced that thyssenkrupp Dynamic Componen...

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grew, while commercial vehicle solutions declined due to portfolio measures. Recent Developments Carbon neutrality targets-The Company aims to reduce its CO2 emissions to zero by the year 2045, mainly through energy conservation, electrification, and the purchase and self-generation of green power. Contracts Product Customers Details DIAvent HighFlow Asian and U.S. automotive group -The Freudenberg Sealing Technologies business group has...

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efficiency of its value chain through the Autoliv Production System, which is based on lean manufacturing methodology to continuously increase output with fewer resources, along with increased digitalization and automation. Several hundred projects are either in implementation or under development. Contracts Product Customers Details Airbags and seatbelts NIO ET9 sedan -The Company provided a full range of safety solutions for the NIO ET9 s...

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alled 40 charging stations in Herzogenaurach, each capable of providing up to 22 kW of capacity. The investment will add 245 charging locations in Herzogenaurach in 2024, while the pilot project in Schweinfurt will add 122 charging locations by 2025. (From a Company press release on August 9, 2024) Contracts Electric cam phaser for Chinese OEM-The Company’s next-generation electric cam phaser (eCP) began production at the Taicang plant in China...

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s. It will obtain vehicle and battery data in real time and manage them in the cloud. ZF Japan aims ease the inspection of driving histories and battery SOH, which is an issue when vehicles and batteries are in secondary distribution. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 13, 2024) Contracts Product Customers Details Integrated brake control Leapmotor B10 -The Leapmotor B10, which debuted at the Paris Motor Show in October 2...

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creased by 6.3% from the previous year to EUR 10,845 million. The decline in sales of the division was due to a decrease in the high-voltage electric powertrain business, caused by lower production levels at certain electric vehicle platforms in Europe, as well as the cancellation of a number of EV contracts in North America.3) Brain Division-The Brain Division had sales of EUR 5,053 million in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, an increase...

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nd the best approach for carbon neutral operations. These sites will reach CO2 neutrality by 2030. Their success will guide other plants through the implementation of similar measures to achieve carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040. (From a press release dated January 5, 2024) Contracts Product Customers Details Holistic Motion Control software Chinese OEM -In 2024, the Company received its first order for its Holistic ...

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ms to build more factories in Thailand, expecting to see production reach its full capacity by 2026. The Thai PM has also invited the Company to set up a Regional HQ in Thailand, while affirming support measures for the company. (From the Royal Thai Government press release on January 18, 2024) Contracts Road Hazard Service for Mercedes-Benz trucks -The Company announced that its Road Hazard Service will be used for the first time in commerci...

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