Aston Martin Builds a Vantage Roadster
This is not your father’s rag top.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
TuSimple, ZF Partner on Autonomous Big Rigs
Supplier giant delivers automotive knowhow to help commercialize self-driving tech
ZF Launches Front Electric Parking Brake
Performance, design and weight benefits coming to smaller vehicles
Hella Readies Next-Gen ADAS Radar
Production of the 77-GHz system starts this spring in Germany
Study Highlights Differing Global Consumer Views on Autonomy
Most respondents are concerned about safety and don’t envision owning a self-driving car until at least 2025.
Caddy Super Cruise Adds Automated Lane Change Capability
Upgraded system will bow this year on three 2021 models
ZF Teams with Chinese Partner on Electric Motors
ZF Friedrichshafen AG and China’s Wolong Electric Group Co. are forming a joint venture to produce electric motors and related components for electrified vehicles.
Addressing Autonomy: ZF Exec Explains the Tech
There is a lot of noise about autonomous driving. Here’s some straight information from a ZF exec about what’s going on.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Autoliv Readies Front Row Divider Airbag
Autoliv Inc. has developed a new airbag that deploys between the driver and front-seat passenger to prevent them from colliding during a side-impact crash.
ZF Pursues Modular Steps for Autonomy
Passenger vehicles are just beginning to offer limited Level 2 self-driving capabilities, but the commercial vehicle sector is only a few years from introducing far more sophisticated Level 4 systems.
Carmakers to Test Blockchain Payment Tech
Next month BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda and Renault will begin testing a blockchain-based identification system for automatic payments for parking and road tolls.
Chassix Changes Name to Aludyne
Michigan-based Chassix Inc., a supplier of aluminum and cast iron casting machined components for vehicles, has changed its name to Aludyne.
Former BorgWarner Exec Joins ZF Board
ZF Friedrichshafen AG has appointed Martin Fischer to its management board to oversee safety systems, electronics and advanced driver assist systems in the Americas.
Plastic Omnium Shuffles Management Team
France’s Plastic Omnium SA is reorganizing its management team to bring in younger leaders to help prepare the company for long-term growth.
ZF Makes a Case for Affordable Autonomy
Production applications for Level 2+ highway systems to start this year in Asia
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ZF Sells Stake in Haldex
ZF Friedrichshafen AG has sold its 20% stake in Swedish brake system supplier Haldex SA.
ZF Plans Autonomous-Shuttle Service in 2021
ZF Friedrichshafen AG and its 2getthere B.V. subsidiary plan to launch an autonomous shuttle service at the Brussels airport, transporting passengers between the terminal and long-term parking, in 2021.
ZF Plans to Divest 20% Stake in Haldex
ZF Friedrichshafen AG says it is evaluating options to sell its 20% stake Haldex AB, the Swedish brake specialist it unsuccessfully tried to acquire in 2016.
Jeep, Ferrari Win Lightweighting Honors
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Jeep Wrangler SUV and Ferrari SpA’s Portofino supercar won this year’s Altair Enlighten Award in the high-production and low-volume categories, respectively.
ZF Gets Big Order for Innovative Transmission
This eight-speed was designed from the start with electrification in mind.
ZF Cuts Sales, Earnings Outlook
ZF Friedrichshafen AG has joined a long list of automotive suppliers in predicting leaner results this year than previously expected.
Lightening Up Through Topology Optimization
Products can be lighter and better through the application of topology optimization. However, they might look somewhat different. . .
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Lawsuits Target Millions of ZF-TRW Airbag Controllers
Millions of airbag control modules may fail in a crash and prevent the airbags from deploying, according to two lawsuits that seek class-action status in the U.S.
ZF Touts 2-Speed Electric Drive System
Germany’s ZF Friedrichshafen AG says its new 2-speed electric drive is more efficient than current single-speed units.
ZF Gets Big Orders for Innovative Transmission
This eight-speed was designed from the start with electrification in mind
Brose Names New N. America Chief
Wilm Uhlenbecker has taken over as president of Brose Groups North American unit, effective July 1.
ZF Wins Big Transmission Order from FCA
ZF Friedrichshafen AG says it will supply 8-speed automatic transmissions to Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles NV for use in conventional and hybrid-electric vehicles.
Wabco Shareholders Approve Sale to ZF
More than two-thirds of Wabco Holdings Inc. shareholders voted to approve the company’s acquisition by ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
