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Ibeo Automotive Systems tests LiDAR systems for autonomous driving in Berlin and Beijing
26 February 2021
ZF launches coASSIST Level2 + automated driving system on road with Dongfeng Motor
24 February 2021
ZF expects 2020 consolidated sales of EUR32.6bn
15 February 2021
ZF says it expects consolidated sales of EUR32.6bn (US$40bn) for the fiscal year 2020, based on preliminary and non-audited figures.
All-new 2022 Infiniti QX60 introduces new 9-speed automatic transmission, improved refinement
12 February 2021
ZF expanding US transmission plant
9 February 2021
The ZF Group said it had received "several large-scale orders from North American vehicle manufacturers" for its eight-speed PowerLine automatic transmission, including "the largest individual commercial-vehicle-related order in company history".
ZF launches series production for new EV braking system
26 January 2021
ZF says its latest brake control solutions will be established as standard in Volkswagen’s ID.3 and ID.4 models as well as in Volkswagen Group’s globally-marketed modular e-drive system MEB platform.

System solutions for the software-defined car - Q&A with ZF
12 January 2021
The vehicle of the future will feature high levels of networking and automation defined by software, says ZF. But a ‘software-defined car’ is much more than a ‘smartphone on wheels’ even if the vehicle operation increasingly resembles that of a smartphone. The difference is the quality and quantity of hardware systems that need to be intelligently connected by a software platform to help move people comfortably and safely. To learn more during the first all-digital Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Matthew Beecham connected with Dr Dirk Walliser, Executive Vice President Corporate Research & Development, Innovation and Technology, ZF.

17 December 2020
Following the debut of Amazon owned startup Zoox's fully autonomous vehicle, ZF has announced it would provide occupant safety systems and chassis modules for the new robo-taxi.
ZF outlines new middleware ahead of CES 2021
17 December 2020
ZF has presented its new middleware ahead of CES 2021.
GWM's POER pickups for overseas markets offer 8-speed automatic transmission
27 October 2020
ZF outlines Wabco acquisition benefits
6 October 2020
ZF says it is accelerating the development of its product and systems portfolio to enable intelligent commercial vehicles following the recent acquisition of Wabco.
ZF secures Tri-cam 2020 Nissan Global Supplier Award
23 September 2020
ZF has received a 2020 Nissan Global Supplier Award for Innovation for the development of its Tri-cam camera technology, the first intelligent three lens camera developed for the automotive market.
ZF secures four DAF Trucks performance awards
9 September 2020
ZF has received four performance awards from DAF Trucks as part of its annual Supplier Performance Management (SPM) Programme.
ZF to produce ibeoNEXT LiDAR system
1 September 2020
Hamburg-based, Ibeo Automotive Systems has commissioned ZF to produce its ibeoNEXT LiDAR system, including the systems electronic control unit.

UPDATED - Daily automotive coronavirus briefing FREE TO READ
19 August 2020
A daily update of news and views on the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis and its impact on the automotive sector
Short-time Germany working "not infinite" - ZF CEO
14 August 2020
ZF says short-time working backing from Federal German sources is not "infinite."
ZF sees pace of electrification increasing
12 August 2020
ZF says the global pandemic is accelerating changes which were already occurring in the automotive sector, particularly in the electrification field.
Veoneer completes US brake divestiture to ZF
11 August 2020
Veoneer has completed the divestiture of its US brake control business to ZF.

ZF first-half sales down 27% to EUR13.5bn
7 August 2020
ZF has recorded first-half sales down 27% to EUR13.5bn (US$16bn) as the supplier reacts to conditions created by the global pandemic.
ZF targets e-mobility with board appointment
30 July 2020
ZF has appointed Stephan von Schuckmann as a new member to the company’s board of management, as the supplier announced it would no longer develop components for internal combustion engine drives.

Mild hybrid powertrain for Maserati Ghibli
16 July 2020
The much-heralded Ghibli Hybrid has turned out to be a mild hybrid and the first four-cylinder variant in the model line's history.
ZF completes sale of RH Sheppard to Bendix
2 June 2020
ZF Friedrichshafen has successfully completed the sale of RH Sheppard to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems for US$149.5m. The divestment followed ZF's acquisition of WABCO on 29 May, 2020.
ZF completes Wabco acquisition
1 June 2020
ZF has completed the acquisition of Wabco after gaining approval from all required regulatory authoritie
ZF and VisIC team on electric drivelines
14 May 2020
ZF and VisIC Technologies, are partnering to create the next generation of electric drivelines for vehicles.ZF and VisIC Technologies, are partnering to create the next generation of electric drivelines for vehicles.
ZF gradually restarts Europe/Americas
11 May 2020
ZF is gradually restarting production in Europe and the Americas as it looks to align with customer ramp-up.
ZF partners with Detroit Sewn to manufacture 100,000 face masks for community
16 April 2020
ZF 2019 target hit as markets "collapsing overnight"
26 March 2020
ZF says it has achieved its targets for the full year despite markets "collapsing overnight," due to the coronavirus crisis.
ZF to suspend "many operations" in Europe and North America
25 March 2020
ZF is to suspend "many operations in Europe and North America" following announcements by truck and passenger car manufacturers in the light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wabco/ZF merger approved by all bar China
24 March 2020
Wabco Holdings and ZF Friedrichshafen said they had received all approvals from regulatory authorities required to close their previously announced merger, with the exception of the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).

ZF mulls closing "entire plants"
19 March 2020
ZF says it is estimating it will have to stop whole factories and individual product lines as the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic continue to take their toll across suppliers and OEMs in Europe and beyond.
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ZF news
Ibeo tests LiDAR systems in Berlin and Beijing
26 February 2021
The LiDAR sensor specialist from Hamburg Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH gets underway with the vali...
ZF, Dongfeng launch coASSIST Level 2+ AV system
24 February 2021
ZF launched its coASSIST Level2 + semi-automated driving system on the 2020 Dongfeng Aerolus Yixu...
ZF expects 2020 consolidated sales of EUR32.6bn
15 February 2021
ZF says it expects consolidated sales of EUR32.6bn (US$40bn) for the fiscal year 2020, based on p...
2022 Infiniti QX60 gains new 9-speed auto
12 February 2021
Building on the brand’s promise to deliver a confident ride and capable performance in all...
ZF expanding US transmission plant
9 February 2021
The ZF Group said it had received "several large-scale orders from North American vehicle ma...
ZF launches series production for new EV braking
26 January 2021
ZF says its latest brake control solutions will be established as standard in Volkswagen's ID.3 a...