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Elmos Semiconductor SE Launches 2025 Apprenticeship and Dual-Study Programs in Dortmund

(IN BRIEF) Elmos Semiconductor SE welcomes eleven new apprentices and dual-study students to its Dortmund site in 2025, joining 31 individuals enrolled across technical and commercial training tracks. Technical pathways include IT, electronics, physics, and engineering degrees—both vocational and practice-integrated—while … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Debuts Doppler Radar-Based Hands Free Access Sensor for Trunks and Sliding Doors

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler’s Hands Free Access Sensor delivers contactless opening and closing of trunks and sliding doors using 24 GHz Doppler radar to detect targeted hand or foot gestures within 60 cm. Produced at scale since late 2024 for leading … Read the full press release

COVESA and ACEA Team Up to Standardise Onboard APIs for Commercial Vehicle Interoperability

(IN BRIEF) COVESA and ACEA have signed an MoU to co‑develop an industry‑standard onboard API for commercial vehicles, harmonizing data exchange across truck and bus manufacturers. The initiative extends COVESA’s Vehicle Signal Specification with a bespoke commercial‑vehicle data catalogue, accessed … Read the full press release

Continental Survey Reveals How Fleet Operators in UK, France and Germany Differ on Digital and Sustainability Strategies

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s “The Future of Fleets” study, surveying 850 managers across Europe and North America, reveals that 76 percent of fleets face rising operating costs and 46 percent fear broader economic threats. The research illuminates marked differences in each country’s appetite … Read the full press release

Langley Holdings Celebrates ARO’s Welding Technology Driving Xiaomi YU7 Success

(IN BRIEF) Langley Holdings plc celebrates its subsidiary ARO Welding Technologies’ role in Xiaomi’s record‑breaking YU7 electric SUV launch, which garnered over 200,000 pre‑orders within three minutes. Building on the success of the SU7 sedan, ARO’s proven resistance welding guns … Read the full press release

Great Wall Motors’ Smart Cockpit Display Receives 5-Star Eye Comfort Certification from TÜV Rheinland

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China has presented a 5-Star Eye Comfort Certification to the in-vehicle display used in Great Wall Motors’ latest models, underscoring advancements in smart cockpit ergonomics and visual safety. The display stood out in areas such … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Drives Sustainability at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Fleet of 32 Electrified Support Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is providing 32 fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to support the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the longest and most demanding edition in the race’s history. From 26 July to 3 August, 154 … Read the full press release

MAHLE champions technology diversity and unveils Efficiency³ innovations while urging EU CO₂ rule overhaul

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is doubling down on “technology diversity,” arguing hybrids, range extenders and renewable fuels must complement BEVs to slash transport emissions quickly. CEO Arnd Franz urged a fast revision of EU CO₂ rules to include sustainable ICEs and … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €75 Million to Serena Infra II for Green Infrastructure Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The EIF has invested €75 million in Serena Infra II—managed by Serena Industrial Partners—with a €250 million target to fund early‑stage sustainable mobility, water, social, digital infrastructure, and energy transition projects across Europe; supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme and … Read the full press release

Elmos Semiconductor Surpasses One Billion Motor Control Chips Delivered

(IN BRIEF) Elmos Semiconductor SE has reached a milestone of over one billion motor control ICs delivered since 2003, reflecting its leadership in designing highly optimized driver and BLDC controller chips for automotive and industrial applications. With solutions covering common … Read the full press release

HTR makes available engineering models of full-metal elastic Lunar wheels

All metal flexible wheels for Lunar rovers (IN BRIEF) HTR, based in Central Greece, is now offering its patented, all‑metal flexible wheels—designed since 2016 to endure the Moon’s extreme temperatures (–180 °C to +130 °C) and radiation—for commercial purchase worldwide via www.htr.gr … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply Annealing Furnace for CERI‑Led 400,000 t/y Galvanizing Line in Changzhou

(IN BRIEF) CERI Technology has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply an annealing furnace for Hebei MFG’s 400,000 tonne‑per‑year continuous galvanizing line at its Changzhou coating park. While CERI handles the mechanical terminal and post‑treatment, ANDRITZ will install its globally proven … Read the full press release

MAHLE Opens Global Training Hub in Stuttgart with Hands‑On and Online Courses for Aftermarket Professionals

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility has launched a new Global Training Center in Stuttgart and revamped its training infrastructure to meet growing educational needs in the aftermarket. The 1,300 m² facility features five hands‑on workshop bays and accommodates up to … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Schuler Secures Fourth 1 600‑Ton Press Order from Nakayone

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ Schuler will supply Metalúrgica Nakayone with a fourth mechanical transfer press, this one rated at 1,600 metric tons, to expand production of structural parts for a new SUV. The mid‑single‑digit million‑euro order, booked in Q1 2025, features the Triton series … Read the full press release

ZF Launches cubiX Tuner to Automate Chassis Calibration for Software-Defined Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) ZF’s new cubiX Tuner automates the calibration of multi-actuator chassis systems—brakes, steering, dampers, and drive—using AI-driven algorithms and an intuitive interface. Engineers input desired handling characteristics, and the tool automatically computes and writes tuning maps to the ECU, … Read the full press release

ZF Unveils Full-Spectrum Brake-by-Wire Portfolio for Electrified and Autonomous Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) ZF introduces a flexible Brake-by-Wire suite—purely electric (“dry”), purely hydraulic, or hybrid—that transforms braking with electronic actuation and software-defined control. Electric dry systems eliminate fluid drag and boost energy recovery; hybrid setups pair electromechanical rear axles with hydraulic … Read the full press release

ZF to Launch Steer-by-Wire and EasyTurn Systems on Mercedes-Benz Models in 2026

(IN BRIEF) ZF will equip Mercedes-Benz with its steer-by-wire system in 2026, replacing the mechanical steering shaft with an electronic interface that enhances maneuverability, stability, and safety. The system’s software-controlled steering ratio adapts to driving conditions, while the Twin Worm … Read the full press release

Schaeffler’s Integrated Rear-Wheel Steering Goes into Mass Production, Secures Multiple Customer Nominations through 2027

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler’s Powertrain & Chassis division began volume production of its mechatronic rear-wheel steering system in Q1 2025 at its Kysuce, Slovakia plant, manufacturing components for seven vehicle programs across Europe, China and North America. With three further nominations … Read the full press release

Continental Drives Up Renewable Content in Tires with Rice Husk Silica and Recycled Carbon Black

(IN BRIEF) Continental is boosting the share of renewable and recycled materials in its tires from 26 percent in 2024 to over 40 percent by 2030. The company now uses silica made from rice husk ash instead of quartz to … Read the full press release

Michelin Launches CrossClimate 3 Sport All-Season Tire for Sports Cars with Alpine A390 OEM Partnership

(IN BRIEF) On July 1, 2025, Michelin introduced the CrossClimate 3 Sport, an all-season tire engineered specifically for sports cars. It combines the dynamic performance of a summer sport tire—featuring top “A” wet-grip ratings and motorsport-derived materials—with 3PMSF certification for … Read the full press release