Skyworth Auto is making its first-ever appearance at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, presenting five electric and intelligent commercial vehicles and showcasing its latest developments in electrification, autonomous driving and intelligent commercial mobility. The highlight of the company’s debut is the global premiere of the SKYWORTH Z9, a new L4 autonomous pure-electric heavy truck designed […]
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CATL Launches TECTRANS II to Accelerate Global Commercial Vehicle Electrification
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) today unveiled TECTRANS II, its next-generation commercial vehicle battery solution, at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover. “Commercial vehicle electrification is emerging as the third wave of the global energy transition,” said Akin Li, Executive President of CATL Overseas Business. “Across products, energy, services and ecosystem, CATL is poised to work […]
ZF TraXon Hybrid Heavy-Duty Transmission System wins Truck Innovation Award 2027
At IAA Transportation 2026, ZF has been honored with the “Truck Innovation Award 2027” for its TraXon Hybrid transmission technology. The award, handed over by the International Truck of the Year jury whose 24 members represent leading commercial vehicle magazines across Europe, recognizes technologies and projects with the potential to improve efficiency and safety and […]
BorgWarner Showcases Technologies for More Efficient and Sustainable Commercial Vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026
BorgWarner will showcase its latest technologies for commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany, from September 14 to 20. At Booth C65 in Hall 12, the company will highlight how its broad portfolio of electrification, propulsion and thermal management solutions helps manufacturers improve efficiency, performance and sustainability across a wide range of commercial […]
IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 opens: CV Industry showcases innovative solutions across all technologies
Industry showcases innovative solutions across all technologies – Clear message to Berlin and Brussels: We have delivered, now policymakers must act – More than 150 world premieres on display – Record international participation and Test Drive offering IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 was officially opened today in Hanover by the German Federal Minister of Transport Steffen Bilger, […]
PHINIA Highlights Continued Investment in Advanced Fuel Systems at IAA Transportation 2026
PHINIA, a diversified, industrial supplier and global leader in the development of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, will showcase its latest technologies supporting lower-carbon commercial vehicle transportation at IAA Transportation 2026, taking place in Hannover, Germany, between September 15–20, 2026. With approximately 85% of its annual research and development investment focused on improving […]
IAA 2026: ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions Delivers Growth in Times of Transformation
As the commercial vehicle industry continues its transformation towards zero-emission, zero-accident and software-defined vehicles, ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) demonstrates how strong customer trust, technology leadership and market success go hand in hand. With an almost 90 percent customer acquisition win rate, more than €5 billion in awarded lifetime business in 2026 so far, CVS […]
Five Numbers That Define Asia Pacific’s Aftermarket Future
Aftermarket’s success increasingly hinges on regional integration, working closely with local governments and suppliers, rather than treating Asia Pacific as one uniform market. Asia Pacific’s aftermarket revenue is envisaged to reach $239.8 billion by 2032, growing 6.9% annually, more than twice the pace of vehicle population growth, as vehicles age and grow more complex. China […]
Automechanika Frankfurt Creates a Blueprint for the Aftermarket — 2035 & Beyond
It was seven in the morning on 8 September. Even before the official opening of the leading international trade fair Automechanika Frankfurt, one of the rooms at the event was packed. Every seat taken, almost many people familiar — the who’s who of the global automotive aftermarket, all choosing to be there before the day […]
Knorr-Bremse wins Automechanika Innovation Award 2026 with WESP CV
Knorr-Bremse has won the Automechanika Innovation Award 2026 with WESP CV, a data-driven analysis and benchmarking application for commercial vehicle workshops. WESP CV prevailed in the Data, Connectivity & Cybersecurity category. This year’s Automechanika Innovation Awards saw record participation with a total of 185 submitted innovations. Bernd Spies, member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse […]
Bosch’s Connected technology and strong partnerships make workshops even more successful
Mobility is in a state of transformation, with new vehicle technologies, software-based systems, and artificial intelligence ushering in a new era for independent repair shops. Bosch is supporting shops at the forefront of this transition in expanding their range of services, working more efficiently, and tapping into additional business growth opportunities. Bosch is characterizing its […]
“Maximizing Uptime”: ZF @ Automechanika Frankfurt 2026
ZF will present new solutions at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, demonstrating how close partnerships, a broad technology portfolio and a connected ecosystem can help customers respond to a rapidly changing market. The company will showcase practical innovations that support aftermarket partners in daily operations and help them be prepared and stay ahead of what comes next.
AUMOVIO India and Centum Foundation empower 2,700 women for manufacturing careers
AUMOVIO India, the Indian unit of the German technology and electronics company AUMOVIO, has enabled 2,700 women to gain industry-relevant skills and access employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector through its long-term ‘Women for Manufacturing’ initiative. Implemented annually since FY 2021, the initiative is designed to create structured pathways for women to move from training […]
For ZF, the Road Ahead is Exciting, and Full of Opportunity
As the automotive world transforms, ZF Group’s Mission 2030 puts India at the centre of the story — positioning it as both a strategic market and a global hub for value creation, while shaping the future of mobility, says Mr. Akash Passey, President of ZF Group India. This is the decade of India! The automotive […]
ZF’s Vision for Commercial Vehicles: Software, System Intelligence and Safety
The commercial vehicle industry is entering an era where electrification, automation, connectivity and digitalisation are no longer standalone technology domains—they are increasingly converging to create smarter, safer and more efficient vehicles. According to Ivan Brajdic, Head of R&D at the Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) Division, ZF, the next phase of innovation will be defined not […]
















