ZF Friedrichshafen AG has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SAIC Datong Automobile Co., Ltd. to provide the latest ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, the 8HP50, for its most advanced models. This strategic alliance will bring resource sharing and scale advantages to both parties, promote information exchange between the two parties, and further enhance market influence. Oil Tanker & Chemical Oil Tanker Oil Tanker,Chemical Oil Tanker,Oil Tanker Ship,Chemical Oil Tanker Ship PT Cindo International Marine Trading , https://www.cimtvessel.com
As a long-term strategic partner of SAIC Chase, ZF will provide automatic transmission products for this leading Chinese automaker to enhance the brand competitiveness of SAIC Chase in the global market.
Dr. Harald Massmann, Vice President, Asia Pacific, ZF Powertrain Division, said: "The cooperation agreement strengthens the cooperation between ZF and SAIC Chase and will promote the further development of transmission system technology. Combining the technical and market advantages of both parties. We aim to achieve joint development and develop innovative solutions to local market needs to better adapt to the ever-changing ecosystem of the automotive industry."
SAIC Datong Automobile Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAIC, China's largest automaker, producing passenger cars, light and medium-sized commercial vehicles. The SAIC Chase Commercial Vehicle G10, which was launched in the spring of 2014, is equipped with a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission. Currently, ZF has supplied more than 40,000 transmissions for the best-selling platform. The high-performance, low-fuel transmission technology provides the G10 with exceptional driving sensitivity and comfort, making it one of the market's advantages.
In addition to the transmission, the cooperation between the two companies involves a variety of products, including chassis components, shock absorbers, powertrain components, belt drive steering systems and electronic parking brakes (EPB).
This time, the two sides signed a formal cooperation agreement, which once again highlights ZF's strategy of consolidating China's market position through localized strong alliances. ZF's technology and experience support will further help Chinese local automakers to go global. .
Mr. Lan Qingsong, Vice President of SAIC Group, said: “We are very pleased to have a strategic partnership with ZF. The cooperation will bring resources to both parties, which will help to seize development opportunities and further explore the innovation potential of automatic transmissions. SAIC Datongzhi In a car company that is globally competitive and creates superior value for its customers, a long-term and stable relationship with ZF is critical to achieving our vision."