China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) has completed the final commissioning of a new 115‑platform electric steering motor production line at its Hyoseong (Wuhan) Motion Mechatronics System Co. Ltd. The line, designed to support the company’s eRCB commercial vehicle program, is slated to begin mass production in mid‑December 2025. The motor delivers torque exceeding 20 N·m, a result of a three‑year research and development effort that positions CAAS as a leader in high‑torque steering solutions for commercial vehicles.
The launch of this production line underscores CAAS’s strategy to capitalize on the accelerating electrification and autonomous‑driving trends in the commercial vehicle sector. By delivering a high‑torque, compact steering motor, CAAS can offer tighter steering response and lower power consumption—key attributes for electric and autonomous trucks. The new motor also strengthens the company’s competitive position against larger Tier 1 suppliers, allowing CAAS to secure larger share of the growing electric power steering (EPS) and advanced driver‑assist system (ADAS) market for commercial fleets.
The line was co‑developed with Wiselink Technology Co., Ltd. and has already passed development and verification with approximately ten of the world’s leading OEMs, demonstrating its readiness for commercial deployment. The partnership with Wiselink brings advanced manufacturing expertise, while the OEM validation confirms the motor’s performance and reliability across a range of commercial vehicle platforms.
CEO Qizhou Wu said the new motor “presents new growth opportunities and represents a major breakthrough for high‑torque steering motors in the global commercial vehicle markets.” The statement highlights CAAS’s confidence that the technology will drive future revenue growth and reinforce its position as a key EPS and ADAS supplier to major OEMs such as BYD, Scania, and a major European automaker.
In the context of CAAS’s recent financial performance, the company reported a 17.7% year‑over‑year increase in net sales to $193.2 million and a 77.8% rise in diluted EPS to $0.32 in Q3 2025. The full‑year 2024 results showed record net sales of $650.9 million, although EPS fell to $0.99 due to margin compression. The new production line aligns with CAAS’s broader EPS and ADAS initiatives, including the R‑EPS mass production for BYD, and signals the company’s continued investment in high‑technology steering solutions to capture market share in the expanding commercial EV and autonomous vehicle space.
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