On 21 October 2025, China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) announced that its subsidiary Jingzhou Henglong Automobile Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has launched an active rear‑wheel steering system for upper mass‑market electric vehicles in China. The system, designed for vehicles priced around RMB 200,000, marks the first time CAAS’s advanced steering technology is available outside the luxury segment.
The new system employs a ball‑screw and nut mechanism controlled by a dedicated unit that processes vehicle speed and steering‑wheel angle signals. At speeds below 60 km/h the rear wheels steer in the opposite direction of the front wheels, effectively shortening the wheelbase and reducing the turning radius. Above 60 km/h the rear wheels steer in the same direction as the front wheels, extending the virtual wheelbase and improving high‑speed stability and lane‑change precision.
Jingzhou Henglong has established a dedicated production line for the technology and has already developed systems for multiple OEM models. The steering system was showcased at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, where prototype vehicles demonstrated the technology’s performance and reliability, attracting significant industry attention and strengthening relationships with mainstream OEMs.
By entering the upper mass‑market EV segment, CAAS expands its ADAS portfolio and opens a new revenue stream that complements its existing EPS and hydraulic steering products. The launch positions CAAS against larger Tier‑1 competitors, potentially increasing market share and margin contribution in a growing EV market, thereby delivering tangible value to investors.
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