FORVIA HELLA Holds Technology Exchange Day With Chery

FORVIA HELLA and Chery Auto Expand Technology Cooperation

FORVIA HELLA held a Technology Exchange Day at the headquarters of Chery Automobile Co Ltd in Wuhu, Anhui Province, bringing management and technical teams from both companies together. The meeting focused on discussions between management representatives and technical exchanges covering innovative lighting and electronics solutions. The event provided a platform for FORVIA HELLA to present technologies relevant to the changing requirements of vehicle electrification, intelligent driver assistance, and digital cockpit systems. The engagement also builds on a long-standing relationship between the two companies that began in 2003.

FORVIA HELLA Showcases Lighting and Electronics Technologies

During the event, FORVIA HELLA presented a portfolio spanning several automotive technology areas. The showcased solutions included FlatLight technology, the COFI LEAF interior lighting solution, the iConF intelligent Configurable Fuse solution, and a range of 77 GHz radar sensors. These technologies address applications across vehicle lighting, interior experiences, electrical management, and intelligent driver assistance. FORVIA HELLA also organized six technical workshops, giving the participating teams an opportunity to exchange technical perspectives on the displayed technologies and their potential applications in future vehicle programs.

Long-Term Supply Relationship Supports Cooperation

The relationship between FORVIA HELLA and Chery Auto dates back to 2003 and has developed across multiple automotive product categories. Over the course of the partnership, FORVIA HELLA has supplied Chery with lighting electronics, intelligent battery sensors, radar sensors, vacuum pumps, and low-voltage DC/DC converters. The breadth of these supplied products demonstrates that the cooperation extends beyond a single technology area. The latest technical exchange therefore builds on an established supplier relationship involving vehicle electronics, sensing, electrical systems, and other automotive components.

77 GHz Radar Project Earns Supply Chain Recognition

In 2026, Chery Automobile Co Ltd recognized FORVIA HELLA with its “Best Supply Chain Partner” award for a 77 GHz radar project supporting Chery’s localized vehicle models in Europe. The recognition relates specifically to the radar project and highlights the companies’ cooperation on vehicle models intended for the European market. The award adds a recent milestone to their relationship and provides further context for the technology discussions held during the exchange day. Both companies now plan to expand their cooperation as Chery continues accelerating its global expansion.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The expanded cooperation could strengthen the role of established automotive technology suppliers in supporting Chery’s international vehicle programs, particularly as the automaker develops localized models for overseas markets. For FORVIA HELLA, deeper engagement with Chery creates opportunities to apply its lighting, electronics, sensing, and electrical technologies across additional programs. The focus on 77 GHz radar, electrification, intelligent driver assistance, and digital cockpits also reflects the growing importance of integrated vehicle technologies in global markets. The companies’ next steps are likely to center on extending their existing supply relationship and identifying additional applications as Chery broadens its international operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies did FORVIA HELLA present to Chery Auto?
The technology exchange featured lighting, electronics, radar, electrification, driver assistance, and digital cockpit solutions from FORVIA HELLA. The showcased portfolio included FlatLight technology, COFI LEAF interior lighting, the iConF intelligent Configurable Fuse solution, and 77 GHz radar sensors. Six technical workshops were also conducted during the event to support technical discussions between the companies. The cooperation builds on a relationship that began in 2003 and includes previous supplies of lighting electronics, battery sensors, radar sensors, vacuum pumps, and low-voltage DC/DC converters to Chery Auto.