ZF calls it coAssist. It’s an ADAS system with adaptive cruise control with automated lane changes, traffic jam assist, traffic sign recognition and automated garage parking. And it’s available on the Dongfeng Aeolus Yixuan, a compact sedan that sells for under $15,000. Christophe Marnat from ZF explains how they designed coAssist for low cost cars.

With all of the automotive world moving toward electric, shoppers will start flooding aftermarket parts sites looking for the components to keep their vehicles operating properly. CarParts.com is already making the transition and Mia Bevacaqua, the company’s Chief Mechanic and Technical Writer, takes us through some of the parts it’s offering. We also get into some of the other challenges the industry will face as more EVs start hitting the street.

BorgWarner is undergoing a transformation from a 100-year old supplier with expertise in combustion technology, to a leader in electric vehicle systems and components. It’s making major investments in EVs, knowing they will not pay off for years. But it knows that’s where the industry is headed, and it’s going to be ready. Fred Lissalde, President and CEO, explains BorgWarner’s strategy and how it’s rolling it out.

Dave Robins is an entrepreneur who started Intrepid Control Systems 25 years ago. He admits it was tough to get things going and that he starved during his 20’s. But over time he was able to grow the company. Today Intrepid is a leader in its field with offices around the world and a customer list that includes most of the world’s automakers.