Honda and Hitachi want to merge four of their suppliers to meet future challenges. Affected by this are also Showa and Nissin.
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Hitachi, which covers a wide range of applications, from nuclear technology to computer systems to trains, is to hold two-thirds of the new supplier giant. Honda would like to take over the remaining shares of Showa, Keihin and Nissin, in order to integrate the three companies completely into the group.
Since the various controls and components of modern motorcycles are increasingly interlocked with the electronics, the separation of brake, suspension and engine control components is less and less useful. By merging these three units into existing Hitachi Automotive Systems, the company can better integrate and consolidate its R & D department. The merger will also realize the implementation of new technologies. Especially new assistance systems, networked vehicles or autonomous driving are important.
Each company brings their expertise. Keihin the drive technology, Showa suspension and control systems, Nissin brake technology and Hitachi Automotive Systems drive, chassis and safety systems. The data platform Lumada is also contributed by Hitachi.
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