On the 13th Nov. 1994, with the advanced technology from ZF Lenksysteme GmbH and a spirit of sincere co-operation, Shanghai Automotive Co., Ltd(49% share holding) and ZF Lenksysteme GmbH(51% share holding) formed ZF Shanghai Steering Co., Ltd. The first phase project of the company has an overall investment value of US$40 million with a registered capital of US$23 million. and in 2005 the total investment value has reached US$122 million while the registered capital become US$52 million.. ZF Shanghai has been validated as “Enterprise of Advanced Technology” by Shanghai Municipal Government. The company's key products are rack and pinion power steering gear, manual steering gear, valve set and FP4 vane pump.

Since its establishment, the company has achieved the praise from customers with its advanced technology and products and rapidly occupied the market in China. It has become the supplier of Shanghai Santana series, JMC Transit light bus, Passat, Buick, Sail, Bora and M1 etc., and the products of ZF Shanghai are sold in Malaysia and Germany. The company has been honored as “The best supplier” by SVW with its fine quality and good service. The high-quality staff of the company follow the service idea “I am just standing by you”, guaranteeing the information communication and timely flexible delivery, supplying professional solution for each problem, and maintaining good image of the brand.