GKN Automotive is the global leader in drive-system technologies and supplies drivetrains to approximately 45% of vehicles worldwide. Founded in 1759, the company brings over 265 years of engineering heritage to the design and manufacture of powertrain systems for the automotive industry, serving 90% of global automotive companies.
The company's product portfolio spans mechanical drive components such as sideshafts and advanced torque management systems, alongside electric and hybrid technologies. GKN Automotive specialises in modular eDrive systems, multi-mode hybrid transmissions for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and torque vectoring systems for electric drivelines. Core capabilities centre on systems integration across power-agnostic architectures, enabling the company to serve both conventional and electrified vehicle platforms.
GKN Automotive operates globally with world-leading expertise in systems integration. The company's technologies underpin fundamental automotive architectures: innovations from GKN made front-wheel drive cars possible and delivered efficiency gains in all-wheel drive systems. Today, the company continues to evolve its offering across hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric vehicle powertrains.
