Michael Kruppa, Head of Front Lighting Development, has been responsible for various areas of development at Audi for more than ten years. Together with his development team, he plays a key role in ensuring that an Audi provides the best possible road safety even in poor visibility and darkness. In this interview, he explains what makes good headlights – and what sets the new Audi Q3 apart from the competition when it comes to lighting. Mr. Kruppa, why are good headlights so important? Michael Kruppa: The rapid onset of darkness and poorer weather conditions, es...

OPmobility has signed a global cooperation letter of intent with Chery Automobiles Co. Ltd., China’s third-largest automotive group and the country’s leading exporter of passenger vehicles. OPmobility will thus support Chery’s international development through its global R&D and production footprint. As part of this cooperation, OPmobility has signed two contracts to provide Chery Automobiles with bumpers in Spain and Brazil starting as early as 2026. Through this long-term partnership, OPmobility pursues notably its geographic diversification s...

The revolution of intelligent driving is accelerating the adoption of automotive sensors. Once a luxury feature, automotive thermal imaging is increasingly becoming a vital standard for safety, especially in new energy vehicles (NEVs). Raytron, a global leader in infrared thermal imaging, in partnership with BYD, has developed an advanced automotive infrared night vision system for the prestigious Yangwang U8L, reinforcing the vehicle’s “top-tier safety” promise. 3 Key Advantages of Thermal Camera for Autonomous Driving lAll-Weather Visibilit...

The international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA has received another important order from VDL Bus & Coach, one of the leading bus manufacturers in Europe. FORVIA HELLA will supply the first fully customized headlamp developed exclusively for the new VDL FUTURA 3 bus series. The bus will be officially presented for the first time at this year's Busworld trade fair in Brussels. The headlamps, designed at FORVIA HELLA's headquarters in Lippstadt (Germany) and produced in Lugoj (Romania), set new standards in technology a...

The international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA is taking efficiency, design freedom, and cost optimization in automotive lighting technology to a new level with the first market launch of FlatLight technology as a daytime running light. After the technology was successfully launched in series production for rear applications in 2024, the market launch for front applications is now following. Overall, FlatLight from FORVIA HELLA is already part of customer projects with a total volume in the mid three-digit million euro range. Production takes place at the...

LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced its preliminary earnings results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting consolidated revenue of KRW 21.88 trillion and an operating profit of KRW 688.9 billion. Despite external headwinds, including escalating U.S. tariffs, both figures surpassed market expectations. Revenue marked the second-highest ever for a third quarter, while operating profit exceeded recent market forecasts by more than 10 percent. Profitability declined year-on-year due to several non-recurring factors, including higher tariff burdens under changing tr...

With a light output in the 0.5 watt range, the OSIRE™ E3030 becomes an integral element of vehicle design—in both function and aesthetics. It is built to be robust, resistant to vibration and temperature fluctuations, meeting established automotive standards. Thus, it is particularly relevant for applications where light increasingly serves as a means of communication and visibility is essential, including adaptive signaling or Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems. In addition to these applications, the OSIRE™ E3030 is highly suitable for backlight...

Brightek Optoelectronics proudly presents its LIN-Lite module, featuring Brightek's exclusive design, LIN-Lite ICLED, an innovative solution designed to transform automotive interior ambient lighting. The LIN-Lite ICLED features a high-brightness LED with a LIN Driver IC in a single ultra-compact package, delivering higher efficiency, enhanced brightness, and superior thermal management. By overcoming the traditional trade-off between brightness and heat dissipation, the LIN-Lite ICLED is the ideal solution for high-efficiency automotive am...

ams OSRAM introduces the new generation of the NIGHT BREAKER LED SPEED H7 and the first NIGHT BREAKER LED SPEED H4 which is another milestone in the field of LED retrofit lamps. Both road-approved¹ retrofit solutions carry the addition up to “+450%”², as they offer exactly this astonishing increase in brightness. Combined with many further electronic improvements, OSRAM Automotive sets new standards in terms of performance, precision, and energy efficiency with the latest portfolio update. With the new genera...

International automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA introduces the distinctive ‘The Rising Sun’ rear lamp for Geely’s flagship AI-powered six-seat SUV, the Galaxy M9. This marks the first time FORVIA HELLA has incorporated a nearly 1.5-meter-long light curtain into a rear lamp, seamlessly integrating advanced lighting technology with China design aesthetics. The rear lamp, crafted by FORVIA HELLA’s local team in China, endows the new model with a unique visual signature. The Geely Galaxy M9 has been officially launche...

Recently, SAIC and Audi jointly unveiled the all-electric Audi E5 Sportback, which has quickly drawn wide attention from both the industry and consumers with its avant-garde design, balanced focus on intelligence and driving performance, and highly competitive pricing. A highlight of the new model is its next-generation immersive intelligent cockpit, which inherits Audi's classic MMI design concept and integrates Refond Optoelectronics' innovative Mini LED backlight solution. This technology enables the creation of the personalized "Audi Smart Island&qu...

At this week’s IAA Mobility conference in Munich, NVIDIA Vice President of Automotive Ali Kani outlined how cloud-to-car AI platforms are bringing new levels of safety, intelligence and trust to the road. NVIDIA and its partners didn’t just show off cars at the conference — they showed off what cars are becoming: AI-defined machines, built as much in the data center as they are in the factory. Kani framed this shift during his IAA keynote today: vehicles are moving from being dependent on horsepower to compute power, from mechanical s...

LG Electronics (LG), a leading innovator in mobility technology, is strengthening its position in the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) era with its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP). Through differentiated solutions and powerful partnerships, the company is transforming vehicles into dynamic software-driven experience hubs. At IAA MOBILITY 2025, one of the world’s largest mobility events held in Munich, Germany, LG hosted a press conference to share its vision for the future of mobility and announce new strategic partnerships. The co...

Munich, Germany – Valeo, a global leader in automotive lighting, and Ennostar, a global leader in optoelectronic solutions, are collaborating on smart automotive exterior displays. Their first collaborative product is showcased at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, at the Valeo booth (Hall A1 B01). Mini LED technology is set to become a next-generation V2X interface, enabling clearer communication and improving safety for pedestrians. Ennostar’s Mini LED is integrated into Valeo’s exterior HD digital signaling system. It delivers super...

CarUX, a leading designer and manufacturer of smart cockpit vision solutions, trusted by major OEMs for over 20years, is exhibiting their solutions at IAA Mobility 2025. As an established Tier 1 partner, CarUX specializes in enhancing the in-car user experience and offer this through best in class displays, seamless integration and effective input methods. With the rise of autonomous driving, the demand for innovative in-cabin experiences is growing. CarUX is here to help shape the future of mobility with robust cockpit solutions. Commit to integrity CarUX is an au...

The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC: the highlights For many years, the GLC has been the most popular model from Mercedes-Benz, repeatedly topping the charts as the brand’s bestseller, worldwide. As was the case once again in the first half of 2025. Now, customers can look forward to a fascinating new model: the all-new electric GLC (provisional figures: energy consumption combined: 14.9-18.8 kWh/100 km | CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km | CO2 class: A)1 is set to expand the line- up starting in the first half of 2026. Extensive customer feedback from around the wor...

Diodes Incorporated (Diodes) (Nasdaq: DIOD) today announces the launch of its new automotive-compliant* AL5958Q matrix LED driver. With its 48-channel constant current source, capable of up to 32 scans, the AL5958Q enables the automotive dynamic lighting revolution—bringing improved safety, personalization, and aesthetics to new vehicle platforms. The device is particularly suited for narrow pixel mini- and micro-LED displays, which require multiple RGB LEDs to produce animated, dynamic lighting with data and information. Applications include central inf...

Valeo, global leader in driving assistance systems, announced today the official grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Waigang Industrial Park, located in the Jiading District of northwestern Shanghai, China. A major milestone in the development of Valeo in China, the opening of this new production site further strengthens the Group’s local manufacturing capabilities and consolidates its leading position in the field of Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS), on the Chinese market and worldwide. Christophe Périllat, CEO of Valeo Gr...

As announced on April 24, 2025 that “Stanley Electric and Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Sign an Integration Agreement for the Establishment of a Joint Venture Company for Lamp System Business for Next-Generation Vehicles via Company Split” (this has already been partially updated in the “(Progress of Disclosure Matters) Stanley Electric and Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Sign an Integration Agreement for the Establishment of a Joint Venture Company for Lamp System Business for Next-Generation Vehicles via Company Split” disclo...

San’an Optoelectronics and Lumileds announced on August 1st that San’an, along with foreign investors, will acquire 100% of Lumileds Holding B. for US$239 million in cash. TrendForce’s LED industry demand and supply database notes that Lumileds ranks among the world’s top seven LED packaging companies. The acquisition will help San’an gain entry into the international cross-licensing patent alliance led by Nichia, ams OSRAM, Cree LED, Lumileds, and Toyoda Gosei, while also leveraging Lumileds’ two-decade legacy in the glo...

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA ("FORVIA HELLA") today presented its financial results for the first half of the fiscal year 2025 (1 January to 30 June 2025). Accordingly, Group-wide sales in the first six months of the current year were €4.0 billion; adjusted for currency effects, sales fell slightly by 0.4 percent and by 1.3 percent on a reported basis. Overall, Group sales are thus almost entirely at the previous year's level. Over the same period, light vehicle production rose by 3.1 percent driven by growth in the Asian region. Operating in...

ams OSRAM, in cooperation with Marelli, has partnered with the Chinese EV manufacturer NIO to integrate ams OSRAM’s advanced EVIYOS™ HD25 intelligent multi-pixel LED solution used in Marelli's h-Digi® microLED modules into the NIO ET9, a premium electric executive sedan. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of automotive lighting, offering OEMs a high-performance platform for intelligent, adaptive, and interactive headlamp systems. The EVIYOS™ HD25 represents a technological leap f...

With the new generation of its OSTAR™ Projection Power LEDs, ams OSRAM sets innovative standards in LED technology for compact projection systems — and head-up displays (HUDs) in the future as well. The company is planning to test these products with the U.S. Automotive Qualification Standard AEC-Q102. Once the test is completed, the LEDs will also be suitable for automotive projection applications. The LEDs not only enable a compact design and precise etendue matching with DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) imagers but also increase...

In first-half 2025, Valeo’s results are in line with the trajectory it set out, with improved profitability and cash generation thanks to the rigorous management of its activities. In particular, this involves strict price management, measures to reduce its costs and investments and a repositioning toward new contracts with better margins: Sales of 10,660 million euros, down 1.4% on a like-for-like basis Gross margin at 19.6% of sales (up 1.1 percentage points on first-half 2024) EBITDA margin at 13.8% of sales (up 1.4 percentage points on first-half 2024) O...

International automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA has, in close collaboration with ONVO, a sub-brand of China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer NIO, launched a digitalized, intelligent headlamp for its brand-new SUV model L90. The headlamp achieves significant improvement in performance, design, and personalized functionality, while offering significant advantages in light weight and cost efficiency. It delivers highly customized, upgradable interactive experiences for end-users, reshaping the value of vehicle lighting in intelligent mobility scenario...

Valeo has been selected by a major Chinese OEM to equip its new models with a cutting edge pillar-to-pillar Head-Up Display. Valeo’s panoramic Head-Up Display is a groundbreaking system that transforms the vehicle’s windshield into a dynamic, interactive display, seamlessly integrating critical information directly into the driver’s line of sight. The system relies on high-efficiency displays that are integrated into the dashboard and project information onto a special reflective treatment on the black area at the bottom of the windscreen. Virtual floating ...

With the NIGHT BREAKER© LED VINTAGE H4, ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS) now offers the perfect product for classic car enthusiasts who value authentic looks and modern lighting technology. This street-legal¹ LED retrofit lamp has been specially developed for classic vehicles. It combines a warm white color temperature of up to 3000 Kelvin with modern LED technology to produce an authentic effect in the style of a traditional lamp. “There are many drivers of classic cars who want to switch to modern LED technology but who do not want to ...

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new tricolor LED that provides luminous intensity to 2800 mcd at 20 mA for interior automotive lighting, RGB displays, and backlighting. Featuring separate anode and cathode connections for the red, green, and blue LED chips inside its compact 3.5 mm by 2.8 mm by 1.4 mm PLCC-6 surface-mount package, the Automotive Grade VLMRGB6122.. enables individual control of each chip, making it possible to realize every color within the color room defined by the gamut triangle area inside the CIE 1931 colo...

On June 11, global automotive parts giant Marelli Group announced in an announcement that it had initiated U.S. Chapter 11 proceedings to strengthen financial position and facilitate a value-maximizing restructuring. According to the announcement, Marelli had reached a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with approximately 80% of its lenders and secured a commitment of USD 1.1 billion in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to maintain operations. Additionally, Indian multinational auto parts manufacturer Samvardhana Motherson Group (SMRP BV) has submi...

Imagine driving down a winding road at dusk, the sky painted in hues of orange and pink. As you approach a curve, the sleek lines of a modern automobile catch your eye. Its design is unmistakable, a blend of retro charm and futuristic elegance. That’s exactly the essence of the magic behind automotive design where every element, from the grille to the tail lights, tells an individual story. A car’s design is intrinsically linked to its brand identity, with elements such as retro designs playing a crucial role in its recognition value. Iconic automobile brands leverage...