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...

TCL CSOT announced via its official WeChat account that Xiaomi officially launched its second mass-produced electric vehicle, the YU7, during the “Xiaomi Human-Car-Home Full Ecosystem Launch Event” held on June 26 at 7:00 p.m. The vehicle features panoramic curved projection displays, HyperVision, and a 16.1-inch central control display—both exclusively supplied by CSOT. Specifically, CSOT customized an in-car display solution for YU7, which includes a 16.1-inch central control screen (developed in partnership with Desay SV) and t...

Valeo, the leading innovation partner to global mobility players, proudly announces it has received the prestigious Best Supplier Award from the Volkswagen Group (VW) in the “Supplier Management” category. Valeo is one of only 10 companies worldwide to have received an award at the Volkswagen Group Supplier Management Conference. With this award, the Volkswagen Group highlights Valeo’s “exceptional achievements and innovative strength”. Valeo leverages its software and hardware expertise to offer an extensive range of innovations for elec...

Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., the world’s No. 1 company in LED backlight, announced on July 2nd that its proprietary No-wire technology, WICOP, has been supplied to the automotive market in the form of Mini LED displays since May. As the world’s first No-wire LED technology, WICOP has already proven its performance across various applications—including smartphones, TVs, lighting, and automotive headlamps. Recognized for its superior brightness and durability even in extreme automotive environments, WICOP has now officially entered t...

The international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA is intensifying its activities in the area of software-based business models and is advancing the development with a new company founded at the beginning of the year. HELLA Ignite GmbH ("Ignite by FORVIA HELLA") aims to accelerate the development of software-only products in a rapid and agile manner. In parallel with product development, Ignite by FORVIA HELLA is currently being gradually expanded; by the end of the year, the company is expected to consist of an internationally divers...

CarUX Holding Limited, a Tier 1 supplier focused on smart cockpit integrated solutions and a subsidiary of Innolux Corporation, has announced today (June 26) that it has signed definitive agreement with EQT, a global investment firm, to acquire 100% stake of Pioneer Corporation (“Pioneer”) at an equity value of 163.6 billion Japanese yen (approximately 33.7 billion New Taiwan dollars). Pioneer possesses comprehensive technical capabilities in the fields of automotive sound, multimedia systems, and human-machine interface (“HMI”) software developm...

According to TrendForce 2025 Global Automotive LED Market- Lighting and Display Product Trend, towards 2025, due to the ongoing uncertainty in the overall economy, greater downward pricing pressure is anticipated in 2025. However, according to TrendForce’s analysis on automotive LED manufacturers’ orders on hand, car production is expected to recover again in 2H25. Additionally, with advanced technologies continuing to be incorporated into car models of 2026, the automotive LED and automotive lighting market value is forecasted to grow to USD 3.451 bill...