On October 20, Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced that it would dissolve and liquidate Hubei Koito Automotive Lamp Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary that manufactures and sells automotive lighting equipment in Xiaogan, Hubei Province, China. Koito’s board approved the initiation of the procedures on September
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is beginning a negotiated rulemaking process to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, which governs vehicle lighting in the U.S.
The review will examine headlight glare, headlamp height and aim, and requirements for newer technologies such as
Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has developed “飞檐虎视 Fei Yan Hu Shi” headlamps for the Geely Galaxy Xingyao 7 MAX, which has been available since May 23, 2026.
The headlamp adopts the new-generation slim lighting module and patented optical technology. It provides an ultra-wide light field and homogeneous illumin
South Korea’s Global Technologies announced that it has secured an order for semiconductors used in automotive ambient lighting and begun wafer production. This marks the company’s first mass-production order for automotive semiconductors, following its focus on semiconductors for consumer displays. It is proceeding
Marelli Corporation (Marelli) developed an integrated headlamp solution for the facelifted Hongqi HS5. The system features an illuminated "Dragon Whisker" design, layered daylight running light (DRL) signature, and diamond-inspired textures to reinforce the vehicle’s brand identity.
It also integrates high- and low-b
On September 3, FORVIA HELLA announced that it will present an adaptive interior lighting concept that combines comfort, visual communication, and safety-related functions in a seamlessly integrated surface at IAA Transportation 2026. Intelligent RGB LED arrays enable dynamic lighting scenarios and communication func
On August 31, Valeo announced that it will present the latest solutions for heavy-duty trucks and light commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026. Valeo also announced that it will introduce Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) technology to the commercial vehicle market.
It will present the EDC-120 electric compressor w
On August 13, the City of Nis announced that Chinese company Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems is planning to invest EUR 77 million in Nis, with state incentives of EUR 8.2 million. Xingyu manufactures automotive lights, fog lights, daytime running lights, interior and ambient lights, and has been operating in Nis s
Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems Co., Ltd. (Xingyu Lighting) announced that the Maextro V800 features its third-generation intelligent color DLP projection headlights and front combination lights.
The third-generation intelligent color DLP projection headlights adopt a dual-million-pixel precision light-c
On August 8, Lumax Industries provided an update on the new lighting product launches during the quarter ended June 30, 2026. In the passenger vehicle segment, it launched a headlamp for Tata Motors’ Tiago and a rear lamp for the Skoda Auto Volkswagen Taigun. In the two-wheeler segment, it launched a front turning si
On August 4, Uno Minda Limited, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on June 30, 2026, it has won new business for four-wheeler lamps. It has added a new global OEM for domestic supply in India and a customer in Indonesia.
For the sunroof segment, its order book crossed INR 5 billion. I
The China Automotive Standardization Research Institute (CASRI) announced on July 29 that the National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (NTCAS) is revising GB 4785, Requirements for Installation of the External Lighting and Light-Signaling Devices for Motor Vehicles and Their Trailers (Project No. 20262535
Valeo Group (Valeo) announced that it is finalizing the modernization plan of its Angers site, a historic French hub of expertise in automotive lighting design and production, to produce complex, new-generation lighting systems.
The project supports the company’s Elevate 2028 strategic plan and is being carried out b
On June 30, Amaneos, a part of Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, completed the acquisition of the European automotive lighting business of Magna. The acquisition strengthens Amaneos and its subsidiary LMS by combining exterior modules and advanced automotive lighting technologies into a single integrated business.
As part of th
On June 29, NBHX announced that it has won a mass-production program from a leading automotive OEM in China for an exterior illuminated smart-surface application based on TactoTek’s In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology.
The awarded program covers an innovative exterior application that integrates lightin
Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has commenced series production of the LeanLED II, a combined front and rear lamp for commercial and special vehicles, at its manufacturing site in Derabassi, India. The first projects have been implemented by an Austrian tractor manufacturer and a French cab manufacturer.
The Lea
On May 28, FORVIA HELLA announced that it has developed a headlamp system for LOTUS For Me, the first hybrid hyper SUV from LOTUS Cars. The system integrates high and low beams, a cornering lamp, and an adaptive front-lighting system in a compact package. FORVIA HELLA is responsible for developing and supplying the
On May 21, Audi USA announced that its adaptive driving beam (ADB) Digital Matrix LED headlights will be available to U.S. customers for the first time on the all-new, full-size, 2027 Audi Q9 and SQ9 flagship SUV models. The new micro LED technology will be available when the new models arrive at U.S. dealers later t
On May 16, Uno Minda Limited, in an investor update, announced that it has won a new order for an Android-based infotainment (IVI) platform during the January – March 2026 quarter. It is developed by the in-house R&D centre CREAT. The order SOP is in Q3 – FY29 (FY ending March 2029). The annual peak value of the ord
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