On October 23, Melexis presented the MLX80124, a highly configurable, code-free LIN LED driver. With its pre-defined, proven functionality and an intuitive graphical user interface, it is designed to radically simplify the development of dynamic RGB-LED automotive ambient lighting applications. It has a working tempe

Audi introduced the advanced micro-LED technology in the compact Q3 model for the first time. Its latest digital matrix LED headlights with micro-LED technology are smaller, lighter, more efficient, and provide brighter, sharper light for better visibility in all conditions.
The new micro-LED module is about 13 mm wi

On October 22, Inova Semiconductors and TactoTek announced a partnership to accelerate the development of intelligent, space-efficient, conformal lighting solutions for the automotive sector.
The collaboration combines Inova’s expertise in smart LEDs with integrated drivers and TactoTek’s patented IMSE technology, wh

ams-OSRAM AG (ams OSRAM) has signed a comprehensive cross-license agreement with Nichia Corporation (Nichia), covering thousands of patent-protected innovations in LED and laser technologies.
The agreement grants both companies mutual access to each other’s patents for nitride LED and laser components and, for the fi

On October 8, ams OSRAM presented the OSIRE E3030 RGB LED. It delivers superior light output paired with precisely controllable color variety. It has a light output in the 0.5-watt range. It is resistant to vibration and temperature fluctuations, meeting established automotive standards.
It is highly suitable for bac

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) announced the first market launch of its FlatLight | µMX technology as a daytime running light for vehicle front applications, following the successful launch for rear applications in 2024.
The technology is based on so-called micro-optics. For the front area, it integrates daytim

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has secured another major order to supply its first fully customized headlamps to the new VDL Bus & Coach’s FUTURA 3 series, following its previous supply for the former VDL Futura 2 model.
The FUTURA 3 bus will make its debut at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. VDL is the firs

On October 2, Mercedes-Benz announced the expansion of its Global Proving Ground in Immendingen, Germany, with the opening of a new EUR 10.5 million light testing center.
At 135 meters long and 8 meters high, it is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the automotive industry, enabling reproducible testing of

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (Forvia Hella) developed The Rising Sun taillight for Geely’s Galaxy M9 SUV.
The taillight incorporates a nearly 1.5m-long light curtain for seamless integration of advanced lighting technology.
The light curtain employs a high-density pixel matrix design and a laser-engraved “starry sky” techni

On September 23, Opel, Stellantis, and TU Darmstadt announced that they will showcase a special Opel Grandland at the International Symposium on Automotive Lighting (ISAL) in Darmstadt, Germany. The test car demonstrates how future SAE Level 3 autonomous vehicles could use lighting to communicate with pedestrians and

On September 16, OLEDWorks announced its collaboration with Audi to supply Atala Digital 2.0 panels for the rear combination lamps of the all-new Audi Q5.
Audi’s Q5 SUV and Sportback features six second-generation digital OLED panels from OLEDWorks under the Atala brand. With 266 individually controllable segments, t

On August 31, AKL Auto Feeding Industries announced that it has launched Egypt's first automated production line for headlights, taillights, and side mirrors. It will supply the new Optra model from General Motors Egypt. Auto-feeding is a leading manufacturer of automotive parts in the Middle East and North Africa re

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has developed highly integrated headlamps for the new LUXEED R7 coupe SUV.
The headlamps combine the position light and direction indicator into a single illuminated area. Using a dual-focus light source distribution design, they provide uniform illumination for both the position

Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems Co., Ltd. (Xingyu Lighting) signed strategic cooperation agreements with Haitian Plastics Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (Haitian Plastics Machinery) and Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (Wanhua Chemical) in succession to expand the boundaries of industrial cooperation and promo

On August 14, Fiem Industries Limited, in an investor update, announced that it has received development orders for three additional products from Force Motors. The products are now under development.
The company is also investing in an EMC/EMI electronic validation laboratory. It is under installation right now. The

Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Koito) announced that it will restructure its production system in China. The company’s Chinese operation has been conducted through three companies: Guangzhou Koito Automotive Lamp Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Koito), Hubei Koito Automotive Lamp Co., Ltd. (Hubei Koito), and Fuzhou Koito Automo

On July 24, Marelli announced that it is providing an intelligent lighting system for the new Nio ET9.  NIO ET9 is Marelli’s first micro-LED lighting system in this Chinese luxury car.  The headlamps have h-Digi microLED modules equipped with ams OSRAM’s full-range EVIYOS HD25 light sources. The technology features 2

Hella, a Forvia subsidiary, provides an intelligent interactive pixel headlight system for NIO’s Onvo L90 SUV.
Inheriting and upgrading Onvo’s signature light cluster design, the system enhances the intelligent characteristics of the L90 in conjunction with the overall style and front trunk layout of the model.
The s

On July 11, Valeo announced that it will present its latest technologies designed to accelerate the development of a new generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) at IAA MOBILITY 2025. Valeo’s display will focus on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), innovative electrified vehicle solutions, smart lightin

Valeo Ichikoh (China) Auto Lighting Co., Ltd. (Valeo Ichikoh), a Valeo subsidiary, signed an agreement with the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone for the construction of a new line for the R&D and manufacturing of products such as high-end lighting for New Energy Vehicles at its second local plant. The