and 6 new products at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, from April 24 to May 3, 2026. The booth will be organized into six domain-specific areas: lighting, electronics, interiors, propulsion, green technologies, and ride dynamics. Highlights will include a Lighting: corner-to-corner headlamp, microLED headlamp technologies, and flat lit surfaces; Electronics: ultra-thin MiniLED and HorizonView pillar-to-pillar displays, zone contr...

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paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive with Haldex system. It also features six driving modes, including Snow and Off-road, as well as Hill Descent Control. The model offers a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro and a 15-inch multimedia screen, IQ.Light Matrix LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, 19-inch wheels, electrically adjustable front seats with heating, among other features. Regarding safety, the new Tigua...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

n evaluation that was introduced in 2025.  For another change, qualifying front crash prevention systems must be standard for either award in 2026. As always, good ratings in the small overlap front and side tests are required for both awards, and all trims must come with acceptable- or good-rated headlights.  Even under the tougher rules, 63 vehicles qualified for IIHS awards this year,  up from 48 at the same point in 2025. Of the winners, 4...

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ams-OSRAM’s EVIYOS HD 25 deployed in Audi Q3 digital Matrix LED headlights ams-OSRAM AG’s EVIYOS HD 25 lighting solution has been introduced in the new Audi Q3, bringing digital Matrix LED headlights to the brand’s compact segment. The system is integrated through ZKW’s microZ module and features over 25,000 individually addressable pixels. This allows precise, real-time adjustment of light distribution based on sensor data, and vehicle i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

FORVIA HELLA develops Galaxy Diamond Matrix Headlamps for Zeekr 8X Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has developed Galaxy Diamond Matrix Headlamps for Zeekr’s super hybrid electric high performance flagship SUV, the Zeekr 8X. The system uses a new generation of chip-based high-definition SSL|HD lighting modules and represents the first time this technology has been fully localized in China. It is designed to improve energy efficiency while s...

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Volkswagen develops IQ Light technology for safer night driving On March 24, VW developed IQ.Light technology headlights to improve road safety by giving drivers more reaction time through better lighting technology. IQ.Light is an advanced optoelectronic headlight system with an LED matrix at its core. Depending on the model, each headlight can have dozens to up to 19,200 micro LEDs, such as in the latest Tiguan and Tayron models. This means a c...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Vehicles revealed updates for the current Multivan model, including a refreshed design, new colours, and new wheels. The front design keeps the classic VW Bus look but with a more modern style. The bumper and grille are now more clearly divided, making the vehicle look wider, and the redesigned LED headlights have a new light pattern. For the first time, a matte paint option is available, and new two-tone colour choices have been added. Some of t...

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ECUs). SABIC’s new EXTEM RH1017UCL resin is an optical thermoplastic polymer that withstands lead-free reflow soldering and is well-suited for optical sensor lenses. For automotive lighting, ULTEM resins meet high temperature requirements (up to 230°C) for complex modules like digital matrix LED headlights composed of adjustable micromirrors. NORYL GTX resin will also be on display and showcase the benefits of replacing metal with thermoplasti...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

tings of a new ICE-powered Corsair undergoing winter testing in Sweden have offers the possibility of a return to market, perhaps in 2027. Photographers who encountered the prototype said that it looked like the Chinese-market Corsair, with camouflage on the front, covering a new grille, redesigned headlights, and an illuminated Lincoln logo, and at the rear covering new lights and full-width light bar. Amber lights spotted around the front fende...

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lasse platform. The vehicle dimensions are 4,760mm in length, 1,865mm in width, and 1,480mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,897mm. The design follows BMW’s sporty style with a long wheelbase, sloping roof, and short overhangs. The front features a new version of BMW’s signature grille and twin headlights, while the rear has sleek horizontal lights. It uses the latest sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology, an 800V technology, and advanced cy...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

ed initiatives to support innovation, including the Target Design Patent Fast-Track program for automotive parts, which allows design patent applications to receive final decisions within 3 months. JAMA also emphasized the growing importance of protecting partial product designs, such as bumpers or headlights. Thailand has incorporated partial design protection into its draft new Patent Act, which also proposes extending design patent protection ...

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nd can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. It will be available with three powertrain options: 140 kW with 58 kWh battery, 170 kW with 79 kWh battery, and a high-performance VZ version with 240 kW and 79 kWh battery. Exterior, features a shark-nose front, new bumpers, triangular Matrix LED headlights, and LED rear lights with an illuminated logo and 3D lighting effect. Interior, the cabin has higher-quality materials and redesigned door ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Valeo to showcase front lighting system for Zeekr 7X at SXSW 2026 Valeo Group (Valeo) will showcase the front lighting systems used on the Zeekr 7X at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, USA, from March 12-14, 2026. The system features over 1,700 customizable front-end LEDs, an illuminated logo, and two ultra-slim adaptive driving beam headlamps (15mm x 200mm). The solution enables headlights to function as communication tools, while imp...

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Audi starts Q3 and Q3 Sportback models production in Brazil On March 3, Audi do Brasil announced the start of production of the new Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback at its plant in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná. The third-generation Q3 adopts Audi’s latest global design language, featuring cleaner, more minimalist lines, a redesigned Singleframe grille with 2D Audi rings, slim headlights inspired by the Q6 and Q5, and updated rear lighting elements. ...

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ZKW Group equips Audi Q3 with high-resolution digital matrix led headlamps On March 2, ZKW Group announced that it is equipping the new Audi Q3 with advanced digital Matrix LED headlamps, developed in close collaboration with Audi. For the first time in the compact SUV segment, the model features high-resolution Micro LED technology with 25,600 individually controllable pixels per headlamp, delivering highly precise and enhanced road illumination...

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ompact sedan. The vehicle model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 94,900 to CNY 109,900. Adopting the new V-Motion 3.0 design language, the 15th-generation Sylphy features a wide and low body stance, a sleek fastback style, and a V-shaped front grille integrated with sharp headlights. Two front fascia options and five body color schemes are available to meet diversified aesthetic requirements. The vehicle model measures ...

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SEAT to unveil new CUPRA Born on March 5 On February 26, SEAT announced that it would reveal the new CUPRA Born on March 5, 2026. The updated model features the brand’s latest design, including triangular Matrix LED headlights and a glowing rear logo. The new CUPRA Born, the brand’s first fully electric car, has a sharper look and upgraded technology. It also offers a redesigned interior with better quality and a more premium feel. Based on ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

Instagram as well as Facebook with the caption “Some things refuse to stay undercover.” The images were posed to appear as winter testing of the new model. While the body remains the same, the new front end looks to have a more horizontal orientation than the current one, with upswept vertical headlights in the corner. The Chrysler Pacifica is built at Windsor Assembly in Canada. (Chrysler posting on Instagram on February 25, 2026)...

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‑colour moulding machines (2,000–2,700 tonnes), making it the first plant in India capable of producing edge‑to‑edge single‑piece long lighting parts, including full‑length daytime running lights and rear combination lamps, as well as localising what the JV calls the country’s slimmest headlamp module. The plant incorporates rooftop solar power and plans to source additional open‑access green power.  Based on Samvardhana Motherso...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

can travel up to 258 miles (WLTP) on a full charge. Rapid charging is quick across the range. The 43kWh battery charges from 0 to 80% in 28 minutes, and 54kWh battery in 30 minutes. MG4 EV Urban includes five driving modes i.e., Snow, Eco, Standard, Sport, and Custom. Exterior, it features slim LED headlights and a modern design. Interior, it features 12.8-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch driver display, and MG iSMART smartphone connectivity as standar...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12