19, a Chinese electronics and computer equipment producer called Wingtech Technology acquired a controlling stake in Nexperia for $3.6 billion, and shortly after its founder, Zhang Xuezheng, became CEO. The company is based in Nijmegen, Netherlands and around 60% of its products are sold within the automotive industry. These chips are not cutting-edge but have multiple controlling applications throughout the vehicle including lighting, airbag and...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Melexis, Belgium, presents code-free LIN LED driver for automotive applications 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 temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C. It is ful...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

Inova Semiconductors, Germany and TactoTek, Finland, partner for advanced lighting solutions 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, which enables electronics and lightin...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/26

Melexis, Belgium launches MLX80124 code-free LIN LED driver for automotive interior lighting On October 23, Melexis launched MLX80124, a code-free LIN LED driver that lets engineers configure functions through a GUI instead of programming. This makes setup faster and removes the need for software development skills. It is designed as a smart LIN RGB ambient light controller, it offers high-voltage outputs with adjustable currents up to 60 mA, whi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

Röhm presents next-gen PLEXIGLAS solutions at K Trade Fair, Germany On October 7, Röhm announced that it is showcasing its PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) brand at the K Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. The material stands out for its visual quality, durability, and recyclability. PLEXIGLAS, Röhm’s PMMA brand, has long influenced automotive design, especially in lighting. FORVIA HELLA uses it to produce a two-meter-long, two-kilogram light...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

Opel and TU Darmstadt, Germany develop innovative lighting system for autonomous vehicle safety 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 other road users. In collaboration ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

LG invests MXN 3.5 billion for new plant in Mexico On September 22, it was reported that LG will invest approximately MXN 3.5 billion in a new plant in Querétaro. The new facility is dedicated to the production of automotive cameras, LEDs, motors, and components. The project will initially create 630 jobs, with the potential to double this figure soon. The South Korean company, which already employs 600 people at its San Juan del Río facility, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Xingyu Lighting forges strategic partnerships with three companies Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems Co., Ltd. (Xingyu Lighting) signed strategic cooperation agreements with Estun Automation Co., Ltd. (Estun), Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (Yangjie Technology), and Pan Asian MicroVENT Tech (Jiangsu) Corp. (MicroVENT). The agreements focus on intelligent manufacturing, semiconductor technology, and material innovation...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Nexperia, Netherlands launches first MLPAK MOSFET range for next-gen vehicle architectures On September 11, Nexperia launched its first range of 40–100 V automotive MOSFETs in micro-lead packages, aimed at applications i.e., body control, infotainment, reverse battery protection, and LED lighting. The launch includes 19 devices in MLPAK33-WF and the company’s first 40 V device in MLPAK56-WF. Both feature wettable flanks for reliable solder in...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

Government of India slashes GST on cars, bikes, and auto parts to 18% On September 3, during its 56th meeting, the GST Council approved comprehensive tax reforms for India’s automotive industry. Key changes include: Small petrol, LPG, and CNG cars (≤1,200 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%. Diesel cars (≤1,500 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%. Motorcycles (≤350 cc) and three-wheelers: GST cut from 28% to 18%. Hybrid vehic...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Xingyu Lighting breaks ground on industrial center for intelligent auto electronics, visual systems Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems Co., Ltd. (Xingyu Lighting) broke ground on an industrial center for intelligent automotive electronics and visual systems.The industrial center will contain six plant buildings with a total floor area of around 250,000 square meters.Once fully operational, the center will achieve an annual production ca...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

Xingyu Lighting forges strategic partnerships with Haitian Plastics Machinery, Wanhua Chemical 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 promote the innovation and upgrading of au...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

nced 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 facility is the first of its kind in the Indian automotive lighting industry. This facility will unite Fiem’s mechanical, optical, and electronic capabilities under one roof. Based on Fiem Industr...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Mercedes-Benz's three concepts make U.S. show debuts at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance On August 12, Mercedes-Benz USA announced that its showcase at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Automotive Week would feature the U.S. show debuts of its CONCEPT AMG GT XX electric performance concept, the Vision V luxury limousine concept, and the exclusive Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Edition Emerald Isle. The CONCEPT AMG GT XX previews a future prod...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/15

IAA Mobility 2025: LEONHARD KURZ, Germany unveils next-gen automotive design and sustainability solutions On August 7, LEONHARD KURZ, Germany, announced that it will showcase its advanced decorative and functional technologies at the IAA Mobility 2025, Munich. The display will feature innovations in exterior and interior styling, including smart lighting, functional surfaces, sustainable materials, and futuristic displays with integrated sensors....

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

AutoChips participates in technical exchange event held by GWM AutoChips Inc. (AutoChips), a NavInfo subsidiary, participated in a technical exchange event held by Great Wall Motor (GWM) with a full range of products. The company exhibited the latest achievements in the automotive-grade SoC and MCU chip sectors and conducted in-depth exchanges on issues such as technology innovation, R&D synergy, and supply chain assurance with relevant GWM depa...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/11

next-generation exterior mirror that integrates the glass, actuator motors, and casing into a sealed unit, achieving a 30% reduction in size and weight. EcoMirror platform also achieved a major expansion, entering the North American market and on its way to becoming available across all significant automotive regions. A leading European OEM adopted a next-generation mirror platform for their core vehicle lines. It also introduced technology, incl...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Tata AutoComp, India and Ichikoh, Japan to acquire Valeo’s indian lighting business On August 5, 2025, Tata AutoComp Systems Limited (TACO) announced a partnership with Japan’s Ichikoh Industries Limited (owned at 61.2% by Valeo) to acquire Valeo’s automotive lighting business in India. The collaboration involves forming a 50:50 joint venture company (JVC), which will acquire the Valeo Lighting Systems (VLS) business of Valeo India Private ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

ANEVOLVE, Asia Investments UK to take 63% stake in APAG, Switzerland based ECU manufacturer On July 30, Asia Investments UK Private Limited and ANEVOLVE Private Limited, the cleantech company of Anand Group, announced that they have reached an agreement in principle to acquire a majority stake in APAG Holding AG (APAG), a Switzerland-based automotive electronics manufacturer, following over a year of discussions and negotiations. APAG specialize...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

UTAS-NOVA invests MXN 930 million in automotive lighting plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico On July 22, Chinese company UTAS-NOVA Automotive Lighting Systems began the construction of its new MXN 930 million plant in the VESTA Industrial Park, south of the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico. The facility will generate more than 250 new jobs and will focus on the manufacture of exterior lighting systems for the global automotive industry. The complex wil...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30